Sound & Communications

Sound & Communications
25 Willowdale Ave.
Port Washington NY 11050

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Editor: David A. Silverman, Editor.
Email address: dsilverman-at-testa.com

About The Publication:

“Our publication is read by consultants, integrators and contractors who are involved in designing and installing fixed-install commercial audiovisual systems. All submissions must be tailored to this specific segment. We are not interested in ëgeneric’ pieces.” 40% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 27K. Monthly. Pays 30 days after publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys first rights. No reprints. Responds within one week. Sample copy available online. Subscription free to their trade. Guidelines not available. “If they have something appropriate for our market, they should contact me.” Payments are negotiated based on the writer’s expertise and the type of submission.

Current Needs:

Queries. “Payments are negotiated based on the writer’s expertise and the type of submission. Minimum 650 words (for a single page, self-contained piece); otherwise, length is dictated by the subject.”

“Payments are negotiated based on the writer’s expertise and the type of submission. Minimum 650 words (for a single page, self-contained piece); otherwise, length is dictated by the subject.”

Photos/Art:

“Hi-res; these usually are supplied by the subject, or manufacturers will take non-commercial images for us.”

Hints:

Common mistakes are “not knowing our market, wasting my time and theirs. We have a very specific area of interest, which is relatively technical. Writing for us requires some strong background in our market segment.”

Welcomes New Writers: Yes