Journal of Clinical Oncology | 2022 Media Kit

Terms and Conditions

Acceptance of Advertising

All advertising is subject to approval of the Editor-in-Chief, publisher and advertising representative, and ASCO. New advertisements are to be received by the publisher and advertising representative at least two weeks before the closing date. Please email all ad proofs to Norman W. Virtue at nvirtue@hbside.com. The publisher and advertising representative reserves the right to label any advertisement as such for any ads that contain significant editorial content or that look like editorial pages.

The advertiser and advertising agency accept and assume liability for all content (including text, representations, illustrations, opinions, and facts) of advertisements and their compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and also assume responsibility for any claims made against the publisher and advertising representative or ASCO arising from or related to such advertisements.

Advertiser and advertising agency recognize and accept that the following language appears within the publication:

“The ideas and opinions expressed in JCO do not necessarily reflect those of ASCO. The mention of any product, service, or therapy in this publication or in any advertisement in this publication should not be construed as an endorsement of the products mentioned.”

In the event that legal action or a claim is made against the publisher and advertising representative or ASCO arising from or related to such advertisements, the advertiser and advertising agency agree to fully defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the publisher and advertising representative and ASCO and to pay any judgment, expenses, and legal fees incurred by the publisher and advertising representative or ASCO as a result of said legal action or claim.

In addition, the publisher and advertising representative reserves the right to reject or discontinue any advertising for any reason. This right shall not be deemed to have been waived by acceptance or actual use of any advertising matter.

The publisher and advertising representative reserves the right to label any advertisement as such for any ads that contain significant editorial content or that look like text pages. The publisher and advertising representative is not liable for delays in delivery and/or nondelivery due to any condition beyond the control of the publisher and advertising representative affecting production or delivery in any manner.

The publisher and advertising representative reserves the right to reject any advertising that it believes is not in keeping with the publication’s standards.

Advertiser and advertising agency agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the publisher and advertising representative from any and all liability for content (including text, illustrations, representatives, sketches, maps, trademarks, labels, or other copyrighted matter) of advertisement printed or the unauthorized use of any person’s name or photography arising from the publisher’s reproduction and publishing of such advertisements pursuant to the advertiser’s or agency’s order.


Additional Terms and Conditions

The publisher and advertising representative is not liable for delays in delivery and/or nondelivery in the event of an Act of God, action by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, fire, flood, insurrection, riot, explosion, embargo, strikes (whether legal or illegal), labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, or any condition beyond the control of the publisher and advertising representative affecting production or delivery in any manner.

Insertion Order and Copy Regulations: Insertion instructions shall be supplied for every advertisement and shall clearly state the following information: name of publication, name of advertiser, date to be inserted, size of advertisement, identification of advertisement (proof of ad to be furnished if possible), plus any special instruction such as bleed and color.

Cancellation of space order forfeits the right to position protection.

The publisher and advertising representative’s liability for any error will not exceed the charge for the advertisement in question.

The publisher and advertising representative assumes no liability if for any reason it becomes necessary to omit an advertisement.

When change of copy, covered by an uncancelled insertion order, is not received by the closing date, copy run in the previous issue will be inserted.

Requests for specified position at ROB rates are given consideration, but no guarantee is made unless the position premium has been agreed to in the contract.

The publisher and advertising representative reserves the right to hold advertiser and/or its advertising agency jointly and severally liable for such monies as are due and payable to the publisher and advertising representative.

In the event that an advertiser is owed a credit as a result of adjustment of frequency rates, the publisher and advertising representative will provide credit only on future advertisements.

Payment Terms: Net 30 days of invoice date. Pre-payment discounts are available, contact publisher and advertising representative for more details.

Under-delivered Campaigns: Credits must be requested within 90-days of campaign conclusion.

Payment for New Advertisers: All new advertisers are required to prepay until credit and/or reference checks are completed. Once approved, Harborside payment terms are net 30 days. Contact the Harborside Finance Team at accounting@hbside.com for more details.

Viewability: 70% viewability is current industry standard. Ads taking more than 3 seconds to load will not qualify for viewability makegoods. Harborside utilizes a number of viewability/ivt analyzation tools for comprehensive data on advertising campaigns. If there is a 10% difference between third-party reporting, a conversation ensues between client and Harborside.


Cancellation Policies

Digital Cancellations

Advertiser may cancel the I/O as follows:

Cost per Thousand (CPM) Placements

  • CPM cancellations range 30–90 days, by offering/timing
  • With minimum 30–90 days prior written notice: No penalty
  • With less than 30–90 days prior written notice: Advertiser is responsible for any contracted  media to be served within 30–90 days

Cost per Engagement (CPE) Placements

  • With minimum 90 days prior written notice: No penalty
  • With less than 90 days prior written notice: Advertiser is responsible for any contracted  media to be served within 90 days
  • Viewability requirements will not be honored on Cost per Engagement (CPE) Campaigns

For Flat-Fee or Fixed Placements

  • With minimum of 30 days prior written notice:
    No penalty
  • With less than 30 days prior written notice: Advertiser is responsible for any contracted media to be served within
    30 days
  • IVT and Viewability Campaign requirements will not be honored on Flat-Fee (SOV) or Fixed Placements

For Website or CPM Placements

  • With minimum of 14 days prior written notice: no penalty
  • For a yearly buy, an advertiser can cancel twice with 14 days’ notice. All ensuing cancellations will require 30 days prior notice to avoid penalty charge

Print Cancellations

Cancellations in advertising by the advertiser or its agency may not be made after the closing date for the publication unless otherwise agreed to by both parties in writing.

Premium Position, Cover Tip, and Outsert Cancellations:

Must be prior to 60 days of the published closing date.  After the published closing date, any premium position, cover tip, or outsert is non-cancelable, and full payment is due.

Please see Print Advertising Rates for list of Premium Positions.

Same conditions apply for Best of JCO.