Dedicated to the education and success of the ISO and MLS
Founded in 1983 by industry pioneer Paul H. Green, The Green Sheet Inc. was the first publisher to focus exclusively on the ISO and merchant level salesperson (MLS) channel.
It now reaches a majority of players in the payments industry through three synergistic vehicles. Each format can help you reach our dynamic audience in a unique way.
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The Green Sheet
A semimonthly resource providing complete, original coverage of important and emerging issues in the ever-evolving payment processing industry
GSQ
A four-color, glossy quarterly offering in-depth analyses of topics central to the financial services community
GS Online - www.greensheet.com
A Web resource showcasing breaking industry news and events; the MLS Forum, which facilitates free, secure interactive discussion among industry peers; current and back issues of The Green Sheet and GSQ; and much more.
With simultaneous publication in print and online at www.greensheet.com, we provide our advertisers with unprecedented access to the ISO/MLS business sector.
Best circulation in the industry
More than 25,000 subscribers read The Green Sheet and GSQ every month.GS Online averages over 3.7 million hits per month.
Our staff handles an average of 500 e-mail inquiries per month, ranging from requests for print subscriptions to industry information.
Bonus coverage: Our publications are distributed at major industry events throughout the year, reaching thousands of additional individuals who will be receptive to your message.
An effective recruiting tool
A key reason companies choose to advertise with us is to reach the ever-changing ISO/MLS sales force, the enterprising group that built this industry to what it is today. We know this market well.
Close to the feet on the street
Our readers report The Green Sheet is closer to the street and more a part of their world than any other trade magazine:
- 72% are ISOs and MLSs.
- 8% are industry vendors.
- 8% are financial institutions.
- 90% refer to back issues for sales presentations.
- 86% have shared The Green Sheet with a business associate.
- 97% would recommend our publications to their colleagues.
Offering ISO and MLS education
We help readers advise their merchants in essential areas:
- POS equipment procurement, setup and operation
- Bankcard (debit and credit) sales and transaction processing
- Interchange
- Internet commerce
- Wireless and mobile payment options
- ATM sales and service
- Integration of value-added programs such as gift, loyalty and prepaid cards
- Check guarantee and verification; and collection services.
- Data security and PCI compliance issues
- Electronic funds transfer
Award-winning publications and Web site
For five consecutive years, Communications Concepts Inc. has recognized The Green Sheet's achievements in the highly regarded Annual Awards for Publication Excellence (APEX). The Green Sheet has won 38 APEX awards thus far for magazine and journal writing, design and illustration, as well as Web site design and implementation.
Resource Guide of top industry players
We offer listings in the popular Resource Guide, a classified advertising section in The Green Sheet that provides contact information for notable companies and services vital to the financial services realm.
Download the media kit
To download a PDF of our entire media kit, including print and online advertising rates and specifications, click here (2,840k PDF).
Templates
To download a template for our Green Sheet business reply cards, click here (211k .zip file).
To download a template of our Green Sheet ad bleed template click here (125k .zip file).
To download The Green Sheet ad checklist click here (302k .zip file).
To download The Green Sheet insert checklist click here (406k .zip file).
Ad Reservation Deadlines
To view a list of current ad dates, click here.
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