Frequently Asked Questions
What is Product Spotlight?
Product Spotlight is a two page section published every month in the magazine for life scientists, The Scientist. Product Spotlight provides brief information on the latest products and technology that are made available to the life science research community. Product Spotlight is typically comprised of five to ten articles of 100 to 200 words each describing a product or a line of products. Adding visual interest, each article includes photography or graphic files submitted by contributors.
Is it valuable to my marketing effort?
Inclusion in Product Spotlight puts your product in front of 65,000 life scientists. The Scientist provides a compelling view of the latest developments in life science. Different from other life science publications, The Scientist provides accurate, informed and entertaining coverage that is trustworthy and accessible. In this magazine, Product Spotlight gives your products a valuable stage on which they can be presented to the life science research community.
Where do I send materials or whom can I contact for more information?
Contact your sales representative from The Scientist, send your submissions via email to spotlight@the-scientist.com, or call Kenyon Hoag Associates at
+1 (201) 236 9898, or via email: choag@kenyonhoag.com.
What materials do I need to participate in Product Spotlight?
Each Product Spotlight article consists of 100 to 200 words and describes a product or product line. Please submit existing new product announcements or press releases, and include a professional, print quality photographs (minimum of 300 dpi) of your product as well. We consider a quote or a general comment from company spokespersons on current trends in scientific research for every article.
How long can a product be on the market and still be
considered “new”?
Products on the market 6 months or less are generally preferred.
How much does Product Spotlight cost?
There is NO CHARGE for inclusion in Product Spotlight.
All materials will be reviewed for consideration.
Sending materials does not guarantee placement in Product Spotlight.
