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Table of Contents
Jamaica Information Service - Fee Structure ...................................................................... 2
Services offered by the JIS................................................................................................... 2
Radio Department ......................................................................................................................... 3
Radio Prices .............................................................................................................................. 4
Research and Publications Department ................................................................................ 6
Research & Publications Prices ........................................................................................ 7
Advertising – Design and Production Prices............................................................ 16
Regional Services ........................................................................................................................ 17
Computer Services Department............................................................................................. 18
Advertising Prices ............................................................................................................... 18
Other Computer Related Services and Prices .......................................................... 19
Public Relations Department ................................................................................................. 20
Fees ............................................................................................................................................ 20
Think Tank.............................................................................................................................. 21
Photography Unit ....................................................................................................................... 22
Photography Prices per Print ......................................................................................... 23
Television Department.............................................................................................................. 24
Production of Television Features ............................................................................... 25
Production of Advertisements ....................................................................................... 27
Value Packages ..................................................................................................................... 28
Jamaica Information Service
This publication outlines the costs for services in the Production Departments of the
Jamaica Information Service, which are Radio, Research and Publications, Regional,
Computer Services, Photography and Television as well as the Public Relations
Department.
Radio Department
JIS Radio produces a full range of programmes, which are broadcast by stations in time
allotted for Government broadcasts. This department produces news stories, features
and documentaries, magazine programmes, dramatic presentations as well as Public
Service Announcements (PSAs) related to the implementation of the Government’s
policies and programmes and public education and/or advertising campaigns. The JIS
programmes consist of one (1) fifteen minute programme and three (3) five minute
features per day. Radio produces other feature programmes such as Calling Farmers
and Roundabout JA.
Radio Prices
Radio Commercial
Studio Rental $ 1,000 per hour
Voicing $ 300 - $ 500 per second
Production Fee $ 7,000
Prices for these services are determined by the paper, the number of pages and colours
used, among other specifications.
A Thing of Beauty
Jamaican Flags
Posters
17” x 22”
Emancipation $ 100.00
Eternal Father, Bless Our Land $ 100.00
Akete Drum $ 100.00
11” x 17”
Coins $ 100.00
Notes $ 100.00
Louise ‘Miss Lou’ Bennett – Coverly $ 150.00
National Heroes – Individual Posters $ 150.00
National Symbols – Individual Posters $ 150.00
1 – 50 $ 150.00 each
50 – 199 $ 120.00 each
200 – 499 $ 100.00 each
500 – upwards $ 95.00 each
Products Prices
To Design and Print:
*** All prices will attract GCT * * *
100 Invitations (one sided)
4” x 6” $ 8,716.00
5” x 7” $ 8,716.00
8” x 4” $ 8,716.00
100 Flyers
100 Brochures
100 Posters
A Banner
* Prices may increase based on factors such as size, quantity and colour usage.
100 $ 1,785.00
200 $ 3,580.00
500 $ 5,379.00
Spiral Binding
< 100 $ 140.00
> 100 $ 120.00
per publication
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100 Press Kits - Plain $ 17,555.00
1
Price consists of artwork and printing cost
Column Rates
(Column x Centimetre)
2 x 3 cm - 8 cm $ 2,500 - $3,500
2 x 10 cm $ 4,500
2 x 13 cm $ 5,000
2 x 15 cm - 20 cm $ 6,500
2 x 23 cm - 26 cm $ 9,500
2 x 28 cm - 36 cm $ 12,500
2 x 39 cm - 40 cm $ 15,500
2 x 52 cm $ 16,500
3 x 10 cm $ 6,500
3 x 15 cm - 20 cm $ 10,500
3 x 23 cm $ 12,500
3 x 26 cm $ 15,500 (Black & White)
$ 18,500 (Colour)
4 x 26 cm - 39 cm $ 15,500
4 x 52 cm $ 18,500
Strip Ad $ 5,000
Art work (Bill board) Starting at $ 60,000
Regional Services
The Regional Services Department
generates and disseminates information
about Government’s policies and
programmes at the community level,
often to areas of Jamaica where public
access to communication facilities may be
limited. Regional Services also hosts
events such as community meetings and
Regional Photographer on assignment
book fairs which promote the services of
the Government. The Department
produces text, photographic, sound and video materials for the editorial, photo, radio
and television departments.
Advertising Prices
Below are the prices for each banner or badge ad mounted on the JIS website. The
price to design each advertisement is $5,000.
2 3 6
Type of Advertisement Under 6 weeks months months months 1 year
Front page
Main Banner (445 X 60) $ 6,400 per week $ 36,000 $ 63,600 $125,000 $244,400
Badge ad (132 X 138) $ 2,400 per week $ 12,600 $ 24,000 $ 47,500 $ 93,600
Badge ad (153 x 160) $ 4,700 per week $ 25,200 $ 48,000 $ 95,000 $166,400
Newsletter
Main Banner (445 X 60) $ 5,700 per week $ 30,600 $ 57,600 $112,500 $223,600
Badge ad (132 X 138) $ 2,200 per week $ 11,400 $ 21,600 $ 42,500 $ 83,200
Badge ad (153 x 160) $ 4,300 per week $ 22,800 $ 43,200 $ 85,000 $166,400
Webcasting Sessions
Web server rental per hr $ 5,000
The first hour (Labour) $14,200
Each additional hour $ 4,000
*Prices will attract GCT and are subject to change.
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Jamaica Information Service
Fees
Public Relations charges are based on the scope of work to be undertaken; a base-
rate of $3,500 per hour is the foundation for Public Relations
retainer/management fees.
The following outlines the activities that are covered under the management fees:
Think Tank
The Agency’s main editorial forum ‘Think Tank’ which is managed and coordinated by
the department attracts a charge of $50,000.
Photography Unit
The primary objective of the JIS Photography Unit is to provide photographic coverage
of government activities and disseminate photographs to the media through the JIS
Editorial Department. The Unit plays a vital role in capturing, printing and archiving
images for internal and external use. It has in its archives black and white images of
public sector activities dating back to February 1966. It also has colour images from
December 1998 to June 2004 and digital images from 2003 to the present.
The Department also provides coverage for clients and supports the work of other
departments in the development of publications, posters, brochures and websites as
part of its revenue generating activities.
Television Department
The JIS Television Department produces a full range of programmes, many of which
are aired by commercial television stations in time allotted for Government broadcasts.
Services offered include the production of public service announcements, news
features, documentaries, magazine programmes, commercials and dramatic
presentations related to Government’s policies, programmes and institutions. The
Department provides programmes for Jamaica's Overseas Missions as well as for the JIS
website. It also supports other community activities involving non-governmental
programmes which impact on national development.
Packages Prices
5 - 7 Minute Feature
Camera work : Kingston $25,000 per six hour session
Out of Town $35,000 per six hour session
$ 2,000 per additional hour
Scripting $20,000
Graphics $10,000
Editing $ 4,500 per hour
Production Coordination $10,000
10 - 13 Minute Feature
Camera work : Kingston $25,000 per six hour session
Out of Town $35,000 per six hour session
$ 2,000 per additional hour
Scripting $30,000
Graphics $15,000
Editing $ 4,500 per hour
Production Coordination $10,000
Packages Prices
15 - 20 Minute Feature
Camera work : Kingston $25,000 per six hour session
Out of Town $35,000 per six hour session
$ 2,000 per additional hour
Scripting $40,000
Graphics $20,000
Editing $ 4,500 per hour
Production Coordination $10,000
25 - 30 Minute Feature
Camera work : Kingston $25,000 per six hour session
Out of Town $35,000 per six hour session
$ 2,000 per additional hour
Scripting $40,000
Graphics $20,000
Editing $ 4,500 per hour
Production Coordination $10,000
Production of Advertisements
Packages Prices
30 - 45 Second Advertisement
Editing for 2 hours $ 9,000
Location: Urban $30,000
Rural $40,000
Graphics $ 5,000
Management Fee (Including
Producer) $ 5,000
1 Minute Advertisement
Editing for 4 hours $18,000
Location: Urban $30,000
Rural $40,000
Graphics $ 7,500
Management Fee (Including Producer
and Library Footage) $10,000
Voice Of Jamaica
Under Three Minutes $ 50,000
Three Minute Exposure $ 70,000
Five Minute Programme $100,000
Value Packages
Advertisements
Basic service at a maximum of 6 hours of
30 – 45 Second $34,635
camera work, 4 hours of editing, 4 hours of
Advertisement
scripting and 2 hours of graphics.
________________________
Donna-Marie Rowe (Mrs.)
Chief Executive Officer
Jamaica Information Service
Date: __________________
_______________________
Honourable Daryl Vaz
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister
with responsibility for Information, Telecommunications
and Special Projects
Date: __________________