About Us

Welcome to Lighting Art and Science for International Designers

about us

Lighting Art & Science for International Designers is unique. It is the only publication totally dedicated to serving the Asia Pacific marketplace delivering the latest information and knowledge about the art and the science of great lighting design and its application. It is the official voice of the Illumination and Engineering Society of Australia and New Zealand. Additional subscribers and circulation include Architects, Lighting Designers, Project Managers, Building Owners and Facilities Managers. It is therefore the ideal communication vehicle for any organisation which has a need to directly target the pure audience of people working with light. The publication is all about lighting. Lighting marketers don't have to compete for attention with other architectural clutter where it is difficult to cut through other elements of furniture, life style and building products. Lighting Magazine is all about lighting - a pure editorial environment for showcasing lighting products and services.

Rala Information Services have been publishing Lighting Art & Science magazine for more than 28 years and have gained a wealth of knowledge in providing excellence in marketing and promotion for hundreds of organisations who have used this unique market segment to reinforce their market position. We have a large suite of options to reach the market. The publication is also used as a driver to the Lighting Website which provides unique marketing packages which are highly beneficial and efficient for raising market awareness of your lighting products and services linked to deliver traffic directly to your website. We always welcome the opportunity to create a menu of options, using the mix of the magazine and the website, to optimise your marketing budget.

adding value for your marketing program

We also offer our clients a superb design and print service, assisting with all kinds of production from the very basic to the most intricate and complex. Let us partner with you to raise and reinforce your brand image which obviously is the only pathway to generate more sales and enquiries for your brand. Building brand awareness is essential to cut through the massive clutter of information in today's marketplace.

The latest research indicates decision makers rely on the information provided by their industry's magazine to keep informed - often affecting their buying and purchasing decisions! It also reveals that these publications are kept for reference which obviously provides ongoing exposure for your brand image. Marketing, as you know, is all about building a brand image.

frequency

It is essential to constantly reinforce your brand and corporate image. The frequent and regular reinforcement of your message maintains brand reputation, and increases respect and comfort in dealing with your company.

official publication for the ies: The Lighting Society

Lighting is the official magazine of the Illuminating Engineering Society of Australia and New Zealand and draws on the resources of international associations including, the International Commission on Illumination (CIE) UK and the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) New York, USA.

providing 'must have' industry information

Lighting readers value the publication by paying to subscribe. This ensures they are continuously kept up to date on the latest developments relating to the art and science of lighting as well as new technologies and applications. Therefore it is an editorial environment in which advertising is also considered essential information. Lighting is a high quality, visually beautiful publication as well as a rich informative and respected educative source.

editorial commitment

Keep up to date with the latest products available, current news, technical data and information, case studies and projects, Lighting Awards, upcoming events, plus much, much more. You will see the value in partnering your advertising exposure with the strength of our editorial line up, headed by the renowned Professor Warren Julian from University of Sydney plus many internationally known experts and designers.

who reads lighting?

A broad range of lighting professionals including all IES Members, Architects, Consulting Engineers, Interior Designers, Electricians, Electrical Contractors, Lighting Wholesalers, Builders/Owners and Managers, Lighting Consultants and Academics all rely on Lighting to keep them informed and ensure they are market savvy. Throughout the Asia Pacific region, distribution of Lighting exceeds more than 4076 per edition. Our survey results have established a pass on readership rate of 3.8 per copy providing our clients with a potential marketing reach of more than 15,000 readers to whom your brand image is exposed.

the annual showcase - the opportunity to say you are part of the - who's who of lighting

The Who's Who of Lighting includes the Annual Buyer's Guide and is the largest and most comprehensive directory edition produced annually every April. Additional copies are regularly printed and distributed at major lighting exhibitions throughout the world. Early bird bookings - either a Gold, Silver or Bronze package save 15% off normal rates. See order form.

asia pacific coverage and distribution

While the circulation doesn't offer vast numbers of readers, it offers a quality audience dedicated to learning and being up to-date with knowledge about products and services which can help them retain profitability and productivity in their unique niche market. They are dedicated readers who know that the entire publication is about Lighting - their profession. Therefore there is no wastage in the publication. Lighting products and information do not have to fight with other architectural elements for attention. It is just pure lighting. The publication is read by lighting professionals in Australia, New Zealand, China, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Japan.