Distribution
1,000 copies of each issues were distributed for free throughout Northeastern University and at live music venues and cafes throughout Boston. Publication began on a quarterly basis, and moved to a consistent bi-monthly release in 2004.
The April 2004 ("Polyphonic Spree") issue, was the first issue to print in CMYK, and also marked the switch to a "pay" publication. A distribution contract was signed with Newbury Comics and Tower Records in New England to sell the magazine for $1.
In 2006, page count increased to 60 pages and a national distribution contract was signed with Ingram Periodicals allowing the magazine to be placed into national chain bookstores, including Barnes and Noble.
In May 2007, Canada based CTC Magazines extended the distribution of Skope to newsstands internationally with a $3.99 cover price. David Abramowitz of Mag N Book, was hired as a distribution consultant. The May/June 8 issue had Panic At The Disco on the cover.
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