Communication Arts

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Communication Arts is a professional trade journal and media brand focused on visual communications, covering graphic design, advertising, illustration, photography, interactive media, and typography.

Belmont, CA
commarts.com
Owned by Coyne & Blanchard, Inc.

About Communication Arts

Communication Arts is a long‑running professional magazine and media brand serving the visual communications industry. Founded in 1959 and owned by Coyne & Blanchard, Inc., it publishes print and digital issues featuring design, advertising, illustration, photography, interactive work, and typography from around the world. In addition to the magazine, Communication Arts operates design competitions, online galleries, job boards, and other resources aimed at creative professionals and students.

A charge from Communication Arts on a card statement typically relates to a subscription to the magazine (print, digital, or combined), entry fees for one of their juried competitions, purchase of one of their Annuals, or fees for online services such as job listings or portfolio promotions. Some charges may be processed on a recurring basis for auto‑renewing subscriptions, while competition and publication purchases are usually one‑time transactions.

If you have questions about a Communication Arts charge, start by checking any email receipts or your Communication Arts online account for subscription or order history. Verify whether you or someone in your organization recently entered work into a CA competition, renewed a subscription, or purchased an Annual. For billing issues, changes to subscriptions, or refund requests, you can contact Communication Arts through the customer service details on their website or on your invoice. Comparing the posted amount, date, and descriptor with your account records will help confirm whether the transaction is legitimate or if you need to dispute it with your card issuer.

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  1. COMMUNICATION A 110 CONSTITUTION DRMENLO PARK CAUS

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge from Communication Arts on my credit card statement?

Most charges from Communication Arts are for magazine subscriptions (print, digital, or both), competition entry fees, or purchases of Communication Arts Annuals or other publications. Check your email for recent order confirmations or log into your account at commarts.com to review your subscription and order history.

Is my Communication Arts subscription set to auto‑renew?

Many Communication Arts subscriptions are configured to auto‑renew each term. You can confirm this by logging into your account on commarts.com and reviewing your subscription settings, where you can see renewal dates and whether automatic billing is enabled.

How can I cancel or change my Communication Arts subscription to stop future charges?

To cancel or modify your subscription, sign in to your account at commarts.com and go to the subscription or account management section. There you can turn off auto‑renew, change your subscription type (print vs. digital), or contact customer service via the listed email or phone number to request cancellation.

I entered a Communication Arts competition—what charges should I expect?

Competition entries typically incur an entry fee per piece or per project, which is charged at the time of submission. If you submitted multiple entries or categories, you may see a larger, single charge for the total of all entries, or multiple charges corresponding to separate submission sessions.

How do I request a refund or correction for a Communication Arts charge?

If you believe you were billed in error, were double‑charged, or wish to request a refund for a recent charge, contact Communication Arts customer service using the contact information on commarts.com or on your invoice. Provide your name, email address used for the order, approximate charge date, and the last four digits of the card so they can locate and review the transaction.

Can Communication Arts place small temporary charges or authorizations on my card?

In some cases, your bank may show a temporary authorization when you update payment details or start a new subscription. These authorizations usually drop off within a few days and should either disappear or be replaced by the final posted Communication Arts charge for the actual subscription or purchase amount.

The descriptor on my card statement is truncated as “COMMUNICATION A.” Is this still Communication Arts?

Yes, statement descriptors are often shortened due to character limits. When paired with the Menlo Park or surrounding Bay Area address information, “COMMUNICATION A” is consistent with Communication Arts, the visual communications magazine operated by Coyne & Blanchard, Inc.

How can I verify that my Communication Arts account matches the card that was charged?

Log into your account at commarts.com and review your billing details and recent transactions. Ensure the last four digits and card type match your bank card and that the billing dates align with the charge. If you manage subscriptions for a studio or agency, also check with colleagues who may have used the shared card for entries or renewals.

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