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2016-2017 Print & Digital Media Kit
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KANSAS CITY’S PREMIER WEDDING RESOURCE
The KC Weddings suite of products reaches thousands of brides and grooms that are planning weddings
in Kansas City and the surrounding areas each year. We have designed an integrated marketing package
that provides maximum reach and exposure, incorporating print and online advertising, direct mail,
e-newsletters, email blasts, bridal kits, social media promotional marketing opportunities, search engine
marketing and face-to-face interaction at bridal shows. Hundreds of area bridal professionals have
taken advantage of this unique package to grow their businesses since KC Weddings debuted in 1995.
KC WEDDINGS MAGAZINE | KCWEDDINGS.COM | BRIDAL SPECTACULAR BRIDAL SHOW
BRIDAL KIT | E-NEWSLETTER | ENTER TO WIN CONTESTS | CUSTOM POSTCARDS
KC Weddings
Print & Online Package
The Magazine
LOCAL EDITORIAL CONTENT
INSIDE
Every issue contains fresh, 100 percent local content, from the features
to the photo shoots. A complete reception site listing for the area
makes the magazine an excellent reference piece that brides refer
to again and again.
ADVERTISER BENEFITS
Advertisers in KC Weddings magazine have the added value of being listed and
linked online on the KCWeddings.com Vendor Directory. Advertisers are issued a
personal usersname and password and benefit by having access to the database
of brides that register on KCWeddings.com.
Readership
& DISTRIBUTION
DISTRIBUTION—40,000 CIRCULATION
KC Weddings prints 40,000 copies every year—20,000 copies in
June and 20,000 copies in December—making it one of the highest
in circulation compared to any other local wedding publication
available today in Kansas City.
COMPLIMENTARY—OVER 350 TARGETED LOCATIONS
• In all KC Weddings magazine advertiser locations across
Kansas City and the surrounding areas
• Direct mailed monthly to brides through our Bridal Kit program
• 4,000 copies are distributed annually at Bridal Spectacular Bridal Show
• Copies are distributed at other bridal events that KC Weddings sponsors
• 2,000 copies are distributed annually on 100 Ink magazine racks
• 1,000 copies to retailers that cater primarily to the bridal market, i.e. salons/spas
NEWSTAND FOR PURCHASE—OVER 250 LOCATIONS
• In over 225 area drug, retail and grocery newstands including
HyVee, Hen House and Price Chopper
• 10 area Barnes & Noble and select bookstores through­out the
metropolitan area, and 13 area Lawrence bookstores including Hasting’s
The Website
KCWEDDINGS.COM
CONTENT
KCWeddings.com is the ultimate local online resource for the Kansas City area.
Our site contains editorial on all elements of planning a wedding, abundant photo
galleries, helpful Q & A, informative blogs and the most comprehensive directory of
local wedding vendors and professionals.
SITE PROMOTION & ENTER TO WIN
Weekly newspaper ads in the main news or FYI section of The Kansas City Star drive
local brides to KCWeddings.com. The site is also heavily promoted in KC Weddings
magazine, Ink magazine, and Kansas City SPACES magazine. In addition,
kcweddings.com “ENTER TO WIN” promotional ads can be found on kansascity.com
and inkkc.com. These sites have millions of page views each month.
Features
& Departments
contents
Su mmer/ Fall 2015
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A Kansas City couple impar ts a love
for
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Katrina
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a fairyWilson planned a fall trip
to Gun- tale feel, like I’d
finally found my Prince
nison, Colorado in September
2013, nothing Charming,”
she
explain
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seemed out of the ordinary,
at least to her.
On the big day, Katrina donned
a fitted
“It was supposed to be a
trip for my Essence of
Australia gown that paired
25th birthday and to show
deNick where I signer lace
with a cafe-toned satin underla
spent my summers growin
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g up,” she says. She topped
the look off with her grand“I wanted him to see all
of my favorite mother’s
three-strand pearl necklac
KAT RINA WILSON & places to hike and fish.”
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glittering Betsy Johnson rhinest
one pumps.
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grandparents. “It was our
squeeze in one last fishing
way
excursion at one to have
them there with us and be
of Katrina’s favorite spots.
a part
of the day,” she says.
“Nick was taking forever
to get his
The groom and his groom
smen opted
waders on and I asked him
to go get them, for gray
suits from Tip Top Tux.
so we could get a good amoun
Nick
t of fishing donned an
ivory tie, while his groom
in before dark,” she recoun
sts. “The next men wore
purple accessories that comple
thing I know, I turn around
and he’s on mented the
bridesmaid’s plum Macke
one knee.”
nzie
Michael’s dresses.
Soon, the couple was back
in Kansas
Following the ceremony, which
was held
and knee-deep in planning
their fall 2014 in the Roosev
elt event space, guests enjoyed
nuptials, which would be
held at the Buf- a cocktai
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ream cake, everyone hit the
McKinnis couple set
Making It Legal
dance
out to create a celebration
created their fairytale weddin
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Departments
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44 Aisle Style
54 The Little Things
60 Runway Report
66 Real Weddings
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PURPOSE
KC Weddings Bridal Spectacular is the most highly attended bridal
show in the Kansas City metropolitan area and entire Midwest.
The show is produced twice a year and brings Kansas City’s most
experienced and talented bridal professionals to one location
for thousands of brides, grooms and their families to meet
face-to-face. The shows are successful because attendees can
meet with and compare the services of hundreds of wedding
professionals all in one venue and make immediate decisions.
At the shows, brides have the opportunity to register for
thousands of dollars in prizes and in turn, from that information is
provided to all exhibitors, who can then follow up with attendees
they met at the show or send them additional information.
SPACE
A single booth space measures 10’ x 10’. Each space comes with an
8’ table and two chairs. Each booth is separated on the sides by
3’ pipe and drape and an 8’ pipe and drape backdrop. Double and
triple booths are also available.
PARTICIPATION
Typically over 180 exhibitor booths set up in each show. Exhibitors
receive a significant booth savings when including KC Weddings
magazine/ KCWeddings.com in the buy. The combination lends
itself to an effective and well targeted marketing plan.
KC WEDDINGS BRIDAL SPECTACULAR
2016 DATESLOCATION
Saturday, January 30, 2016
The Overland Park Convention Center
Sunday, July 31, 2016
The Overland Park Convention Center
KC WEDDINGS ADVERTISER RATE (per show, based on 2x contract)
Single Booth $ 675.00
Double Booth $ 1,125.00
Corner Booth Premium (Add-On) $ 75.00
KC WEDDINGS ADVERTISER RATE (based on single show only)
Single Booth $ 1,200.00
Double Booth $ 1,800.00
Corner Booth Premium (Add-On)
$ 100.00
NON-ADVERTISER RATES (per show, based on 2x contract)
Single Booth $ 1,500.00
Double Booth $ 2,200.00
Corner Booth Premium (Add-On)
$ 100.00
NON-ADVERTISER RATES (based on single show only)
Single Booth $ 1,875.00
Double Booth $ 2,574.00
Corner Booth Premium (Add-On)
$ 100.00
Advertising Rates
PRINT & ONLINE PACKAGE PRICING
kcweddings.com
POSITION/AD SIZE
1 ISSUE
2 ISSUES
4 ISSUES
(per issue)
(per issue)
*Includes
Silver Level “A” vendor listing on KCWeddings.com
Two Page Spread
Back Cover
Inside Front Cover
Inside Back Cover
Page 1
Page 2 - 7 Page 8 - 11 Full page 2/3 page Vertical 1/2 page Horizontal $5,352
$5,082
$4,680
$5,178 + $174
$4,908 + $174
$4,506 + $174
$4,608
$4,218
$3,942
$4,434 + $174
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$3,768 + $174
$4,116
$3,732
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$3,942 + $174
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$3,654
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$3,060
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$3,606 + $174
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$3,570 $3,240 $2,970
$3,396 + $174
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$2,796 + $174
$3,366 $3,138 $2,814
$3,192 + $174
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$3,300 $2,988 $2,796
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$2,820 $2,508 $2,304
$2,646 + $174
$2,334 + $174
$2,130 + $174
$2,640 $2,064 $1,950
$2,466 + $174
$1,890 + $174
$1,776 + $174
1/3 page Horizontal/Vertical $1,764 $1,590 + $174
1/4 page* *Includes
Silver Level “B” vendor
listing on KCWeddings.com
Index Ad*
$1,614 $1,524
$1,440 + $174
$1,350 + $174
$1,266
$1,164 $1,140
$1,176 + $90
$1,074 + $90
$1,050 + $90
$834 $720 $678
*Includes a basic vendor listing only.
CUSTOM OPTIONS
1 ISSUE
2 ISSUES 4 ISSUES
(per issue)
(per issue)
4 Page Gatefold
Bind-in Card & Full Page
•
•
•
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$6,352
$6,082
$5,680
$6,178 + $174
$5,908 + $174
$5,506 + $174
$5,300
$5,988
$5,796
$5,126 + $174
$5,814 + $174
$5,622 + $174
4-color and creative services available at no extra charge
Monthly billing available
Add 15% to 2 page spread for premium position
All digital is monthly billed: $174=$29/month; $90=$15/month
(unless paid all at one time)
Production Guidelines
KC WEDDINGS MAGAZINE AD SIZES
1/2
HORIZONTAL
1/3 VERTICAL
2 PAGE SPREAD
Ad
Sizes
2/3
VERTICAL
FULL
PAGE
1/3
SQUARE
1/4
PAGE
2 PAGE SPREAD
Bleed: 17” X 11.125”
Trim: 16.75” X 10.875”
Live Area: 15.75” X 9.75”
2/3 VERTICAL
4.82” X 9.875”
FULL PAGE
Bleed: 8.625” X 11.125”
Trim: 8.375” X 10.875”
Live Area: 7.25” X 9.75”
1/3 PAGE SQUARE
4.82” X 4.875”
INDEX
1/4 PAGE
3.625” X 4.875”
1/2 PAGE HORIZONTAL
7.375” X 4.875”
INDEX AD
2.93” X 1.75”
INDEX AD PHOTO
1.5” X 1.5”
1/3 PAGE VERTICAL
2.47” X 9.875”
DIGITAL SPECIFICATIONS
•Ads should be submitted via XpanceNet (see below).
•File formats accepted: JPEG, EPS, TIF (PDF PREFERRED). (Files need to be built to exact ad
dimensions and fonts need to be embedded or provided.)
AD SUBMISSION
• Digitally: XpanceNet is Grand Communication’s and The Kansas City Star’s free file
transfer system. Ads or ad materials can be sent digitally through XpanceNet.
Your account executive can provide help if needed.
CREATIVE SERVICES
Creative services, with the exception of photography shots, are provided at no additional charge.
PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES
Location Shot
Studio Shot
$70
$30
$40
$25
Color Transparency
Additional Shots at the Same Time
Dates & Deadlines
KC WEDDINGS MAGAZINE
ISSUE
Winter 2015/Spring 2016
Summer/Fall 2016
Winter 2016/Spring 2017
Summer/Fall 2017
PRINTS
December 2015
June 2016
December 2016
June 2017
DEADLINE
November 20, 2015
April 29, 2016
October 28, 2016
April 28, 2017
AVAILABLE
December 20, 2015
June 20, 2016
December 21, 2016
June 20, 2017
kcweddings.com
NEW SITE. NEW CONTENT.
NEW OPPORTUNITIES
Digital
OPPORTUNITIES
kcweddings.com
Overview of kcweddings.com features:
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Upgraded vendor profiles and lead generator
Updated on a consistent basis
Enter-to-win contests
Interactive, functional and user friendly
Extensive inspiration galleries
More Real Weddings
Backed by a strong external print
and digital marketing campaign
• Social media components
Home Page Content Overview:
• Featured articles
• Flower, Gown and Cake galleries
• Social icons for Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest
and enter-to-win
• Register Link for Free Magazine and Bridal Planning Kit
• E-Newsletter sign up
• Banner ads on the home page
• Vendor home page link
• Key Links: Aisle Style, Real KC Weddings,
Bridal Shows, Planning Tools, Dress Finder,
Reception Guide, and more
Bridal Buzz presented by KC Weddings
MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER
kcweddings.com
The KC Weddings e-newsletter deploys each month to 45,000
opt-in female subscribers: KC Weddings Bridal Buzz. This is
delivered on the second week of each month. Each newsletter is
limited to eight banner ads on the right rail and one top banner
(design included).
There is an extensive focus on “Real Weddings” and other
great editorial content in each newsletter. The reader will be
able to dive deeper into the articles and ads for amazing brideideas. The ads will click thru to your website or designated
landing page/facebook page. A targeted email utilizing a “KC Bridal Profile” database of
emails reaching 45,000+ on a monthly basis:
• Engaged females (no age restrictions)
• Female 21-55 with a “wedding profile” (bride, MOB, MOH, other)
• Women 21-35 in general
• KC Weddings and Bridal Spectacular database
BRIDAL BUZZ AD
SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
• 140 pixels x 160 pixels ad positions
• One of eight – on every page of the e-newsletter
• Targeted and engaged audience
$249 per send for advertisers*
$349 per send for non-advertisers* Save $50/mo. with a 6 mo. contract.
*Limited – based on availability
NOTE: Rates shown are monthly and contract period
is six months. Monthly invoices will be sent out.
All invoices are due net 30 days. All credit cards
are accepted.
DEDICATED E-MAIL BLAST TAKEOVER
utilizing “KC Weddings” Profile
• Deploys to 45,000
• Engaged females (no age restrictions)
• Female 21-55 with a “wedding profile”
(bride, MOB, MOH, other)
• Women 21-35 in general
• KC Weddings and Bridal Spectacular database
• Email from: KC Weddings
• Subject line: YOUR BUSINESS NAME and teaser
• Dedicated content designed to your needs
• You pick your send date, based on availablity
• 5-day lead time preferred, based on availability
• Click open rate is twice the national average
• Design included at no extra charge
1,0001x-3x investment
$
cpm $22
$8004x or more investment cpm $18
Banner Ad Sponsorship Package
OPPORTUNITIES
kcweddings.com
Banner ads are located on the following pages:
• Home
• Inspiration Galleries (four):
All, Cakes, Dresses and Flowers • Planning Tools
• Vendor / Home
• Contact Us
• All Real Wedding Pages
• Register Now for a Free Magazine and Bridal Kit
BANNER AD SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES:
• 300 pixels x 250 pixels ad positions
• one of eight – rotation throughout site
• targeted and engaged audience
Rate:
$299 per month advertiser (12 months)
$399 per month advertiser (6 months)
$499 per month (month to month)
*Rates shown are monthly and contract period
is six months to one year. Monthly invoices will be sent
out. All invoices are due net 30 days. All credit cards
are accepted.
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Includes up to 26 photos and 150 word description.
SILVER LEVEL A
$29 advertiser / $129 non-advertiser*
The Silver Level A Position is a category in the VENDOR area.
UNLIMITED positions available for advertisers and/or
Silver Level A vendors. Includes up to 16 photos and 150
word description. This level is for ALL advertisers which
are a third page or larger.
SILVER LEVEL B
$15 advertiser / $79 non-advertiser*
The Silver Level B Position is a category in the VENDOR area.
UNLIMITED positions available for advertisers and/or
Silver Level B vendors. Include one photo and 150 word
description. This level is for quarter page advertisers.
All of the above include:
Your logo, business name, address, website link,
contact person, phone, email, contact us link, and more.
VENDOR LISTINGS LEVEL
The Vendor Listing Level has a wide variety of local
Kansas City vendors. Our goal is to be a total resource for
the user and have an extensive list of vendors by category.
The vendor profile page includes the business name, logo,
description, address, phone number and website.
(Pre-Approval required. If the business does not have a
website, we will not include them in our listings.)
NOTE: Rates shown are monthly and contract period
is six months to one year. Monthly invoices will be sent out.
All invoices are due net 30 days. All credit cards are accepted.
*An advertiser is a person, organization, or company that has
a current advertising contract with KC Weddings magazine
and/or kcweddings.com ($800 annual minimum print or digital).
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SOCIAL MEDIA
As a KC Weddings advertiser, KC Weddings will
help promote your Trunk Shows, Open Houses and
Events through our social media accounts.
INSTAGRAM
• Dedicated photos documenting our experience
at your event or a new product in the store
FACEBOOK
• In addition to dedicated posts, we'll share your
Facebook event on the KC Weddings event tab!
PINTEREST
• Dedicated boards featuring content/products
found on kcweddings.com
• Vendor Map highlighting where to find
KC Weddings vendors
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
Do you have an event we can help promote and
create a buzz in Kansas City? Connect with your
most desirable prospects at a KC Weddings
Magazine Signature Event. With KC Weddings
as a sponsor for your event, you'll receive dedicated
pre-event social media marketing, ads in Ink
Magazine/The Kansas City Star,* inclusion in the
Bridal Kit and more! Let us partner with you and
help spread the word! In some cases, we will even
send a photographer to our event and you'll have
access to all the photos within 72 hours of the event!
*Based on agreement.
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Questions?
We’ll answer them!
Michelle Jolles
Publisher
mjolles@kcstar.com
816.234.4173
Chad Parkhurst
Sales Manager
cparkhurst@kcstar.com
816.234.4951
Zim Loy
Editorial Director
zloy@kcstar.com
816.234.4233
Jeri Kadel
Product Supervisor
jkadel@kcstar.com
816.234.4104
Briana Craemer
Account Executive
bcraemer@kcstar.com
816.234.4075
Ashley Dowgwillo
Promotions & Events Coordinator
adowgwillo@kcstar.com
816.234.4226
KC Weddings | 1729 Grand Boulevard | Kansas City, MO 64108
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