Rate Card – Kalamazoo Gazette
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Rate Card – Kalamazoo Gazette
LV5027.QXD 12/5/08 7:45 PM Page 1 2009 Advertising Rates • Retail • Preprints • Online • Niche Products • Database Marketing Our family of products and services designed to target your best customers. LV5027 LV5027.QXD 12/5/08 7:45 PM Page 2 Looking to reach your best prospects? he goal of the advertising department of T the Kalamazoo Gazette for 2009 continues to be to connect advertisers with products and services to sell – with readers who need or want to buy. 2009 is a very exciting time to be in the newspaper business – because we aren’t just selling newspaper advertising anymore! Kalamazoo Gazette Southwest Michigan’s first choice for local news, information and advertising. The Kalamazoo Gazette offers you a variety of products which can be used to create an effective media strategy for your business. Hometown Gazettes/ Portage Gazette/CityLife/ Commercial-Express When you are looking to reach your best prospects, consider targeting your advertising messages by household-specific demographics, geography or even lifestyle with the multi-media family of products provided by the Kalamazoo Gazette. Geographically targeted weekly newspapers, delivered to virtually every household in Southwest Michigan. mlive.com Michigan’s most visited Web site, delivering more than 70 million page views each month. The online home of the Kalamazoo Gazette. Target your best audience by lifestyle with these specialty magazines Zero in on your best prospects with direct mail and custom publications LakeLife Magazine Make a splash! Seasonal magazine delivered to over 15,000 area homeowners on lakes. Direct Mail Use the most up-to-date and Your Home Southwest Michigan powerful database available to create and target your direct mail projects. The only local home and lifestyle magazine, delivered 6 times per year to over 17,000 homeowners. Preprinted Inserts Target your customers or Generations reach new ones; preprints are delivered daily with the Kalamazoo Gazette and Hometown weekly newspapers to more than 250,000 readers. Southwest Michigan’s active senior publication. Included in the Kalamazoo Gazette on the last Saturday each month. Custom Publications Quality printing at affordable prices no matter the project! Special Sections Super Savings Monthly coupon book offering thousands of dollars in savings each month in print and online. Carryout Only For A Limited TIme Only 2003 W. CENTRE AVENUE 327-7272 (PAPA) 5140 S. WESTNEDGE AVENUE 343-7272 (PAPA) Offer good for a limited time at participating Papa John ay apply . Customer responsible for all applicable taxes. (179AA) or ay apply . Customer responsible for all applicable taxes. $ 99 $ 99 1799 $2099 14 17 (2099AA) s res (1499AA) or (1799AB) Large - Original, Thin or Whole Wheat Crust (Pan Pizza Extra) Coupon Required. Expires 12/31/08 FREE! THURSDAY ONLY. Coupon Required. Expires 12/31/08 m EXPIRES 8/31/07. COUPON REQUIRED. PAPA'S COMBO LARGE 2 TOPPING PIZZA & 2-20 OZ. COKES ta urants only. Additional toppings extra. Not valid with any other coupons or discounts. Limited delivery area, charges m s res ’ m ’ ’ ’ Large - Original, Thin or Whole Wheat Crust (Pan Pizza Extra) Coupon Required. Expires 12/31/08 ta urants only. Additional toppings extra. Not valid with any other coupons or discounts. Limited delivery area, charges ay apply . Customer responsible for all applicable taxes. One Large, 2 Topping Pizza & One Large Any Specialty Pizza One Medium, 2 Topping Pizza & One Medium Specialty Pizza $ s res Buy any Medium, Large or Extra Large Pizza at Regular Menu Price, get 2nd of Equal or Lesser Value ta urants only. Additional toppings extra. Not valid with any other coupons or discounts. Limited delivery area, charges 2932988-01 PERFECT PAIR 2 MEDIUM 2 LARGE 1 TOPPING 1 TOPPING PIZZAS PIZZAS FAMILY SPECIAL LARGE MEDIUM m Offer good for a limited time at participating Papa John (999AA) Offer good for a limited time at participating Papa John (899AA) Coupon Required. Expires 12/31/08 Offer good for a limited time at participating Papa John Offer good for a limited time at participating Papa John 899 or$999 Large - Original, Thin or Whole Wheat Crust (Pan Pizza Extra) ta urants only. Additional toppings extra. Not valid with any other coupons or discounts. Limited delivery area, charges s res ’ PICK YOUR DEAL! ONE LARGE ONE LARGE 1 TOPPING 2 TOPPING PIZZA PIZZA $ s res BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE THURSDAYS! PORTAGE 5585 GULL ROAD 345-7272 (PAPA) 1399 $ (1399AA) Large - Original, Thin or Whole Wheat Crust (Pan Pizza Extra) Coupon Required. Expires 12/31/08 ay apply . Customer responsible for all applicable taxes. 1710-C WEST MAIN STREET 381-7272 (PAPA) COMSTOCK – RICHLAND AREA DELIVERY AND CARRYOUT ay apply . Customer responsible for all applicable taxes. THURSDAY ONLY SOUTH PORTAGE WMU & K-COLLEGE CAMPUS KALAMAZOO Better Ingredients. Better Pizza. Reach your best prospects with our targeted sections and features. More than 200 each year specifically designed for unique audiences. ta urants only. Additional toppings extra. Not valid with any other coupons or discounts. Limited delivery area, charges m Sticky Notes Your message on the front page of the Kalamazoo Gazette! High visibility and exclusivity! Contents Retail Advertising Rates/Color Rates ................................. 3 Frequency Rates/Special Rates ............................................ 4 Space & Copy Deadlines ......................................................... 5 Niche Products/Magazine Publications........................... 6 2009 Special Sections............................................................... 7 Pre-Printed Inserts...................................................................... 8 2 We want to help you make strategic media placement decisions which will maximize the return on your advertising investment. Call 269-388-8463 to arrange for a free media analysis. Hometown Gazettes, Portage Gazette, CityLife & Commercial-Express ............................................ 9 Direct Mail/Database Marketing ..................................... 12 mlive.com .................................................................................... 13 Ad Design & Transmission Information......................... 14 Advertising Policies................................................................. 15 Contact Information ............................................................... 16 LV5027.QXD 12/5/08 7:45 PM Page 3 Retail ROP Rates Use the rates below for full run ROP (Run of Press) products of the Kalamazoo Gazette, if you have a local storefront presence and have not been established in the national or classified category. Investment levels indicate an annual investment in Kalamazoo Gazette products. An advertiser has twelve months to fulfill the investment INVESTMENT LEVELS: agreement. Advertisers on ROP Investment Level contracts may run in any product of the Gazette without signing a separate agreement. $750 $5,000 $27,000 $117,000 All products (including mlive.com) count towards contract fulfillment except direct $1,500 $10,000 $47,000 $167,000 mail postage. $3,000 $17,000 $77,000 $227,000 D C B A Retail Advertising - Annual Dollar Volume Rates Mon Tues Wed (NET) SINGLE INSERTION RATES (per col. inch) INVESTMENT LEVELS Open $750 D $1,500 $3,000 $5,000 C $10,000 $17,000 $27,000 B $47,000 $77,000 $117,000 $167,000 A $227,000 $257,000 $297,000 Thurs Fri Sat Sunday Section A Other Section Section A Other Section $39 $32 $31 $30 $29 $28 $27 $26 $25 $24 $23 $22 $21 $20 $19 $34 $29 $28 $27 $26 $25 $24 $23 $22 $21 $20 $19 $18 $17 $16 $44 $35 $34 $33 $32 $31 $30 $29 $28 $27 $26 $25 $24 $23 $22 $39 $32 $31 $30 $29 $28 $27 $26 $25 $24 $23 $22 $21 $20 $19 Section A/Local Other Section $53 $44 $43 $42 $41 $40 $39 $38 $37 $36 $33 $31 $29 $28 $27 $48 $41 $40 $39 $38 $37 $36 $35 $34 $33 $30 $28 $26 $23 $24 The Flex Program The Flex Program allows the maximum flexibility to choose the best weeks to run your ads. To qualify, advertisers must run at least one insertion per week in the Gazette for the contracted number of weeks. Weeks can be non-consecutive. Advertisers must choose to enroll in this program at start of contract. Must sign a minimum contract ($1,500). Per column inch. FLEX PROGRAM Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat #Wks Min. Ad Size Section A Other Section Section A 7 wks plus 14 wks plus 6 inches 4 inches 28 wks plus 4 inches 52 wks plus 4 inches $26 $25 $24 $22 $23 $22 $21 $19 $29 $28 $27 $25 Sunday Other Section Section A/Local Other Section $26 $25 $24 $22 $38 $37 $36 $34 $35 $34 $33 $31 Color Rates (% of space charge) Ad Size Full Color Spot Color 8* inch plus 15 inch plus Quarter pg. plus Half pg. plus Full pg. plus 85% 75% 70% 60% 55% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% *$150 minimum color charge on ads 8” or less. Maximum charge $950. 2009 advertising rates 3 LV5027.QXD 12/5/08 7:45 PM Page 4 Frequency Advertising Program Rates High Impact Frequency per column inch Repeat Discounts 25% off First Repeat 50% off Second and High Impact (12 per mo) INVESTMENT LEVELS $21 $18 $17 $17 $15 $15 $14 $13 $12 $11 $10 Full Color 25% 23% Spot Color 20% 18% D • Full & Spot color ads will receive 25% & 50% off the color rates • Ads must be within a 6 day period to receive discounts • No size changes, minimal copy changes. C Open $750 $1,500 $3,000 $5000 $10,000 $17,000 $27,000 $47,000 $77,000 $117,000 $167,000 $227,000 $257,000 $297,000 Other Section $24 additional runs within 6 days. B • No other discounts apply. Section A A • All ads must be ordered at one time. • If color is purchased, it must apply to all ads. Color (% of space charge) • Discounts apply to Monday-Saturday rates only. †$150 minimum color charge on ads 8” or less. Special Rates per column inch Mon Tues Wed Civic / Church* Tie-In** / Co-op Thurs Fri Sat Sunday Section A Other Section Section A Other Section Section A Other Section $30 $32 $27 $29 $31 $33 $29 $32 $42 $43 $39 $43 Holiday Rates Due to increased circulation on selected holidays, Sunday ROP rates will apply to the following: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day Ads measuring over 18” in depth will be billed at full 20” depth. *Civic Rate/Church rate: Local churches, charities and other groups limited to those cases where ENTIRE proceeds are for charitable or community benefits. Tax exempt number required. Unless prior credit approval has been arranged, advertising must be paid cash in advance at the time ad is scheduled. **Tie-In Rate: Non-contract, used exclusively for special sections/multi-advertiser pages. 4 LV5027.QXD 12/5/08 7:45 PM Page 5 Space Reservations & Copy Deadlines publication day Monday ROP copy/space deadline time Wednesday 3 p.m. North, South, East, West, Portage Gazette CityLife, Commercial-Express Wednesday noon Tuesday Thursday 11 a.m. Wednesday Friday 3 p.m. Thursday Monday 11 a.m. Thursday “Ticket” Thursday 3 p.m. Friday ROP Monday 3 p.m. Saturday ROP Tuesday noon Saturday OnTV (TV Magazine) Friday (8 days prior) 3 p.m. Saturday Generations Thursday (9 days prior) 3 p.m. Sunday Arts & Entertainment Monday 11 a.m. Sunday Travel Monday 11 a.m. Sunday HomeLife Tuesday 11 a.m. Sunday ROP Wednesday 11 a.m. Monday Hometowns 2009 advertising rates 5 LV5027.QXD 12/5/08 7:45 PM Page 6 Niche Products Your Home SW Michigan (rates are per ad) 1 ISSUE AGREEMENT AD SIZE (Member)* B/W (Non) COLOR B/W 2 ISSUE AGREEMENT (Member)* COLOR B/W 3 ISSUE AGREEMENT (Non) COLOR (Member)* B/W Color B/W (Non) Color 4-6 ISSUE AGREEMENT (Member)* B/W Color B/W (Non) Color B/W Color Full Back $2,150 $2,250 $2,020 $2,350 $2,020 $2,350 $2,020 $2,350 Full Inside Back $1,475 $1,760 $1,350 $1,615 $1,300 $1,545 $1,240 $1,475 Full Inside Front $1,475 $1,760 $1,350 $1,615 $1,300 $1,545 $1,240 $1,475 $1,120 $1,090 $1,342 Full Page $1,080 $1,340 $1,290 $1,600 2/3 Page $810 1/3 Square $450 $990 $1,230 $1,075 $970 $710 $550 $680 $935 $810 1/4 $340 $600 1/6 H $230 $510 $1,190 $1,460 $950 $1,180 $1,140 $1,400 $900 $1,280 $745 $850 $425 $985 $895 $655 $505 $1,180 $715 $940 $955 $1,130 $680 $895 $815 $1,082 $780 $400 $625 $515 $745 $385 $600 $465 $715 $1,120 $625 $905 $745 $1,030 $590 $820 $715 $980 $575 $785 $685 $935 $410 $715 $315 $280 $605 $212 $550 $380 $660 $300 $525 $360 $630 $290 $509 $340 $605 $470 $260 $560 $205 $450 $245 $535 $195 $435 $235 $510 1/3 V 1/2 H 1/2 V 1/6 V *HBAGK member. Be Healthy Magazine (rates are per ad and include color) AD SIZE 4 x RATE 2 x RATE OPEN RATE Full Page 2/3 Page 1/2 Page 1/3 Page 1/6 Page $2,020 $1,400 $1,100 $730 $395 $2,245 $1,560 $1,225 $810 $435 $2,660 $1,850 $1,450 $950 $525 PREMIUM POSITIONS Back Cover Inside Front Inside Back Page 3 4 x RATE ONLY $2,404 $2,212 $2,212 $2,116 LakeLife Magazine Seasonal, direct-mailed to over 15,000 lake homes in 5 counties Single insertion rates (per column inch) includes Full Color!** INVESTMENT LEVELS Open $750 D $1,500 $3,000 $5,000 C $10,000 $17,000 $27,000 B $47,000 $77,000 $117,000 A $167,000 $227,000 Over $297,000 1x 2x-3x ALL (4x) Repeat from Gazette* $53 $47 $42 $42 PREMIUM POSITIONS Full Inside Page $1,050 (5 col. x 10”) $43 $38 $31 $31 Inside Back Cover $1,150 (5 col. x 10”) $40 $36 $29 $29 Inside Front Cover $1,250 (5 col. x 10”) $37 $34 $26 $26 Back Cover $1,750 (5 col. x 8”) $34 $30 $25 $25 $32 $28 $23 $23 *Repeat from Gazette must be same ad from Kalamazoo Gazette running during the same calendar month and scheduled/ordered simultaneously. **Repeat from Gazette ads include color if Gazette ad is also in color. Published April 15, May 15, June 15, July 15. Space deadline is 20 days prior to publication date. 6 4x Rate Only LV5027.QXD 12/5/08 7:46 PM Page 7 Niche Products Generations is published the last Saturday of every month in the Kalamazoo Gazette 10/20/08 ct08 SuperSaver_O • 75,000 copies delivered every month • Distributed on first Sunday of month • Glossy paper • Free color • On Mlive Carryout Only For A Limited TIme Only 2003 W. CENTRE AVENUE Offer good for a limited time at participating PORTAGE 5140 S. WESTNEDGE AVENUE 343-7272 (PAPA) or (179AA) (Pan Pizza Extra) or Whole Wheat Crust Large - Original, Thin arges Expires 12/31/08 Limited delivery area, ch Coupon Required. any other coupons or discounts. ta urants only. Additional toppings extra. $ ’s res 99 1499 or$17 (1499AA) (1799AB) Crust Thin or Whole Wheat Large - Original, (Pan Pizza Extra) Expires 12/31/08delivery area, charges Coupon Required. discounts. Limited with any other coupons or ta urants only. Additional toppings extra. Qtr. Page Half Page Full Page 1x $319 $519 $889 6x $309 $499 $869 9x $299 $487 $849 12 x $289 $475 $829 2932988-01 PAPA'S COMBO ING LARGE 2 TOPP PIZZA & ES 2-20 OZ. COK ma y apply . Customer responsible for all applicable taxes. ma y apply . Customer responsible for all applicable taxes. ma y apply . Customer responsible for all applicable taxes. 17 20 (2099AA) Not valid with any other Ad Size COUPON REQUIRED. EXPIRES 8/31/07. 1399 $ Papa John ’s res 99 ONLY. Expires 12/31/08 es Coupon Required. coupons or discounts. Limited delivery area, charg ta urants only. Additional toppings extra. Offer good for a limited time at participating Papa John Expires 12/31/08 es Coupon Required. coupons or discounts. Limited delivery area, charg ta urants only. Additional toppings extra. One Large, & 2 Topping Pizza One Large Any Specialty Pizza 99 $ Papa John Thin or Whole Large - Original, Pizza Extra) Wheat Crust (Pan ’s res $ Offer good for a limited time at participating (999AA) Papa John Offer good for a limited time at participating (899AA) 99 9 99 $ or 8 $ One & 2 Topping Pizza One Medium Specialty Pizza FREE! THURSDAY ’s res PERFECT PAIR 2 LARGE 2 MEDIUM 1 TOPPING 1 TOPPING PIZZAS PIZZAS FAMILY SPECIAL LARGE UM MEDI Medium, Offer good for a limited time at participating PICK YOUR DEAL! ONE LARGE ONE LARGE 2 TOPPING 1 TOPPING PIZZA PIZZA Pizza Large or Extra Large Buy any Medium, at Regular Menu Price, Lesser Value get 2nd of Equal or Papa John RRYOUT DELIVERY AND CA ’s res (1399AA) ma y apply . Customer responsible for all applicable taxes. RICHLAND AREA COMSTOCK – GULL ROAD 5585 345-7272 (PAPA) s. Better Ingredient Better Pizza. BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE THURSDAYS! SOUTH PORTAGE 327-7272 (PAPA) ma y apply . Customer responsible for all applicable taxes. THURSDAY ONLY ZOO CAMPUS KALAMA WMU & K-COLLEGE 1710-C WEST MAIN STREET 381-7272 (PAPA) Cost per insertion Crust Thin or Whole Wheat Large - Original, (Pan Pizza Extra) Expires 12/31/08 ivery area, charges Coupon Required. ta urants only. Additional toppings extra. Not valid with any other coupons or discounts. Limited del Not valid Not valid with Not valid with any other 2009 Major Special Sections Section Publication Date Section Publication Date Careers in Healthcare Sunday, January 25 Back to School Wedding Guide Sunday, January 25 Wednesday, August 5 (Today) Thursday, Sept. 3 (Ticket) Recreation Tab Sunday, February 15 Home Expo Sunday 3/8 (3/7 Hometowns) Football (High School) (College) Wed. 8/19 (8/22 Hometowns) Thursday, August 20 Spring Car Care Sunday, March 22 Fall Car Care Sunday, September 20 Pool & Patio Sunday, March 29 Fall Builders Showcase Sunday September 27 Healthy Living Sunday 4/5 (4/4 Hometowns) Senior Expo Sunday, October 4 Golf Sunday, April 5 Healthy Living Sunday, October 11 Summer Activities Wednesday, April 8 Readers’ Choice Sunday, October 25 Answer Book Sunday 5/17 (5/16 Hometowns) Holiday Cookbook Monday, November 2 Senior Services Report Saturday, May 30 (Generations) Festival of Trees Sunday, November 15 Parade of Homes Thursday 6/12 (6/14 Hometowns) Holiday Shopping Guide Thursday, November 26 Family-Owned Businesses Sunday, June 21 Basketball Wed. 12/2 (12/5 Hometowns) Rising Stars Wednesday, July 15 New Year’s Fest Monday, December 28 Women in Business Sunday, July 19 2009 advertising rates 7 LV5027.QXD 12/5/08 7:46 PM Page 8 Preprinted Inserts PAGE SIZE Card 4 Tab 6 Tab 4 Full/8 Tab 6 Full/12 Tab 8 Full/16 Tab 10 Full/20 Tab 12 Full/24 Tab 14 Full/28 Tab 16 Full/32 Tab 18 Full/36 Tab 20 Full/40 Tab 22 Full/44 Tab 24 Full/48 Tab DAILY (Mon.- Sat.) Zoned Coverage** Contract Rates* Non-Contract $33.40 $37.50 $47.85 $58.25 $71.70 $90.10 $103.10 $108.25 $112.25 $116.25 $120.25 $124.25 $129.25 $134.25 4-11x Year $32.60 $36.60 $46.70 $56.80 $69.95 $87.90 $100.60 $105.60 $109.60 $115.60 $119.60 $123.60 $128.60 $133.60 Daily/Sunday Full Run/Fas Fax Contract Rates* 12-25x Year $31.75 $35.65 $45.45 $55.35 $68.10 $85.60 $97.95 $102.85 $106.65 $110.43 $114.25 $118.05 $122.80 $127.55 Non-Contract $29.20 $34.45 $45.05 $55.65 $67.40 $84.25 $97.10 $102.10 $106.10 $110.10 $114.10 $118.10 $123.10 $128.10 4-11x Year $28.65 $33.75 $44.15 $54.55 $66.05 $82.55 $95.15 $100.05 $104.00 $108.00 $112.00 $116.00 $121.00 $126.00 12-25x Year $27.75 $33.00 $42.80 $52.85 $64.05 $80.05 $92.25 $97.00 $100.80 $104.60 $108.40 $114.20 $118.00 $123.75 Rates are based on per thousand. **Zoned inserts are not available for Sunday or Holiday distribution. Thanksgiving premium of 5% on the daily earned rates. Rates for larger inserts available on request. Note: For each 2 Full/4 Tab page over the 24 Full/48 Tab rate listed, add $5.00 per thousand. These rates are net. * To qualify for contract rates, advertiser must sign a contract addendum to run “x” number of preprint insertions during their contract period. Policy • Quantities of 20,000 or less may be re-scheduled at Publisher’s option. • If attachments (envelopes, return cards, etc.) are included in preprints, there is an additional charge of $210 per attachment. • Pre-prints accepted Full Run, Zoned Distribution, and Total Market saturation. Subject to ability to handle. • Pre-print revenue will be credited toward annual revenue contracts. • Daily pre-prints must be reserved a minimum of 7 days prior to desired distribution. Sunday pre-prints must be reserved a minimum of 10 days prior to desired insertion. Secure reservations with your account representative or call Susan Kwiecien, (269) 388-8433. • Versioning opportunities may be available for full-run pre-print advertisers. A $200 premium will be charged for the second and subsequent versions, if available. Contact your Kalamazoo Gazette sales representative. • Zoned distribution, day and quantity must be cleared in advance and are subject to ability to handle. Zoned inserts accepted Daily and Saturday only. Minimum charge $134.00. • All pre-prints are inserted mechanically in-plant. • Design services are also available from the Kalamazoo Gazette. Please contact Shannon Sikkema at 269-388-8461 or your Kalamazoo Gazette sales representative for more information. Pre-print measurement sizes BROADSHEET - any pre-print measuring 131.625+ square inches per page TABLOID - any pre-print measuring up to and including 131.5 square inches per page SINGLE SHEET - 8.5 inches x 11 inches • MAXIMUM PRE-PRINT SIZE - 10 inches x 11.75 inches Design requirements minimum size allowed Minimum size of product = 6” x 5” (6 inches across the folded edge, 5 inches front to back) maximum size allowed Maximum size of product = 11 3/4” x 10” (11 3/4 inches across the folded edge, 10 inches front to back) Free-standing inserts larger than maximum size must arrive quarterfolded. minimum thickness requirements (for single sheet) The minimum thickness must be .005 or greater, measured by micrometer. If the finished product is below .005 in thickness, the inserting equipment may pull more than one insert at a time, and could also tear or damage the insert. Single sheet minimum Coated: 80lb cover/100lb text Uncoated: 60lb cover/70lb text A minimum of 3% spoilage is requested; For inserts submitted that fall outside of the above recommendations, a minimum of 5% spoilage should be planned. • Postal indicia on preprints not accepted. • Inserts must be suitable for high speed machine inserting and must not be individually tied or banded. • Inserts must be properly jogged in turns of a minimum of 4 inches to a maximum of 12 inches. • Inserts must be brick stacked with interlocking layers; not smaller than 4 inch turns. • Brick stack on disposable skids, double band on all 4 sides. • Do not bundle higher than 5 1/2 ft. • Maximum weight load per pallet is 2,500 lbs. • Do not double tier in shipment. • Preprint quantities for TMC distribution should be packaged separately and identified as TMC product. Ship pre-prints to: Kalamazoo Gazette, 401 S. Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (use John St. entrance) (minimum 7 days prior to insertion date). Receiving Hours: Monday — Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. - (269) 388-8459. For directions to the Kalamazoo Gazette - (269) 388-8598. 8 LV5027.QXD 12/5/08 7:46 PM Page 9 Weekly Newspapers The Kalamazoo Gazette publishes four Hometown Gazettes, plus CityLife, the Portage Gazette and the Commercial-Express. Geographically target your advertising message with extended market coverage (EMC) to over 127,000 homes! 0 County Boundaries Zip Code Boundaries Lake Michigan Total Circulation: 18,448 Subscribers: 6,903 Non-subscribers: 11,545 Wayland 49348 49055 Doster Plainwell 49060 49012 49004 Richland Gobles Kendall Parchment Breedsville 49013 Bangor VAN BUREN COUNTY 49064 Paw Paw City of Scotts 49001 Portage 49088 49024 49002 KALAMAZOO COUNTY Mattawan 49065 Decatur 49045 49087 Schoolcraft Marcellus 49097 Vicksburg CASS COUNTY 49052 Fulton 49093 49067 49066 49072 49093 Total Circulation: 21,558 Subscribers: 9,095 Non-subscribers: 12,463 Galesburg 49034 Climax 49071 Lawton Hometown Gazette West 49053 Comstock 49079 Lawrence Ft. Custer 49048 City of Kalamazoo CityLife Augusta 49009 49009 Kalamazoo Gazette coverage area Hickory Corners 49083 49004 Alamo Total Circulation: 18,158 Subscribers: 8,554 Non-subscribers: 9,604 49046 Delton 49080 Otsego Grand Junction Bloomingdale 49056 49026 20 Hometown Gazette East 49046 Cloverdale Shelbyville 49070 Martin 49010 49078 South Haven 49090 Bradley 49344 Prairieville Pullman 15 BARRY COUNTY Allegan 49450 10 Estimated Miles Hopkins 49328 Hometown Gazette North 5 ALLEGAN COUNTY Leonidas Total Circulation: 25,566 Subscribers: 11,147 Non-subscribers: 14,419 CALHOUN COUNTY Portage Gazette Total Circulation: 18,870 Subscribers: 10,487 Non-subscribers: 8,383 Commercial Express Mendon ST. JOSEPH COUNTY 49040 Colon Three Rivers Centreville 49032 49042 Constantine 49099 Mottville White Pigeon 49030 Burr Oak 49091 Sturgis Blue Shaded Areas: Only Kalamazoo Gazette subscribers receive Hometown Gazette. Total Circulation: 9,742 Subscribers: 5,068 Non-subscribers: 4,674 BRANCH COUNTY Hometown Gazette South Total Circulation: 14,172 Subscribers: 4,226 Non-subscribers: 9,946 Publishes: Saturday/Weekend. Distribution Method: carrier delivered, Kalamazoo Gazette paid subscribers. FREE distribution of Hometown, Portage Gazette, CityLife and Commercial-Express newspapers to non-subscribers of the Kalamazoo Gazette by an alternate carrier force. Format: broadsheet, SAU–6 columns by 20 inches deep. Local news (feature-oriented) and advertising. 2009 advertising rates 9 LV5027.QXD 12/5/08 7:46 PM Page 10 Weekly Publications Hometown Gazettes, Portage Gazette, Commercial-Express, CityLife Single Insertion Rates (per column inch) Weeklies INVESTMENT LEVELS D C B A Open $750 $1,500 $3,000 $5,000 $10,000 $17,000 $27,000 $47,000 $77,000 $117,000 $167,000 $227,000 North South East West Portage CityLife Commercial-Express $17 $13 $12 $11 $10 $9 $8 $12 $10 $9 $8 $8 $7 $6 $17 $13 $12 $11 $10 $9 $8 $16 $12 $11 $10 $9 $8 $7 $20 $16 $15 $14 $13 $12 $11 $17 $13 $12 $11 $10 $9 $8 $11 $9 $8 $7 $6 $6 $6 $7 $5 $7 $6 $9 $7 $5 $6 $4 $6 $5 $8 $6 $4 Flex Program Rates (per column inch) The Flex Program allows the maximum flexibility to choose the best weeks to run your ads this year. To qualify, advertisers must run at least one insertion per week for the contracted number of weeks. Advertisers must choose to enroll in this program at the start of the contract. All Flex Programs must sign a minimum contract ($750). Weeklies FLEX PROGRAM # of wks. 8 wks* plus min. ad size 6 inches 16 wks plus 8 inches 52 wks plus 4 inches North South East West Portage CityLife Commercial-Express $7 $5 $7 $6 $8 $7 $5 Note: *8-week level must be consecutive weeks. Weekly Impact Ads (rates are per ad) Weeklies Impact Ads Quarter Page Half Page Full Page 10 B Level A Level B Level A Level B Level A Level North South East West Portage CityLife Commercial-Express $204 $168 $386 $318 $686 $566 $149 $122 $283 $231 $503 $410 $227 $188 $431 $357 $765 $634 $164 $129 $310 $245 $551 $436 $254 $242 $481 $459 $855 $816 $212 $175 $401 $332 $713 $590 $143 $114 $270 $216 $480 $384 LV5027.QXD 12/5/08 7:46 PM Page 11 Add a Weekly! Hometown Gazettes, Portage Gazette, Commercial-Express, CityLife Multiple Insertion Rates (when you add to your original Gazette or Weekly buy) Weeklies per inch, per weekly pub North South East West Portage CityLife Commercial-Express Open $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 $12 Contract $7 $5 $7 $6 $9 $7 $5 Or All 7 Weeklies - 127,000 Homes! Weeklies All Weeklies per inch, per weekly pub When repeating Gazette ad within 6-day period Stand-alone ad, WITHOUT repeat from Gazette Open $10 (or $70/col. inch total) $12 (or $84/col. inch total) Contract $4 (or $28/col. inch total) $5 (or $35/col. inch total) Full Color Rates (per column inch, per ad in addition to insertion rate) Ad Size 1st weekly Repeat ads from Gazette or Weekly 8* inch plus 15 inch plus Quarter pg. plus Half pg. plus Full pg. plus $6 $5 $3 $2 $2 $3 $2 $1 FREE FREE Special Rates (per column inch) Weeklies Civic / Church* Tie-in** / Co-op North South East West Portage CityLife Commercial-Express $11 $13 $8 $10 $11 $13 $10 $12 $14 $16 $11 $13 $7 $9 *Civic Rate/Church rate: Local churches, charities and other groups limited to those cases where ENTIRE proceeds are for charitable or community benefits. Tax exempt number required. Unless prior credit approval has been arranged, advertising must be paid cash in advance at the time ad is scheduled. **Tie-In Rate: Non-contract, used exclusively for special sections/multi-advertiser pages. 2009 advertising rates 11 LV5027.QXD 12/5/08 7:46 PM Page 12 Direct Mail & Database Marketing Learn how to target your customer with the powerful reach of the Kalamazoo Gazette and also through the benefits of Direct Mail. Just a few examples of what we can do: 6x11 4/color Glossy Postcard $ * Only 1350 Are you From creatin ready for a ne family trea g custom window trea w look? We ca sur furnishings es to a vast selectio tments and re-upho n help! lstering you n of home you'll find acc knowledge r worn everything able design to rejuven essories & exquisite ate library or sta help you find ff guide you throug your home. Let our home h 1,000's of the fabrics in our Direct Mail is: • Targeted. It allows you to focus on your specific audience, directing your campaign to the market you want to reach. • Personal. Direct Mail can address customers by name. You can craft messages that are tailored for them, addressing their needs and appealing to their interests. • Flexible. Direct Mail can be sent in a variety of formats, including letters, postcards, or brochures. You can be creative with colors and graphics, and even offer a free sample of your product. • Tangible. Customers can hold your • Applies to in-stock reta il only • Exc ludes custom & upholstery win • Must pre sent this ad dow treatments mailpiece, referring to your message as often as needed. Coupons or samples included in your mailpiece help encourage customer interaction. • Measurable. The results of your Direct Mail campaign can be tracked by counting the responses or inquiries it generates. You’ll know what worked and adjust your plans accordingly. • Cost effective. A Direct Mail campaign makes your advertising dollars go further, because your targeted message goes directly to the people you want to reach. Want to find out how to design and execute a direct mail campaign? We can analyze your current customer database and customize a targeted direct mail campaign to meet your business’ needs! 11x17 Glossy Tri-fold $ * Only 1407 Contact your Kalamazoo Gazette Rep today or call Shannon Sikkema at (269) 388-8461 * Based on 5,000 quantity, plus postage 12 LV5027.QXD 12/5/08 7:46 PM Page 13 REACH OF NEW S D N A THOUS ERS! D A E R LOCAL Michigan’s most popular local news & information Web site with over 1.1 million unique users* The online home of The Kalamazoo Gazette mlive.com/kzgazette Banner & Tower ad packages targeting specific county and section Starting at $65 per week Shopping Site Ads Starting at $35 per week Deadlines: 5 days prior to print run Contact Sarah at 269-388-8466 or your Gazette sales representative for package information! See examples of all ad units at: www.mlive.com/mediakit/ad_gallery.html *ComScore Media Matrix, October 2007. 2009 advertising rates mlive.com is the online affiliate of the Kalamazoo Gazette 13 LV5027.QXD 12/5/08 7:46 PM Page 14 For better quality: • Serif & non-bold fonts under 10 pt may disappear when placed as white type in black box • Do not reverse small type over color images • Avoid type set smaller than 6 pt • All fonts, including EPS graphics, must be provided (not including ads sent in PDF format if fonts have been properly embedded) • Sharp, in-focus images reproduce better than “soft” focus photos • Transparencies, 35mm negatives, professional quality prints or digital images of at least 200 dpi are preferred • Screened or printed halftone material used as background material behind small text generally reproduces poorly • Faxes or photocopied material should not be used or provided as original material for scanning Mechanical specs Display DISPLAY PAGE SIZE: 6 COLUMNS BY 20 INCHES WIDTH ........INCHES PICAS 1 Column .... 1.729”......124.5 pt. 2 Columns .... 3.558”......256.2 pt. 3 Columns .... 5.387”......387.9 pt. 4 Columns .... 7.216”......519.6 pt. 5 Columns .... 9.045”......651.3 pt. 6 Columns .. 10.875”........783 pt. BROADSHEET doubletruck width 22.625” tabloid doubletruck width 18.965” ROP DEPTH REQUIREMENTS: minimum depth: 1”, full depth: 20” ads measuring over 18” in depth will be billed as full 20” depth. Classified CLASSIFIED PAGE SIZE: 10 COLUMNS BY 20 INCHES WIDTH ........INCHES POINTS 1 Column .... 1.051”........75.6 pt. 2 Columns .... 2.142”......154.2 pt. 3 Columns .... 3.234”......232.8 pt. 4 Columns .... 4.325”......311.4 pt. 5 Columns .... 5.417”......390.0 pt. 6 Columns .... 6.508”......468.6 pt. 7 Columns .... 7.600”......547.2 pt. 8 Columns .... 8.691”......625.8 pt. 9 Columns .... 9.782”......404.4 pt. 10 Columns 10.875” ........783 pt. 14 Ad Design & Transmission Information Electronic delivery & deadlines All electronic ads are assumed to be ready for publication unless specifically stated. All electronic ad processing is done on Macintosh computers running OSX. If you are preparing advertising material on a PC please refer to the list of software that may be used for advertising production. For example: Microsoft Publisher is not compatible with Macintosh computers and therefore we are unable to download and process an ad built with Publisher. All ad material submitted must be in the software applications supported by the Gazette’s computer system. Those applications are: Adobe Acrobat™, Quark XPress™, Adobe Illustrator™, and Adobe Photoshop™. We can also accept • Computer to Plate Technology. Pagemaker™ and Freehand™ documents • All halftones must be at least 100 line if they are saved as an eps file screen (200 dpi). (embedded fonts and a file preview) and require no alterations to the file. • Bitmap images must be at least 300 Printing specs The Gazette does accept other alternative electronic data transmissions as well, such as: dpi. • Photos/artwork from magazines, catalogs and newspapers do not reproduce satisfactorily, and their use is not recommended. • Gazette Upload (FTP - File Transfer Protocol) is the preferred format for all ads being sent electronically to the • Reverse copy should be set in bold Gazette. Use either Netscape Navigator face type for best reproduction. (3.02 or higher) or Internet Explorer (4.0 or higher) to upload your files. If you are not sending PDF’s, you can use a utility to compress your image, font and layout files prior to uploading. Mac users will need Stuffit Deluxe or similar compression software. PC users will need PKzip, Winzip or similar compression software. Instructions for FTP are available on our site http://ads.kalamazoogazette.com. For further information, please contact our These sites are intended for Internet Services Manager, at submission of ad material only... please (269) 388-8587, or Jay Newmarch, DO NOT SEND insertion orders or Advertising Graphic Arts Manager. billing information to these sites. • Adobe Acrobat PDF (Portable ftp (upload) preferred method Document Format) http://ads.kalamazoogazette.com • AdSend is a service provided by the User name: kzelectronic Associated Press for delivering Acrobat Password: clever PDF files via satellite transmission to subscribing newspapers. If you wish to site is browser-based, you should not send ads using AP AdSend, or need use fetch to upload to this site. further information call the AP Marketing Department at 1-800-2237363. The transmission code for the Gazette is “MIKAL.” Submission site Electronic black and white ad files should be sent to arrive one day prior to established deadlines and 2 days prior for all color ads. Laser proofs are required with all ad material submitted. For additional information please call: Jay Newmarch (269) 388-8409 LV5027.QXD 12/5/08 7:46 PM Page 15 Advertising Policies Terms: Contracts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. Frequency contract week is Sunday through Saturday. To increase space and/or frequency commitments, contracts may be rewritten at any time without short-rate penalty. A rebate will apply up to 30 days prior to the new contract date. 2. Advertising agreement must be signed within 30 days of the first insertion to secure contract rates. 3. Unfulfilled contract commitments will be subject to a short-rate charge to the open or best rate earned for all space used. 4. In the event copy is not furnished as contracted for, the Kalamazoo Gazette reserves the right to repeat the last regular order and/or charge advertiser for minimum inches required under the contract, said charge to be paid for by the advertiser at contract rate. 5. Cancellation of any portion of any advertising contract by or on behalf of the advertiser automatically nullifies any rate protection. If a space discount has been deducted in paying for prior insertions on such a cancelled contract, the advertiser shall reimburse Publisher for any difference between the rate paid and the rate earned. 6. Pre-print inches count toward contract fulfillment. 7. No space may be used by the advertiser for the promotion, either directly or indirectly, of any business, organization or enterprise other than that for which a contract is specifically written. 8. Contracts are self-renewing at the end of the contract period and may be kept in force by Advertiser through continued insertions according to the terms agreed. 9. Contract rates subject to change upon 30 days written notice. 10. Errors. Adjustments: It is the responsibility of the advertiser to notify the Gazette immediately if an error occurs. PLEASE CHECK YOUR AD ON THE FIRST DAY. The Gazette shall not be liable for failure to publish an ad, or for a typographical error or errors in publication except to the extent of the cost of the ad for the first day’s insertion. Adjustment for errors is limited to the cost of that portion of the ad rendered valueless by the error. CLAIMS FOR ALL ALLOWANCES OR ADJUSTMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED ONLY IF PRESENTED WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER EXPIRATION OF AD. All local rates are non-commissionable. No cash discount for prompt payment. Payment is due 30 days from the statement date. The Gazette does NOT accept “sequential liability.” Payment for advertising orders placed by agencies is subject to terms and conditions established by the Publisher. 5. For billing inquiries, please call (269) 388-8523. Advertising Policies: 1. Publisher reserves the right, at its absolute discretion and at any time, to reject any advertising copy, whether or not it has been previously acknowledged and/or published. 2. The word “advertisement” will be placed with copy which, in Publisher’s opinion, resembles editorial matter. 3. All restrictions, including without limitation, position, facings, editorial adjacencies or other stipulations are at the sole discretion of Publisher. 4. Failure to publish copy as ordered or material typographical errors by Publisher shall entitle advertiser to credit for actual space of error, which credit shall be the sole remedy to advertiser. The publisher’s obligation to give such credit shall not apply to more than one incorrect insertion under any contract or order unless it is notified of the inaccuracy prior to the deadline for repetition of the insertion. Claims for error or omission must be made within 90 days following publication date. 5. Advertiser shall indemnify and save Publisher harmless from any loss or expense, including reasonable attorney’s fees, resulting from claims or suits based on the contents of the copy submitted to Publisher. 6. The make-up and composition of Gazette advertising and news content is the sole property of the Kalamazoo Gazette and may not be reproduced without our expressed permission. 7. All display advertising takes the “run of the paper,” unless otherwise specifically requested in each case. Every effort will be made to comply with the request but acceptance of the order does not imply a guarantee. No allowance will be made for advertisements appearing in other than requested positions. 8. Incorrect rates or conditions on insertion orders which do not correspond to the rate card will be regarded as clerical errors and the advertisements will be published and charged for at the applicable rates in effect at the time of publication unless expressly agreed to in writing by the publisher to the contrary. 9. The Kalamazoo Gazette shall not be liable for any loss or damage sustained by the advertiser resulting from typographical errors, wrong insertions, omissions in whole or in part. 10. Deadlines: Strict adherence to Kalamazoo Gazette deadlines is necessary. Advertiser’s failure to provide complete printing materials by deadline will defeat the showing of completed proofs, and excuse newspaper of error responsibility. 11. The terms and conditions shown on this rate card shall govern the relationship between Publisher and the advertisers. Unless expressly agreed to in writing by Publisher, no other terms or conditions in contracts, orders, copy, instructions or otherwise will be binding on the Publisher. Advertiser recognizes that the copyright in any advertisements created by Publisher is owned by Publisher. As to all other advertisements, Advertiser agrees that Publisher has the non-exclusive right, for the full term of copyright, by itself or through third parties, to republish and reuse any advertisements submitted hereunder in any form in which the advertisements may be published or used (in any media now in existence or hereafter developed) in whole or in any part, whether or not combined with material of others. 2009 advertising rates Rates: 1. Retail rates apply to firms doing a retail to consumer business exclusively through their own retail outlet or outlets. 2. Some special sections or tabloids may be distributed on Saturdays for home-delivery to weekend subscribers and sold on newsstands with the Gazette on Sundays. All advertising for these products will be at the Sunday rate. 3. Rates may not be made retroactive, nor is advertising space subject to rebate. 4. Contract rates apply only if advertising agreement is signed within 30 days of the first insertion. 5. Publisher reserves the right to revise the rates listed herein at any time upon 30 days written notice. 6. Orders which contain rates or conditions which vary from the rates listed herein shall not be binding on Publisher and may be inserted and charged for at the actual schedule of rates. 7. To qualify for civic rate, local churches, charities and other groups are limited to those cases where ENTIRE proceeds are for charitable or community benefits. Tax exempt number required. Credit: 1. All advertisements are sold on cash in advance basis unless credit approval has been granted. 2. All political and going-out-of-business advertising must be paid in advance. 3. Time for payment; Time Payment Differential: Any amounts not paid when due shall be subject to a time price differential at the rate of 18% per annum. 4. Publisher may at its option require cash with order or change the payment terms. 15 LV5027.QXD 12/5/08 7:46 PM Page 16 Contact Us – Jim Stephanak Publisher jstephanak@kalamazoogazette.com 269.388.8455 Michael Assink Advertising Sales Director massink@kalamazoogazette.com 269.388.8460 Steve Ellis Retail Advertising Manager sellis@kalamazoogazette.com 269.388.8463 Janet Gover Major Account & Classified Manager jgover@kalamazoogazette.com 269.388.8435 Joe Debiak Hometown Gazettes Advertising Manager jdebiak@kalamazoogazette.com 269.388.8508 Susan Kwiecien National Advertising skwiecien@kalamazoogazette.com 269.388.8433 Jay Newmarch jnewmarch@kalamazoogazette.com 269.388.8409 Karen Krawczyk Classified Advertising kkrawczyk@kalamazoogazette.com 269.388.8469 Sherry Woodstock Direct Marketing Manager swoodstock@kalamazoogazette.com 269.388.2207 401 S. Burdick Street • Kalamazoo, MI 49007 • 269-388-8523