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OUR HISTORY Established in 1977, RING is an association of six publishing companies representing 19 hometown newspapers. With one call, one order and one bill, advertisers reach 132,000 homes in Rhode Island and S.E. Massachusetts.
BEACON COMMUNICATIONS Warwick Beacon (Thursday) Cranston Herald (Thursday) Johnston Sun Rise (Thursday)
Our papers are audited and staffed by local reporters. Eleven of the publications are sold by subscription and distributed by mail, carrier or at a newsstand.
BREEZE PUBLICATIONS Valley Breeze, Cumberland/Lincoln (Thursday) Valley Breeze, N. Providence (Wednesday) Valley Breeze, N. Smithfield/Woonsocket (Thursday) Valley Breeze, Pawtucket (Wednesday) Valley Breeze & Observer (Thursday)
RING is the best marketing tool for advertisers who want to reach Rhode Island’s extensive network of community newspapers with one phone call. There is no better midweek print vehicle.
EAST BAY NEWSPAPERS
WHO WE REACH**
Bristol Phoenix (Thursday) Barrington Times (Wednesday) Portsmouth Times (Thursday) Sakonnet Times (Thursday) Warren Times-Gazette (Wednesday) Westport Shorelines (Thursday)* East Providence Post (Friday) Portsmouth Times (Thursday)
RING newspapers reach more than 134,000 unique households in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts offering full coverage of the Providence DMA. The vast majority of our readers are homeowners. They are committed to their communities. They are educated, active participants in their towns and cities. • Upscale – 41% have completed college, and 24% have some college education • Affluent – medium household income stands at $75,900, with 30% earning $100,000 or more • Homeowners – 83% own a home, and 82% reside in a single-family dwelling • Families – 36% have children at home • Weekend Shoppers – 66% of those with a preferred shopping day are inclined to shop Friday or Saturday
HATHAWAY PUBLISHING Somerset Spectator (Wednesday)*
INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPERS North•East Independent (Thursday) South County Independent (Thursday)
ISLAND PUBLISHING
WHAT WE DO
Newport This Week (Thursday)
RING newspapers feature well-written articles by award-winning reporters. At our best we can be described as hyper-local. When it comes to covering community events, be it political, social, academic or religious, no other medium does it better.
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JANUARY 1, 2014 WHY WE ARE EFFECTIVE RING newspapers provide a touchstone for its readers which in turn builds community trust and brand loyalty for our advertisers. We are read cover to cover, not strictly by section. Our papers are picked up more than once, referred to and often passed along. Our readers trust us – we are their neighbors – we cover their lives. Base: Adults in the RING Suburban Market Area (632,000)
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KNOW THE VALUE OF RING BEACON COMMUNICATIONS Warwick Beacon (published Thurs.) Cranston Herald (published Thurs.) Johnston Sun Rise (published Thurs.)
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BREEZE PUBLICATIONS Valley Breeze, Cumberland/Lincoln (published Thurs.) Valley Breeze, North Providence (published Wed.) Valley Breeze, North Smithfield/ Woonsocket (published Thurs.) Valley Breeze, Pawtucket (published Wed.) Valley Breeze & Observer (published Thurs.)
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EAST BAY NEWSPAPERS Bristol Phoenix (published Thurs.) Barrington Times (published Wed.) Portsmouth Times (published Thurs.) Sakonnet Times (published Thurs.) Warren Times-Gazette (published Wed.) Westport Shorelines (published Thurs.)* East Providence Post (published Fri.) Portsmouth Times (published Thurs.) HATHAWAY PUBLISHING Somerset Spectator (published Wed.) INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPERS North•East Independent (published Thurs.) South County Independent (published Thurs.) ISLAND PUBLISHING Newport This Week (published Thurs.)
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RATES & SPECS ROP ADVERTISING RATES* 1 Time 4 Times 13 Times 26 Times 52 Times • • • •
$98.50 $95.50 $93.25 $91.35 $90.25
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ROP MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS RING’s 19 community papers are produced in both tabloid and broadsheet sizes, depending upon the company.
TABLOID
1 column 2 columns 3 columns 4 columns 5 columns
1.65” 3.42” 5.19” 6.96” 8.73” 10.5” 1.86” 3.88” 5.91” 7.94” 9.97”
*East Bay Newspapers are produced in a 14” format. Please call for pricing on ads greater than 14” tall.
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* The following papers are optional and can be subtracted from the above rates: Westport Shorelines $2.73 PCI Somerset Spectator $4.15 PCI
1 column 2 columns 3 columns 4 columns 5 columns 6 columns
Tabloids measure 16” tall.* Broadsheets measure 21” tall. Billing for ads over 16” tall determined by an average of both sizes.
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Discount based on consecutive weeks Copy and size can be altered All advertising rates are net No charge for composition
BROADSHEET
GENERAL RATE INFORMATION
Color charge $950– Includes 16 papers Westport option add $100 Somerset option add $125 85 line screen preferred
ROP AD DELIVERY Advertising material due 10:00 AM Friday preceding week of publication Space reservations due 5:00 PM Thursday preceding week of publication Electronic ad delivery: We accept PDF files only, sent to: lisab@rhodybeat.com
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PRE-PRINTS 4100/THOUSAND NET
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• Maximum Finished Size 8.5”X11” • Weight Premiums may be Applicable on Multi-Page Inserts or Inserts over 202. • Limited Zoning (by paper) is available at a premium rate of $50/M – minimum 50,000. • Deadline for insertion order and materials is Wednesday, 12:00 noon, week prior to insertion. • Material can be boxed or shrink wrapped, and quantity per package must be marked clearly.
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BEACON COMMUNICATIONS printer: The Sun Chronicle, 34 South Main St., Attleboro, MA 02703 508-222-7000 Shipping: Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM CIRCULATION Warwick Beacon (Warwick) 7,900 Cranston Herald (Cranston) 3,100 printer: TCI Press, 21 Industrial Court, Seekonk, MA 02771 508-336-6633 CIRCULATION Johnston Sun Rise (Johnston) 8,200 BREEZE PUBLICATIONS printer: Gannett Offset, 565 University Ave., Norwood, MA 02062 781-762-0277 Shipping: Mon-Thurs 8AM-4PM, Fri 8AM-3PM CIRCULATION Valley Breeze - Cumberland/Lincoln (Cumberland) 10,600 (Lincoln) 5,200 North Providence Breeze (N. Providence) 7,500 Valley Breeze - N. Smithfield/Woonsocket (Blackstone Valley, MA) 2,800 (North Smithfield) 4,300 (Woonsocket) 9,000 Valley Breeze (Smithfield) 5,200 & Observer (Hope/Harmony) 300 (Chepachet/Clayville) 1,500 (Greenville) 1,700 (North Scituate) 1,000 (Foster) 400 printer: TCI Press, 21 Industrial Court, Seekonk, MA 02771 508-336-6633 Shipping: Mon-Fri 7:30AM-4PM CIRCULATION Valley Breeze - Pawtucket (Pawtucket) 9,300 EAST BAY NEWSPAPERS printer: Mass Web Printing Co., 314 Washington St., Auburn, MA 01501 508-832-5317 CIRCULATION Bristol Phoenix (Bristol) 5,100 Barrington Times (Barrington) 3,800 Sakonnet Times (Portsmouth) 500 (Tiverton) 2,400 (Little Compton) 1,100 Warren Times-Gazette (Warren) 2,200 Westport Shorelines (Westport, MA) 2,200 East Providence Post (East Providence) 7,400 Portsmouth Times (Portsmouth) 3,100 HATHAWAY PUBLISHING printer: Southcoast Media Group, 40 Communication Way, Hyannis, MA 02601 508-862-1277 Shipping: Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM CIRCULATION Somerset Spectator (Somerset, MA) 3,750 (Swansea, MA) 750 INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPERS printer: Newport Daily News, 101 Malbone St., Newport, RI 02840 401-849-3300 Shipping: Mon-Fri 8AM-3PM CIRCULATION North•East Independent (East Greenwich) 900 (North Kingstown) 1,800 South County Independent (Wakefield) 3,600 (South Kingstown) 2,600 ISLAND COMMUNICATIONS printer: GDI Printing, 70 Mayflower Drive, Hanover, MA 02661 781-878-2222 Shipping: Mon-Fri 8AM-3PM CIRCULATION Newport This Week (Newport) 15,000
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CLASSIFIED RATES & SPECS CLASSIFIED DISPLAY RATES 1 Time ................$103.60 PCI 4 Times ................. $98.50 PCI 13 Times ................$97.50 PCI 26 Times ............... $96.50 PCI 52 Times ............... $95.00 PCI Includes All 19 Newspapers* • Discount based on consecutive weeks • Copy and size can be altered • Minimum ad size — 2 column inches • All advertising rates are net • No charge for composition
MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS 1 column .................................1.27” 2 columns ...............................2.59” 3 columns ...............................3.91” 4 columns ...............................5.23” 5 columns ...............................6.54” 6 columns ............................... 7.86” 7 columns ...............................9.18” 8 columns ...............................10.5”
AD DELIVERY • Advertising material due 10 AM Friday preceding week of publication • Space reservations due 5 PM Thursday preceding week of publication • Electronic ad delivery We accept PDF files only, sent to:
sueh@rhodybeat.com or Call 401-732-3100 or FAX 401-732-3110
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