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The Home Show has become an anticipated time of year for local businesses as it gives them an opportunity to foster relationships with potential clients and get to know members of the community.

I am pleased to announce the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners will be at the Home Show this year. The University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners are trained and certified volunteers for the University of Minnesota Extension Service. The Master Gardeners will be on hand throughout the Home Show to answer questions. The Master Gardeners will also be presenting eight onehalf hour seminars as throughout the weekend.

One of the most appealing aspects offered by the Home Show and the Builder’s Association is the competition. Walking to all of the different booths gives vendors a good idea of who their competition is and how to step up their game. It also allows consumers to meet with the different contractors face to face to find the best fit to meet their needs. The MMBA is a community within a community. Members are held to a higher standard not just by the consumers but also other members. The MMBA hosts scholarships, holiday parties, golf tournaments, and other opportunities which encourage members to network with each other and get involved in the Brainerd area. The Home Show has come to be the culmination of all that the MMBA offers and stands for.

In 2015 people spent a record $325 billion on upgrades to their homes, and it’s predicted by some that spending in 2016 will set yet another record. “Bigger and more expensive projects, rising new-home prices, curb appeal, and energy efficiency all contributed to a slight gain in remodeling projects’ payback at resale,” says Craig Webb, editor-in-chief of Remodeling Magazine, an industry trade publication, on the company’s blog.

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Homeownership is a Major Driver of the U.S. Economy.

Colleen Colleen M. Faacks Executive Officer Mid-Minnesota Builders Association

With the building and remodeling season right around the corner, our members have their game faces on and are excited to show you what new things they have in store for 2016.

The Home Show and Home Tour Guidebook is inserted in this weekend’s edition of the Brainerd Dispatch. Be sure to reference it for information on vendors and ideas for home projects. This is your opportunity to meet with numerous area vendors and get to know them face to face. The MMBA and its members are excited to see you

--David Crowe, NAHB Chief Economist

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New Government Affairs Program! With the Capitol shut down and the 2015 session (and special session!) behind us, Builder’s Association of Minnesota (BAM) is hard at work building out its new government affairs program!

Mid-Minnesota Builders Association Awards up to $3,000 in Scholarships.

• A total of $3,000 in Scholarships are awarded to MMBA Members, Employee of a MMBA Member, Spouse and/or recent High School Graduate.

• For a complete list of current MMBA members, visit the MMBA website: www.midmnba.org

This robust and effective program integrates members into BAM’s legislative advocacy efforts, increases communication and dialogue between internal stakeholders, establishes clear and concise methods for policy adoption, and communicates the importance of our industry and policy priorities to the public.

2016 BUILDING INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP:

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The MMBA hosts an annual Golf Tournament

Eligibility: each July at one of our premier Golf Courses LAKES AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY  OPEN TO A GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT OR RECENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE with proceeds supporting the Scholarship INTO THE BUILDING INDUSTRY. • WOMEN’S BUILD:  GOING Fund.INTOThe event OR provides members with THEY CAN BE GOING THE TRADES TO A COLLEGE TO MAJOR IN PROJECT OR

chance to network with other members, MMBA was fortunate to be a part of the Lakes CONSTRUCTIONaMANAGEMENT. whileare supporting cause.criteria: Theto Scholarships winners determineda bygreat the following Area Habitat for Humanity first Women Build  Above average scholastic achievement is not a factor in receiving the scholarship. help family. A Women’s Build brings together  The scholarships are granted on the combined basis of need and merit. women from all walks of life to address the  The applicant must be planning on continuing his/her education at any accredited post-secondary or housing crisis facing millions of women and technical institution of his/her choice. children worldwide. A Women Build isFurther not Guidelines are as follows:  The recipients will be given the scholarship in the form of a check made out to both the student and about excluding men. It is about the school in which the student is enrolled. Half of the scholarship amount will be awarded at the including women and opening MMBA General Membership Meeting on May 17, 2016. The other half will be awarded upon the MMBA new doors of receiving a copy of registration to the school of student’s choice for their second semester. opportunity.  Scholarship winners will be notified by May 1, 2016.

APPLICATIONS are due to the MMBA office by: Friday ~ April 15, 2016 at 3:00 pm.

 Failure to submit a complete application on time will disqualify the applicant.

Planning has  Because the Application Pool varies each year, the Scholarship Committee will decide on the Applicants already begun Eligibility and/or number of Scholarships Awarded that year. for the 2016 Questions, contact: The MMBA hosts an annual Arbor Day event, where Colleen Faacks  (218) 829-4982 Women’s Build Builders, Landscapers and Associate Members Email: cmfaacks@brainerd.net Project. team up to learn about and celebrate Arbor Day Mid-Minnesota Builder’s Association 17068 Commercial Park Road Brainerd, MN 56401 // Office: 218-829-4982 Fax: 218-828-3739  www.midmnba.org with local second grade students. The National Association of Home Builders developed a curriculum a few years ago titled “Homes of Our Own”.

The curriculum is directed for second grade children with the objective to increase the understanding of the process of building a house, as well as the environmental and community issues surrounding homebuilding.

ARBOR DAY:

EDUCATION: The MMBA hosts an annual Building Contractor Continuing Education Event held at the beginning of February.

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SAVETHE-DATE:

The Mid-Minnesota Builders Association (MMBA) is partnering with Greater Lakes Association of Realtors (GLAR) hosting an Education Event & Product Showcase.

Thursday, February 2, 2017

The learning session begins with a DVD, educating the students about the stages of a tree, the importance of tree preservation, planting trees and its environmental benefits.

Immediately following DVD and the brief discussion on the life of tree and the role this plays in building a house, the students lead the MMBA members outside to plant a tree on the school grounds. The students are challenged to be the foresters for the tree, keeping a close eye on the tree, making sure it has the necessities to grow.

MEMBERSHIP MEANS: INFLUENCE: Make decisions about real issues that affect your business including laws and codes that govern the industry. BAM has several working committees on which members make important decisions and we want YOU! POLITICAL EDUCATION: At the Capitol it’s all about politics and this is not a drill, it’s the real deal.

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“What can you do for your Country (and Industry).”

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MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR A SPECTACULAR SEVENTH SEASON Imagine a beautiful summer day in the Brainerd Lakes Area. You spend the day on a lake or a golf course. Then, in the evening, you enjoy a classical concert with musicians from the New York Philharmonic, Minnesota Orchestra, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Colorado Symphony -- even the Orquesta Filarmonica de Santiago (Chile), among others.

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Thanks to hundreds of local volunteers and the extraordinary roster of musicians who make the Lakes Area Music Festival possible, this highlight of the summer season will again be a reality!

How We Began

The Lakes Area Music Festival was established during the summer of 2009 when founding director Scott Lykins returned to his hometown of Brainerd with four colleagues from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. In an effort to create an outlet for their musical gifts, the musicians staged six free concerts, joined by three members of the Minnesota Orchestra and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. Each concert drew successively larger audiences. Since that first season, and based on the community’s demonstrated desire for musical

enrichment, the Festival has expanded each year ensuring world-class live music opportunities for residents and guests of the Lakes Area.

This Season

The 2015 Festival season will run July 26 through August 16 with a calendar of events designed to give you opportunities to engage in activities nearly every day! The highlight of each season are the concerts, presented Wednesday evenings and weekends, featuring over 120 professional musicians from around the world collaborating on a variety of musical genres and styles. Concerts are held at Tornstrom Auditorium in Brainerd (804 Oak Street) and, aligning with the mission of making live performances accessible to all, each concert is offered free of charge.

In order to make your Festival experience more personal and engaging there is a wide scope of opportunities to learn about the music you will hear and meet the talented musicians you’ll see on stage! For more information about the Festival, visit lakesareamusic.org

MORE THAN 120 MUSICIANS DRAWN TO LAKES AREA THIS SEASON

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For the musicians of the Lakes Area Music Festival, returning each season brings a new set of challenges and career highs all with the picturesque backdrop of the Brainerd Lakes Area in the summertime. A unique blend of repertoire, as well as the chance to play with new colleagues and develop new friendships provides each musician with their own personal reason to make Brainerd their favorite summer destination.

“One of my greatest joys as a musician comes from knowing wherever I sing – be it Paris, or Tokyo, or New York City, this festival is proudly in my bio and new audiences are finding out about the great music the Brainerd Lakes Area has to offer,” says John Taylor Ward, festival co-founder and artistic director.

2015 Lakes Area Music Festival

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MUSIC FESTIVAL LAUNCHES ITS PRE-SEASON IN JULY WITH SIX AREA CONCERTS Every summer the Lakes Area Music Festival kicks off its summer events with the Prelude Series, held in July. This summer is no exception, with two full weekends of events scheduled to take place throughout the Brainerd Lakes Area. The performances - which are offered free of charge - offer a preview of the repertoire to be featured during August Festival events.

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How will we remember this time that we have spent here? When we were freshmen, we did it in class periods. We would count down until the hour we were freed.

As weeks of school passed, we measured time in semesters, and later in years as we went from being naive freshmen to being “sophisticated” sophomores. By the time we reached our junior year, we were prepared to take over for the seniors.

And now here we stand. Our time as upperclassmen is over and it is up to the next class to fill our shoes and take over.

I know that as I look out to all of you, I will measure my time a little differently. I will measure it in all the friendships that I have made over the past four years. Some may not be as strong as others, but I will always remember each one tenderly, as I’m sure all of you will too.

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what career we will have the rest of our life, there are an endless amount of choices to make.

Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go As many seniors can probably agree, the end of the year crept up fast. It seems like just yesterday we were walking into these halls as scared little freshmen, but time has its way of ticking away.

But I would say when time really directed us where to go was when some of us waited to turn in an online assignment at 11:58

Good evening, friends and family, ladies and gentlemen, administrators and teachers.

Before I get started, I would like to thank you all for giving me this opportunity to speak in front of you on this momentous day. I have long awaited the day that I could be here with my fellow classmates, for it was only four short years ago that we started high school. Now, it is our time to leave.

How did the time fly? It seems like only yesterday that we were young freshman looking at our upperclassmen for guidance. Now, we are the upperclassmen, the seniors who stand here ready to graduate and move out into the big wide world, yet we can’t help

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A turning point is defined by Merriam-Webster as a time when an important change happens. We are at an amazing time in our lives that, although the end of high school is here, the beginning of a whole new life experience is ahead for all of us, which brings us to make a lot of choices.

The fork stuck in the road is simply the decisions in life we must make. Whether it be little things like what we are going to caption the latest Instagram picture we want to post or choosing

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address, so instead of the typical valedictorian speech we decided to connect our senior class to our senior class song.

The song is entitled “Good Riddance” by Green Day, but we must remember that tonight is not a goodbye to this wonderful class but a see you later. So because of that we will use its more commonly known and more applicable name of “Time of Your Life.”

The first line reads: Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road

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• Easter Church Tab • Crosslake St. Patrick’s Day • Lakes Area 4th of July Celebrations Guide • Summerfest • Holiday Guide • Christmas Church Tab • Holiday Greetings • Stories of Christmas

More than 200 stories were submitted this year for the Brainerd Dispatch’s annual Stories of Christmas contest. On the following pages, you’ll find the winners in the three categories: Kids, Teens and Adults. Weather drawings submitted by local elementary school children are being used as accents to go along with the winning stories. Thanks to all who took the time to submit their stories. Enjoy

Lakes Area Guide

4th of July Celebrations

reading and Merry Christmas!

BY ANA BJORKLUND, AGE 9, BAXTER

ART BY SILVIA BOYER, 3RD GRADE

One snowy morning, I woke up from a peaceful sleep. When I got out of bed, I stepped on something squishy and soft. When I looked down, I saw a furry, pointy hat. I put it on and went to the bathroom. When I got there I looked in the mirror. I had sharp ears like the tip of a knife. I looked somewhat shorter. I had pointy shoes. I was wearing a red and green suit. I was an elf!

BY LILY HURLBERT, AGE 13, BRAINERD Schaefer’s Foods coloring contest overall winner: Emily Holtti, age 10, of Pine River.

Jack Frost is busy making everything outside sparkle and shine. The air has a chill to it and I can see my breath.

Looking across my yard, I can see that the houses are all lit up with pride and the yards are filled with merriment. all the Christmas decorations that my TEEN It brings a smile to my face. neighbors have put up. There are decInside, we work together to adorn orated trees, signs and houses that are our tree. We trim it in tinsel, homemade outlined in multi-colored lights.

I glance at my house and see the work that decorations and so many ornaments it looks like there isn’t much green to be seen! Finally, my family has done. Lights on the deck and the moment we all wait for … the star. My dad lights on the house drip down like icicles stretches to reach the top of the tree, making without the watery mess! I gaze about to see our holiday inflatables spread around our yard. sure not to disturb any of our embellishments.

Placing it on the tree, the shiny star begs for Santa is waving to the cars as they drive by. attention, so sparkly and bright. It’s the final Snoopy is driving his plane filled with toys to touch to contest our decorating day. help Santa deliver a few to the boys and girls Coloring preschool winner: Isabel Fisher of Andover.

As we all sit together on the couch, drinkand finally, Winnie the Pooh and his friends ing hot chocolate, we admire the fruits of our are jumping out of wrapped up gift boxes to labor. We bask in the friendly glow of our wish walkers, joggers and pets alike, a very Christmas tree.

Merry Christmas.

Oh, what a wonderful time of year! I love Merry Christmas!

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Brainerd/Baxter Fourth of July events will feature a parade and fireworks Monday, July 4, with various other events in the days leading up to July 4.

Following is a schedule of events: Thursday, June 23 1 p.m.: 17th annual Little Miss and Mister 4th of July Pageant for boys and girls ages 4-8, Westgate Mall center court, Brainerd/Baxter. Little Miss and Mister 4th of July ride in the

Brainerd parade July 4.

Saturday, June 25 8 a.m.: 17th annual Susan G. Komen Brainerd Lakes Race for the Cure 5K run/walk or 1-mile walk, Forestview Middle School, Baxter. Register online at www.brainerdkomenlakes. org.

7 p.m.: Miss Brainerd/Miss Baxter United States Pageant, Tornstrom Auditorium, Brainerd.

Thursday, June 30 5 p.m.: Right Friends Picnic, Confidence Learning Center, East Gull Lake.

Friday, July 1 5:30-9 p.m.: 20th annual Show & Shine Car Show, The Body Works, Baxter.

Friday-Sunday, July 1-3 30th annual Pleasureland RV Show & Go, Brainerd International Raceway

Sunday, July 3 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: 42nd annual Arts in the Park, Gregory Park, Brainerd.

Monday, July 4: The American Celebration Noon: Free corn on the cob feed, Brainerd High School South Fifth Street parking lot..

4 p.m.: Parade, Brainerd.

Grand marshal is Joe Haeg, Lake Shore, who was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts NFL football team.

6:30 p.m.: Headline band Hairball performs, Don Adamson field at Brainerd High School. Free admission.

10 p.m.: Presentation of the flag and Michael Schneider performs the national anthem.

10:15 p.m.: Fireworks and music by Zambelli Fireworks with music simulcast on 107.5 FM, The Power Loon, Don Adamson Field at Brainerd High School.

Coloring contest ages 8-10 winner: Aurora Addison, age 8, of Merrifield.

Letters to Santa and winter poems from area second-graders.

• Business Traditions • Labor Day Progress Edition • Veterans Day Salute

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Coloring contest ages 5-7 winner: Taya Lagro, age 7, of Northfield.

ART BY JAZLYN DAMBOWY, 3RD GRADE

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I raced downstairs and looked yourself a name tag while you’re at it.” He around. All I saw were hundreds of turned around and started talking to an elf KIDS elves. I went around and watched named Sam. the elves create the Christmas presents. I I asked an elf named Grace where the workbumped into this elf who was wearing a shop was. nametag that read Amy. She had long brown “Turn the corner and take a left,” she said, hair and skin like cinnamon. I looked at the with a snotty attitude. presents she was wrapping. She was wrapping When I took a left, I started to hear a clicking my presents! I went over to the presents and noise. before I had a chance to touch them, Amy said, Click, click, click.

“Don’t touch!”

As I got closer, I saw the workshop. I walked I quickly looked up at her. Her face was a through the old, wobbly door. An elf walked up light red color. I backed up and walked away. to me and said, “Can I help you?”

When I was walking, I looked back at Amy; I said, “No.” she was still watching me. I turned around for I walked around a little bit and saw lots of about two seconds until I bumped into someelves. They were making hats. thing big in a red suit. It was Santa!

“The hat!” I yelled. I quickly tore it off my Before I could say anything, he said, “Ho, head. I could feel my body changing. I raced to ho, ho, watch where you’re going.” the bathroom and splashed water in my face.

I said, “Sorry.” But he caught me just before I When I looked up, I was myself again! was about to leave.

I raced downstairs and saw the elves were He said, “Why don’t you go to the workshop gone. All that I saw was my tree with presents and help around. Maybe you should make underneath.

Coloring contest senior citizen winner: Roine Cunningham, of Pine River.

Holiday greetings from area businesses.

Her Voice

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Her Voice is a quarterly magazine celebrating the diversity and uniqueness of women of the Brainerd lakes region.

• Long shelf life, glossy pages throughout.

• Distributed to over 20,000 homes in the lakes area.

• Inserted into the Brainerd Dispatch and Echo Journal.

• Each display ad will receive a free Directory Line Listing.

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Love of The Lakes

• Information and features focusing on area lakes.

• All glossy magazine with relevant content.

• 20,000 copies will be printed in April and distributed in the lakes area through Echo Publishing publications and Discover Racks.

• Featuring Gull Lake, Leech Lake and the Whitefish Chain along with three other smaller area lakes.

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Dining Guide Our Annual dining guide is the lakes area’s most popular guide with nearly 25,000 copies distributed! It inserts into the Brainerd Dispatch, Echo Journal and Echoland-Piper Shopper and is available for pick up at area chambers, resorts, participating businesses and on Discover Racks.

Front Cover $1,100 Back Cover $1,000 Inside Front Cover $900 Inside Back Cover $900 Page 3 $900 Page 5 $900 Full Page $800 *See spec sheet for cover and full page sizes.

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Golf Guide

The official Golf Guide of the lakes area!

• Distribution in Brainerd Dispatch, Echo Journal, hotels, motels, chambers of commerce and Discover Racks.

Rates:.All ads are process color Front Cover** Back Cover Inside Front Cover Inside Back Cover Full Page

Per Issue $2,000 $1,900 $1,800 $1,800 $1,400

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Golf Directory • List your Golf Course in this summer’s Golf Course Directory (18 weeks - June to September) • Prints in the Thursday Echo Journal, Friday Brainerd Dispatch, Friday Echoland Shopper (Including Advertised online link in the weekend Brainerd Dispatch).

• Available online 24/7 at www.brainerddispatch.com and www.pineandlakes.com.

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Nisswa Chamber Guide 2018 Advertising@BrainerdDispatch.com

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Ad Spaces Now On Sale for the 2018 Nisswa Chamber Annual Informational Guide.

• Glossy magazine published in partnership with the Nisswa Chamber.

• 40,000 copies will be printed and distributed, beginning Dec. 2017 and throughout 2018. Numerous distribution channels are in place, including (but not limited to) Explore Minnesota, Minneapolis Airport, Mall of America, Discover Racks, Travel Information Centers, Trade Shows, Regional and Midwest outlets.

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Pine River Chamber Guide 2018 Advertising@BrainerdDispatch.com

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• Information annual guide for Pine River area • Glossy magazine published in partnership with the Pine River Chamber • 10,000 copies will be printed annually and distributed throughout 2018 through numerous local and regional formats - including inserting in the Pine River Journal newspaper, mail delivery, area chamber locations and Discover Racks.

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Cuyuna Lakes Chamber of Commerce Advertising@BrainerdDispatch.com

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• Annual Cuyuna Lakes Visitor Guide • Glossy magazine published in partnership with the Cuyuna Lakes Chamber • 10,000 copies printed and distributed throughout 2017 at numerous local and regional locations including the Mall of America, MSP Airport, Minnesota Chamber of Commerces, and Discover Racks • Promoted through social media and direct mail • Available in pdf format on the Cuyuna Lakes Chamber Website

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Thrive Advertising@BrainerdDispatch.com

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Our readers want MORE healthy living and lifestyle content!

Thrive Magazine is features a well-rounded cross section of healthy living topics and lifestyle features. Geared to educate and encourage sharing information. A quality special section with a glossy cover and bright paper inner pages. Packed with current, local content and features that will ensure shelf life.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of this high quality publication!

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Minnesota Home Magazine Premium annual publication Perfect bound with glossy pages throughout and a soft-touch cover gives this magazine a high-end feel that readers will want to grab and hang onto. Minnesota Home features top trends in home design and style throughout the state. It has broad appeal to anyone who is looking to buy a new home, dreaming of building, remodeling their current home, or just giving their home a new look.

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Weddings North Advertising@BrainerdDispatch.com

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Weddings North • All glossy magazine with relevant local content!

• Assist couples in planning their wedding • Distributed to over 20,000 homes in the Lakes area.

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Buy 1/2 page ad or larger and receive the equivalent article space with photos, created for you by a writer!

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Full Page $925 *See spec sheet for cover and full page sizes.

2/3 Page Vertical 4.77” x 9.75” 1/2 Page Horizontal 7.25” x 4.8” 1/2 Page Vertical 3.53” x 9.75” 1/3 Page Horizontal 7.25” x 3.15” 1/3 Page Vertical 2.3” x 9.75” 1/3 Page Square 4.77” x 4.8” 1/6 Page Horizontal 4.77” x 2.34” 1/6 Page Vertical 2.3” x 4.8” Directory 2.3” x 1.18”

$750 $525 $525 $325 $325 $325 $100 $100 $25

*Contract discounts do not apply.

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Publish Dates: Brainerd Dispatch: January 20, 2017 Echo Journal: January 19, 2017

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Minnesota Average Wedding Spending: $24,000 Get a piece of that wedding pie! (or cake traditionally).

Space/Copy Deadline: December 8, 2016

See our stunning publication in digital format on our website: https://issuu.com/brainerd_dispatch/docs/weddings_north_2016-r

Source: Parade Magazine’s community table “the average cost of a wedding in each region of the U.S.”

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Brainerd Public Schools Advertising@BrainerdDispatch.com

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Brainerd Public Schools • District ISD 181’s newest way of informing the community of what is going on in the school district.

• A great way to show your support and reach people in the community.

• Publishes in the fall and spring each school year.

• Space and sizes are limited.

Rates: All ads are process color.

Back Cover $1,000 Inside Front Cover $750 Inside Back Cover $750 *See spec sheet for cover and full page sizes

1/2 Page Horizontal 7.749” x 5.02” $350 1/4 Page 3.78” x 5” $200 Banner 7.749” x 1.5” $100

A publication for the whole community.

Share in the articles about opportunities, innovations and successes within this nationaly recognized and awarded school district.

*Contract discounts do not apply.

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Product Inserts: Dispatch April 7 Oct. 13

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Feb. 6 Sept. 5

Brainerd Buplic Schools online See our stunning publication in digital format on our website: https://issuu.com/brainerd_dispatch/docs/bps-spring-2016

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Echo Kids’ Ad Design

Full color, full fun!

This section allows students (and future customers), to create advertisements for your business.

Don’t miss the chance to promote your business with color advertisements created by students grades 4-5 at Eagle View, Nisswa, Pine River-Backus and Crosslake Charter elementary schools. Winners for each class will be chosen by the business to publish in the section. Businesses are welcome to attend the classroom visits.

Rates: 1/4 page (3 col. x 5”) - Full Color

$225

1/2 page (6 col. x 5”) - Full Color

$395

Section Publish Dates: Echo Journal

Pick up your ad at 1/2 Price in the Brainerd Dispatch, Echoland-Piper Shopper or Echo Journal!

Feb. 16

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Space/Copy Deadline: Jan. 5 Contract rates do not apply. *SEO Boost charges automatically apply * Teachers encourage participating businesses to visit the classroom to explain what their business does and what they would like to see in their ad.

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Dispatch Kids’ Ad Design

Full color, full fun!

This section allows students (and future customers), to create advertisements for your business.

Don’t miss the chance to promote your business with color advertisements created by students grades 4-5. Winners for each class will be chosen by the business to publish in the section. Businesses are welcome to attend the classroom visits.

Rates: 1/4 page (3 col. x 5”) - Full Color

$295

1/2 page (6 col. x 5”) - Full Color

$495

Section Publish Dates: Brainerd Dispatch

Pick up your ad at 1/2 Price in the Brainerd Dispatch, Echoland-Piper Shopper or Echo Journal!

Feb. 22

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Brainerd Graduation

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss your chance to congratulate the seniors in the 2017 Brainerd and Surrounding Areas Graduation Section.

Rates: $10.00 pci (B&W) Open color rates apply.

Section Publish Dates: Brainerd Dispatch

May 9

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Pequot Lakes/Pine River-Backus Graduation

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss your chance to congratulate the seniors of Pequot Lakes and Pine River-Backus Schools.

The annual publication will be inserted in the Echo Journal.

Rates: $7.75 pci

Includes color

Section Publish Dates: Echo Journal

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June 1

Space/Copy Deadline: May 18

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Echo Sports Preview Spring, Fall and Winter Editions

13th annual Sports Preview sections insert into the Echo Journal. These sections feature preview stories and team photos for the Pequot Lakes Patriots and Pine River-Backus Tigers.

Rates: $12.25 pci

Includes color

Section Publish Dates: Spring Apr. 6

Fall Aug. 24

Winter Nov. 30

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Space/Copy Deadline: Spring Fall Winter Mar. 23 Aug. 10 Nov. 16 Contract rates do not apply. *SEO Boost charges automatically apply

FREE COLOR!

Show your school spirit in these sections!

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Pequot Lakes Sports Poster Your advertising dollars will help Pequot Lakes School Sports Program.

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Pequot Lakes Sports Poster

Be part of supporting Pequot Lakes School Half of the proceeds go to the Pequot Lakes Sports Program!

Rates:

Full Color Ads

2x2” $150 2x2” w/3 issue commitment

$125/Issue

Jacket 2x2” (Fall & Winter Only) $75 Jacket 2x2” (with poster purchase) $50 *Contract discounts do not apply.

Publish Dates: Spring Fall Winter April August November

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Pine River-Backus Sports Poster

Be part of supporting the Pine River-Backus School At least $3,500 goes to Pine RiverBackus School Sports Program!

Rates: 125 Wall Posters and 250 Locker Posters 1/4 block 1/2 Block Full Block

$95 $145 $225

(1x1) (1x2) (2x2)

*Contract discounts do not apply.

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Space Reservation Deadline: July

Your advertising dollars help PR-B School Sports Program!

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Homecoming Pine River-Backus Advertising@BrainerdDispatch.com

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Homecoming-Pine River-Backus

Be part of supporting Pine River-Backus School Show the team you support them by including a photo of you or one of your staff wearing a Tiger helmet in the ad.

Inserts into Echo Journal.

Rates:

2x2â&#x20AC;? (includes color)

$50

Contract rates do not apply.

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Homecoming Pequot Lakes Advertising@BrainerdDispatch.com

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HomecomingPequot Lakes Show the team you support them by including a photo of you or one of your staff wearing a Patriot helmet in the ad. Inserts into Echo Journal.

Rates:

2x2â&#x20AC;? (includes color)

$50

Contract rates do not apply.

Be part of supporting Pequot Lakes School

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Church Tabs

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Holiday Church Services and Events

These special sections publish the Friday before Palm Sunday and a day after Thanksgiving.

Religious section that announces times and dates of church services and events for Easter Holy Week and Advent worship schedule leading up to Christmas and New Years.

Rates:

$13.75 pci

Includes color

Easter Publish Dates: Brainerd Dispatch Echoland-Piper Shopper

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Apr. 7 Apr. 7

Space/Copy Deadline: Mar. 23

Christmas Publish Dates: Brainerd Dispatch Echoland-Piper Shopper

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Nov. 24 Nov. 24

Space/Copy Deadline: Nov. 7

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Crosslake St. Patrick’s Day Featuring St, Patrick’s Day schedule of events for 2017 and highlighting the annual parade.

A look back with stories and photos from past St. Patrick’s Day events are also included.

Rates: Black & White

$13.75 pci

Color

$16.75 pci

Section Publish Dates: Echo Journal Echoland-Piper Shopper

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Mar. 9 Mar. 10

Space/Copy Deadline: Feb. 20

Contract discounts do not apply. *SEO Boost charges automatically apply

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Lakes Area 4th of July Celebrations Guide Advertising@BrainerdDispatch.com

Lakes Area 4th of July Celebrations Guide-

Celebrate the 4th!

Echo Journal, Brainerd Dispatch and EcholandPiper Shopper will be including a special section highlighting the Fourth of July events going on in and around the area.

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Rates: $16.75 pci (includes color) Publish Dates: Echo Journal Brainerd Dispatch Echoland-Piper Shopper

June 22 June 25 June 23

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Space/Copy Deadline: June 5 *SEO Boost charges automatically apply

*Contract discounts do not apply.

Lakes Area

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Summerfest Advertising@BrainerdDispatch.com

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Summerfest

8,000 copies printed and distributed in the Echo Journal as well as selected Echoland-Piper Shopper routes.

Rates: $11.75 $14.75

pci (B&W) pci (Color)

Publish Dates: Echo Journal Echoland-Piper Shopper

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July 20 July 21

Space/Copy Deadline: July 7

Contract rates do not apply. *SEO Boost charges automatically apply

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Crosslake Days Advertising@BrainerdDispatch.com

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Crosslake Days

Back by popular demand in its own section.

Events include a car show, art fair, chili cookoff, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games and much more! Enjoy this fall festival while taking in the natural beauty of Crosslake, splashed in the glorious autumn colors!

Rates: $11.75 $14.75

pci (B&W) pci (Color)

Publish Dates: Echo Journal Echoland-Piper Shopper

September 14 September 15

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Space/Copy Deadline: August 28 Contract discounts do not apply. *SEO Boost charges automatically apply

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Holiday Guide Advertising@BrainerdDispatch.com

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Holiday Guide

Come Home For the Holidays and Shop Locally.

A fun guide designed to provide shoppers with ideas for gift giving, along with featured events, festivities and lifestyle ideas.

Kids’ Coloring Contest

The Holiday Guide features a coloring contest.

The winner of this contest will be featured on the front page of the Holiday Greetings Publication. *The Holiday Gift Guide prints in two dynamic sections filled with information for your Holiday planning.

Rates: All ads are process color Ad Size 1/16 Page (3 x 2.5”) 1/8 Page (3 x 5”) 1/4 Page (6 x 5.25”) Half Page (6 x 10.5”) Back Cover (6 x 10.5”)

$90 $180 $360 $720 $900

Publish Dates:

Brainerd Dispatch

Echo Journal

Echoland-Piper Shopper

Nov. 23

Nov. 23

Nov. 22

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Holiday Greetings Echo Journal Advertising@BrainerdDispatch.com

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Holiday Greetings, Echo Journal

Great opportunity to publish your holiday greetings to your customers.

Full of holiday fun with letters to Santa written by area children.

Rates:

$12.50 pci

INCLUDES COLOR!!

Publish Dates: Echo Journal

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Dec. 21

Space/Copy Deadline: Dec. 8

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Stories Of Christmas Brainerd Dispatch Advertising@BrainerdDispatch.com

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Stories Of Christmas, Brainerd Dispatch

This section is ideal and very popular for holiday greetings from area businesses.

The Stories of Christmas section features stories written and submitted by Brainerd area residents. Your ad will be on the pages with the stories in the youth, teen and adult categories.

Rates:

$13.75 pci

INCLUDES COLOR!!

Publish Dates: Brainerd Dispatch Dec. 25

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Crosslake Winterfest Advertising@BrainerdDispatch.com

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Crosslake Winterfest

Reach over 4,000 homes in the Echo Journal and 10,000 homes in the Echoland-Piper Shopper.

Rates (Includes Color) 3.5” x 7” (Front Page)

$180

5.25” x 4” (Inside)

$150

5.25” x 2” (Inside)

$75

10.75” x 10.5” - Half Page

$450

*Ad spaces can be combined

Publish Dates: Echo Journal Jan. 26 Echoland-Piper Shopper Jan. 27

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Business Traditions Advertising@BrainerdDispatch.com

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Business Traditions, Roll of Honor • This section is dedicated to lakes area businesses, honoring each business for their years of service and featuring stories about companies in each of our communities.

• Advertisements will be grouped by community.

Rates: 1 Column x 2”

$27 (B&W)

Includes: business name, contact information and the number of years since the business has been established.

Insertion Dates: Echo Journal Dispatch

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Jan. 12 Jan. 13

Space/Copy Deadline: Dec. 29

Don’t miss this opportunity to promote your business.

Contract discounts do not apply.

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Progress Edition Labor Day Salute!

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Progress Edition- Labor Day Salute!

A thank you to your employees/patrons!

This Labor Day thank your employees and customers in the special Labor Day section â&#x20AC;˘ Feature articles and photos of local businesses. â&#x20AC;˘ Total print distribution of 14,000 homes! Print copy distributed in the Brainerd Dispatch and Echo Journal.

Rates: $14.25

pci (includes color)

Buy a 1/4 page ad or larger and receive the equivalent article space with photos-created for you by a writer!

Publish Dates: Brainerd Dispatch Echo Journal

Sept. 4 Sept. 7

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Space/Copy Deadline: July 28 Contract discounts do not apply. *SEO Boost charges automatically apply

One of our best-read and largest sections of the year!

View online at: https://issuu.com/ brainerd_dispatch/docs/2016-progressedition-r

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Veterans Day Salute

This publication includes photos of veterans submitted from the community. It is a great piece that shows our veterans we stand behind them and appreciate the sacrifices they have made for our country.

Rates: All ads are process color

Front Cover $1,100 Back Cover $1,000 Inside Front Cover $900 Inside Back Cover $900 Full Page $800 *See spec sheet for cover and full page sizes.

1/2 Page Horizontal 7.25” x 4.8” 1/2 Page Vertical 3.53” x 9.75” 1/3 Page Vertical 2.3” x 9.75” 1/3 Page Horizontal 7.25” x 3.15” 1/3 Page Square 4.77” x 4.8” 1/6 Page Vertical 2.3” x 4.8” 1/6 Page Horizontal 4.77” x 2.34” One Column 2.3” x 1.18”

$400 $400 $175 $175 $175 $100 $100 $40

*Contract discounts do not apply.

Insertion Dates: Dispatch Echo Journal

Distributed to over 14,000 homes

Nov. 10 Nov. 9

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Space/Copy Deadline: Oct. 6 *SEO Boost charges automatically apply

*Contract discounts do not apply.

A community favorite!

View it online

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Back To School Back To School Advertising@BrainerdDispatch.com

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Back To School • A to Z safety tips $30 for a sponsored ad.

• Who’s doing what and when in area schools • News and updates for the coming school year • Enrollment and new program information • School districts covered (but not limited to): - Brainerd - Crosby-Ironton - Little Falls - Pillager - Pequot Lakes - Pine River/Backus - Walker/Hackensack/Akeley - Aitkin - Crosslake - Lake Region Christian - Staples-Motley - St. Francis of the Lakes - Montessori School of Brainerd - Discovery Woods Montessori School

Rates:

$13.10 B&W $16.10 Color Contract rates do apply.

Your all-inclusive back to school guide for local area school districts.

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Single sheet Print Only 8 spots available!

Paul Bunyan Trail Map

Get your business noticed on the back of the Paul Bunyan Trail Map! Rates: 2â&#x20AC;? x 2â&#x20AC;? Box $190 Only 8 spots on a single sheet available. *Contract discounts do not apply.

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School PagesArea School News • School pages is a specialty publication highlighting area student achievements and activities.

• The monthly publication features 15 of our area schools.

• Each publication may feature a different set of schools and activities.

• School pages are delivered to the students as well as daily Brainerd Dispatch subscribers and is available to be viewed online.

• One front page advertising sponsorship available each month.

Rates:

4x3.5” (includes color)

$75

*Contract discounts do not apply.

*SEO Boost charges automatically apply

View it online

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Up North Marine Advertising@BrainerdDispatch.com

Up North Marine

Up North Marine provides the fastest way for you to reach boating enthusiasts and potential customers in the Lakes Area. Reaching approximately 50,000 homes each week, including distribution to local area drop locations. Take advantage of the full color ads to proudly display your products, manufacturers and services in a dedicated section.

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1998 WELLCRAFT ECLIPSE 2000SS VOLVO 5.0 GL w/EZ-Loader Trailer .................................................. $8,495

3 x 6” Peak Season $350/week

1998 WELLCRAFT ECLIPSE 2000SS VOLVO 5.0 GL w/EZ-Loader Trailer .................................................. $8,495

REV UP YOUR SUMMER 1998 WELLCRAFT ECLIPSE 2000SS VOLVO 5.0 GL w/EZ-Loader Trailer .................................................. $8,495 1998 WELLCRAFT ECLIPSE 2000SS VOLVO 5.0 GL w/EZ-Loader Trailer .................................................. $8,495

3 x 6” Off Season $250/week

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3 x 3” Service or Rental Ad $135

Call today for pricing and availability.

1998 WELLCRAFT ECLIPSE 2000SS VOLVO 5.0 GL w/EZ-Loader Trailer .................................................. $8,495 1998 WELLCRAFT ECLIPSE 2000SS VOLVO 5.0 GL w/EZ-Loader Trailer .................................................. $8,495 1998 WELLCRAFT ECLIPSE 2000SS VOLVO 5.0 GL w/EZ-Loader Trailer .................................................. $8,495 1998 WELLCRAFT ECLIPSE 2000SS VOLVO 5.0 GL w/EZ-Loader Trailer .................................................. $8,495 1998 WELLCRAFT ECLIPSE 2000SS VOLVO 5.0 GL w/EZ-Loader Trailer .................................................. $8,495 1998 WELLCRAFT ECLIPSE 2000SS VOLVO 5.0 GL w/EZ-Loader Trailer .................................................. $8,495

*Rates are per week. All ads are full color. Peak Season is March, April, May, June, July, August. Off Season is September, October, November, December, January, February. 6 and 12 month contracts are available.

Must have qualifying rental or Service information to purchase 3x3 ad.

Discount for Digital Package

Receive a 10% discount on the printed portion of the package by purchasing a qualifying Digital Package.

Digital Package options must have a 3 month minimum campaign length, and $500 per month minimum spend.

There are two main package options.

Publication Dates:

Brainerd Dispatch Thursdays Echoland-Piper Shopper Fridays *SEO Boost charges automatically apply

! Copy/Space Deadline: Regular deadlines apply.

2012 NISSAN SENTRA 2.0 SR

#4091

Just Over 40K! Front Bucket Seats, 2.0L 4 Cylinder, 6 Speed Manual, Much More! Come See Us First!

2014 CHRYSLER 200 LX

2014 DODGE AVENGER SE

$12,865

2007 JEEP COMPASS SPORT 4X4

4039, Less Than 50K! 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 15754C, Front Bucket Seats, Remote 4104, Front Bucket Seats, 2.4L 4 Tilt & Telescoping Steering Wheel, Keyless Entry, Steering Wheel Radio Cylinder, CD Player, Alloy Wheels & Much More! ............................ $14,490 Controls & More!

More! ..................................Please Call ................................................ $13,390

2012 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

2007 KIA SPECTRA EX

25041A, Power Liftgate, Power Sliding 2008 DODGE CALIBER SXT 4080A, 5 Passenger, 4 Door, Overhead 25170A, Less Than 90K! Rear Window Console, 2.0L 4 Cylinder! ...Please Call Doors, Leather Upholstery, Much More! ...................................... $18,480 Wiper, Power Windows ............ $8,975

8194 Fairview Rd. Baxter, MN 56425

218.829.6656

www.BrothersMotorSports.com

Standard Ad Package: Includes four ad sizes (728x90, 300x250, 300x600, 320x50) that are served throughout a 60 mile radius of Brainerd and are dayparted to Wednesday-Sunday delivery from 7am-10pm.

OR Request a custom plan that will utilize cutting edge retargeting strategies that will help you target your customers more effectively. These plans will range in scope and rate, but are generally more robust and can be customized to fit your needs.

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Black Friday/Thanksgiving Week Shoppers Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going BIG and publishing a BLACK FRIDAY ONLY shopper this year filled with great shopping deals! It hits the racks and will be IN HOMES on Wednesday, November 22! PLUS.. we will be publishing our regular weekend edition of the Echoland-Piper Shopper which will hit the shelves on Friday, November 24!

You get BOTH for one low price!!

Rates:

$15.45 pci B&W 25% OFF Color *Contract discounts do apply.

*SEO Boost charges automatically apply

Wednesday, November 22 ONLY! Premium Placement Black Friday Special Edition ONLY advertising Options- Quantities are limited, lock in your spot now!!

Shopper Fronts:

$460* Top *Only 2 spots available.

$410* Fold Spot *Only 2 spots available.

$360* Bottom *Only 2 spots available.

Coupon Ads:

$75* 1c x 4â&#x20AC;? Full Color *Only 20 spots available.

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Ad Scapes Looking for an exciting way to present your message to your customers? Or looking for something unique and eye catching? Try an Ad Scape! Unique advertising design blended with content will set your ad apart from the rest.

Magazines:

Double Truck 16.5” x 10.25” $3,250 Full Page 7.749” x 10.25” $1,820 Half Page Vertical 7.749” x 5.02” $910 Half Page Vertical 3.78” x 10” $910

Newpapers:

Weekend Brainerd Dispatch: Double Truck 22.25” x 21” Full page 10.75” x 21” Half Page Vertical 5.31” x 21” Half Page Horizontal 10.75” x 10.5”

$7,302.75 $3,370.50 $1,685.25 $1,685.25

Weekday Brainerd Dispatch: Double Truck 22.25” x 21” Full page 10.75” x 21” Half Page Vertical 5.31” x 21” Half Page Horizontal 10.75” x 10.5”

$6,169.80 $2,847.60 $1,423.80 $1,423.80

Echo Journal: Double Truck 22.25” x 21” Full page 10.75” x 21” Half Page Vertical 5.31” x 21” Half Page Horizontal 10.75” x 10.5”

$4,108.65 $1,896.30 $948.15 $948.15

Echoland-Piper Shopper: Double Truck 22.25” x 21” Full page 10.75” x 21” Half Page Vertical 5.31” x 21” Half Page Horizontal 10.75” x 10.5”

$4,750.20 $2,192.40 $1,096.20 $1,096.20

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Brochure Marketing Simply Smart Brochure marketing through Discover Racks is an effective and economical opportunity to target interested customers who are actively searching for places to stay, things to do and places to eat. We make it convenient by offering design, printing and distribution services.

The lakes area is visited by over

1 million

tourists each year! ~ Estimated by the Brainerd Lakes Chamber.

Tailored Rates

Your rate will depend on a variety of factors: brochure size, number of locations and length of rack subscription. Call for complete pricing information.

Approximately 100 High Traffic Locations

Cass Walker

We cover the lakes area!

Choose the locations that will best fit your target customers. Ask for a specific list.

Hackensack

Emily Pine River Jenkins

Crosslake

Pequot Lakes Breezy point Nisswa East Gull Motley Pillager Lake

Merrifield Brainerd Baxter

Crosby Deerwood

Crow Wing

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Aitkin

Garrison

Restaurants, Hotel Lobbies Attractions, Gas Stations Shops and more!

Discount Rates Available

Brochure Marketing 1. Pick your locations that best target your market 2. Determine the size of your material and a monthly rate 3. Compute your subscription fee

Monthly Subscription Rate Table

Mike Bellos MikeCrappieKing@gmail.com

218-838-9804

(Per Delivery Rack Locations, Per Month)

Standard (tri-fold) up to 4” wide

Half Sheet (bi-fold) up to 6” wide

Full Size (portrait) up to 9” wide

Oversize (landscape) up to 14” wide

Size/Style

Standard

Half Sheet

Full Size

Oversize

3 Months

$4.50

$5.50

$6.50

$7.00

6 Months

$3.50

$4.50

$5.50

$6.00

12 Months

$2.50

$3.50

$4.50

$5.00

Discover Racks subscriptions follow a monthly schedule beginning on the 1st of each month. Fees must be paid in full for the duration of the contract by the 25th of the month prior to scheduled start to ensure service will start on the 1st of the month. Materials will not be placed until full payments are received. Either party may terminate this agreement at any time, contract terminations will follow the same schedule and will be billed in whole month increments. Advance termination notice must be given by the 25th of the month to end that same month. Discover Racks reserves the right to refuse advertisement at any time.

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Ad Units > 1/2 page DOMINANCE ad units are designed for advertisers seeking maximum visibility within the newspaper and on the page.

These units are ideal for announcing unique events, reinforcing marketplace status or driving maximum response in a short time. Be sure your ad copy is well organized and easy to follow.

FULL PAGE

6 columns x 21 inches $1,801.80 Mon-Fri $2,205 Sun

For best results, DOMINANCE ad units should run 2-3 times in a 6-day period.

3/4 PAGE

Suggested for: Huge Announcements; Big Sales; Direct Response; Grand Openings.

6 columns x 15.75 inches $1,351.35 $1,653.75

:: IDENTITY

Ad Units > 1/4 Page - < 1/2 page IDENTITY ad units are designed for advertisers seeking balance between page dominance and frequency. These ads offer ample message space at a price that allows a more frequent run schedule.

Ideal for announcing events, branding and defining your market niche, the units encourage sustained customer response over time.

1/2 VERTICAL

3 columns x 21 inches $900.90 Mon-Fri $1,102.50 Sun

1/2 HORIZONTAL

6 columns x 10.5 inches $900.90 $1,102.50

1/2 TALL

4 columns x 15.75 inches $900.90 $1,102.50

For best results, IDENTITY ad units should run 2-4 times in a 6-day period.

Suggested for: Seminars; Merchandising; Events.

:: IMPRESSION

1/4 VERTICAL

3 columns x 10.5 inches $450.45 Mon-Fri $551.25 Sun

1/4 HORIZONTAL

6 columns x 5.25 inches $450.45 $551.25

1/5 PAGE

4 columns x 6 inches $343.20 $420

1/6 PAGE

2 columns x 10 inches $286 $350

1/7 PAGE

3 columns x 6 inches $257.40 $315

1/8 VERTICAL

2 columns x 8 inches $228.80 $280

Ad Units 1/8 - 1/4 page IMPRESSION ad units are designed for advertisers seeking to optimize reach and frequency.

These units are ideal for building and maintaining awareness.

1/8 HORIZONTAL

3 columns x 5 inches $214.50 Mon-Fri $262.50 Sun

1/9 PAGE

2 columns x 7 inches $200.20 $245

These units provide sufficient space for a complete message at low cost for consistent response.

For best results, IMPRESSION ad units should run 3-5 times in a 6-day period.

Suggested for: Image Branding; Small Business; Health Care.

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A12 VERTICAL

2 columns x 6 inches $171.60 Mon-Fri $210 Sun

A4 VERTICAL

1 columns x 4 inches $57.20 Mon-Fri $70 Sun

A12 BANNER

6 columns x 2 inches $171.60 $210

A4 HORIZONTAL 2 columns x 2 inches $57.20 $70

A10

2 columns x 5 inches $143 $175

A3

1 columns x 3 inches $42.90 $52.50

A8

A6

2 columns x 4 inches $114.40 $140

2 columns x 3 inches $85.80 $105

A2 VERTICAL

A2 HORIZONTAL

1 columns x 2 inches $28.60 $35

A5

1 columns x 5 inches $71.50 $87.50

2 columns x 1 inches $28.60 $35

Small Ad Units AWARENESS ad units are designed for advertisers seeking to maximize long-term awareness and reach.

These units are ideal for businesses where top-of-mind awareness is critical in a short decision-making period. The abbreviated ad content allows limited copy changes and is designed to create a compelling call to action.

For best results, AWARENESS ad units should run 4-6 times in a 6-day period.

Suggested for: Repair & Service; Restaurants; Notices.

COLUMN WIDTH MEASUREMENTS: 6 col. = 10.75”

5 col. = 8.9375”

4 col. = 7.125”

3 col. = 5.3125”

2 col. = 3.5”

1 col. = 1.6875”

Full depth of standard broadsheet page: 21” Maximum depth allowed less than full page: 17”

* All ad pricing is based on black and white.

Color Rates < 32 Inches 32 - 63 Inches $4.00 PCI $150.00

63.5 - 94.5 Inches $200.00

95 - 126 Inches $250.00

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These units are ideal for announcing unique events, reinforcing marketplace status or driving maximum response in a short time. Be sure your ad copy is well organized and easy to follow.

FULL PAGE

6 columns x 21 inches $1,071 Echo Journal $1,297.80 Shopper

For best results, DOMINANCE ad units should run 2-3 times in a 6-day period.

3/4 PAGE

Suggested for: Huge Announcements; Big Sales; Direct Response; Grand Openings.

6 columns x 15.75 inches $803.25 $973.35

:: IDENTITY

Ad Units > 1/4 Page - < 1/2 page IDENTITY ad units are designed for advertisers seeking balance between page dominance and frequency. These ads offer ample message space at a price that allows a more frequent run schedule.

Ideal for announcing events, branding and defining your market niche, the units encourage sustained customer response over time.

1/2 VERTICAL

3 columns x 21 inches $535.50 Echo Journal $648.90 Shopper

1/2 HORIZONTAL

6 columns x 10.5 inches $535.50 $648.90

1/2 TALL

4 columns x 15.75 inches $535.50 $648.90

For best results, IDENTITY ad units should run 2-4 times in a 6-day period.

Suggested for: Seminars; Merchandising; Events.

:: IMPRESSION

1/4 VERTICAL

3 columns x 10.5 inches $267.75 Echo Journal $324.45 Shopper

1/4 HORIZONTAL

6 columns x 5.25 inches $267.75 $324.45

1/5 PAGE

4 columns x 6 inches $204 $247.20

1/6 PAGE

2 columns x 10 inches $170 $206

1/7 PAGE

3 columns x 6 inches $153 $185.40

1/8 VERTICAL

2 columns x 8 inches $136 $164.80

Ad Units 1/8 - 1/4 page IMPRESSION ad units are designed for advertisers seeking to optimize reach and frequency.

These units are ideal for building and maintaining awareness.

1/8 HORIZONTAL

3 columns x 5 inches $127.50 Echo Journal $154.50 Shopper

1/9 PAGE

2 columns x 7 inches $119 $144.20

These units provide sufficient space for a complete message at low cost for consistent response.

For best results, IMPRESSION ad units should run 3-5 times in a 6-day period.

Suggested for: Image Branding; Small Business; Health Care.

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A12 VERTICAL

2 columns x 6 inches $102 Echo Journal $123.60 Shopper

A4 VERTICAL

1 columns x 4 inches $34 Echo Journal $41.20 Shopper

A12 BANNER

6 columns x 2 inches $102 $123.60

A4 HORIZONTAL 2 columns x 2 inches $34 $41.20

A10

2 columns x 5 inches $85 $103

A3

1 columns x 3 inches $25.50 $30.40

A8

A6

2 columns x 4 inches $68 $82.40

2 columns x 3 inches $51 $61.80

A2 VERTICAL

A2 HORIZONTAL

1 columns x 2 inches $17 $20.60

A5

1 columns x 5 inches $42.50 $51.50

2 columns x 1 inches $17 $20.60

Small Ad Units AWARENESS ad units are designed for advertisers seeking to maximize long-term awareness and reach.

These units are ideal for businesses where top-of-mind awareness is critical in a short decision-making period. The abbreviated ad content allows limited copy changes and is designed to create a compelling call to action.

For best results, AWARENESS ad units should run 4-6 times in a 6-day period.

Suggested for: Repair & Service; Restaurants; Notices.

COLUMN WIDTH MEASUREMENTS: 6 col. = 10.75”

5 col. = 8.9375”

4 col. = 7.125”

3 col. = 5.3125”

2 col. = 3.5”

1 col. = 1.6875”

Full depth of standard broadsheet page: 21” Maximum depth allowed less than full page: 17”

* All ad pricing is based on black and white.

Color Rates < 32 Inches 32 - 63 Inches $4.00 PCI $150.00

63.5 - 94.5 Inches $200.00

95 - 126 Inches $250.00

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A12 VERTICAL

2 columns x 6 inches $128.64 Mon-Fri $157.44 Sun

A4 VERTICAL

1 columns x 4 inches $42.88 Mon-Fri $52.48 Sun

A12 BANNER

6 columns x 2 inches $128.64 $157.44

A4 HORIZONTAL 2 columns x 2 inches $42.88 $52.48

A10

2 columns x 5 inches $107.20 $131.20

A3

1 columns x 3 inches $32.16 $39.36

A8

A6

2 columns x 4 inches $85.76 $104.96

2 columns x 3 inches $64.32 $78.72

A2 VERTICAL

A2 HORIZONTAL

1 columns x 2 inches $21.44 $26.24

A5

1 columns x 5 inches $53.60 $65.60

2 columns x 1 inches $21.44 $26.24

Small Ad Units AWARENESS ad units are designed for advertisers seeking to maximize long-term awareness and reach.

These units are ideal for businesses where top-of-mind awareness is critical in a short decision-making period. The abbreviated ad content allows limited copy changes and is designed to create a compelling call to action.

For best results, AWARENESS ad units should run 4-6 times in a 6-day period.

Suggested for: Repair & Service; Restaurants; Notices.

Due to automatic rounding total cost may vary a small amount.

COLUMN WIDTH MEASUREMENTS: 6 col. = 10.75”

5 col. = 8.9375”

4 col. = 7.125”

3 col. = 5.3125”

2 col. = 3.5”

1 col. = 1.6875”

Full depth of standard broadsheet page: 21” Maximum depth allowed less than full page: 17”

* All ad pricing is based on black and white.

Color Rates < 32 Inches 32 - 63 Inches $4.00 PCI $150.00

63.5 - 94.5 Inches $200.00

95 - 126 Inches $250.00

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A12 VERTICAL

2 columns x 6 inches $76.44 Journal $92.64 Shopper

A4 VERTICAL

1 columns x 4 inches $25.48 Journal $30.88 Shopper

A12 BANNER

6 columns x 2 inches $76.44 $92.64

A4 HORIZONTAL 2 columns x 2 inches $25.48 $30.88

A10

2 columns x 5 inches $63.70 $77.20

A3

1 columns x 3 inches $19.11 $23.16

A8

A6

2 columns x 4 inches $50.96 $61.76

2 columns x 3 inches $38.22 $46.32

A2 VERTICAL

A2 HORIZONTAL

3 col. = 5.3125”

2 col. = 3.5”

1 columns x 2 inches $12.74 $15.44

A5

1 columns x 5 inches $31.85 $38.60

2 columns x 1 inches $12.74 $15.44

Small Ad Units Due to automatic rounding total cost may vary a small amount.

COLUMN WIDTH MEASUREMENTS: 6 col. = 10.75”

5 col. = 8.9375”

4 col. = 7.125”

1 col. = 1.6875”

Full depth of standard broadsheet page: 21” Maximum depth allowed less than full page: 17”

* All ad pricing is based on black and white.

Color Rates < 32 Inches 32 - 63 Inches $4.00 PCI $150.00

63.5 - 94.5 Inches $200.00

95 - 126 Inches $250.00

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Requirements- The Fine Print Advertising@BrainerdDispatch.com We at the Brainerd Dispatch and Echo Publishing are committed to providing an excellent product to all of our customers. To ensure excellence to our advertisers, we have set the following advertising policies. All advertisements are accepted subject to the approval of the publisher.

Brainerd Dispatch and Echo Publishing reserve the right to refuse or cancel any advertisement at any time.

Rates charged for advertising are for space only and do not include any compensation for the right, title and any interest to layouts, composition, material, or labor of advertisements created by and placed with Brainerd Dispatch/Echo Publishing. All advertisements remain the sole property of Brainerd Dispatch/Echo Publishing. Brainerd Dispatch/Echo Publishing reserve the right to copyright any ad produced by its staff.

Copyright and Third Party Publication Information Advertisers who wish to purchase copyright to paid ads may do so at the standard labor charge of $50/labor hour for each individual ad they wish to purchase copyright for (refer to Attachment A for labor hour estimation). The purchase of an ad’s copyright is for the final ad product, delivered in high resolution PDF, and does not include any production/creative assets and/or non-transferable materials used in creating the ad.

Advertisers who wish to use a third party publishers must provide, or have on file, a written authorization from the advertiser if the third party publisher is requesting the high resolution PDF directly from The Brainerd Dispatch/Echo Publishing. Third party publishers may not purchase the copyright to any ad without the express written consent from the advertiser and must adhere to copyright-purchased compliance (see Attachment B).

The advertiser, and any third party publisher, who uses the ad agrees to indemnify and hold harmless The Brainerd Dispatch/ Echo Publishing for any inaccuracies or fallacies resulting from alteration, modifica-

tion, or attempted redesign of the purchased high resolution PDF. This includes, but is not limited to, claims for libel, copyright infringement and trademark infringement.

Attachment A: Labor hours will be based on a rate of $50 per hour, and the following guidelines will be used for time estimation.

• One (1) hour per Total Ad Column Inch size of 25.2 inches.

• Minimum labor time is one (1) hour • Any ad larger than 126 Total Ad Column Inches in size will be estimated on a separate proposal- this will include any multiple page ads • This rate is only applicable for design time and does not include any time, materials or services of photographing, video work, or other content. These services require a proposal for Content Services Attachment B Copyright-Purchased Compliance Third Party publishers may use advertiserpurchased copyright ads as long as: • Advertiser has provided written authorization that third party publisher in question may receive the copyright purchased ad • Third party publisher will not alter, modify, or attempt to redesign the ad either in its entirety or any portion • Advertiser has authorized the third party publisher to utilize the copyrightpurchased ad in the publication each instance any copyright-purchased ad is used • Third party publisher will retain written record of authorization and be able to provide a tearsheet of the ad as it was published.

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In double truck ads the gutter is billed as one column.

Advertising rates may be revised from time to time. Advertisers under contract will be given 30 days notice.

Advertising deadlines are set well in advance of publication to ensure an excellent product for the advertiser. Proofs for the purpose of correcting errors in production will be e-mailed or faxed to the advertiser.

Proof of ads 40 column inches in size or more will be faxed or taken to advertisers on request. Once a proof is submitted to the advertiser, the advertiser takes responsibility for errors not marked on the proof. Correctness of ads submitted after deadline is the responsibility of the advertiser.

However, if there is an error that is the fault of the Brainerd Dispatch/Echo Publishing, the ad will be re-run (or credit given for) that part of the ad containing the error.

Cancellation deadlines are the same as ad order deadlines. Because of the expense involved in the production of ads, cancellations after deadline may be billed for time and materials. The labor charge is $50 per hour.

The advertiser agrees to indemnify and hold the newspaper harmless for any claims arising out of the publication of copy submitted by the advertiser. This includes, but is not limited to, claims for libel, copyright infringement and trademark infringement.

Position requests will be granted, but not guaranteed, when possible and will not be considered a condition of acceptance for publications. Failure to meet these requests will not constitute cause for adjustment, refund or rerun of the advertisement, unless a positioning surcharge has been paid.

Brokered Advertising: Brainerd Dispatch and Echo Publishing work directly and individually with advertisers and do not accept local brokered advertising.

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Specs For Sending Ads Our preferred ad delivery format is PDF Version 1.3 (Acrobat 4 Standard).

• Due to the nature of the newsprint printing process rich black or black made up of CMYK should not be used.

• Type that is overprinted should be no smaller than 5pt, type that is knocking out of more than one color should be no smaller than 8pt.

• When using type at the minimum sizes take into account the fonts you are using as some script and thin bodied type may still be too thin at these sizes.

• Do not use ICC or embedded color profiling as there could be a potential color shift from what you see on your screen versus what you will see on the final piece. This is due to the fact that your profiles may not match our profiles during final output causing

the colors to shift to try to match our profiles.

• All fonts must be embedded.

• OPI cannot be used.

• Any images used in your original document should be at a minimum resolution of 200 dpi.

• All PDF’s created from software that supports layers and live transparencies (i.e.

Adobe CS Suite, Quark, etc.) must have all layers and live transparencies flattened within the final PDF delivered to us. If this is not done we can not guarantee your transparency settings will match ours during the digital work flow. This could potentially create undesired effects in the final output of your ad.

• PDFwriter is not acceptable for creating a PDF for print production. At our discretion we may occasionally choose to work with PDF’s created from Microsoft Word, Excel,

Publisher, or other office applications as best we can, but can not guarantee final output.

They are designed for Desktop Publishing not Print Production and typically are missing important capabilities for producing CMYK color, correct font embedding, etc.

• We also will accept native files which must include all supporting fonts and graphics. Please call ahead to be sure we have compatible versions of software to open and work with the files.

• Any copy not sent as a digital file will be converted digitally (scanned) and will probably suffer a loss of quality in the conversion.

• If you have concerns or questions regarding any of the above please feel free to call.

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We have two main publica- Can I add photos?

Please do. tions that have advertorial Yes! Use high quality photos (300 + dpi. options. Ask for a sales flyer Include a couple for the designer to for ad rates and more spe- work with. Avoid busy backgrounds, dim lighting and be sure to include cific information. a photo caption and a photo credit.

Weddings North magazine • 1/2 or full page ad, get a free advertorial of equal or lesser size.

Progress Edition (Labor Day) Broadsheet size publication • 1/4, 1/2 and full page ads, get a free advertorial of equal or lesser size.

How will my advertorial be called out?

Legally we have to add the words “advertisement,” “sponsored content” or “advertorial” in 10 point type on the top center.

Can I write it myself?

Short answer: Depends on the publication. Ask your media consultant.

If you do- Please include who to credit for the writing. Our staff editor may change or correct any grammatical errors.

Do you have a writer for me?

We refer a freelance writer to help our advertisers write their advertorials. See specific sales flyers or ask your media consultant for current prices.

Can I combine my advertorial into my adspace to increase my ad?

Short answer no.

Your paid ad and advertorial must be separate entities. You can however, request your article be placed next to your corresponding ad or request to have them on completely different ends of the publication. Ask your media consultant about space and availability. No guarantees.

Can I place my ad next to my advertorial?

See previous.

Word Counts

General guidlines:

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How many words should I use?

Word count depends on a few of these factors: Ad space size, publication size, number of photos and any other graphic enhancements you include like sidebar information and logo use.

Half Page 200-400 words Includes one photo, logo (if wanted) and a pull-out quote.

Full pages (see full page samples) Word Heavy 450-600 words Includes one photo and quote Mid Mix 350-500 words Includes a couple photos/graphics and sidebar Graphic Heavy 200-350 words Includes a couple photos, sidebar, supporting graphics and quote.

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PCI (Per Column Inch)

The price you pay per column inch. A column inch is equal to the actual size of the particular publication column by 1 actual inch. See the specific publication for actual measurements.

rather than a set number of impressions.

For example: an SOV campaign would be a purchase of 50% of total estimated impressions; whereas a CPM campaign would be based more on budget and available impressions.

PPC (Pay per Click)

Target Marketing

An ad model where instead of paying for a guaranteed number of impressions, you instead bid on each available impression and then are billed based on that.

ROP (Run of Press)

Run of Press simply means that a print ad can be placed anyplace that is convenient for the printer.

ROS (Run of Site)

Run of Site is similar to ROP except it refers to online advertising. Run of Site simply means the ad runs in rotation in a certain size across the entire website.

Social Media

Social Media is made up of any series of networks that consumers use to interact with each other. Social Media is a way that business can interact with their customers to create more personal interaction.

SOV (Share of Voice)

Share of Voice guarantees the frequency of your ad compared to other ads in that same category, either by size of ad, or section. An SOV campaign emphasizes the overall percentage of views

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Unique User

Unique User refers to the number of different devices that have accessed a website. Typically identified by IP address, unique user information is useful for identifying audiences and device access.

Identifying unique audiences and marketing to them directly is called Target Marketing. This is an ideal way of marketing, as it will help reach existing, new and potential customers. Target marketing can be accomplished in a number of ways, from audience knowledge to specialized programs that can assist you in identifying your audiences.

TOM (Top of Mind Awareness)

Top of Mind refers to the idea that your brand/product/company is the first thing a potential customer thinks of when they have a relevant need. For example: TOM is accomplished when someone remembers your ad for financial planning as they are thinking, or speaking with others about retirement plans.

Tracking

Throughout your marketing campaign you need to establish progress by tracking your results. To do this effectively, your tracking methods need to have easily defined, objective goals that you can quantify.

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Ad Strategy

A subset of your Marketing Plan, Ad Strategy is identifying the different ad options you have and how you can use them effectively.

Audience

An Audience is a way to separate your consumer base into different categories that you can identify, target and track.

Audience is important to identify when planning your marketing and evaluating your marketing’s effectiveness.

Behavioral Targeting

By tracking an individual’s activity online, search engines and other programs are able to assign particular behaviors, that when displayed, trigger ad delivery that is relevant to that individual based on those actions.

Blitz

A Blitz is a short marketing campaign that is focused on accomplishing, or promoting, a particular product or event.

For example: if you have a sale coming, you may consider a blitz to create top of mind awareness for potential customers.

Brand, Branding

Your Brand is what consumers identify you as. Your Brand is a vital part of any marketing that you do and care should be taken to maintain your Brand integrity.

Budget

Refers to not only your dollar investment, but also your time. While some time can

be offset by increasing dollars (outsourcing ad design for example) time should certainly be considered.

Bundle

Bundling is simply packaging multiple types of marketing into one campaign or strategy using the same message. Bundling your print and online is a standard option that ensures you are maximizing your reach.

Campaign

A Campaign is a planned marketing effort that includes a predetermined goal, measurable progress, and clear messages. The campaign itself should have fairly clear start and end parameters to ensure that the measurable tracking is accurate.

Circulation

In print circulation, or reach of the subscribed users, is usually separated into weekday and weekend categories. For weekly newspapers there is just the one category.

Column Inch

In print advertising the size of an ad is determined by its column inches. A column inch is the width of one column and one inch in height.

CPC (Cost per Click)

This is a comparison you can use to determine the value (subjective) of each click your ad receives- for example: if you have 10 clicks and it cost you $100 then your CPC is $10. See also PPC

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CPM (Cost per Mille)

Cost per Mille, or Cost per Thousand, is used to calculate the cost of impressions. Basically, for every 1,000 times your ad is shown (impressions) it will cost you a set amount. For example: if a certain online ad size has a CPM of $10, it will cost you $10 for every 1,000 times your ad is shown.

Demographic

Similar to Audience, Demographics refer to the specific identifiers that make up an audience. Examples of some demographics: gender, age range, income level, family, etc.

Fragmentation

This occurs when traits of your audience change and cause new groups, or subgroups, to be formed. It is important to keep track of fragmentation in order to maintain your marketing’s effectiveness.

Goals

Your marketing plan needs to have well defined, realistic goals. If you don’t have these it will be difficult to measure the actual effectiveness of any marketing you do. For example: I want to drive traffic vs. I want to increase unique users by 5%.

Impressions

An Impression refers to each time an ad is displayed. For example: if you had 100 impressions, that means your ad was shown 100 times.

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