Carbon Valley Life Media Kit

MEDIA KIT 2020

WHAT

BRIGIT’S BOUNTY

MEANS TO YOU

STEAM ROLLING:

KEEPING KIDS ENGAGED IN THE SUMMER

THREE WORDS THAT SUM UP

CARBON VALLEY

You Are Here

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Contents* About 4 Demographics 5 Community Spotlight 6 Community Resources 7 Carbon Valley Kids 8 More Features 9 Ad Sizes 10 Opportunities and Specs 11

*This media kit is a sales tool meant to represent the look and style of the magazine. The actual publications are longer, with evolving content and ads.

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Why Carbon Valley Life?

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reating this publication now is so important because we all are yearning to be connected locally. People need people. Local businesses like yours need to connect with people as well, in a meaningful and genuine way. No more than one-third of this magazine will be devoted to advertising the highest quality local businesses. The other two-thirds will enlighten, entertain, and - I hope inspire readers with authentic content made for Carbon Valley neighbors, by Carbon Valley neighbors.

Each bimonthly issue of Carbon Valley Life will arrive in the mailboxes of over 14,000 homes, in addition to being available at local businesses. That’s a reach of more than 30,000 Tri-Town residents!

As publishing editor and Firestone resident, I approach this adventure not as a media mogul, but as the girl next door... who just happens to have almost a decade of advertising and publishing experience.

I look forward to creating something wonderful for you!

Genevieve Mellott

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Carbon Valley Demographics

POPULATION

MEDIAN INCOME

DACONO

5,243

$67,524

FIRESTONE

13,109

$97,102

FREDERICK

12,138

$100,057

From US Census Bureau 2018 estimates

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Community Spotlight There are so many noteworthy people, places, and things right in our backyard! From nonprofits and exceptional volunteers to new businesses and successful entrepreneurs, each month Carbon Valley Life will feature a business, individual, or organization of interest with

an article in “Community Spotlight.� Ad space surrounding this section will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed from issue to issue.

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Community Resources

A section devoted to connecting with towns, cities, utilities, recreation, and more. Adding value to the magazine and a reason to keep it until the next issue!

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Carbon Valley Kids Carbon Valley has one of the youngest populations in Colorado. Even if you don’t have kids yourself, there are likely important young people in your life. It is our privilege to share just a few of the wonderful things these young people are accomplishing. Our youth are active. They’re spirited. They compete.

They’re artistic. It is only fitting that they have a place to shine - we call this feature simply “Carbon Valley Kids.” Do you know a person up to age 19 who wants to write for this section or who needs recognition for what they’re doing? Email editor@carbonvalley.life.

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Features and Digital DIGITAL At the magazine’s website, carbonvalley. life, there will be new weekly content to keep residents engaged.

Complete issues will be available for viewing and download. Plus, for advertisers who have a website, there will be a link directly from your ad!

TACTILE In print, there will be a variety of topics covered in each issue, with rotating features such as: • Food • Get Aways • Family Connect • Soul Care • Get Real (Estate) • Two Minutes of Tech • Feeling Good • Makers and Shakers

As we grow, there will be new content in print and online. Join us today and grow with us!

And, of course we will continually run Community Spotlight, Resource Guide, and Carbon Valley Kids, as well as current topics relevant to local life.

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Ad Sizes Full page with margin 5.25”w x 8.25”h; Full bleed 6.5”w x 9.25”h

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Quarter page 2.625”w x 4”h

Half page 5.25”w x 4”h

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Rates, Specs, & Opportunities ALL ADVERTISERS RECEIVE: Professional ad design (A $100+ value!)

Full color, glossy print ad Digital issue with live link to your website Two+ months exposure 15,000 copies printed and distributed Free Delivery to Carbon Valley residents No more than ⅓ of the magazine is advertisements - that means more focus on your business!

RATES & AD SIZES: Quarter Page - 2.625”w x 4”h $500 Half Page - 5.25”w x 4”h $750 Full Page With Margin - 5.25”w x 8.25”h $900 Full Page, Full Bleed - 6.5”w x 9.25”h* $900 *Text and important content must be .375” from bleed edge.

Submitted ads must be high resolution jpegs or pdf. Online art or paper versions will not be accepted. Please email editor@carbonvalley.life for more information.

Issue

Materials Deadline

Press Date

July/August

June 12, 2020

June 15, 2020

September/October

August 7, 2020

August 13, 2020

November/December

October 9, 2020

October 14, 2020

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES Relevant articles are always in demand. We encourage writers to submit articles or request information on suggested content. We are also seeking high-resolution photographs taken within Carbon Valley. Credit will be given to contributors. Writers and photographers retain rights to their work, with the request that the same work not be available simultaneously in other print or online publications.

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