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Positioning Southern Colorado as a Destination for Industry, Employers & the Workforce The Digest is committed to showcasing southern Colorado’s economic vitality and diversity as well as the inside story on the region’s economic and industry landscapes, expected from a formal business news publication, we reach decision-makers — be where they get their information.
How can we be of service to your business?
The Digest represents access, opportunity, connectivity, visibility and insight.
Story Topics & Report Submissions:
The Digest is a subscription based economic and business news outlet presenting subscribers with print, digital, web, social and events content. The Digest can be found on Google News. The Colorado Springs Business Journal was purchased by Colorado Media Group and is therefore the exclusive property of Colorado Media Group. All rights reserved. Reach thousands of executives and business decision makers. For advertising information and support please contact: 719-684-5636
Press Releases:
newsdesk@coloradomediagroup.com
twoods@coloradomediagroup.com
Executive Partnerships, Advertising & Television:
kblanco@coloradomediagroup.com
Creative Submissions:
gvillanueva@coloradomediagroup.com
Events & Radio Interviews:
info@coloradomediagroup.com
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Digest Ad Rates Ad Size
Rate
Back Cover
$3995
Inside Front Cover
$3000
Inside Back Cover
$3000
2-Page Spread
$4000
1 Page
$2695
1/2 Page (Vertical only)
$1950
1/4 Page (Vertical only)
$1150
Promotional Ad (Horizontal only)
$595
Front Cover Video Link
$2000
Digest Ad Sizes
2-Page Spread
1 Page
1/2 Page V 1/4 Page
2-Page Spread: 20" × 12.5"
1 Page: 9.5" × 12.5"
1/2 Page V: 5.25" × 12.5"
Promo
1/4 Page: 4.5" × 6" Promo: 4.5" × 3"
All ad dimensions are listed as width × height. If you have an embedded video/links for the digital edition there is no additional charge. Client must provide video link at the time display ad is provided.
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Print Ad Specifications Format: All completed ads should be submitted in Press Quality. Do NOT include bleed or trim marks, PDF should be built to finished size. Maximum file size of 10MB Total Ink Density: 200% TAC /TIL Color: CMYK converted Uncoated CMYK and save the PDF files as Press Quality. No RGB, DCS, Spot, LAB or Duotone color spaces. Max bl ack in the shadows should fall between 88% and 95% to avoid imagery looking “flat;” the closer to 95%, the better. Line Screen: Output 130 LPI Type: For clarity and readability, 10 point or larger type is recommended. Type reversed out of color image area should be a minimum of 12 points for san serif fonts and 14 points for serifs. Screened text should not be less than 24 points. Black text should be 100% K. Dot Gain: Mid-Tone (50%) there is a 26-30% tone value increase. Quarter-Tones (25%) gaining 12-17% tone value increase. Three Quarter-Tones (75%) gaining 12-17% tone value increase. Dot Loss: Dot percentages below 7% cannot be guaranteed to print. With gradations (vignettes) a hard edge from 7% to 0% may occur.
Digest Ad Payment Payment is due at the time the publication goes live. Credit card payments will include a 3.00% fee. ACH payments are accepted, and banking information will be provided. Make checks payable to SoCo Business Digest or SoCo Digest, and remit to 13395 Voyager Pkwy #130, PMB #746, Colorado Springs, 80921. W9 forms are available upon request. A 1.5% late fee will be applied to payments received after 30 days.
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Website/Newsletter Ads Rates & Specs
Ad Size
Rate
Specs width x height
Tile
$250/week
300 x 250 pixels
Banner
$375/week
1200 x 250 pixels
Tower (Website only)
$450/week
300 x 600 pixels
Tile: 300 x 250
Banner: 1200 x 250
Not to scale. Examples shown for reference only.
Formats: jpg, png File Size: Maximum file size of 300 kb GIF Format: Animated GIF; 15-second maximum.
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Tower: 300 x 600
Television Sponsorships Business Insider airs live on Monday mornings at 6:40 a.m. on FOX21 KXRM with Craig Coffey, Abbie Burke and Dirk Hobbs. Business Insider then lives on YouTube, FOX21news.com and socodigest.com in perpituity. Contact info@coloradomediagroup.com for space availability and cost to run a 10-second, 15-second or 30-second commercial live on FOX television. Presenting Sponsorship: per month price to be determined by FOX21 Category Exclusive - One Presenting Sponsor Only • One 30-second video commercial per show. • Inclusion on all FOX21 promotions of Business Insider segment. • A quarter page ad in the monthly edition of The Digest, valued at $1150 per issue. • Tile web ad on socodigest.com, valued at $250 per week.
Partner Sponsorship: per month price to be determined by FOX21 Category Exclusive - Three Partner Sponsors Only • One 10-second or 15-second video commercial per show. • A promotional ad in the monthly edition of The Digest, valued at $595 per issue.
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Radio & Podcast Programming Airing live Monday-Friday | 1:00 p.m. | KVOR AM 740 + Streaming + Podcast Distribution Hosted by Dirk Hobbs, Founder & Executive Publisher of the Southern Colorado Business Forum & Digest, Business Digest Radio delivers daily business intelligence, executive interviews, economic trends, leadership insights and meaningful conversations shaping the future of Southern Colorado. The program reaches decision-makers across aerospace, defense, healthcare, finance, real estate, hospitality, professional services, manufacturing and government — through radio, digital, podcast and video distribution. Why Sponsor Business Digest Radio? What this program addresses: High-level, consistent access and visibility to large and small employers, business owners, operators, economic development stakeholders, elected officials, public sector leaders, high-income professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, financial community, C-level executives in ALL economic sectors other decisions makers. Does NOT depend exclusively on one media format: You get them all — Weekly Top News email newsletter, full digital edition releases to 51,000+ subscribers, award-winning website, terrestrial radio, podcasts, social media, media partner sites and promotions, YouTube, events, and other opportunities like 40 Under 40 and Best in Business. Distribution Partners
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Radio & Podcast Programming Tier 1 - Exclusive Presenting Sponsor
Tier 2 - Partner Sponsor
“Business Digest Radio with Dirk Hobbs, brought to you by [Your Company Name]”
Strategic Brand Partner. Ideal for organizations seeking strong recurring visibility without category exclusivity.
Partner Rate: $4,350/month | Term: 12-month agreement required
Partner Rate: $2,850/month | Term: 12-month agreement required
One category exclusive sponsorship slot available.
Limited Availability (5 -7 only & not category exclusive)
Sponsorship Includes:
Sponsorship Includes:
Broadcast + Audio • 25 show sponsorship mentions per week (5x daily) • “Business Digest Radio with Host Dirk Hobbs is brought to you by [Your Company Name]” • 1-2 live host endorsements per show • Three 30-second audio and video commercial spots per show • Premium sponsor mentions during special programming opportunities
Broadcast • 12 sponsor mentions per month by host live, on-air • One 15-second commercial spot per show • Rotating sponsor recognition during program
Business Digest Media • One, half-page ad in each main edition of the Southern Colorado Business Digest • Digital + Newsletter (50+ releases) • Premium digital ad placement in Business Digest Weekly Newsletters • Digital ad placement on SoCoDigest.com • Logo inclusion in show promotions and sponsored campaigns Live Streaming, Podcast, Distribution on: • iHeartRadio, Spotify & Apple Podcasts Estimated cumulative audience reach: 40,000+ listeners/viewers • Video (YouTube) + Social • Three video ad insertions in final show uploads on YouTube • Sponsor logo and URL on promotional graphics • Cross-promotion on social and digital channels
Business Digest Media • One, half-page ad in each main edition of the Southern Colorado Business Digest • Digital + Newsletter (50+ releases) • Premium digital ad placement in Business Digest Weekly Newsletters • Digital ad placement on SoCoDigest.com • Logo inclusion in show promotions and sponsored campaigns Podcast + Video • Rotating mention in podcast distribution • Logo placement on select YouTube uploads Bonus Exposure • Opportunities for guest interviews and thought leadership features (subject to editorial approval) • Cross-promotion with Jim Arthur’s Morning News • Featured promotion on KVOR.com • First-right opportunities on special events, remotes and sponsor integrations
Bonus Exposure • Cross-promotion with Jim Arthur’s Morning News • Featured promotion on KVOR.com • First-right opportunities on special events, remotes and sponsor integrations
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Geographic Coverage
Southeastern CO, including Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Cañon City, South Denver Tech Center, Castle Rock, Monument, Trinidad & dozens of smaller communities.
Business Use Cases 1-4 pages of sponsored content presentations about how your business can serve other markets or verticals. 500-5,000 reprints based on order.
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Contact our Director of Media Sales & Partnership for pricing:
Kerri Blanco 719-684-5636 kblanco@coloradomediagroup.com
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A Message for Media & Corporate Communication Professionals Dear Media & Communications Professionals, In September 2023, the Southern Colorado Business Forum & Digest launched to more than 50,000 business and executives throughout the southern Colorado region. Colorado Media Group purchased the Colorado Springs Business Journal in April 2025 which is now folded into The Digest. The Digest is presently the only business and economic development media outlet in Southern Colorado. Please add newsdesk@coloradomediagroup.com for all press & media releases you’d like to present to the greater business community. Submit your news directly to our Editor, Theresa Woods. Contact her directly at twoods@coloradomediagroup.com Where would my release appear? The Digest publishes a weekly Top News segment and a monthly edition. Our coverage is then submitted for consideration to the Business Wire for further distribution to industry leaders throughout the nation. Does it cost to place a media release in The Digest? No. There is no cost for earned media. We do have separate opportunities for advertising and/or sponsored content. Advertising is not required to have earned media published. Where else could my content appear? The Digest appears in print and digital editions, radio and on television as a business program in partnership with KXRM, FOX21 News and FOX21News.com. The television program is called The FOX21 Business Insider with Dirk Hobbs. To appear on The Digest radio or television programming please contact Dirk Hobbs at dhobbs@coloradomediagroup.com to schedule an appearance and topics. Distribution Partners
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