Illinois VOICE 2011 Media Kit

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The Illinois VOICE is an authentic, engaging and stimulating eMagazine with bold imagery published for today’s urban professional. The Illinois VOICE is a monthly publication that provides our readers with information that is important and relevant to them.

Whether its news on inspiration, culture, health matters, business, sports, or hard news on local, state and federal issues, the Illinois Voice provides a unique vehicle that gives Professional Urban African Americans in the State of Illinois a credible VOICE.

The Illinois VOICE is emailed to over 7,000 readers every month with a 2.5 pass on rate. This gives us a current monthly readership of between 7,000 to 17,500 readers. Our target market audience has an annual buying power of $57.1 billion.

Advertising with the Illinois VOICE will enhance your entire marketing agenda and provide your campaign with added value and an opportunity to: Increase Sales & Retail Traffic Build Brand Name Equity & Product Awareness Expand Market Share & Increase Market Penetration Let us be one of the forums to market your product, services, events and general information where in today’s economy every advertisement dollar has to reach more, but cost less. We take pride in our mission of service to the community and our ability to reach our target market efficiently and cost effectively.

Gender Men 30%

Women 70%

Age 20 - 64 Education Level Have attended college Have High School diploma Have college degree Household Income Average Household Income Median Household Income Own Real Estate Own primary residence Own additional real estate Occupation Professional/Manager Business Owner/Partner

60% 90% 75% $40,000 $30,000 72% 38% 64% 35%

Interests / Activities

Participates in sports activities Professional organization membership Community Involvement Business conference seminars Volunteering Entertain one or more/mo.

88% 30% 51% 57% 44% 37%

Copy Deadline

Electronic Files

The 25th day of the month preceding publication by 5:00 p.m.

All files must be a minimum of 300 DPI. A smaller size will result in pixilation.

We accept JPEG, EPS & TIFF file formats.

Payment Printing All ads must be paid for at the time of placement.

An additional fee will be charged for ads that require re-sizing or adjustment.

All ads received camera ready will be charged the designated rate.

Additional Color Cost One Color Ads - $25.00 Full Color Ads - $50.00

Make checks payable to: Illinois VOICE P.O. Box 2704 Springfield, IL 62703 $10.00 per photo (for ads) Production Cost A minimum charge of $35 will be made for all ads requiring production.

Questions?

Call: 217-528-2227 or e-mail us at illinoisvoice@gmail.com or myillinoisvoice@gmail.com

Photo Cost $10.00 per photo (for ads)

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Illinois VOICE understands that not for profits exist to serve many interests. Whether its charitable, educational or social not for profits provide important services to those that they serve. To show our support, Illinois VOICE offers a 20% discount off of any advertising purchased by not for profit organizations.

Illinois VOICE

is the

perfect venue to advertise your continued promotions and special events.

Let Illinois VOICE market your product and/or services where in today’s economy every advertisement dollar has to reach more, but cost less.

We take pride in our mission of service to the community and our ability to reach our target market efficiently and cost effectively.

At Illinois VOICE we pride ourselves on bringing the latest news, information and views on living an inspirational and spiritual lifestyle. For all of your Faith Based marketing...choose us!

Attention artists, promoters and managers! Illinois VOICE maximizes the exposure of artists from diverse genres. (i.e. Blues, R & B, Hip Hop, Jazz, Neo Soul, Gospel, Rock etc.)

Let Illinois VOICE become a part of your film or literary marketing campaign. We take pride in our layout and production of advertisements for movies, short films, animation, documentaries and books.

When your event, promotion or business needs “immediate� exposure Illinois VOICE can provide the solution. We send out eBlasts to our entire mailing list or we can target your eBlasts to our readers that meet your marketing objectives.

This is the perfect vehicle to advertise your political candidate!!

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Editorial and advertising office P.O. Box 2704 Springfield, Il. 62703 Phone: (217) 528-2227 Fax: (217) 793-6939 Web: www.myillinoisvoice.com Illinois VOICE is owned and published by Verve Media, Inc. Reprints and copyright. No part of this periodical may be reproduced without the consent of Illinois VOICE eMagazine.