2014 media kit

Issaquah Press Inc. Multi-Media GroupReaching the community through four newspapers, four magazines, public events, community festival guides, additional special sections, several websites and social media channels.

A wholly-owned subsidiary of The Seattle Times • PO Box 1328 Issaquah WA 98027

The Issaquah Press Sammamish Review Newcastle News SnoValley Star

2014 Media Kit

Maximize your reach and stretch your advertising dollar

We know you have a choice in advertisers, so we go to great lengths to keep our pricing com-petitive. We also offer a variety of packages and contracts to help you get the most coverage at the best price.

Reach potential customers in your local area

The Issaquah Press and Sammamish Review each reach nearly 15,000 households every week. The SnoValley Star reaches over 11,000 weekly households weekly and the Newcastle News serves the 5300 households in the town of Newcastle.

Easily reach more customers in adjacent communities

Businesses aren’t limited to city boundaries. Customers work, reside and play in a variety of locations and plenty of business is conducted away from hometowns. The Issaquah Press Group can help you reach neighboring communities where your customers work and play.

Advertising With The Issaquah Press Group

Other benefits include:

• Award winning journalists and publications

• A 100+ year history in the local community

• Wholly-owned subsidiary of The Seattle Times

2014 Why Advertise with Us

Issaquah Sammamish SnoValley Newcastle Press Review Star News

98027 S. Issaquah 7,44898029 N. Issaquah 5,398 98075 S. Sammamish 650 5,27998074 N. Sammamish 8,950 98065 Snoqualmie 5,00598045 North Bend 6,317 98055-59 Renton/Newcastle 5,298Mailed Subscriptions--other zips 786 111 Newstands 500 425 130

Total 14,782 14,765 11,452 5,298

Kirkland

Redmond

Bellevue

Newcastle 98056

Renton

Issaquah 98027

Fall City

Sammamish 98074

Sammamish 98075

Issaquah 98029

North Bend 98045

Snoqualmie 98065

Sammamish Issaquah North Bend Snoqualmie Newcastle Population 2012 (est.) 49.069 32,633 6,030 11,594 10,792 Persons under age 18: 32.2% 23.7% 26.8% 35% 23.7% Persons under age 5: 7% 8.4% 7.2% 12.2% 6.9% White: 74.7% 74.7% 90.7% 83.3% 65.4% Asian: 19.3% 17.5% 1.6% 9.3% 24.7% Other: 6% 7.8% 7.7% 7.4% 9.9% College degree or higher: 71.1% 60.3% 39.9% 54.3% 59.7% Home ownership rate: 89.3% 62.1% 63.3% 80% 74.3% Median value of home: $602,200 $447,700 $440,500 $468,400 $582.000 Median HH income 08-12 $143,861 $ 87,074 $ 81,471 $121,791 $106,771 Data per www.quickfacts.census.gov/gfd/states/53/5361115.html

Census Bureau Demographics

2014 Circulation & Demographics

Issaquah Sammamish SnoValley Newcastle Press Review Star News Total Weekly Readership 33,810 33,835 26,340 *12,185 106,084 Monthly Impressions 135,240 135,340 105,358 388,123 Annual print impressions 5,033,419 Websites - quarterly avg. 307,953 98,664 44,636 20,244 471,497+ Annual website impressions 1,885,988+ Total annual impressions 6,919,407+

*published monthly - the first week of the month

Estimated Readership of Issaquah Press Newspapers

2014 Readership

One of the benefits of household delivery is multiple readers. Often more than one person in the household reads the newspaper. In fact, research has shown that for each newspaper printed, at least two people read it – often more.

The Issaquah Press Group hired independent consultants to es-timate the actual readership of its newspapers and the results are very positive.

2014 Advertising Rates Issaquah Sammamish SnoValley Newcastle Display Display Display Display ClassifiedsContracts: Per inch Per inch Per inch Per inch Per inchOPEN 22.00 22.00 19.00 15.00 22.00$1,000 19.50 19.50 16.50 13.75 17.25$2,000 19.25 19.25 16.25 13.50 17.00$4,000 19.00 19.00 16.00 13.00 15.25$6,000 18.75 18.75 15.75 14.60$8,000 18.25 18.25 15.25 14.00$10,000 17.65 17.65 14.65 13.00$15,000 16.85 16.85 14.00 12.50$20,000 16.10 16.10 13.50 12.00$25,000 15.50 15.50 13.00 11.50$30,000 15.00 15.00 12.50 11.00$40,000 14.25 14.25 12.00 10.60$50,000 13.45 13.45 11.50 10.25

Positions guarantees, minimum 4” ad 10% surchage

Issaquah Sammamish SnoValley Newcastle News Per inch Per inch Per inch Per inch National/Agency $25.88 $25.88 $22.36 $17.6515% Commissionable Standing Display Ad $19.00 $19.00 $16.00 $13.754 consecutive issues 501(c) Non-profit; $18.00 $18.00 $15.00 $13.50Churches

Pick-up from Issaquah Press into Sammamish Review $18.00 per inch; into SnoValley Star $15.00

<$250 $50

$250-$350 $75

$350-$750 $125

$750-$1500 $150

>$1500 $200

COLOR/AD

2014 Advertising Rates

2014 Preprints

Preprint Specifications• One advertiser per insert unless approved by publisher• Inserts with bulk mail permits not acceptable for paid circulation• Minimum 5,000 pieces• 2% spoilage required for all inserts • Issaquah Press: Rates apply up to 24 page tab add $5 per thousand 28-32 pages; add $7.50 per thousand 36-48 pages• Sammamish Review and SnoValley Star: rates apply up to 8 page tab. Add $10/M for 12-20 tab pages; add $15/M for 24-32 tab pages• $50 version charge for partial routes• .007” minimum thickness; 11”x10.5” maximum size; 5.75” x 4.5” minimum size• Inserts must be prepaid until credit is established with Issaquah Press,Inc. • Skid packed inserts please. Avoid tied bundles • Inserts must be delivered by Friday prior to publication to Rotary Offset Press, 6600 South 231st, Kent, WA 98032, ph: 253-813-9900

Kirkland

Redmond

Bellevue

Newcastle 98059

Renton

Issaquah 98027

Fall City

Sammamish 98074

Sammamish 98075

Issaquah 98029

North Bend 98045

Snoqualmie 98065

(5,000 minimum; add $50 partial

insert fee)

Preprint zones

Issaquah Press publishes every Wednesday – mostly carriersZip 98027 7,448Zip 98029 5,398Zip 98075 650 - (or 5,500 when delivered w/Samm Review)Total circulation 14,782 - includes mailed copies, other zips, newsstands

Sammamish Review publishes every Wednesday – mail + carrierZip 98075 5,279 - carrier deliveredZip 98074 8,950 - mailedTotal circulation 14,765 - includes newsstands, other zips

SnoValley Star published every Thursday – 100% mailZip 98065/Snoqualmie 5,005 Zip 98045/North Bend 6,317Total circulation 11,452 - includes newsstands

Newcastle News published monthly, first Friday – 100% mailTotal circulation 5,298 - includes newsstands

Add $25 per newspaper when ordering less than full circulation.

Preprint InsertsCost per 1000 Issaquah Sammamish Single Contracts: Press and Snovalley SheetOPEN 66.00 66.00 56.00 $2,000 66.00 66.00 56.00 $4,000 66.00 66.00 56.00 $6,000 66.00 66.00 56.00 $8,000 66.00 66.00 56.00 $10,000 46.00 56.00 46.00 $15,000 46.00 56.00 $20,000 38.00 56.00 $25,000 38.00 56.00 $30,000 38.00 56.00 $40,000 38.00 56.00 $50,000 38.00 56.00

Press: 4-24 tabReview: 4-8 tab

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6 Pack (6 over 3 months) $995/ad $5,970 total $595/ad $3,570 total $305/ad $1,830 total $155/ad $930 total

12 Pack (12 over 6 months) $975/ad $11,700 total $575/ad $6,900 total $295/ad $3,540 total $145/ad $1,740 total

24 Pack (24 over 12 months) $955/ad $22,920 total $555/ad $13,320 total $285/ad $6,840 total $135/ad $3,240 total

2014 PackagesDeals

Reach 14,782 homes Reach 14,765 homes Reach 11,452 homes Reach 5,298 homes

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2014 Special Sections

Calendar

January 2014S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Health/Safety Fair Feb. 5

Health Fair Event Feb. 8

Issaquah Living Resident Guide Feb. 26

Sammamish Scene April 16

Spring Home Guide April 30

Gateway to the Cascades May 29

Issaquah Living Visitor Guide June 25

Lifestyles of the 50+ July 23

Who’s Who Business Yearbook August 6

Back to School August 20

Newcastle Days Program Sept. 2

Salmon Days ‘Ohfishal’ Program October 1

Fall Home Guide October 15

Parents’ Guide Nov. 5

Free Time! Recreation Guide March 5, June 4, Sept. 10, Dec. 3

March 2014S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

July 2014S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

August 2014S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

September 2014S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

December 2014S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

October 2014S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

February 2014S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

May 2014S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

April 2014S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

June 2014S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

November 2014S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

FULL PAGE 7”x9.5”

1/3 PAGE4.625”x4.625”

HALF PAGE 7”x4.625”

1/6 PAGE 2.25”x4.625”

Issaquah Living Residents Guide Publishes Feb. 26, 2014Sammamish Scene Publishes April 16, 2014Issaquah Living Visitors Guide Publishes June 25, 2014

18,000 copies of each magazine are published.

Full page 1/2 page 1/3 page 1/6 page (7”x9.5”) (7”x4.625”) (4.625”x4.625”) (2.25”x4.625”)

1 MAGAZINE $1505 $940 $675 $360 2 MAGAZINES $1280 $800 $575 $3053 MAGAZINES $1152 $720 $517 $275

COLOR INCLUDED

Magazines2014


1/3 PAGE4.625”x4.625”

HALF PAGE 7”x4.625”

1/6 PAGE 2.25”x4.625”

15,000 copies: mailed to North Bend and Snoqualmie homes and delivered to visitor centers & libraries!

Third Annual

GATEWAY TO THE CASCADESVISITORS’ GUIDE

Snoqualmie - North Bend - Snoqualmie Pass

A beautiful glossy magazine – as beautiful as the Snoqualmie Valley!

Publishes May 29, 2014

Advertising rates1/6 page $2601/3 page $4901/2 page $660full page $1050back page $1250inside covers $1150add color + $100

Content for all Interests• Fishing • Hiking • Bicycling • Golfing • Arts on Stage • Local artists • Gambling • Festivals Train depot • History/Museums • Camping/ Lodging • Parks • River rafting Snoqualmie Falls • Skiing • Farms & Market • Summer Event Calendars • Mountains to Sound Greenway • Visitor Information Center

magazines cont... 2014

1/6 PAGE

Spring Home April 30Fall Home Oct. 15 Full page - 10”x 10” $1,800 1/2 page - 10”x5” $1075 1/3 page (vertical) - 3.43”x 10” $7601/4 page 5”x 5” $630 1/6 page - 3.43”x 5” $515Coupon - 5”x2.5 $225Reach 40,000 homes

1/2 PAGE (V)5”x10”

FULL PAGE10”x10”

2/3 PAGE10”x7”

1/3 PAGE

V

1/2 PAGE (H)10”x5”

3.43”x10” 1/4 PAGE

5”x5”3.43”x5”

ShortTabs 2014

Health Fair Feb. 8Vendor $420includes booth space and 1/4-page color adReach 30,000 homes and 1000’s of visitors

Coupon

5”x 2.5”

Parents Guide Nov. 5 Full page $1230 Half page $690 Third page $470 Quarter page $375 Add color $100

Delivered to 20,000 homes and local businesses in the Issaquah/Sammamish area.

1/6 PAGE

Lifestyles of 50+ July 23Full page $1,505 2/3 page $1,2001/2 page $9401/3 page $6751/4 page $5451/6 page $360Add color $150

40,000 distributed with 3 newspapers and for pickups at city hall, various libraries and medical offices and the Chamber of Commerce.

1/2 PAGE (V)5”x10”

FULL PAGE10”x10”

2/3 PAGE10”x7”

1/3 PAGE

V

1/3 PAGE H 1/4 PAGE

1/2 PAGE (H)10”x5”

3.43”x10”

10”x1.75” 5”x5”3.43”x5”

ShortTabs cont. 2014

SUMMERJune 4

SPRINGMarch 5

FALLSept. 10

WINTERDec. 3


1/2 PAGEVertical3.4”x9.5”HALF PAGE

Horizontal 7”x4.7”

1/4 PAGE Vertical 3.4”x4.7”

1/8 PAGE 3.4”x2.4”

Sizes for Freetime. (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter)

1/4 PAGE Horizontal7”x2.4”

4x 3x 2x 1xSAVINGS 25% 15% 10%

FULL PAGE $900 $1020 $1080 $1200

1/2 PAGE $487 $552 $585 $650

1/4 PAGE $285 $323 $342 $380

1/8 PAGE $165 $187 $198 $220

SAVE25% when you advertise in all

4 guides!

Add full color $150 per issue

20,000 of each issue delivered to homes and businesses

2014 FreeTime! Recreation Guide

Festival dates: Aug. 15 to Sep. 5, 2014Deadline: July 30, 2014

Back Cover $1000Inside Front cover $900Full page $8002/3 page vertical $530 1/2 page horizontal $420 1/3 page square $2801/6 page vertical $160 Add color $150

5,500 distributed with Newcastle News and through local venues prior to the festival.

Festival dates: October 4-5, 2014Deadline: Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Full page $1,550 2/3 page vertical $1,3001/2 page horizontal $9401/3 page square $6901/3 page vertical $6901/6 page vertical $365Add full color $150

15,000 delivered to Issaquah households and handed out at the event.

Salmon Days ‘Ohfishal’ programThe ‘Ohfishal’ program features the schedule of events, parade lineup, transportation and parking, sports activities, entertainment highlights, kids stage, youth activities, vendor loca-tions, spotlight on foods and hatchery highlights. Much of this vital information is available ONLY in the ‘Ohfishal’ Salmon Days program.

Newcastle Days Program

2014 Local Festival Programs

10.54”X4”

Here's your chance to tell our readers about your business! Business Notebook is your opportunity to have a free article with a paid full color ad.

RATES:The Issaquah Press5.2" x 4" ad plus 380 word article with 1 photo $48510.54" x 4" ad plus 625 word article with 2 photos $920

Sammamish Review5.2" x 4" ad plus 380 word article with 1 photo $48510.54" x 4" ad plus 625 word article with 2 photos $920

SnoValley Star5.2" x 4" ad plus 380 word article with 1 photo $455 10.54" x 4" ad plus 625 word article with 2 photos $825

Newcastle News5.2" x 4" ad plus 380 word article with 1 photo $42510.54" x 4" ad plus 625 word article with 2 photos $775

Limit to 8 advertisers per month. Choose any or all 4 newspapers.Limit one article per paper within a 12 month period.

YOUR ARTICLE COPY AND PHOTO ARE DUE 10 DAYS PRIOR TO THE PUBLICATION DATE. Let us know if you need help writing your article

Call to reserve your space today! 425.392.6434

5.2”X4”

2014 BusinessNotebook

Choose your newspapers and save!

Circulation: 14,782 + 14, 765 + 11, 452 = 40,999 homes each week!

13 Week Small Ad Campaign Pricing --- Save 10-15%

1 paper 2 papers all 3 weeklies+Newcastle News

1x2 ad 40/week 78/week $110/week $26/month 2x2 ad $78 $146 $215 $52 2x3 ad $118 $216 $305 $76 2x4 ad $140 $274 $400 $100 color +$50/paper +$50/paper +$50/paper +$50/paper







Special small space sections are available:• CRS real estate specialists• Dining• Home services• Wheel & motor

2014 Small Space Advertising

ONLINE AD SIZESCost per month: Home Page Run of Site Anchored (obits/classifieds)

IssaquahPress.com $205 $135 $135SammamishReview.com $160 $100 $100SnoValleyStar.com $125 $75 $75Newcastle-News.com $125 $75 $75

TOP BANNER AD 728x90 pixels

RECTANGLE300x250 pixels

SKYSCRAPER160X600 pixels

ACTIVE PROMOTION

Promote your business on any of our four websites to instantly interact with customers. They will click through directly to your website or hot new deal.

SAVE$25/month when you

buy a second site

WEBOnlineAdvertising

DEADLINES The Issaquah Press Sammamish Review SnoValley StarProof ad copy Friday, 1 p.m. Thursday, 3 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m.

Reservation/ Monday, 11 a.m. Thursday, 3 p.m. Monday, 3 p.m.non-proof copy

Camera Ready Monday, 3 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m. Monday, 5 p.m.

Classified Ads Monday, 3 p.m. Monday, noon Tuesday, 11 a.m.

- Early deadlines may apply on holidays -

DEADLINES SPECIAL SECTIONS Space Deadline Ads cleared PublishesHealth Fair Jan. 28 Jan. 29, 3 p.m. Feb. 5

Issaquah Living Feb. 11 Feb. 19, 3 p.m. Feb. 26Resident Guide

FreeTime Spring Feb. 25 Feb. 26, 3 p.m. March 5

Sammamish Scene April 1 April 9, 3 p.m. April 16

Spring Home April 15 April 23, 3 p.m. April 30

Gateway to the May 13 May 20, 3 p.m. May 29Cascades

FreeTime Summer May 27 May 2, 3 p.m. June 4

Issaquah Living June 9 Jun 18, 3 p.m. June 25Visitors Guide

Lifestyles of 50+ July 15 July 17, 3 p.m. July 23

Newcastle Days Aug. 19 Aug. 20, 3 p.m. Sept. 2

FreeTime Fall Sept. 2 Sept. 3, 3 p.m. Sept. 10

Salmon Days Sept. 16 Sept. 23, 3 p.m. Oct. 1Program

Fall Home Oct. 7 Oct. 8, 3 p.m. Oct. 15

Parents Guide Oct. 21 Oct. 29, 3 p.m. Nov. 5

FreeTime Winter Nov. 25 Nov. 26, 3 p.m. Dec. 3

2014 Deadlines

To Submit AdvertisingPDF files may be sent to [email protected] Convert all RGB files to CMYK before creating PDF.85 line screen and 300 dpi for photos.All process color ads should be converted to CMYK.

Acceptable art for use by our production department includes TIFF or JPEG files. TIFF files must have Macintosh encoding.

Convert all Photoshop files to JPEG or TIFF before sending.

DO NOT send Quark, Illustrator, Publisher or other native files.

Page sizes The Issaquah Press: 6 columns wide by 21” Sammamish Review: 6 columns wide by 13” SnoValley Star: 6 columns wide by 13” Newcastle News: 6 columns wide by 13”

Display ad widths: 1 col. 1.65 inches 2 col. 3.43 inches 3 col. 5.20 inches 4 col. 6.98 inches 5 col. 8.76 inches 6 col. 10.54 inches

Classified ad widths: 1 col. 1.65 inches 2 col. 3.43 inches 3 col. 5.20 inches 4 col. 6.98 inches 5 col. 8.76 inches 6 col. 10.54 inches

Ad sizes and rates reflect submitted ad sizes. Pages are reduced in size during print process. Issaquah Press pages are printed at approx. 96%. Sammamish Review, SnoValley Star and Newcastle News pages are printed at approx. 94%. Ads are reduced proportionately.

Special ServicesAdvertising art fee (waived on published ads) $75 hourPosition guarantee, minimum 4” ad 25% surcharge

Preprint Specifications• One advertiser per insert unless approved by publisher• Inserts with bulk mail permits not acceptable for paid circulation• Minimum 5,000 pieces• 2% spoilage required for all inserts • Issaquah Press: Rates apply up to 24 page tab add $5 per thousand 28-32 pages; add $7.50 per thousand 36-48 pages• Sammamish Review and SnoValley Star: rates apply up to 8 page tab. Add $10/M for 12-20 tab pages; add $15/M for 24-32 tab pages• $50 version charge for partial routes• .007” minimum thickness; 11”x10.5” maximum size; 5.75” x 4.5” minimum size• Inserts must be prepaid until credit is established with Issaquah Press,Inc.• Skid packed inserts please. Avoid tied bundles • Inserts must be delivered by Friday prior to publication to Rotary Offset Press, 6600 South 231st, Kent, WA 98032, ph: 253-813-9900

Advertising Policiesa. The Publisher reserves the right to revise or reject, at his or her own option, any advertisement found to be objectionable, or detrimental to business.b. The Publisher shall be under no liability for failure to publish or insert any advertising.c. The Publisher’s liability for error shall not exceed the value of the space occupied by the error. Advertiser assumes all liability for true, factual and legal copy provided for any advertisement.d. Advertising designed to appear as news must carry the words “Paid Advertisement” at the top of the ad in at least 7 point type and the ad must be bordered.e. If an advertiser places less advertising than contracted, the advertiser will be charged the differential between the contract rate and the open rate.f. Proof ads are limited to one per ad. Proofs are for the purpose of making corrections, not making copy changes or design changes. Redesigns and remakes subject to $75.00 per hour art fee.g. Any ad canceled or redesigned after graphics work is complete will be charged a $75.00 per hour art fee.h. All layouts, illustrations and composition representing the creative effort of Issaquah Press, Inc. are the sole property of the publisher and may not be reproduced without prior consent.

Credit Policiesa. All rates are net and non-commissionable, except for 15% discount allowed for national/agency rates.b. Payment in advance is required for political ads, going-out-of-business ads, ads from outside our market area and new businesses until credit is approved. New advertisers must prepay at least first 30 days of advertising.c. An Issaquah Press Inc. credit application must be completed and signed before credit is granted.d. Payment accepted by cash, check, Visa or MC.e. Commercial accounts are payable in full the 20th of the month following publication. A 1.5% monthly interest rate (18% per annum) is charged on past due accounts. A $50 fee is added for NSF checks.

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