2018 Media Kit. Chronicle Ad-Viser. Contact us today XNSP83797 SP82342

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1 2018 Media Kit Contact us today XNSP83797 SP82342

2 Welcome to The Chronicle-Express and In a world of increasing advertising options, newspapers continue to be the most trusted medium and the top choice for shopping and checking advertising. We offer a comprehensive selection of quality digital and print products to help grow business and more easily navigate the market s competitive media landscape. Located in Penn Yan at the heart of the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, The Chronicle-Express and are delivered to more than 15,000 homes and businesses in Yates, Steuben, & Schuyler Counties. The Chronicle-Express, founded in 1824, is a paid community newspaper publishing every Wednesday, and the Chronicle Ad-Viser is a free weekly shopper distributed every weekend. The Chronicle-Express and are an invaluable resource for the public. The website, chronicle-express.com, and Facebook page offer readers up-to-date news and information daily. The newspapers also boast local news, events, photos and more along with the best deals from local advertisers each week. Readers will find inserts from Tops, Rite Aid, Aldi, and Save A Lot, along with many of our local advertisers. The Chronicle-Express also publishes special supplements - a Summer Guide, Yates County Fact Book, Gift Guide, Wine & Dine Guides - to name a few.

3 GateHouse Media Overview Portfolio Overview GateHouse Reach 100% OF OUR DAILY NEWSPAPERS HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS 640+ TOTAL COMMUNITY PUBLICATIONS OPERATE IN 540+ MARKETS ACROSS 38 STATES 130 REACH 21 MILLION PEOPLE + ON A WEEKLY BASIS DAILY NEWSPAPERS SAAS, DIGITAL MARKETING SERVICES, & IT SERVICES 540+ RELATED WEBSITES I N-MARKET SALES R E PRE S E N TATIV E S SERVE OVER 225K SMALL & MEDIUM BUSINESSES As part of GateHouse Media, we offer a diverse and growing portfolio of resources to serve your marketing needs locally, regionally and nationally.

4 Market Profile Yates County, NY Middlesex Yates Penn Yan Dundee Gender Men 9,264 48% Women 9,971 52% Age Median Age: ,399 28% ,337 12% ,797 15% 55+ 8,702 45% Base: Total Adults - 19,235 Education (adults age 25+) College Graduate 5,542 34% Some College, no degree 2,842 17% High School Graduate 5,663 35% Other 2,328 14% Total Population 24,784 Total Households 9,440 Average Household Income $72,938 Employment (population age 16+) Executive/Professional/Mgr. 9% Office/Administrative Support 6% Sales 6% Healthcare 4% Services 21% Own a Home 7,161 76% Household Income Under $35,000 2,931 31% $35,000-$49,999 1,364 14% $50,000-$74,999 1,814 19% $75,000+ 3,331 35% Children at Home 2,754 29% Base: Total Households - 9, Claritas, Yates County, NY

5 Consumer Spending Total Annual Consumer Spending $501 Million Key Consumer categories Expenditure (in millions) Apparel $15 Computers, Software & Accessories $3 Education $12 Household Furnishing and Appliances $15 Health Care $49 Groceries $45 Automotive - All $98 Pet Related $7 Sports & Recreation $7 Travel $20 Dining Out $ Environics Analytics, Yates County, NY We will help you increase your sales.

6 Reach Print & digital newspaper delivers 10 6out of shoppers. chronicle-express.com Average Monthly Traffic Page Views 127,230 Unique Visitors 30,383 Google Analytics Aug Print & Digital Reach 63% of Total Adults 61% of Men 64% of Women 59% of Adults Age % of Adults Age % of College Educated Adults 54% of High School Graduates 57% of HHI under $50,000 68% of HHI $50, % of Homeowners 58% of Families with Children in the Home Scarborough USA R1, National average; INA+ Audience (weekly print, monthly digital) We reach your most profitable customers.

7 Serving Historic Penn Yan, Yates County, and the Keuka and Seneca Lake Areas Since 1824 Published by The Chronicle-Express/ A special supplement to Multi-Media Solutions We are the one source for your customized solution. All About YATES COUNTY Yates County Fact Book 2016 Free copy Summertime 2015 Holiday Gift Guide Published by The Chronicle-Express FREE The Chronicle-Express The PRINT PRODUCTS We offer a large variety of print products and other creative solutions to grow your business: Premium Placement Special Sections Magazines Total Market Coverage We deliver shoppers to your business. DIGITAL SOLUTIONS chronicle-express.com ThriveHive

8 Promotions Promotions Leverage the Power of Promotions! Promotions provide the strength of integrated media with high engagement and database growth. Leverage the reach of our large audience with custom advertiser promotions. Advertiser promotions are aligned with a customized media plan and executed across our comprehensive media channels. This allows you to achieve your marketing objectives. Promotions provide an incentive for our audience to engage with your brand on an even deeper level which provides you with the opportunity to acquire them as a new customer. TYPES OF PROMOTIONS: Sweepstakes Photo/Video Contests Quizzes Sports Pick Ems Ballots Sharing via social media enables amplification of your marketing message and builds valuable audiences. Promotions also have the ability to generate leads as well as in-store traffic. DESIRED AUDIENCE QUALIFIED LEADS DATABASE COLLECT RICH DATA SOCIAL FOLLOWING Build your target audience through a customized promotional campaign. Promotions captivate your desired customers by appealing to consumers interested in your products and services. Promotions bring a unique opportunity to generate both marketing and measurable sales leads through multiple touch points of your promotional strategy. Promotions help you build a robust database and is something YOU own. is effective at reaching customers and driving sales and is often cited as the #1 driver in digital conversions. Learn what matters to your audience using quizzes and survey questions. Educate your audience on your products and services while engaging them with your customized promotion. Promotions have high social engagement, will increase your reach, fan base and expose your brand to new audiences. A larger social database means opportunities for continued engagement. AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT Promotions require interaction and engagement, which motivates customers to take a specific action. Contests supercharge your advertising, making it more effective by getting people involved.

9 Web Redesign The Best Local News Site Just Got Better NEW DESIGN = BETTER USER EXPERIENCE & INCREASED AD IMPACT What is it? It s the latest move in our digital evolution to meet the needs of readers and advertisers. Still the main source of digital news in the area and a key part of our community - we ve totally rebuilt the site with a fresh new design! But more than just a redesign, the website has been totally rebuilt to improve navigation, increase consumption of content by users and deliver great value to advertisers. What s new? Integrated advertising opportunities throughout the site A less cluttered environment for a better user experience Increased visibility for your messages Easier navigation to encourage more time on site Your message is seen by users on any device so you ll reach them wherever they are. Get started today! Contact your representative for current rates and additional details. Why do you need it? Our site delivers high-value, trusted content that engages our growing community of loyal readers. Your message appears in the ideal environment and is seen by consumers in your backyard. ADS LOAD AS USERS SCROLL THROUGH THE PAGE #IMPRESSIONS = #VIEWS! HIGHER IMPACT AD UNITS + FRESH, CLEAN ENVIRONMENT + CROSS PLATFORM PRESENCE = POWER FOR YOUR BUSINESS!

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12 The Chronicle-Express and provide unparalleled coverage of our community. Written by locals, for locals, our team is proud to live, play and work in the community we serve. Trusted. Local. Engaged. How to Reach Us chronicle-express.com 138 Main Street Penn Yan, NY (315)