2018 Media Kit. Contact us today XNSP83797 SP82342

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1 2018 Media Kit Contact us today XNSP83797 SP82342

2 Welcome to The Galesburg Register-Mail 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. The Register-Mail is the daily community newspaper publishing in Galesburg, Illinois and surrounding areas, with daily readership over 22,000. The Register- Mail also publishes the Knox County Neighbors, a weekly publication which is mostly direct mailed and has a distribution over 12,000. The Knox County Neighbors is delivered on Wednesdays to every home in Knox County.

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 Knox County, IL Galesburg Knox Gender Men 20,421 50% Women 20,211 50% Age Median Age: ,061 27% ,776 14% ,967 15% ,828 44% Base: Total Adults - 40,632 Education (adults age 25+) College Graduate 10,132 29% Some College, no degree 7,842 22% High School Graduate 13,019 37% Other 4,520 13% Total Population 50,336 Total Households 20,671 Average Household Income $57,580 Employment (population age 16+) Executive/Professional/Mgr. 6% Office/Administrative Support 7% Sales 5% Healthcare 5% Services 20% Own a Home 14,372 70% Household Income Under $35,000 8,552 41% $35,000-$49,999 3,160 15% $50,000-$74,999 3,598 17% $75,000+ 5,361 26% Children at Home 5,615 27% Base: Total Households - 20, Claritas, Knox County, IL

5 Consumer Expenditures Spending Total Annual Consumer Spending $1 Billion Key Consumer categories Expenditure (in millions) Apparel $29 Computers, Software & Accessories $7 Education $19 Household Furnishing and Appliances $32 Health Care $99 Groceries $90 Automotive - All $182 Pet Related $12 Sports & Recreation $12 Travel $34 Dining Out $ Environics Analytics, Knox County, IL We will help you increase your sales.

6 Reach Print & digital newspaper delivers 10 6out of shoppers. galesburg.com Average Monthly Traffic Page Views 1,438,636 Unique Visitors 170,883 Google Analytics Monthly Average Jan-Mar, 2018 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 THE REGISTER MAIL OCTOBER 6, 2015 TALKS SUGAR OF DIFFICULT BREATHING Sunday, April 12, 2015 The Register-Mail June 21, 2015 The Register-Mail Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 Multi-Media Solutions We are the one source for your customized solution. BOOMERS CHRIS WILLIS KNOW THE CAUSES...and beyond! THE REGISTER-MAIL SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2015 Class of 2015 graduates A walk in KENTUCKY Horses, bourbon, bluegrass await in Lexington SPRING 2015 AN EDITION OF THE REGISTER-MAIL OUTDOOR LIVING Fantastic foliage National Garden Bureau Proclaims 2015 The Year of the Coleus 3-step preventive plan Advancements offer hope What is the PALB mutation? INSIDE Prevent basement flooding Keeping pests away Invite bees to the garden 3-D imaging offers new screening option 2015 SPRING SPORTS The Register-Mail March 27, 2015 Josh Eiker leads the Silver Streaks onto a new track Spring sports previews, schedules for Galesburgarea teams 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 Polybags We deliver shoppers to your business. DIGITAL SOLUTIONS galesburg.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!

10 ThriveHive Everything you need to market your business online Digital marketing solutions for local businesses About ThriveHive ThriveHive empowers local business owners to take charge of their growth, combining human guidance with easy-to-use technology to make marketing more understandable, effective and affordable. ThriveHive serves as a trusted online expert, offering a unique blend of leading-edge technology and high-quality digital advertising services for small and mid-sized businesses. Why ThriveHive Our expert team of 300+ professionals are committed to your business success. We understand that you have many options when looking for a digital marketing company to expand your online presence and we offer the help and results that make it easy to choose us and stay with us. Unparalleled reach. Backed by GateHouse Media, ThriveHive reaches over 22 million people across the country, expanding your audience more than ever before Google AdWords Premier Partner. We re part of a select group of strategic partners that meet Google s most stringent eligibility and training requirements, including proven expertise and years of experience in delivering high-performing AdWords campaigns Dedicated advisors committed to your success. ThriveHive s dedicated digital marketing team works to build stronger communities by driving the success of local small business Industry expertise. With established relationships with digital leaders like Google and Facebook, we have the experience to build marketing solutions to help your business keep up with the competition An extension of your team. We know your time is valuable that s why we do the work for you, planning and executing successful marketing strategies that let you get back to running your business Tailored service. We customize our services based on your business needs to provide the most effective solutions that fit your budget Transparent results. We believe in complete transparency, providing you with measurable results through a 24/7 results dashboard ThriveHive at a Glance EST Voted 1st Place Named Best Digital Agency 30+ Years Experience in SEM Recognized leader in SMB Digital Solutions Full suite of Digital Marketing Solutions including: Guided Marketing Platform Display Advertising Social Media Marketing Searching Engine Marketing Search Engine Optimization Marketing Better Website Local Listings Builder 15K+ Custom campaigns run 190K+ Small and medium businesses served Customized digital advertising solutions also available

11 Creative Solutions Solutions to Build Your Brand and Your Business. Custom solutions We are a full-service creative agency within GateHouse Media delivering cross-media programs to engage your audience. Premium Edge unit distributes your message with video and slideshows. Creating specifically for mobile devices ensures that your message reaches our entire online audience no matter how they choose to view. Digital and print advertising created to support your campaign and reach our total audience. EXTRAORDINARY RESOURCES Available only to UF grad students, faculty and staff. 24 hour on call maintenance, safety and security features. To learn more go to Custom creative designed to attract and engage online and in print. Our experience has created success stories for small shops and large enterprises alike. LUXURY STUDENT LIVING Develop a constant connection with your audience by integrating features including social media feeds. Interactive elements, including locator maps, make it easier to bring customers directly to your door. Custom projects such as logos, podcast headers, identity packages and collateral.

12 The Register Mail and galesburg.com 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 galesburg.com 140 S Prairie Street Galesburg, Illinois (309) Display Advertising: (309) Digital Advertising: (309) ext. 232 Subscriber Services: (309) ext. 210 Newsroom: (309) ext. 250