Smith Publishing & Media Group/Authors, Artists & Event Marketing Services
Effective September 2008
Community Newspaper Special Deal
To help businesses through this difficult economical time, we have made ALL ADS 3" x 2" and the rate is $30/issue - (no extra charge for color!). We will distribute 10,000 copies twice per month to businesses, organizations, residents, hotels, and various local events. We only have space for 52 advertisers - so don't delay in getting in on this deal! (minimum 3 month ad commitment - $180.00 Total! - BILLED MONTHLY)
Fax/Email "Deals of the Week"
We have a great new service! We are faxing/emailing your Deals of the Week to our 1,000 + business and residential subscribers in your community every Monday! These deals are great for business employees to take advantage of during their lunch time.For only $15 weekly, your coupon deal will be sent via fax/email to 1,000 businesses and residents. (minimum 3 month ad commitment - $180 TOTAL! - BILLED MONTHLY)
Only 40 advertiser spots available - so don't delay - sign up TODAY!
Standard Ad Rates & Specs
Ad Size
Dimensions
1 –12 Issues
Full Page/Back Cover
10” x 15”
$400.00
Frt. Cover Bottom Strip
2” x 10”
5" x 5"
$175.00
$87.50
4” x 5”
$50.00
3” x 4”
3" x 2"
$40.00
$30.00
Bus listing
$10.00
Website Banner Ad (any size)
$20/mo.
Website Link
$10/mo.
Video Ad
30 sec Video ad Clip for websites
$30/mo.
Classified
Per word
$1.00
Please note the following:
·6 Issues – 12 Issues: Pay your first month, then ads are billed monthly.
·We DO NOT charge additional for color!
·Ad spaces are “AS AVAILABLE”.
·30 sec. Video ad clips – To be used on SPMG website and social network sites.
Ad Specs
Send a press-optimized (high-resolution) PDF, EPS, or High-Resolution TIFF
-All fonts and photos must be embedded
-Photos should scanned to be at least 300 DPI
-All color within an ad should be CMYK or grayscale
-Please supply a composite proof for color and proofing purposes
-Without a proof, Smith Publishing & Media Group is not responsible for the content of your ad.
Video clips for website usage - you submit your own clip (must be approved).
Social websites include YouTube, MySpace, Facebook, Flickr, Digg, Event, LinkedIn, BlackPlanet, Faithbase, AsianAve, MyBantanga, Eons, Twitter, MiGente - and many, many more (100+ to choose from!)
Smith Publishing & Media Group distributes 10,000 copies per month to each community it serves. Submit your events, press releases and information to us via email at the appropriate email for the area you want to reach (see below). We will try to include your information. Advertising: We provide economical advertising. We don't charge extra for color. To keep our costs down, we can't cover every event, but will take your information and photos and create articles for the community to enjoy. Submit your info via email.
What is Video Advertising? Video advertising is a new way to promote your business via your own produced video uploaded to websites and social networking sites. We can produce videos at an additional cost. See sample below:
Grins 2 Go Photography Rancho Cucamonga - Photography Anytime, Anywhere
Our Mission
To provide the communitie we serve with information on the great things that are available, great things happening in their communities and to foster a sense of harmony and connectedness through shining a light on the diverse peoples and culture represented in each community. We are inclusive and family oriented. At our core as people, our similaritie are greater than our differences - and if we will dare to see and respecteach other, we CAN live in unity.
Website Banner Ad Sizes Available
We can create linked banners for you! See sample. Click on the Grins 2 Go annimation and you will be forwarded to the client website.
We will work with you to expose your brand to a larger audience.
Author, Artist & Event Marketing Services
Smith Publishing & Media Group
Gina Smith
Our mission: To promote persons, products, projects and events that encourage, inspire, uplift & change lives.
Smith Publishing & Media Grouppublishes 10 Community Newspapers and hosts several News & Information websites. We promote our clients through all forms of media – print, online, television and radio. Let us help you get the word out about your project!
We have International contacts with:
193,000 – Print newspaper & magazines
232,000 – Broadcast radio programs
330,000 – Internet radio programs
123,000 – Television programs
312,000 – Internet television programs (and video logs)
325,000 – E-zines and online magazines
1,120,000 – Blogs
1,020,000 – Independent Book Stores
1,255,000 – Organizations & Groups
253,000 - Reader Groups & Organizations
233,000 - Talent agencies and entertainment venues
Over 10,000 social networks
Our goal is to market your information to as many media sources as possible to open the door for more bookings and sales! We perform the following monthly:
Write one press release and send to 50 ($200) 25 ($75) appropriate media sources per month (newspapers, radio stations, television shows), book stores, book clubs, meeting planners for any appropriate organization with the goal of booking you speak, do a reading/signing/workshop, or be on a panel of speakers.
Follow up call to 20 ($200) 10 ($75) organizations to confirm receipt of information and interest in booking for interview, book signing/reading/workshop (see above).
Write one article highlighting your product/service and submit to 20 ($200) 10 ($75) newspapers, online article portals, appropriate groups online, include in SPMG newspapers, website(s) and our social network sites, as well as other print publications (newspapers and magazines).
Blog on 10 ($200) 5 ($75) appropriate blogs about your product/service, including link to your website(s).
Add client information to appropriate Wikipedia pages and other appropriate wiki-like portals.
E-Blast your information to our newsletters subscriber lists of 8,000+.
Add any already created podcasts, videos to SPMG website, SPMG social networking sites, appropriate blog sites and to our email subscriber list (appx. 8,000 subscribers)
Upload author created video interview to our social networking sites (those that support video - YouTube.com/Authors & Artists), SPMG website and will create a viral video link through our email subscriber list, as well as other appropriate websites. (We can produce video at additional cost or can refer a videographer).
At the end of the month, each client receives an email listing the services completed for the month.
We can work with you to customize services you need.
Call for more details!
You will receive all this for only $200 monthly. That’s less than $7 per day! We work with a limited amount of clients, so reserve your spot for a deposit of $50.
Start the New Year revving up YOUR sales!
For more information, call Gina Smith at (909) 994-1121.
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