Issaquah Press Inc. media group

The Issaquah PressFounded 1900

Sammamish ReviewFounded 1992

Newcastle NewsFounded 1999

SnoValley StarFounded 2008

Issaquah Press, Inc.P.O. Box 1328425.392.6434Fax: 425.392.1695www.IssaquahPress.com/advertising

2014 Media Kit Advertising

Rates

2014 Advertising Info

To Submit AdvertisingPDF files may be sent to ads@isspress.com 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.

2014 Advertising Rates

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$2,000 19.75 19.75 16.75 13.75 17.25$4,000 19.25 19.25 16.25 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 10.25COLOR 225.00 225.00 225.00 225.00 225.00Positions guarantees, minimum 4” ad 25% 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

2014 Circulation & Demographics

Issaquah Sammamish SnoValley Newcastle Press Review Star News98027 S. Issaquah 7,654 098029 N. Issaquah 5,763 6098075 S. Sammamish 840 5,68598074 N. Sammamish 72 9,040 98024-50 Fall City/Preston 39 98065 Snoqualmie 15 4,95498045 North Bend 32 6,270 98055-59 Renton/Newcastle 98 5,298 98002-09 Bellevue 140 Other Miscellaneous 47 60 30

Total 14,700 14,765 11,254 5,158

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 King County Population 2011 46,700 31,037 5,947 10,884 1,969,722 Persons under age 18: 32.2% 23.7% 26.8% 35% 21.2% Persons under age 5: 7% 8.4% 7.2% 12.2% 6.2% White: 74.7% 74.7% 90.7% 83.3% 71.9% Asian: 19.3% 17.5% 1.6% 9.3% 15% Other: 6% 7.8% 7.7% 7.4% 13.1% College degree or higher: 69.6% 60.5% 41% 56.2% 45.2% Home ownership rate: 88.9% 65.2% 64.5% 81% 59.9% Median value of home: $602,200 $447,700 $440,500 $468,400 $407,700 Median HH income 06-10 $135,432 $ 87,038 $ 85,511 $120,714 $ 68,065

Census Bureau Demographics

2014 Home Services& Deadlines

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 -

Reach local homeowners who need your services

Home Services Directory

4-11 weeks 12+ weeks

$18.75 $17.50

$18.75 $17.50

$16.00 $15.00

$13.50/month

Publication Weekly Rates*

Reach 14,700 Homes

Reach 14,700 Homes

Reach 11,000 Homes

* Weeks must be consecutive

1x1”$18.75/wk(1.65”x 1”)

1x2”$37.50/wk(1.65”x 2”)

2x2”$75/wk

(3.43”x 2”)

Home Services:Advertise in all 3 papers

$40 per inch 40,000 homes

Reach 5,500 Homes

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

Issaquah Living Resident Guide Feb. 26

Sammamish Scene April 9

Spring Home Tour/Home Buyer’s Guide April 23

Home & Garden Show May 7

Gateway to the Cascades May 28

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 Tour/Home Buyer’s 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 6,875Zip 98029 5,300Zip 98075 650 - (or 5,500 when delivered w/Samm Review)Total circulation 14,782 - includes mailed copies, misc. zips, newsstands

Sammamish Review publishes every Wednesday – mail + carrierZip 98075 5,500 - carrier deliveredZip 98074 8,863 - mailedTotal circulation 14,763 - includes newsstands

SnoValley Star published every Thursday – 100% mailZip 98065/Snoqualmie 5,193 Zip 98045/North Bend 6,175Total circulation 11,588 - includes newsstands

Newcastle News published monthly, first Friday – 100% mailTotal circulation 5,154 - 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

2014 Magazines

SUMMERIssaquah Living June 25Visitor Guide

Newcastle Days Aug. 29Festival Program

SPRINGSammamish Scene April 9Residential Guide

Gateway to Cascades May 28Visitor Guide

FALLSalmon Days Festival Oct. 1‘Ohfishal’ Program

WINTERIssaquah Living Feb. 26Residential Guide

3rd place2011 SUMMER LIVING

Tourism/Community Guide Special Sections

2012 WNPA CONTEST

2nd place2011 SALMON DAYS

Special Events/Festivals Special Sections

2012 WNPA CONTEST

3rd placeGATEWAY TO CASCADES

Tourism/Community Guide Special Sections

2012 WNPA CONTEST

FULL PAGE 7”x9.5”

1/3 PAGE4.625”x4.625”

HALF PAGE 7”x4.625”

1/6 PAGE 2.25”x4.625”

Sizes for Magazines. (Gateway to The Cascades, Winter Living, Summer Living, Newcastle Days, Salmon Days, Sammamish Scene)

Salmon Days Festival Oct. 1‘Ohfishal’ Program

ShortTabs

Sizes for Short Tabs. (Lifestyles of 50+ and Parents Guide)

Parents Guide Nov. 5 Contract discountFull page $1230 $1040Half page $690 $585Third page $470 $400Quarter page $375 $320Open rate $25 per inch $21.25 per inchAdd color $100

1/6 PAGE

Lifestyles of 50+ July 23Full page $1,850 2/3 page $1,4501/2 page $1,1001/3 page $7501/4 page $5551/6 page $375Add color $150

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”

2014

2014 FreeTime! Recreation Guide

SUMMERJune 4

SPRINGMarch 5

FALLSept. 10

WINTERDec. 3

FULL PAGE 7”x9.5”

1/2 PAGEVertical3.4”x9.5”HALF PAGE

Horizontal 7”x4.7”

1/4 PAGE Horizontal 3.4”x4.7”

1/8 PAGE 3.4”x2.4”

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

1/4 PAGE Vertical7”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

FreeTime! Recreation Guide published quarterly

2014 Events

Health Fair Feb. 5Vendor $420includes booth space and 1/4-page color adReach 30,000 households and 1000’s of visitors

Home Tour Oct. 8Full page $1,850 2/3 page $1,4501/2 page $1,1001/3 page $7501/4 page $5551/6 page $375

Spring Home & May 7Garden Show Vendor $650includes booth space and 1/4-page color adReach 30,000 households and 1000’s of visitors

2014 BusinessNotebook

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

Publishes last week of every month.

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 Wheel & Motor

Issaquah Sammamish SnoValley Star

All ads include color2x4 or larger: 30% discount 6x annually • 60% discount 12x annually

2X63.43”x6”

2X43.43”x4”

3X45.2”x4”

3x6.55.2”x6.5”1X8

1.65”x8”

Publishes once monthly, with editorial support

2014 Dining Guide

Popular sizes for Dining Guide and other Theme pages (The Issaquah Press, Sammamish Review and SnoValley Star)

2X63.43”x6”

2X43.43”x4”

3X45.2”x4”

3x6.55.2”x6.5”1X8

1.65”x8”

Issaquah Sammamish SnoValley Star$19.75 per inch $19.75 per inch $16.50 per inch

Pick-up From Issaquah Press into Sammamish Review $18.00 per inch/into SnoValley Star $15.00

FREE COLOR with 12x commitment! (once per month)

WEBONLINESIZES

Run of SiteRectangle

Run of SiteTop Banner

Home PageTop Banner

Home PageRectangle

Home PageSkyscraper

65,572

48,671VISITS

UNIQUE VISITORS

ISSAQUAHPRESS.COM

1st placeBEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA

2012 WNPA CONTEST

IssaquahPress.com

WEBONLINESIZES

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

IssaquahPress.com $205 $135 $135

SammamishReview.com $160 $100 $100

SnoValleyStar.com $125 $75 $75

Newcastle-News.com $125 $75 $75

SIZING & RATESPromoting your business on any of our 4 websites allows readers to instantly interact with your advertisementby clicking through to your website’s home page,a key deal, or virtually any other place on the web.

Furthermore, we’ll keep track of your results so that you can see your success first hand.

TOP BANNER AD728x90 pixels

RECTANGLE300x250 pixels

SKYSCRAPER160X600 pixels

SAVE$25/month when you

buy a second site

3rd place2012

BEST ONLINE AD WNPA CONTEST

2014 Awards

2nd placeMARIANAColor Small Ad

2013 WNPA CONTEST

2nd place2012 SALMON DAYS

Special Sections

2013 WNPA CONTEST

3rd placeMO’S BBQColor Small Ad

2013 WNPA CONTEST

1st placeSNOVALLEY STAR

COMMUNITY SERVICE2013 WNPA CONTEST

1st placeLEST WE FORGET

Special Sections

2013 WNPA CONTEST

1st placeMERRY CHRISTMAS

ISSAQUAHCommunity Service Advertising

2013 WNPA CONTEST

Award Winning Journalism & Ad Design brings high readership to advertisers

The Issaquah Press2013 First Place - General Excellence (WNPA)2012 First Place - Best us of Social Media (WNPA)2011 First Place - General Excellence (WNPA)2011 News Writer of the Year (WNPA)2010 Best Non-Daily in 5-state region (SPJ)2010 First Place - Community Service (WNPA)2010 First Place - Investigative Reporting (WNPA)

Sammamish Review2012 Second Place - General Excellence (WNPA)2011 Third Place - General Excellence (WNPA)2010 Third Place - General Excellence (WNPA)2010 Third Place - Best Non-Daily in 5-state region (SPJ)2010 News Writer of the Year (WNPA)2009 First Place - General Excellence (WNPA)

SnoValley Star2013 First Place - Community Service (WNPA)2012 Second Place - General Excellence (WNPA)2010 Feature Writer of the Year (WNPA)

1st placeTHE ISSAQUAH PRESS GENERAL EXCELLENCE

Group IV2013 WNPA CONTEST