Advertising Rates and Guidelines
If you sell products for dogs or dog lovers in Maine, Downeast Dog News should be the easiest advertising decision you make. We are glad we advertise... we made the right decision.
—Agatha and Louise, Portland, Maine
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Circulation
14,000-16,000 copies per month of Downeast Dog News are available free of charge at pet supply stores, veterinary offices, groomers, doggie daycares, tourist information centers, coffee shops, grocery stores and pet-friendly businesses in Maine. Find a paper.
Advertising Rates (per month)
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| 3-5 mos. | 6-11 mos. | 12 mos. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 page | $60 | $55 | $50 | |
| 1/8 page | $109 | $99 | $89 | |
| 1/4 page | $199 | $189 | $169 | |
| 1/2 page | $369 | $359 | $339 | |
| Full page | $699 | $659 | $599 | |
| Business directory Black and white only | $35/month (6-mo. minimum) | |||
Color advertisements: add 25% (call for availability)
Classified ads —— Advertise on this website
Benefits
- Web link on Downeast Dog News
- Free calendar postings
- Complimentary ad design
- 10% nonprofit discount
Upcoming deadlines
April issue – March 21
May issue – April 18
June issue – May 16
July issue – June 20
Submission guidelines
Ads and ad materials should be submitted as electronic files as an email attachment or on disc when possible.
Accepted formats:
- TIFF — minimum 200 dpi
- PDF — use print resolution and with fonts embedded
- EPS — fonts outlined or embedded
Your ad will not be published without your approval. We provide proofs via fax or email (PDF attachment). All ads must be approved prior to publication.
Ad sizes
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| Horizontal | Vertical | |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16 page | 4.85" x 1.6" | |
| 1/8 page | 4.85" x 3.5" | 2.25" x 7.3" |
| 1/4 page | 10" x 3.5" | 4.85" x 7.3" |
| 1/2 page | 10" x 7.3" | 4.9" x 14.65" |
| Full page | 10" x 14.65" | |
| Biz directory | 2.3" x 2" | |
Need an ad designed?
Downeast Dog News offers in-house ad design services. Please contact Holly Sherburne for more information.
Questions?
Contact Holly Sherburne at (207) 273-6248 or email holly@downeastdognews.com