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2018 Media Kit

Ascension Publications

[ [Welcome to Ascension Publications

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.

Ascension Publications serve Ascension and Iberville along with many surrounding Parishes in Southeast Louisiana. Ascension Publications consists of the Gonzales Weekly Citizen, Donaldsonville Chief, Plaquemine Post South, The Westbank Shopper, The Marketeer/Nickel Ads, The Ascension Gumbo Magazine and many other specialty sections and promotions. Through a partnership with ThriveHive and Google, the company also offers a wealth of digital marketing to help local businesses grow. The publications are the recipients of numerous

awards from the Louisiana Press Association and continue to grow along with their Parishes to serve the community’s needs.

Publishing since 1920, the Weekly Citizen is the official journal of Ascension Parish. The publication publishes every Thursday, saturating every corner of Ascension Parish - from political coverage to local sports and everything in between. The Weekly Citizen’s portfolio includes The Marketeer/Mirror and Nickel Ads that also publish weekly.

The Donaldsonville Chief was founded in 1871 and is the longest continuous running publication in Ascension Parish.

The Post South is the official journal of Iberville Parish. The paper began publishing in 1957 and continues to be the main source of news and information for Iberville Parish.

Ascension Publications

[ [GateHouse Media Overview

As part of GateHouse Media, we offer a diverse and growing portfolio of resources to serve your marketing

needs locally, regionally and nationally.

Portfolio Overview GateHouse Reach

100% OF OUR DAILYNEWSPAPERS HAVEBEEN PUBLISHED FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS

TOTAL COMMUNITYPUBLICATIONS

640+

DAILYNEWSPAPERS

130

RELATEDWEBSITES

540+

OPERATE IN 540+ MARKETSACROSS 38 STATES

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SERVE OVER

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BUSINESSESSAAS, DIGITAL MARKETING SERVICES,& IT SERVICES

+ REACH 21 MILLION PEOPLEON A WEEKLY BASIS

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[ [Market Profile Ascension and Iberville Parishes, LA

Prairieville

Gonzales

Donaldsonville

Plaquemine

St. Amant

Sorrento

Ascension Iberville

Total Households

55,380Average Household Income

$93,991

Total Population

157,737

Children at Home 23,487 42%

2018 Claritas, Ascension, Iberville Parishes, LA

Base: Total Households - 55,380

Own a Home 44,352 80%

Employment (population age 16+)Executive/Professional/Mgr. 12% Office/Administrative Support 8%Sales 8% Healthcare 6%Services 18%

Education (adults age 25+)College Graduate 32,241 31% Some College, no degree 19,439 19%High School Graduate 36,571 36% Other 14,757 14%

Household IncomeUnder $35,000 13,486 24% $35,000-$49,999 5,677 10% $50,000-$74,999 7,842 14% $75,000+ 28,375 51%

Age Median Age: 4618-34 35,670 30% 35-44 21,840 19%45-54 21,563 18% 55+ 38,409 33%

GenderMen 57,764 49% Women 59,718 51%

Base: Total Adults - 117,482

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Consumer Spending

We will help you increase your sales.

Key Consumer categories Expenditure Apparel $124 Computers, Software & Accessories $28Education $71 Household Furnishing and Appliances $124Health Care $282Groceries $273 Automotive - All $703 Pet Related $41 Sports & Recreation $51Travel $129Dining Out $186

2018 Environics Analytics, Ascension, Iberville Parishes, LA

Total Annual Consumer Spending

$3.4 Billion

(in millions)

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[ [Reach

Average Monthly Traffic weeklycitizen.com Page Views 74,200 Unique Visitors 33,000

donaldsonvillechief.com Page Views 45,400 Unique Visitors 16,500

postsouth.com Page Views 51,900 Unique Visitors 19,600

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63% of Total Adults

61% of Men

64% of Women

59% of Adults Age 18-54

69% of Adults Age 55+

69% of College Educated Adults

54% of High School Graduates

57% of HHI under $50,000

68% of HHI $50,000+

65% of Homeowners

58% of Families with Children in the Home Scarborough USA+ 2017 R1, National average; INA+ Audience (weekly print, monthly digital)

Print & Digital Reach

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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.

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Custom solutionsWe are a full-service creative agency within GateHouse Media delivering cross-media programs to engage your audience.

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Ascension Publications

weeklycitizen.com231 W Cornerview Street • Gonzales, LA 70737

(225) 644-6397

donaldsonvillechief.com120 Railroad Avenue • Donaldsonville, LA 70346

(225) 473-3101

postsouth.com23520 Eden St.  Suite E • Plaquemine, LA 70764

(225) 687-3288

Ascension Publications

How to Reach Us

Trusted. Local. Engaged.

The Gonzales Weekly Citizen, Donaldsonville Chief and Plaquemine Post South 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.