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2018 Media Kit
Contact us today 931-388-6464
[ [Welcome to The Daily Herald
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.
Founded in 1848, The Daily Herald boasts a daily readership over 30,000 adults and
publishes six days a week. The publication serves Southern Middle Tennessee, which includes Maury, Marshall, and Lewis Counties, as well as the northern half of Giles and Lawrence Counties.
The Advertiser News, an affiliate publication, serves as the legal paper of record for the cities of Spring Hill and Thompson’s Station, and is mailed to nearly 100% of households in that market. The Daily Herald also publishes the Value Guide, a shopper delivered by mail every Tuesday to non-subscribers of The Daily Herald in Maury County.
[ [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
1350+I N - M A R K E T
SALESR E P R E S E N T A T I V E S
SERVE OVER
225KSMALL &MEDIUM
BUSINESSESSAAS, DIGITAL MARKETING SERVICES,& IT SERVICES
+ REACH 21 MILLION PEOPLEON A WEEKLY BASIS
[ [Market Profile Southern Middle Tennessee
ColumbiaMt. Pleasant
Hohenwald Spring Hill
Lewisburg
Pulaski
Maury
Marshall
Lewis
Lawrence
Giles
Total Households
83,014Average Household Income
$64,396
Total Population
210,152
Children at Home 27,648 33%
2018 Claritas, Maury, Marshall, Lewis, Giles, and Lawrence Counties, TN
Base: Total Households - 83,014
Own a Home 60,803 73%
Employment (population age 16+)Executive/Professional/Mgr. 7% Office/Administrative Support 8%Sales 6% Healthcare 5%Services 18%
Education (adults age 25+)College Graduate 33,867 23% Some College, no degree 30,302 21%High School Graduate 57,977 40% Other 22,128 15%
Household IncomeUnder $35,000 28,864 35% $35,000-$49,999 12,806 15% $50,000-$74,999 16,984 20% $75,000+ 24,360 29%
Age Median Age: 4918-34 42,814 26% 35-44 25,407 16%45-54 26,972 17% 55+ 66,620 41%
GenderMen 77,529 48% Women 84,284 52%
Base: Total Adults - 161,813
Consumer Spending
We will help you increase your sales.
Key Consumer categories Expenditure Apparel $119 Computers, Software & Accessories $26Education $53 Household Furnishing and Appliances $127 Health Care $382 Groceries $339 Automotive - All $876 Pet Related $56 Sports & Recreation $41 Travel $121 Dining Out $190 2018 Environics Analytics, Maury, Marshall, Lewis, Giles, and Lawrence Counties, TN
Total Annual Consumer Spending
$3.9 Billion
(in millions)
[ [Reach
We reachyour most profitable customers.
shoppers.
Print & digital newspaper delivers
6out of
10columbiadailyherald.com Average Monthly Traffic Page Views 513,397 Unique Visitors 117,030
Google Analytics Aug. 2017
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
Digital Traffic
PRINT PRODUCTSWe offer a large variety of print products and other creative solutions to grow your business:
Premium PlacementSpecial SectionsMagazines Total Market CoveragePolybags
We delivershoppers to your business.
Multi-Media Solutions
DIGITAL SOLUTIONSColumbiaDailyHerald.com
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[ [ThriveHivePromotions
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 OFPROMOTIONS: • Sweepstakes • Photo/Video Contests • Quizzes • Sports Pick ‘Ems • Ballots
Sharing via social media enables amplification of your marketing message and builds valuable E-mail audiences. Promotions also have the ability to generate leads as well as in-store traffic.
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SOCIAL FOLLOWING
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AUDIENCEENGAGEMENT
Build your target audience through a customized promotional campaign. Promotions captivate your desired customers by appealing to consumersinterested 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.
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 require interaction and engagement, which motivates customers to take a specific action. Contests supercharge your advertising, making it more effective by getting people involved.
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.
Promotions help you build a robust database and is something YOU own. E-mail is effective at reaching customers and driving sales and is often cited as the #1 driver in digital conversions.
[ [Promotions
[ [Web Redesign The Best Local News Site Just Got Better
NEW DESIGN = BETTER USER EXPERIENCE
& INCREASED AD IMPACTWhat 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.
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!
Get started today!Contact your representative for current rates and additional details.
Digital marketing solutions for local businesses About ThriveHiveThriveHive 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 ThriveHiveOur 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.
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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
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ThriveHive at a Glance
Full suite of Digital Marketing Solutions including:
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190K+ Small and medium businesses served
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[ [Creative Solutions Solutions to Build Your Brand and Your Business.
Custom solutionsWe 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.
Interactive elements, including locator maps, make it easier to bring customers directly toyour door.
Custom creative designed to attract and engage online and in print. Our experience has created success stories for small shops and large enterprises alike.
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 ourtotal audience.
Develop a constant connection with your audience by integrating features
including social media feeds.
Custom projects such as logos, podcast headers, identity packages and collateral.
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