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2018 Media Kit

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[ [Welcome to The State Journal-Register

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.

The State Journal-Register, the oldest newspaper in Illinois, is available seven days a week in print, 24 hours a day on-line atsj-r.com and through social media outlets like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Springfield

and the surrounding area have great stories to tell. That’s why The State Journal-Register is here and has been for more than 180 years.The State Journal-Register has the largest reach of any media in the Springfield Illinois area. Each week the print and online editions reach 8 out of 10 adults in Sangamon and Menard Counties. The SJR’s website at sj-r.com averages more than 4.6 million page views per month with more than 609,800 monthly users.

The State Journal-Register is continually expanding its product lineup from the daily newspaper and sj-r.com,to products likeSO Magazine, The Springfield Shopper,The Advertiser, ThriveHive Digital Marketing and On Target.

[ [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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+ REACH 21 MILLION PEOPLEON A WEEKLY BASIS

[ [Market Profile Logan, Menard, and Sangamon Counties, IL

LoganMenard

Sangamon

Springfield•

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Total Households

99,200Average Household Income

$80,444

Total Population

238,584

Children at Home 30,328 31%

2018 Claritas, Logan, Menard, Sangamon Counties, IL

Base: Total Households - 99,200

Own a Home 70,711 71%

Employment (population age 16+)Executive/Professional/Mgr. 13% Office/Administrative Support 9%Sales 5% Healthcare 6%Services 19%

Education (adults age 25+)College Graduate 64,559 39% Some College, no degree 38,407 23%High School Graduate 47,733 29% Other 14,269 9%

Household IncomeUnder $35,000 29,207 29% $35,000-$49,999 12,404 13% $50,000-$74,999 18,042 18% $75,000+ 39,547 40%

Age Median Age: 4918-34 51,154 27% 35-44 29,502 16%45-54 30,544 16% 55+ 75,212 40%

GenderMen 89,046 48% Women 97,366 52%

Base: Total Adults - 186,412

Consumer ExpendituresConsumer Spending

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Key Consumer categories Expenditure Apparel $188 Computers, Software & Accessories $48Education $147 Household Furnishing and Appliances $199Health Care $522Groceries $499 Automotive - All $1044 Pet Related $67 Sports & Recreation $94Travel $247Dining Out $312

2018 Environics Analytics, Logan, Menard, Sangamon Counties, IL

Total Annual Consumer Spending

$5.7 Billion

(in millions)

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10sj-r.com Average Monthly Traffic Page Views 4.3 million Unique Visitors 674,200

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

PRINT PRODUCTSWe offer a large variety of print products and other creative solutions to grow your business:

Premium PlacementSpecial SectionsMagazines Total Market CoveragePolybags

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Promotions

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.

Leverage the Power of Promotions!Promotions provide the strength of integrated media

with high engagement and database growth.

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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

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HIGHER IMPACT AD UNITS+ FRESH, CLEAN ENVIRONMENT+ CROSS PLATFORM PRESENCE

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Get started today!Contact your representative for current rates and additional details.

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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.

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Develop a constant connection with your audience by integrating features

including social media feeds.

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Classified Advertising: (217) 788-1330Subscriber Services: (217) 788-1440

Newsroom: (217) 788-1513

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The State Journal Register and SJ-R.com 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.