What’s On

Spring 2014Media PackKent’s leading weekly leisure & entertainment publication

What’s On, Kent’s leading weekly leisure and entertainment publication, has been providing Kent communities with up to date event-led information for the last 20 years. It appears in all the KM Group’s paid for newspapers with a readership of 248,284*.The publication has proved to be an essential and valuable reader asset over the last two decades and is a vital stimulus to the decision to buy a paper.

What’s On has always delivered high levels of reader response to event and leisure advertising, reader offers, sponsorship promotions and competitions.

What’s On is complemented by a dedicated mobile enabled website carrying up to the minute events listings. Together with our kmfm radio stations (7 local FM and DAB), we are able to support any leisure/entertainment message.

Overview

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On average 32 pages of:• TV & radio listings • Event previews & reviews• Special features • Reader offers and competitions• Personality profiles • Cinema, music & theatre• Art, literature & culture • Family attractions & live events

This editorial mix provides an ideal and attractive environment for any leisure or entertainment advertising. At key times of the year What’s On also carries dedicated features including Home & Gardens, Cruises and Weddings

February to April feature opportunities: Holidays and Getaways Published: w/e 21st FebruaryMum’s Magical Day Published: w/e 21st MarchHome and Gardens: 28th MarchBumper Bank Holiday Special & Easter Special Published: w/e 18th AprilHolidays and Getaways & Home and Gardens: 25th April

Content

What’s On is distributed weekly in all KM Group paid for titles (except Medway Messenger Monday).

This gives your business or organisation a fantastic opportunity to reach 248,284* readers across Kent giving you unrivalled exposure to your target market.

Distribution

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Medway, Maidstone, The Weald, Malling, Sittingbourne

Canterbury, Herne Bay,Whitstable, Faversham

Ashford, Tenterden, New Romney

Deal, Dover

Isle of Sheppey

Gravesend,Dartford

Sittingbourne

Folkestone, Hythe

What’s On is distributed weekly in the following paid-for newspapers:

Run of paper display advertising: There is a variety of advertising sizes available to suit all budgets. Advertising packages are priced to size, frequency and commitment over time and include an online advertisement.

Classified advertising: Available for as little as £51.90 per week - ideal for small local events.

Wrap: 4 page promotional wrap around the outside of What’s On giving you prominence and unrivalled attention from our readers resulting in maximum exposure to our 248,284 readers*

Sponsorship: A number of our dedicated sections are available for sponsorship offering additional brand exposure.

Bespoke, client led pullout supplements in the centre of What’s On: Enabling you to have your own branded pages carrying content dedicated to your event. Our design service is free of charge (Min 4 pages)Advertising prices available on request.

Advertising

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The What’s On website pages deliver up to the minute information on the big events being staged in and around the county as well as essential data on smaller local events; making this the destination of choice for those seeking ideas on how to spend their valuable leisure time - especially during peak holiday periods.

Advertising on the What’s On website gives significant additional exposure to your event. We have a variety of creative options available, all designed to deliver maximum impact, see examples shown. Prices available on request.

OnlineWhat’s On has a dedicated online presence accessible from www.kentonline.co.uk which attracts 637,396* monthly unique browsers. Our What’s On pages are mobile enabled, so users can access the content, wherever they are. All advertisiers receive a carousel of MPU advertising.

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OnlineIntroducing our brand new Online Events PackageAvailable across all our digital estate for digital display advertising

Introducing our brand new Online Events Package. It’s the easy way to secure cost effective, digital display advertising. Commit to a package of 18,000 impressions to be used over 10 days across any local KM website and receive a substantial discount.

KentOnline:News Service of the Year(Shepherd Neame Kent Media Awards 2012)

PACKAGE COST:

£199 +VAT

SAVING 62%FROM THE RRP

RadioIncrease your reach with a radio advertising campaign on kmfm local transmitters. Our 7 kmfm radio stations in Kent reach 153,000 listeners a week* and can offer various advertising opportunities targeting a specific geographic location or countywide.

We have created a special ‘kmfm Events Package’ offering either five or ten days on air promotion in the build up to an event. Radio is an effective medium for engaging with the listener, creating excitement and building brand recognition.

kmfm Events Package - 5 days15 spots x 30 second commercials @ £7 = £105

15 spots x 10 second commercials BONUS = £0

Production of 2 x commercials = £90

Only £195 per station

Prices for more than one station or a 10 day package are available on request.*RAJAR Q4 2013

TestimonialsDon’t just take our word for it. Many advertisers have been using What’s On throughout the years and regard it as an essential component of their marketing strategy.

This ongoing commitment shows that What’s On delivers results. Making What’s On part of your marketing strategy will help increase awareness and attendance at any event or attraction, large or small. Here is just a small selection of our long term clients:

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