2019 Media Kit | Your Community. Your Neighbors. Your Story.

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Why magazine advertising?

OCTOBER 2018 | Your Community. Your Neighbors. Your Story.

JULY 2017 Your Community. Your Neighbors. Your Story.

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JULY 2018 | Your Community. Your Neighbors. Your Story.

Outstanding Firefighter

Best HealthcareProfessional

Legend Award

Exemplary Volunteer

Excellence in Arts

Spirit of the County

Dynamic Entrepreneur

Inspiring Coach

Rising Star

DistinguishedPolice Officer

MAY 2018 | Your Community. Your Neighbors. Your Story.DECEMBER 2017 | Your Community. Your Neighbors. Your Story.

Sources: MRI, Dynamic Logic, BIG Research Simultaneous Media Usage Study, Simmons Multi Media Engagement Study, McPheters & Company, GIK MRI, Ibid/ChoosePrint, Johnston County, ACS, Census Bureau..

Why choose Johnston Now?

93% of adults read magazines.

63% of consumers bought something they saw advertised in a custom publication.

Magazine readership has grown over the past 5 years.

Magazines rank #1 at influencing consumers to start a search online –higher than newer media options.

The average reader spends 43 minutes reading each magazine.

Magazines outperform other media in driving positive shifts in purchase consideration/intent.

Print magazines are more balanced across generations than any other media, including internet, television, radio and newspapers.

Printed ads are perceived by consumers as being credible and trustworthy.

We are locally owned, meaning that your advertising investment

stays in Johnston County.

100% Local Content

All positive stories. No crime, no politics and no controversy.

10,000 copies distributed per month; 25,000+ readers; 180 pick-up locations; less than 5% returns.

Readers choose to receive our magazine. We aren’t spam and we

don’t send junk mail.

Glossy, color pages present your business in the best quality. Our advertisers get results!

rates Per MonthSize/Position 1 Issue 3 Issues 6 Issues 12 IssuesBack Cover Sold $1,500 $1,400

Inside Front Sold $1,300 $1,200

Inside Back $1,250 $1,150

Full Page $1,000 $925

Half Page $600 $550

Third Page $475 $425

Quarter Page $350 $325

Eighth Page $225 $200

Design Fee $25

$1,300 $1,200

$1,100 $1,000

$1,050 $950

$850 $800

$500 $450

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8.5” X 11”.25” Bleed area

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3.875” x 5”

1/8 page3.875” x 2.375”

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2019 Advertising Deadlines:

File Submission Guidelines Please submit only PDF files for camera-ready ads at 300dpi, set at CMYK color mode. No crop or registration marks.

Artwork/photos submitted must be hi-res (300dpi) and not pulled from the web.

Submit artwork to: art@johnstonnow.com.

February Issue: January 11th

March Issue: Febuary 8th

April Issue: March 8th

May Issue: April 12th

June Issue: May 10th

July Issue: June 7th

August Issue: July 12th

September Issue: August 9th

October Issue: September 6th

November Issue: October 11th

December Issue: November 8th

January Issue: December 6th

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additional services• Social Media Management• Graphic Design• Printing• Marketing Consultation

Distribution LocationsFour Oaks

Papa’s Subs & Pizza Parker Pharmacy

Realo Discount Drugs Ronnie’s Country Store Four Oaks Restaurant

Barefoot’s Country Store Carlie C’s Food Store

Mill Creek General Store (Strickland’s Crossroads)

Howell Woods Four Oaks Post Office

KS Bank United Community Bank

Raleigh Oaks Resort Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce James Bryan Creech Public Library

Stanfield’s General Store Ogi Designs

Nationwide Insurance Anita Stephenson CPA The Vine and Branch

CommWell Tired Iron Classics

Holt Lake Gas and Grill

Wilson’s Mills Town Hall

Kenly/Micro Stormin’ Norman’s

Food Lion Tobacco Farm Life Museum

Kenly Chamber of Commerce Micro Mini Mart

Piggly Wiggly Kenly 95 Petro

Archer Lodge Town Hall

C.E. Barnes Store

Princeton Princeton Town Hall

Piggly Wiggly Princeton Post Office

Food Lion Milltown Java

Benson Carlie C’s

Benson Chamber of Commerce Days Inn

Eastern Carolina Medical Center Mary Duncan Public Library

Benson Museum of Local History Professional Eye Care

Benson Parks & Rec / Senior Center Building Creative Caps

Morgan’s on Main CharGrill Food Lion

Crossroads Wellness & Rehab

(McGee’s Crossroads) CommWell

(McGee’s Crossroads) Two Cousins Pizza

(McGee’s Crossroads) Fit4Life

Selma Selma IGA

Selma Town Hall Rudy Theatre

Selma Visitor’s Center Food Lion

New Dixie Mart Springhill Outfitters Selma Public Library

Clayton Johnston Health

Harris Teeter Food Lion (all Clayton locations)

Pauper’s Books and More Animal Assisted Therapy

Rockin’ Comet Diner NC Works

Clayton Pediatric Dentistry Rejoyce

Flipside Bar and Grill Simple Twist

Clayton Town Hall Clayton Center

9Bar Coffee House Clayton Library

Clayton Chamber of Commerce Express Employment Professionals

The Arbors at East Village Cleveland Draft House

Manning’s on Main Clayton Chiropractic

Workforce Development Center High Point Audiology

United Community Bank Compare Foods Rainbow Lanes

Southeast MedSpa Hudson Hardware Newcomer Baskets

Cleveland Food Lion

Cleveland Draft House Simple Twist

Fit4Life 180 Counseling

Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Mast Law Firm

Snoopy’s Hot Dogs Challenger Dental

UPS Store Healthsmart Pharmacy

Impact Chiropractic Charlie’s BBQ & Grille

Fit For Life Fiesta Mexicana

Pine Level Town Market

Posh Kids The Serving Spoon

Pine Level Furniture Hinnant Winery

Pine Level Town Hall

Smithfield Johnston Health

Food Lion (all Smithfield locations) White Swan Bar-B-Q

Golden Corral Smithfield Recreation & Aquatic Center

Pizza Hut Lowe’s Home Improvement

Realo Discount Drugs HomeMasters Pest Control

Smithfield-Selma Chamber of Commerce Johnston County Public Schools

Simple Twist Fred Chason’s Grandsons Buffet

Holt Lake BBQ Mayflower Seafood

Downtown Smithfield Development Corp. SoDaSoPa

Smithfield Public Library Johnston County Visitor’s Bureau

Evans Jewelers Ava Gardner Musuem

Johnston Community College Best Western Comfort Inn Fairfield Inn

KS Bank Carlie C’s Sleep Inn Super 8

San Marcos Haines Vision Care

Pivot Physical Therapy of Smithfield Johnston County Airport

CommWell Mucho Mexico

Sunshine Pediatrics Smithfield Town Hall

Howell Theatre Salon 29:11

Oak City Collection Johnston County Health Department

Waynesborough Ophthalmology Johnston County Hams

33%of households have an income

of more than $75,000

$147,500Median Property Value

40 95Crossroads of and

Johnston Community CollegeHome to

Nearly 200,000 Residents

38 the median age

$51,980median household income

5th Fastest Growing County in NC Johnston County is the

11 Municipalities

More than 30,000Students from Pre-K through High School

are in Johnston County.

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102 N. Main street p.o. Box 58

four oaks, nc 27524

Archer Lodge

Benson

Clayton

Cleveland

Four Oaks

Kenly

Meadow

Micro

Pine Level

Princeton

Selma

Smithfield

Wilson’s Mills

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