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Appen also publishes a monthly women’s magazine focused on women making an impact in the North Atlanta community, Northside Woman. As well as four annual guides, the Education Answer Book, Relocation Answer Book, Medical Answer Book and Seniors Answer Book, Appen has the No. 1 local website, NorthFulton.com.

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These nationally recognized, award winning publications are the only source for hyper-local news in the area. The affluent and influential North Atlanta community is ingrained locally which is why a local news source is critical and highly relied on.

Following the success of The Revue & News, the Appens started publishing three more weekly papers, a monthy women’s magazine and a quarterly relocation guide. They even expanded outside of publishing to social media management, design and graphics services, digital newsletter management, website services and most recently podcasting. However, the core business remains community news publishing.

The Appen family

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Over 30 years ago, Ray and Christina Appen bought a bi-monthly newspaper in Alpharetta called The ReVue, left their positions at The Miami Herald and moved to run the newspaper. In the following years, they renamed the paper The Revue & News and increased the publishing frequency to weekly.

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Appen Media Group publishes the weekly newspapers Alpharetta-Roswell Herald, Johns Creek Herald, Forsyth Herald, and Milton Herald. It also publishes the monthly womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s magazine Northside Woman, quarterly Answer Book community guides, and the annual Best of the Best and Friday Night Lights publications.

Appen Media Group owns and operates northfulton.com, northsidewoman.com, and blackboxdocs.com. Combined, these websites serve more consumers of news than any news outlet in the North Atlanta market, including ajc. com, which is a top 1,000 website worldwide.

Appen Media Group has won dozens of local, regional and national awards for its designs of advertising, page layout, logo design and more. Its team of designers provide its clients with high quality designs for marketing needs. These include custom logos, flyers, print and online ads, brochures, menus and more.

A part of Appen Media Group that separates it from many of its competitors is its ability to compose and produce custom publications for clients, businesses and organizations. Its team of writers, copy editors, graphic and page designers can customize publications from start to finish and provide competitive print and delivery pricing.

In 2018 Appen Media Group launched the Appen Podcast Network, which is currently comprised of 10 different podcast shows: Inside the Box, Lunch Break, Pod with the Wind, Myth Roast, Overtime with Joe Parker, Real Estate Success with Brian Patton, The Ben Burnett Show, Made in Alpharetta, Herald Daily Update, and Boardroom Buddha.

Appen Media Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social media presence is significant, with accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube dedicated to many of its products. In total, Appen Media Group operates over 50 different accounts with over 50,000 followers or subscribers.

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Nationally Recognized Appen Media Group is a nationally recognized and award winning company that prides itself in providing its readers and clients the best work possible. Throughout the years it has been recognized for those efforts through various national and regional trade organizations. In 2018, Appen brought home a total of 59 awards from four different state and national originations.

And the award goes to... Association of Free community papers

• Best of Show – Most Awards Won Overall • 1st Special Section Promo • 1st General Excellence; Weekly Newspapers • 2nd General Excellence; Northside Woman • 1st Community Service Editorial • 1st Self Promotion, Social Media • 1st Front Page Design • 1st Original Writing – Column • 1st Ad Design Contest • 1st Single Ad Design • 1st Self Promotion • 1st Agency Ad Design • 2nd Rate Card/Media Kit Design • 2nd Sales Presentation • 2nd Ad Design Contest • 2nd Ad Series Design • 3rd Feature Article Layout, Magazine Format • 3rd Original Writing – Opinion • 3rd Art/Photography Service • 3rd Single Ad Design • 3rd Auto Sales/Service Ad Design • 3rd Fitness/Fashion/Beauty Ad Design • 3rd Agency Ad Design • HM Self Promo, Other Media • HM Andrew Shapiro Cancer Awareness • HM Special Section/Promo

Independent free papers of America

Georgia Press Association

• Open Government Award • 1st Enterprise Story • 1st Layout and Design • 1st Home Furnishings/Appliances Ad • 1st Newspaper Promotion Ad • 1st Motor Vehicle Ad • 1st Advertising Campaign Ads • 2nd General Excellence • 2nd Best Online News Project • 2nd Special Issues • 2nd Feature Writing • 2nd Breaking News Writing • 2nd Humorous Column • 2nd Sports Photograph • 2nd Service/Institutional Ad • 2nd Food Ad • 3rd Local News Coverage • 3rd Investigative Reporting • 3rd Feature Photograph

Georgia Sports Writers Association • 2nd • 2nd • 2nd • 3rd • 3rd

Best Best Best Best Best

Column Special Section Local Event Story Photo Local Event Story

• Finalist General Excellence – Northside Woman • 1st Self Promotion Electronic/Social Media • 1st Promotional Guide or Planner • 1st Furniture Ad Color • 1st Restaurant Ad Color • 2nd Promotional Guide or Planner • 2nd Original Writing Personal Column • 2nd Original Writing News Story • 3rd Original Writing Feature Story

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“ We have tried other publications and digital advertising, but nothing brings in the results that the Herald newspapers bring us. Appen and the Herald Newspapers is our primary advertising vehicle and last year, almost 65% of our direct residential sales came directly from the Herald Newspapers.” — HENNIE DUPREEZ, CEO, DUPBEL MILLWORKS, INC.

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weekly publications Our four weekly papers reach more than double the number of homes in North Fulton/South Forsyth than the next closest competitor and is by far the preferred source for local news. If your business depends on reaching buyers in North Fulton or South Forsyth, we deliver. Why settle for less? Let us connect you.

Milton purchases greenspace tract

Holiday season brings live music events

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City Council talks 5G rollout

Fulton School begins safety campaign

Roswell residents rail against Ga. 9 widening

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Stroke survivor inspires education center

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Local girls craft for cancer cure

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Holiday events abound this season

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Local businesses list their top concerns

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The lights are on Cumming City Center plans debuted PATRICK FOX/HERALD

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Appen Media Group is audited by the Circulation Verification Council (cvcaudit.com) an independent, third-party reporting audit company. CVC audits thousands of editions nationwide with a combined circulation of more than 55 million.

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City adopts two plans for Equestrian Center

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Fulton charity helps locals achieve GED

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Readers’ Gender

Who’s reading?

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Male 45%

Centennial coach announces resignation

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Readers’ highest level of education Professional Degree 4%

Female 55%

Doctorate Degree 1%

Graduated High School 5%

Some College 25%

Completed Masters 14%

Graduated College 51%

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YES 75%

Readers’ Combined Household Income

65-74: 10%

$200K + 20% $150K$199.9K 16% $125K$149.9K 15%

Readers’ Age

$75K$99.9K 17% $100K$124.9K 17%

85% of our readers have an income between $75,000-$200,000+ Other income brackets show in gray: $15K-$24.9K: 1%, $25K-$34.9K: 2% $35K-$49.9K: 3%, $50K-$74.9K: 9%

55-64: 20%

25-34: 15%

35-44: 23% 45-54: 26%

94% of our readers are aged 25-64

Other age groups show in gray: 18-20: 1%, 21-24: 2%, 75-84: 3%

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Alpharetta-Roswell Herald Circulation: 28,000

Special Sections

Rates are per-week and net. Add 30% for full color.

• Real Estate Report: Publishes first week of every month • Health & Wellness: Publishes second week of every month • Empty Nest: Publishes fourth week of every month • Summer Camp: Publishes first four weeks in March • Education: Publishes one week in January, May, July and October • Football/Fall Sports: Publishes starting in August

4 Herald Combo Circulation: 75,000

Rates are per-week and net. Add 30% for full color.

Johns Creek Herald Circulation: 20,000

Rates are per-week and net. Add 30% for full color.

Size

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26 weeks

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$772

$1,087

$1,106

$1,156

$1,494

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$697

3/4

$643

$812

$977

$1,076

$1,460

3/4

$636

$816

$877

$1,033

$1,338

$748

$801

$915

$1,206

1/2

$499

$651

$726

$803

$979

1/2

$423

$579

$590

$608

$851

1/3

$376

$461

$529

$609

$719

1/3

$361

$452

$462

$510

$600

1/4

$264

$362

$447

$457

$596

1/4

$261

$310

$351

$358

$412

1/6

$205

$263

$319

$330

$395

1/6

$197

$231

$250

$276

$378

1/8

$108

$135

$165

$168

$201

1/8

$110

$116

$125

$128

$171

1/16

$37

$77

$82

$86

$103

1/16

$37

$59

$63

$67

$89

$147

$236

$263

$315

1 week

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$168

$263

$289

$368

Front Strip

Front Tease

$121

$158

$184

$210

Front Tease

$116

$131

$147

$168

Center Spread

$1,158

$1,630

$1,658

$1,734

$2,242

Center Spread

$1,046

$1,223

$1,315

$1,550

$2,007

Forsyth Herald Circulation: 17,000

Rates are per-week and net. Add 30% for full color.

Size

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Milton Herald Circulation: 10,000

Rates are per-week and net. Add 30% for full color.

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$2,537

$2,852

$2,871

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$654

$726

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$414

$581

$639

$668

$801

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$2,177

$2,346

$2,511

$2,610

$2,994

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$607

$665

$719

$838

$1,137

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$291

$349

$470

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$1,560

$1,712

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$307

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$1,233

$1,318

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$1,466

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$468

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$184

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Printing and Special Advertising

• Front Page Sticky Notes from $50/thousand (based on availability) • Custom Publications written, formatted and printed • Pricing for inserts available upon request

Special Advertising Rates

• Premium Position: add 20% (based on availability) • Political Advertising: use 13x rate; add 30% for color; 20% for premium page

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Northside Woman Send your advertising message to Atlanta’s most affluent female audience with Northside Woman. This monthly glossy magazine publication, targets North Atlanta’s most affluent female audience. 18,000 copies are printed monthly and are home delivered to 50+ of the most exclusive gated and estate communities in North Atlanta, with single-copy outlets also located throughout the community. NSW reaches the decision makers you need to make your business prosper. As a marketing vehicle, NSW delivers the regions best value. Compare cost, area of distribution, method of distribution, and the amount and quality of local editorial, and NSW wins hands down.

Distribution

• In-depth local news and targeted advertising that works • Circulation: 95% home delivery including most gated communities • Proven results and successful track record for advertisers for over 20 years • Friendly, professional advertising staff that cares about the success of your business

Deadlines Issue: Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. 2020

Space: Jan. 16 Feb. 20 March 20 April 17 May 20 June 19 July 17 Aug. 21 Sept.18 Oct. 16 Nov. 18 Dec. 16

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1/4 Sq: 3.8" x 4.98" 1/2 H: 7.875" x 4.98" 1/2 V: 3.8" x 10.125"

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Northside Woman Circulation: 18,000 Rates are per-month and net. Full color included

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ANSWER BOOKS Printed on high gloss magazine paper with an easy to save almanac size, The Answer Book has been published since 1990 and is the default community guide for Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek, Milton and South Forsyth. It is both home delivered and available from local real estate agents, doctor’s offices, chambers of commerce and visitor’s bureaus as well as many home owner associations and other venues. It is published quarterly with a different focus each quarter.

Distribution

• 40,000 copies distributed in Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Johns Creek and Cumming • Content and Flip-book type format on NorthFulton.com for a year • Convention & Visitor’s Bureaus • Local Home Owner’s Associations • Real Estate Offices • Chambers of Commerce

Deadlines Issue:

Space: Artwork:

Education Community Medical Seniors

Feb. 21 May 9 Aug. 22 Nov. 7

Feb. 26 May 14 Aug. 27 Nov. 12

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Answer Books Education, Community, Medical, Seniors Circulation: 40,000 (each) Rates are per-issue. Full color included.

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FULL: Includes 250 words, headline, by-line and a photo.

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Annual publications Friday night lights

Friday Night Lights gives a preview of the high school football season including schedules, rosters and team history. This custom publication is distributed to high schools, players, coaches and school staff before the season starts. It is also distributed to libraries, hospitals, restaurants and visitor centers.

Deadlines Space: July 24

Artwork: July 31

Winners Guide

The Best of North Atlanta Winenrs Guide honors the best businesses in the area. Distributed amongst the honorees, the Winners Guide is intended to be handed out at their place of business. Also available for pick up at all chambers, convention and visitor bureaus as well as at all Northside Woman distribution points.

Deadlines Sept. 25

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Friday Night Lights, Winners Guide Circulation: 10,000 (each) Rates are per-issue. Full color included.

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Our PODCASTS Podcasts are the fastest growing platform for entertainment and news consumption in the world. Already, nearly one-fourth of Americans listen to a podcast at least monthly and that number is increasing rapidly. With the podcasting boom, audio has maintained solid footing in the world of content—telling great stories and growing a loyal audience along the way. In the ever-changing world of marketing, it is hard to understand what are the most efficient platforms to spend your advertising dollars. It is even harder to reach and mobilize young people, who are market savvy and wary of traditional advertising. Podcasting is a great way to reach them. Millennials are the largest age group of all podcast listeners at 44 percent.

Who’s Listening? Nearly 1 in 4 Americans, (68 million people), listen to a podcast monthly. A majority of these listeners tend to be well educated, Millennial and male.

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Our PODCASTS

Boardroom Budha is a podcast that tells the stories of local entrepreneurs, their businesses, their start-ups, their successes and their failures. It shares the lessons and hard-earned wisdom of the entrepreneurs and answers “how,” “why” and “what were you thinking.”

The Herald Daily Update podcast is Appen Media’s news podcast for all of the latest news and happenings for Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek, Milton, and Fulton and Forsyth counties. Subscribe for daily (Monday-Friday) updates to stay in the know.

Inside the Box focuses on local stories that are often times a microcosm of a larger, sometimes national, conversation. Designed to encourage the listener to consider a new perspective or to think deeper, Inside the Box is a must have podcast for anyone who likes story telling, good journalism, and thoughtful conversations.

Aspiring foodies AJ McNaughton and Kathleen Sturgeon attempt to learn all there is to know about the culinary industry. They are joined weekly by experts in the culinary industry, as well as their friends, to discuss food myths, play games and tell stories from the kitchen.

Made in Alpharetta covers all things that make Alpharetta the best hometown and tourist destination in the southeast. Host Kathleen Sturgeon tells her listeners about the events, restaurants, people and places that make her hometown the jewel of the south.

A comedy podcast about everything myth, or myth adjacent. Co-hosts Julia Grochowski and Lauren Telschow give notso-serious retellings of their favorite myths, because those who don’t know their myths are doomed to repeat them.

Overtime with Joe Parker dives into the arena of high school sports, providing an in-depth look into big games, teams, players and coaches in North Atlanta. Special guests are featured each episode to go beyond the wins and losses and deliver a comprehensive look into their programs.

Pod with the Wind is the show for all things film, television, and the Georgia entertainment industry. From Gone with the Wind to the Avengers, this podcast explores the most iconic films produced in Georgia. Listen as cinephile Carson Cook interviews local filmmakers to understand what it’s like to work in the Hollywood of the South.

Welcome to Real Estate Success, a show about all things real estate. Hosted by local real estate expert, investor, and author, Brian Patton, learn about dealing with and making money off of land, investment property and commercial buildings. Brian delivers the information you need for Real Estate Success.

Welcome to The Ben Burnett Show, a podcast dedicated to the unparalleled thoughts and analysis of a straight shooter leading others to the truth. He’s a great clubhouse guy and if he’s coming for you, you’ll see him from a mile away.

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Our PODCASTS Sponsorship Offerings Studio Sponsorship Branding and naming rights to the main Appen Podcast Studio. Studio name mentioned at the beginning of all Appen Media shows recorded in main studio (currently 12). Product placement/branding in all accompanying video podcasts. (First come, first serve basis) Custom Podcast Creation New podcast created specifically for the brand partner with creative input into the show (topics, guests, specials, giveaways, etc). Sponsor mention at the top and bottom of each episode as well as a Commercial/Live Read mid show. We reserve the right to seek additional sponsors for this program but will retain the category exclusivity of the main sponsor. All additional sponsors will be approved by the main show sponsor prior to entering in any agreements. (Maximum 3 sponsors) Individual Show Sponsorship Sponsorship of 1 program in the Appen Podcast Network. Sponsor name mentioned at top and bottom of each episode as well as a Commercial/Live Read mid show. We reserve the right to seek additional sponsors for this program but will retain category exclusivity on a first come basis. (Maximum 3 sponsors) Network Sponsorship Sponsorship across all Appen Podcast Network programs (currently 12). Sponsor name mentioned at top and bottom of each episode as well as a Commercial/Live Read mid show. We reserve the right to multiple network sponsors but will retain the category exclusivity of pre-existing sponsors. All additional sponsors will be approved by the existing sponsors prior to entering in any agreements. (Maximum 3 sponsors)

Podcast Sponsorship Price Guide Type of Sponsorship

Per Show

6 Month

1 Year

Studio Sponsorship

N/A

$1,250/month

$1,125/month

Show Creation

N/A

$2,000/month

$1,850/month

$3,300/month

$350

$1000/month

$916/month

$1660/month

N/A

$10,000/month

$9,150/month

$8,330/month

Individual Show Sponsorship Network Sponsorship

2 Year

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Online

Websites

NorthFulton.com is the highest hit regional news website in the state with over 80,000 unique visitors per month and 130,000 unique page views. NorthsideWoman.com is one of North Atlanta’s most popular affluent-womanoriented website.

Newsletters

Every week, Appen Media publishes the Headlines Newsletter featuring the top news stories for Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek, Forsyth and Milton as well as calendar events, high school sports and public safety stories. Our other newsletters include: • Banking & Finance • Black Box Investigations • Empty Nest • Health & Wellness • Herald Sports Weekly Update • Lunch Break • Real Estate Report

Other programs on NorthFulton.com: Feature your news ($10) Highlight your business’ news for only $10! We’ll feature your content on our News From Local Business section & our Marketplace front page to give it maximum exposure for the next 30 days. Feature your event online AND in print ($40) By upgrading your event on NorthFulton.com, you can promote it to thousands of local visitors online every day. PLUS, feature your event in print of all four of our Herald Newspapers, delivered to 75,000 homes every week. Your post will appear in the edition prior to your event. Deadline to be featured in print is at least two weeks in advance of your event’s start date.

NorthFulton.com and NorthsideWoman.com Rates are per-month and net

Two site combo

NorthsideWoman.com

NorthFulton.com

With print ad

One Month

With print ad

One month

With print ad

One month

Leaderboard

$425

$675

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$300

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Box

$395

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Weekly Headline Newsletter Leaderboard: $99/week Run for 5 consecutive or every other weeks and get the 6th week for only $0.99! Add any of our other newsletters for only $50/week!

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