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Community Builder Series of “extras” in the Echo Press examining various aspects of our community and its continued growth. Sports Report Special keepsake featuring sports teams from Alexandria, Brandon, Evansville, Ashby, Osakis, West Central Area and Parkers Prairie schools.
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Midwest Boomers Diving into the best years of our lives! Each month, this piece caters to the Baby Boomers looking to enhance their quality of life.
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Real Estate Guide The most complete and up-to-date listings of available properties for sale in the greater Alexandria Lakes Area. Also a great avenue for promoting financial and other home-related businesses. Printed every two months and distributed to newsstands, and available online!
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Lakes Area Savings Coupon Book Kick off Spring, Summer and Fall with great money-saving coupons from local businesses! These full color books are inserted into the Echo Press. Business Showcase A 14-week promotion in the Echo Press that spotlights your business through a series of small ads plus a large editorial feature. Wedding Showcase Monthly page in the Echo Press featuring an informational piece to assist future brides and grooms.
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“With this Ring” Wedding Planner A print and online guide for planning the perfect wedding. Distributed to related businesses, given to future brides and grooms as their engagements are announced in the newspaper, and distributed at the KIKV Bridal Show.
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Chamber Year in Review An account from the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce on what was accomplished in the past year and what lies ahead.
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Destinations Visitors are looking for places to go and things to see as they experience the lakes, woods and rivers of central Minnesota. This publication features the areas of Alexandria, Bemidji, Detroit Lakes, New York Mills, Park Rapids, Perham and Wadena. Year-long shelf life on 150+ newsstands across all areas listed. Circulation: 60,000
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February/March Farm & Ag Following what’s new in the ag industry along with information pertaining to the annual KIKV Ag Show. Vikingland Builders Assn. Home Show Focuses on exhibitors at the home show and members of the Vikingland Builders Association. Community Progress Report How is your business progressing? Here’s your chance to share news, milestones and more about your business! iation uilders Assoc Vikingland B
Prom Pages A great resource for prom students and parents alike. Showcases local students depicting what’s hot, what to do and how to get it done. Academic Excellence Show your school pride! This eight week series is a tribute to students who have achieved academic & co-curricular excellence at area schools. Ready, Set, SAVE Spectacular Featuring coupons, deep discounts and great specials from local businesses, this publication is a trade out for gift certificates and is a huge hit with the community! Repeated in late Summer.
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Community Guide The perfect guide for new and current residents to keep people enjoying the “good life” of Douglas County. Includes government information, local attractions and more in both magazine and online editions.
Spring Home Enhancement Focuses on home improvement, decorating, yard & garden, car care, recreation, recipes and more!
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Family Matters Great parenting advice for all ages. Coincides with celebrating “The Week of the Young Child.”
Meet the Business People This full-color edition introduces the entire community to the talented staff of local businesses of all sorts.
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Lifestyles Expo Today’s lifestyles are ever-changing. How does your business fit into today’s fast-paced world? This family oriented show held at the Viking Plaza Mall is the perfect way to showcase your business! Accompanied by a special section in the Echo Press, just prior to the expo.
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SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS
The Douglas County Fair
Aug. 19-22 2010
Summer Fun Guide Memorial Day through Labor Day, this handy guide is available in all area lodging facilities, resorts and visitor destinations in the Lakes Area.
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Graduation Tab Every parent’s keepsake! Features photos of graduating seniors from Alexandria, Brandon, Evansville, Lakes Area Charter School, L.E.A.R.N. at Home, and New Testament schools.
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Consumer How-To Guide A great informational resource provided by area professionals. Jam-packed with useful information on products and services to help consumers make sound buying decisions.
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Vikingland Band Festival This official program is handed out to spectators in Alexandria during this huge Chamber of Commerce hosted event.
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Woman’s Guide to the Good Life This purse-sized piece helps women of all ages focus on beauty, health and wellness. Douglas County Fair Premium List Content is produced by the Douglas County Agricultural Assn. for people of the county to become better acquainted with the regulations and events of the annual fair. Viking Plaza Mall Crazy Days Shopaholics love to read these pages showing highlights of the Viking Plaza Mall mega-sale the third week in July.
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August/September Ready, Set, SAVE Spectacular Featuring coupons, deep discounts and great specials from local businesses, this publication is a trade out for gift certificates and is a huge hit with the community! Repeated in early Spring. Resorters Golf Tournament The ins and outs of the Resorters Golf Tournament held at the Alexandria Golf Club, plus a guide to area businesses who welcome everyone to this annual event. Components for Success Together with the Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission, we publish this full color magazine piece to showcase economic development in the Lakes Area. A great marketing and recruiting tool for you and our community! Alexandria Crazy Days A series of “Crazy Days” events held throughout the city beginning in August. Douglas County Fair Features new additions to the fair as well as a schedule of events, entertainers and vendors. A must-have guide for any fairgoer! Senior’s Guide to the Good Life A handy reference book containing all the programs, organizations and agencies that service senior citizens in Douglas County. Fall Home Enhancement Focuses on home improvement, decorating, yard & garden, car care, recreation, recipes and more!
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October
Lakes Area Outdoors For all those who adore the outdoors! From hunting and fishing to other outdoor fall sports, this publication covers all things outdoors in the Lakes Area! Business Industrial Appreciation Day (BIAD) Edition Your chance to congratulate the business of the year selected by the Economic Development Commission and the Chamber of Commerce.
Blizzard Hockey Preview Support the home team! This preview announces the new Blizzard Hockey Team and showcases their strong supporters!
Top 20 Professionals A captivating read recognizing top professionals nominated by their peers, plus features on Alexandria’s Business & Professional Women. Nominate an employee and salute your staff!
Women’s Showcase The Echo Press and KIKV-FM team up for this popular and exciting event for women of all ages. This gives exhibitors the opportunity to visit with potential clients one-toone. Accompanied by a special section in the Echo Press just prior to the event.
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November/December Thanksgiving Day Shopper This one goes straight to the hands of those who love to shop! It only happens once a year and we do it for our advertisers... to help start the Holidays off right! Distributed Thanksgiving eve, just in time for Black Friday!
Lakes Area Calendar This full color glossy piece showcases one business each month of the year. Ask today to get your month of choice and showcase your important events!
Winter Guide The complete winter fun guide to the Lakes Area including where to go and what to do! Distributed to and replenished on newsstands throughout winter.
Holiday Gift Certificates Advertise your gift certificates in the Echo Press and Lakeland Shopping Guide, for all those last-minute shoppers!
Holiday Greetings A cherished keepsake! Greetings from area businesses along with local children’s letters to Santa, Christmas drawings and photos taken with Santa during the Echo Press Santa Day.
www.echopress.com 225 7TH AVE. EAST •ALEXANDRIA MN 56308
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