2014 GRBJ Media Guide

THE POWER TO INFLUENCE PEOPLE WITH INFLUENCE.

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THE READER

Readers of the Grand Rapids Business Journal are the most influential people in the decision-making food chain. Nearly half either own or are partners in local businesses.

52

$220,900 Average Annual Household Income

Average Age

2014 STATS

SOURCE: BOONE GROUP READERSHIP STUDY

$41 Million Average Annual Gross Sales

147

Average Number of Employees

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TRUST

The #1 reason 24,000* people see and read the weekly Grand Rapids Business Journal is trust. And the #1 reason after that is the Business Journal contains stories that help them with their work.

NATURE OF COMPANY’S BUSINESS Banking/Finance/Invest.

16%

Construct./Design/Eng.

15%

BOONE GROUP, 2010

9%

Wholesale Trade

7%

Manufacturing Assoc/Non-profit

5%

Government

5%

Technology

5%

Education

4%

Legal

4%

Retail

3%

Healthcare

3% 21%

Other

0 *Weekly net circulation times number of readers per each issue, CVC Audit, 2010.

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SERVICES YOU INFLUENCE THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF

PURCHASING POWER READERS INFLUENCE THESE PURCHASE DECISIONS

Advertising/Mkting

47%

Education/Training

41%

Banking

36%

Legal

35%

Accounting

33%

Real Estate

30%

Construction/Design

27%

Telephone

26%

BOONE GROUP, 2010

0

100

COMPANY MAY CONSIDER OR SELECT A NEW PROVIDER OF THE FOLLOWING OVER NEXT 12 MONTHS

79%

67%

54%

39%

36%

Cellular Expansion Computers Office Banking Furniture Phones SOURCE: CVC AUDIT 2010

34%

27%

Legal

Construction /Design

Health Ins.

20%

Banking Services

14%

Office Supplies

8%

Accounting Services

7%

Legal Services

7%

Real Estate Services

6%

Printing Services

6%

Telephone Equipment

5%

Office Equipment

4%

Advertising Services

3% 0

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BOONE GROUP, 2010

ON A PERSONAL NOTE Grand Rapids Business Journal readers aren’t sedate.

Their passion for business is a reflection of their personal pursuits.

62

%

65

%

Sit on at least one board or committee

Exercise regularly

83

%

Entertain at home regularly

86

%

Visit Northern Michigan regularly

58

%

Golf annually

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BOONE GROUP, 2010

2014 GENERAL RATE CARD #31 GENERAL ADVERTISING RATES EFFECTIVE: November 1, 2013

Advertising Specs for Print ALL ADVERTISING should be provided in a digital format. The preferred format for black & white or four-color digital advertisement is hi-res Adobe Acrobat PDF file format (version 4.0 PDF 1.3 compatible). All fonts and images must be embedded. If possible, use the PDFX1a specification to prepare your file.

All images embedded in files must be a minimum of 240 ppi (pixels per inch) or 240 dpi (dots per inch). Color images must be CMYK. Files containing RGB or LAB images will not be accepted.

Color lasers or low quality ink jet prints are not acceptable for color guidance. Advertisements supplied to Grand Rapids Business Journal without an acceptable color proof will be printed to SWOP standards. The printer and/or publisher cannot be held liable for color complaints when files are submitted without an acceptable color proof.

Send digital files via email (production@geminipub.com), or ship a CDR or DVD to the address on the rear of the rate card. Include the advertiser name, publication name (Grand Rapids Business Journal), the date of publication, and the name of your sales representative in the body of your email or letter.

Covers Cover 2 Cover 3 Cover 4 Footer*

Color

Size 2-page spread 1/2 page spread Full page 3/5page Junior page 1/2 page 1/3 page 1/4 page 1/5 page 1/6 page 1/10 page

52X Plus 2390 2180 2650 1280

39-51X 2570 2350 2860 1380

26-38X 2940 2690 3260 1580

13-25X 3300 3020 3670 1770

1-12X 3670 3360 4080 1970

52X Plus 3320 2390 1900 1750 1570 1290 1190 1020 820 680 440

39-51X For pricing 26-38Xand 13-25X 3580 4090 4600 availability please inquire at 3310 2580 2940 advertisingsales@grbj.com 2040 2340 2630 1880 2150 2420 1690 1930 2170 1390 1580 1780 1280 1460 1650 1100 1260 1410 880 1010 1130 730 840 940 470 540 600

1-12X 5110 3680 2920 2690 2410 1980 1830 1570 1260 1050 670

All rates color less 15% for print-ready materials. *The Footer is 5 column inch wide by 2 inch tall ad color ad placed at the foot of either page 3 or the Journal Focus opening page. No other ads appear on these pages.

Policies FREQUENCY DISCOUNTS earned by contracting, in advance, for the desired frequency to be run during the contract year. Minimum rate holder for larger units — 1/10 page. Contracts must be completed within one year of first insertion.

COMMISSION DISCOUNT of 15% to any Client/Recognized Agency that supplies a print-ready advertisement. Ads designed/ produced by the Publisher not subject to any commission/discount.

PAYMENT by Client/Agency is due and payable within 10 days from date of invoice. Credit terms are available upon approval from Publisher’s credit department. A credit application must be completed and submitted one week prior to closing date. Client may submit an approved current and complete Dun & Bradstreet report (not just a rating). One-time advertisers and/or Clients/ Agencies awaiting credit approval, cash in advance; all other cat-

egories, cash in advance. Cash discount of 5% for annual contracts of twelve or more insertions if paid prior to first insertion deadline.

PRODUCTION CHARGES are in addition to space charges. Any alterations necessary to convert ads to correct size and/or color specifications are subject to charges Advertising submissions that require consultation services with the Gemini Publications Design & Production Department staff are subject to additional charges, which will be separately itemized on billing invoices. The current rate for consultation by phone, fax, email, or in person is $90/hour.

PRINT-READY ADVERTISEMENTS are simply ads that meet Grand Rapids Business Journal digital and size specifications and do not require further alteration. Advertisements requiring alterations, such as, editing, image manipulation, reductions or enlargements, conversion, etc., will be billed additional charges at the publisher’s current prevailing rate of $90/hour.

CLIENTS AND AGENCIES ARE HELD LIABLE JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY for all advertising charges. No credit will be extended for advertising orders or space reservations that claim sequential liability.

ACCEPTANCE OF ALL ADVERTISERS AND COPY is subject to approval by Publisher. No space may be purchased for resale.

Publisher is not liable for damages if, for any reason, he fails to publish an advertisement. All advertisements are accepted and published by Publisher upon representation that Client/Agency is authorized to publish entire contents and subject matter thereof.

Advertising which simulates editorial content must include word “advertisement” above and below. Borders around all advertisements. Publisher not responsible for materials left unclaimed for more than one year from date of insertion. If copy is not furnished as contracted for, Publisher reserves right to repeat last regular ad order and/or charge Client/Agency for minimum space required

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under the contract. Publisher will not be bound by conditions, printed or otherwise, on contracts, order blanks or instructions when such conditions conflict with its policies.

SHORT RATE BILLED AT the earned rate to Clients/Agencies who do not complete contract schedules. Credits earned during contract year applied to future billing for space. No cash rebates.

SERVICE CHARGES BILLED ON all receivables over 30 days at the rate of 1% per month. Billings are mailed weekly after each insertion. Service charge rate subject to change.

ADVERTISING DESIGNED and produced by the Grand Rapids Business Journal and/or Gemini Publications are exclusively for use in its publications and production charges cover only that use.

Any other uses will result in applicable creative agency user fees.

DEADLINES AND ADVERTISING UNIT/MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS Deadlines CLOSING DATE FOR SPACE RESERVATIONS and materials that require production work by Publisher: Wednesday 5pm, 9 working days prior to issue cover date.

Closing date for print-ready materials and art: Monday 5pm, 6 working days prior to issue cover date.

Cancellations are not accepted after closing date stated above. Publisher reserves the right to repeat latest advertisement, or to charge for the space reserved when no acceptable copy is received by closing date. No liability is assumed as to any instructions received after closing date.

Mechanical Requirements PAGE DIMENSIONS Page trim size is 11.38” wide x 17.25” deep.

Live matter area is 10.25” wide x 16.125” deep.

Five column format. Column width is 1.9”.

Inside and outside margin are .625”.

Advertising Unit Requirements Minimum depth in inches must be equal to or greater than the number of columns used (footer excluded). Bleed pages are not available. Odd size ads less than full column height must allow at least 3” at top for publication use.

PAGE SIZE UNIT Two-Page Spread Full Page 1/2 Page Spread 3/5 Page Junior Page (Island 1/2) 1/2 Page 1/3 Page 1/4 Page 1/5 Page 1/6 Page *Footer (Page Bottom) 1/10 Page 1 Column Inch

COLUMN WIDTH 21.625” 10.25” 21.625” 6.07” 8.16” 10.25” 6.07” 5.03” 4” 6.07” 10.25” 4” 1.9”

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COLUMN HEIGHT 16.125” 16.125” 7.3” 14.8” 11” 7.3” 7.3” 7.3” 7.3” 3.55” 2” 3.55” 1”

COLUMN INCH TOTAL 160” 80” 80” 48” 44” 40” 24” 20” 16” 12” 10” 8” 1”

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CLOSE DATE COPY DUE

Jan. 6

HEALTH QUARTERLY Dec. 26 List: Top Area Life Sciences Support Firms

Dec. 30

Jan. 13

Finance: Corporate Financial Planning Jan. 2 List: Top Area Certified Public Accountants

Jan. 6

Jan. 21

Logistics: Warehousing and Distribution Jan. 9 Jan. 13 List: Top Area Freight Brokers Bonus List: Top Area Warehousing and Distribution Centers

Jan. 27

Craft Beer Breweries List: Top Area Breweries Journal Extra Special Supplement: Newsmakers of the Year

Feb. 3

Feb. 10

Jan. 16

Jan. 20

Jan. 9

Jan. 9

COMMERCIAL QUARTERLY Real Estate and Development Jan. 23 List: Top Area General Contractors Bonus List: Top Area Specialty Contractors

Jan. 27

Education: College & University Specialty Programs Jan. 30 Feb. 3 List: Top Area Specialty Programs Bonus List: Top Area Entrepreneurial Education Programs Real Estate: Urban Development Feb. 6 List: Top Area Office Buildings Bonus List: Top Area Office Cleaning Companies

Feb. 10

Feb. 24

Finance: Personal Investing List: Top Area Stock Brokerage Firms

Feb. 13

Feb. 17

Mar. 3

LEGAL QUARTERLY List: Top Women-owned Law Firms Journal Extra Special Supplement:

Feb. 20

Feb. 24

Feb. 6

Feb. 6

Feb. 18

50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan

DATE

CLOSE DATE COPY DUE

Mar. 10 Human Resources Feb. 27 Mar. 3 List: Top Area Employment Agencies Bonus List: Top Area Corporate Training Service Providers

DATE May 19

CLOSE DATE COPY DUE Finance: Banking List: Top Area Banks Bonus List: Top Area Credit Unions

May 8

May 12

Mar. 6

Mar. 10

May 27 Technology: Emerging Trends May 15 List: Top Area Software Developers Bonus List: Top Area Office Equipment Dealers

May 19

Mar. 24 Education Mar. 13 List: Top Area Industrial Training Programs

Mar. 17

Jun. 2

LEGAL QUARTERLY May 22 List: Top Area Intellectual Property Law Firms

May 27

Mar. 31

Finance: Wealth Management List: Top Area Financial Planning Firms

Mar. 20

Mar. 24

Jun. 9

Apr. 7

HEALTH QUARTERLY Mar. 27 List: Top Area Health Care Education Programs

Mar. 31

Furniture: NEOCON — Office Environments May 29 List: Top Area Office Furniture Dealers Bonus List: Top Area Office Furniture Manufacturers

Apr. 14

Advanced Technology List: Energy Technology Companies

Apr. 3

Apr. 7

Jun. 16

Real Estate: Downtown Living List: Top Downtown Residential Buildings

Apr. 21

Sustainability in Business Apr. 10 List: Top Area Sustainability Education Programs

Apr. 14

Jun. 23

Apr. 28 Law Week Apr. 17 List: Top Area Law Firms Journal Extra: MBPA 101 Best & Brightest

Apr. 21

Small Business Issue Jun. 12 Jun. 16 List: Top Area Entrepreneurial Resources Bonus List: Top Area Small Business Funding Programs

Mar. 17

Marketing List: Top Area Advertising Agencies Bonus List: Top Area PR Firms

Companies to Work For

May 5

COMMERCIAL QUARTERLY Real Estate and Development List: Top Area Commercial Brokers

Apr. 24

Apr. 28

May 12

Insurance: Employee Benefits May 1 List: Top Area Employee Benefits Consultants Journal Extra: GR Chamber EPIC Awards

May 5

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Jun. 5

Jun. 30 Retirement Living Jun. 19 List: Top Area Senior Residential Communities

Jun. 2

Jun. 9

Jun. 23

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DATE

Sept. 22 Arts and Entertainment Sept. 11 List: Top Area Locally-owned Restaurants Bonus List: Top ArtPrize Venues

Jul. 7

HEALTH QUARTERLY List: Top Area Hospitals

Jun. 26

Jun. 30

Jul. 14

Finance: Insurance and Risk Mgmt.

Jul. 3 List: Top Area Business Insurance Agencies Bonus List: Risk Management Companies

Jul. 7

Jul. 21

Real Estate: Residential Jul. 10 Jul. 14 List: Top Area Residential Builders Bonus List: Top Area Residential Real Estate Companies

Oct. 6

Jul. 28

Hospitality: Meeting & Convention Planner Jul. 17 List: Top Area Meeting & Convention Venues Bonus List: Top Area Caterers

Oct. 14

Aug. 4

COMMERCIAL QUARTERLY Real Estate and Development Jul. 24 List: Top Area Commercial Real Estate Developers

Aug. 11

Finance: Commercial Lending List: Top Area Commercial Lenders

Jul. 21

Jul. 28

Jul. 31

Aug. 4

Aug. 18 Food Business/Industry List: Top Area Food Service Companies

Aug. 7

Aug. 11

Aug. 25 Education: Colleges & Universities List: Top Area Colleges & Universities

Aug. 14

Aug. 18

Sept. 2

LEGAL QUARTERLY List: Top Area Environmental Law Firms

Aug. 21

Aug. 25

Sept. 8

Real Estate: Property Management Aug. 28 List: Top Area Property Management Firms

Sept. 2

Sept. 15 Finance: Capital Sources for Business Sept. 4 List: Top Area SBA Lenders Journal Extra: MBPA 101 Best & Brightest

Sept. 8

CLOSE DATE COPY DUE Sept. 15

Sept. 29 Elder Care Sept. 18 Sept. 22 List: Top Area Home Healthcare & Hospice Providers HEALTH QUARTERLY Sept. 25 List: Top Area Medical Device Manufacturers Journal Extra: MCOY Awards Sept. 18 Finance: Philanthropy & Planned Giving List: Top Area Estate Planners Bonus List: Top Area Foundations Journal Extra Special Supplement:

Sept. 29 Sept. 22

Oct. 2

Oct. 6

Sept. 18

Sept. 29

Oct. 20 Education: Advanced Degrees Oct. 9 List: Top Area Graduate Business Degree Programs

Oct. 13

40 Under Forty*

Oct. 27

Real Estate: Engineering List: Top Area Engineering Firms

Nov. 3

COMMERCIAL QUARTERLY Real Estate and Development List: Top Area Architectural Firms

Oct. 16

Oct. 20

Oct. 23

Oct. 27

Nov. 11

Human Resources: Employee Benefits Oct. 30 List: Top Area Health Benefits Providers

Nov. 3

Nov. 17

Hospitality List: Top Area Hotels Bonus List: Top Area Resorts

Nov. 24 Finance: Mortgage Lending List: Top Area Mortgage Lenders

Nov. 6

Nov. 10

Nov. 13

Nov. 17

Most Sustainable Companies

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DATE

CLOSE DATE COPY DUE

Dec. 1

LEGAL QUARTERLY Nov. 20 Nov. 24 List: Top Michigan Law Schools by Number of Graduates

Dec. 8

Real Estate: Engineering & Environmental Nov. 26 List: Top Area Environmental Consultants

Dec. 1

Dec. 15

Health Care: Technology Dec. 4 List: Top Area Health Technology Providers

Dec. 8

Dec. 22 Manufacturing: Automotive List: Top Area Tool & Die Suppliers

Dec. 11

Dec. 15

Dec. 29 2015: The Year Ahead Journal Extra: 2015 Book of Lists

Dec. 18 Nov. 13

Dec. 22 Nov. 13

*Subject to Change

THE BIG PICTURE ON GRAND RAPIDS BUSINESS JOURNAL WEB OPTIONS PEOPLE INFLUENCING decisions and direction in Grand Rapids have an insatiable appetite for business news. And the #1 source they turn to for the news they seek is the Grand Rapids Business Journal and our digital products.

796,000 grbj.com monthly impressions

57,700

grbj.com monthly visitors

49

62

STATS

43

Average Age

%

Age 25-54

%

Female

33,900 grbj.com monthly unique visitors

STATISTICS BASED ON Google and AdJuggler analytics of grbj.com website traffic over the period of NovemberJanuary, 2014 and January 2014 survey of Grand Rapids Business Journal digital subscribers.

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ADVERTISING ON GRBJ.COM EXTENDS BEYOND WEST MICHIGAN. 18% Elsewhere

5% Mid-Michigan

2% New York 3% Illinois 3% California

11% Other

11% Detroit Metro

74% Michigan

15% Metro Grand Rapids

GOOGLE ANALYTICS 2013

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58% Grand Rapids

GRBJ.COM

1 Top Leaderboard

grbj.com Weekly Advertising Rates All schedules Monday-Sunday grbj.com 1 Top Leader Board* 2 Upper Rectangle 3 Upper Medium Rectangle* 4 Lower Medium Rectangle*

For pricing and availability please inquire at advertisingsales@grbj.com 3 Upper Medium Rectangle

5 Lower Leaderboard* *Two advertisers per each position

1 Top Leaderboard

2 Upper Rectangle

3 Upper Medium Rectangle

5 Lower Leaderboard 4 Lower Medium Rectangle

SOURCE: ADJUGGLER

All positions shared by two advertisers, excluding Upper Rectangle All rates gross per each ad position, per each week.

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THE BUSINESS JOURNAL DIGITAL AUDIENCE

The most trusted source for business news in West Michigan delivers an unparalleled audience of affluent decision-makers and consumers.

49

68

%

Average Age

Household income $100,000 and above

Company Size 6%

251-500 Employees

25%

1-10 Employees

24%

501+ Employees

34% Owner/Partner 21% Executive 25% Manager 24%

21%

11-50 Employees

51-250 Employees

Industries Worked

2%

62%

13%

21%

28%

28%

Under 25 25-54 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64

8%

65+

Finance Construction Non-profit/Charitable Advertising/Marketing Manufacturing Real Estate Technology Health Care Education Legal Retail

13% 12% 11% 10% 9% 8% 8% 8% 7% 4% 4%

SOURCE: DECEMBER 2013 GRBJ DIGITAL MEDIA SURVEY

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GRBJ DAILY E-NEWSLETTER

1 Top Leaderboard

Early Afternoon Monday-Friday

BUSINESS NEWS IS A 24/7 BUSINESS. Daily newsletters keep those who need to know informed.

3 Upper Medium Rectangle

Over 5,000 Daily Subscribers Over 25,000 Weekly Distribution 136,000 Monthly Impressions 35,000 Weekly Impressions

4 Lower Medium Rectangle

Advertising Rates and Positions Daily e-Newsletter 1 Top Leaderboard 3 Upper Medium Rectangle 4 Lower Medium Rectangle

5 Lower Leaderboard

For pricing and availability please inquire at advertisingsales@grbj.com

5 Lower Leaderboard

All rates gross per each ad.

SOURCE: ADJUGGLER

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GRBJ EARLY EDITION E-NEWSLETTER

1 Top Leaderboard

Saturday Morning

Subscribers awake to news alerts and previews delivered across all platforms and devices.

3 Upper Medium Rectangle

5,000 Subscribers 26,000 Monthly Impressions 6,500 Weekend Impressions

4 Lower Medium Rectangle

Advertising Rates and Positions Early Edition e-Newsletter 1 Top Leaderboard 3 Upper Medium Rectangle 4 Lower Medium Rectangle

For pricing and availability please inquire at advertisingsales@grbj.com

5 Lower Leaderboard

All rates gross per each ad.

5 Lower Leaderboard

SOURCE: ADJUGGLER

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R.E.D. E-NEWSLETTER

1 Top Leaderboard

Real Estate and Development Early Thursday Morning

#

1

source for timely business news of the construction and real estate industry.

3 Upper Medium Rectangle

5,000 Weekly Subscribers 28,000 Monthly Impressions 5,500 Weekly Impressions 4 Lower Medium Rectangle

Advertising Rates and Positions R.E.D. e-Newsletter 1 Top Leaderboard 3 Upper Medium Rectangle 4 Lower Medium Rectangle

For pricing and availability please inquire at advertisingsales@grbj.com

5 Lower Leaderboard

All rates gross per each ad.

5 Lower Leaderboard

SOURCE: ADJUGGLER

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INFLUENTIAL WOMEN E-NEWSLETTER

1 Top Leaderboard

Bi-Weekly Tuesday Mornings

Top women-owned businesses, West Michigan’s most influential women, ATHENA recipients, women entrepreneurs, educators, and more ... no one knows them better than the Grand Rapids Business Journal.

3 Upper Medium Rectangle

5,000 Subscribers 12,700 Monthly Impressions 4 Lower Medium Rectangle

6,400 Weekly Impressions

Advertising Rates and Positions Influential Women e-Newsletter 1 Top Leaderboard 3 Upper Medium Rectangle 4 Lower Medium Rectangle

For pricing and availability please inquire at advertisingsales@grbj.com

5 Lower Leaderboard

All rates gross per each ad.

5 Lower Leaderboard

SOURCE: ADJUGGLER

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LEGAL NOTICE E-NEWSLETTER

1 Top Leaderboard

Bi-weekly Wednesday Mornings

Gets inside the legal professions in a fashion that the entire business community can understand.

3 Upper Medium Rectangle

5,000 Subscribers 12,900 Monthly Impressions 4 Lower Medium Rectangle

5,300 Weekly Impressions

Advertising Rates and Positions Legal Notice e-Newsletter 1 Top Leaderboard 3 Upper Medium Rectangle 4 Lower Medium Rectangl

For pricing and availability please inquire at advertisingsales@grbj.com

5 Lower Leaderboard

All rates gross per each ad.

5 Lower Leaderboard

SOURCE: ADJUGGLER

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MICHIGAN MADE E-NEWSLETTER

1 Top Leaderboard

Bi-weekly Friday Mornings

Tracking Michigan-made products, innovation and technology and their impact on economies.

3 Upper Medium Rectangle

5,000 Subscribers 11,600 Monthly Impressions 4,900 Weekly Impressions 4 Lower Medium Rectangle

Advertising Rates and Positions Michigan Made e-newsletter 1 Top Leaderboard 3 Upper Medium Rectangle 4 Lower Medium Rectangle

For pricing and availability please inquire at advertisingsales@grbj.com

5 Lower Leaderboard

All rates gross per each ad.

5 Lower Leaderboard

SOURCE: ADJUGGLER

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THE PULSE E-NEWSLETTER

1 Top Leaderboard

Bi-weekly Wednesday mornings

Healthcare, medicine, education and bioscience are leading industries in Grand Rapids. No one better understands them, follows them and reports on them than the leading business news organization in West Michigan.

3 Upper Medium Rectangle

5,000 Subscribers 13,100 Monthly Impressions

4 Lower Medium Rectangle

6,300 Weekly Impressions

Advertising Rates and Positions Pulse e-Newsletter 1 Top Leaderboard 3 Upper Medium Rectangle 4 Lower Medium Rectangle

For pricing and availability please inquire at advertisingsales@grbj.com 5 Lower Leaderboard

5 Lower Leaderboard

All rates gross per each ad.

SOURCE: ADJUGGLER

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WEB AND DIGITAL AD SIZES AND SPECIFICATIONS FILE FORMAT: gif, jpeg or Flash .swf file MAXIMUM FILE SIZE: 40k MAXIMUM ANIMATION TIME: 15 seconds total, animated GIF 3 frames FLASH ADS: require a gif or jpeg backup file for devices that don’t support Flash. (not available in enewsletters) ANIMATED ADS: When using animated gif with multiple frames, be sure to include all vital information in the first frame of the ad. This ensures that if the ad appears as “static” for any reason, all vital information will be seen.

EACH AD MUST INCLUDE visible rule or border. Provide URL link when submitting ad.

All above advertising rates are net to publisher. Short rate policies apply to unfulfilled advertising commitments.

*The Upper Rectangle ad position is exclusive to the content or article pages and does not appear on the homepage.

1 Top Leaderboard 728 pixels by 90 pixels 2 Upper Rectangle* 180 pixels by 150 pixels

2 Upper Rectangle

3 Upper Medium Rectangle 300 pixels by 250 pixels 4 Lower Medium Rectangle 300 pixels by 250 pixels 5 Lower Leaderboard 728 pixels by 90 pixels

3 Upper & 4 Lower Medium Rectangle

*All positions shared by two advertisers, excluding Upper Rectangle.

1 Top & 5 Lower Leaderboard

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