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Leader Publications reaches more than 60,000 households each week through its diverse products.
Higher income, higher education, top-earning adults are avid newspaper readers.
Newspaper advertising is among the fastest forms of advertising with extremely short deadlines that allow ads to be tailored and reach potential customers very quickly.
Newspapers, unlike most media, allow the advertiser to build an ad in many sizes.
More than any other medium, consumers believe respected and reputable businesses use newspapers.
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Leader Publications offers options ranging from preprinted inserts to daily campaigns to niche products that encompass the full array of advertising opportunities.
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Reach New Customers A Snapshot of Our Audience
82.4% 83.9%
of local households regularly read products from Leader Publications of readers say they use Leader Publications to make decisions about purchasing goods or services
Who is Reading? Reader age
Reader Market demographics demographics
18-20................................................................00%.............................07% 20-24................................................................04%.............................09% 25-34................................................................13%.............................15% 35-44................................................................22%.............................17% 45-54................................................................25%.............................19% 55-64................................................................21%.............................15% 65-74................................................................13%.............................09% 75+...................................................................02%.............................09%
Education Some High School or Less..................................04%.............................16% Graduated High School......................................34%.............................33% Some College....................................................37%.............................32% Graduated College.............................................19%.............................11% Completed Post Graduate..................................06%.............................08%
Income Under $25,000..................................................16%.............................24% $25,001 - $49,999............................................28%.............................29% $50,000 - $74,999............................................24%.............................20% $75,000 - $99,999............................................16%.............................13% $100,000 - $149,999........................................12%.............................10% Over $150,000..................................................04%.............................04%
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What Does It Cost? Overview of Products and Rates The Leader Sales Shopper is published in two zoned editions and delivered each Sunday to more than 36,000 homes in Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties in Michigan as well as parts of St. Joseph County, Indiana. It is the only way to reach the entire market of Michiana! The Total Market - 36,700 households
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The East Zone - 16,500 households Delivered each weekend in Cass County, Michigan and Northern Indiana
The West Zone - 20,200 households Delivered each weekend in Berrien County, Michigan and Northern Indiana
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A weekly newspaper with a unique mission to deliver free news relevant to the entertainment, dining, shopping and culture in Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana.
Off The Water | The place to be entertained.
10,000 copies all year 13,000 during tourist season
Open Rate: $9.00 per column inch Multiple paper and contract rates available.
The Niles Daily Star offers the best source of local news and events for Niles and Buchanan. Delivered afternoons Monday through Friday by the U.S. Postal Service. 1,600 households
Open Rate: $5.00 per column inch Multiple paper and contract rates available.
The Dowagiac Daily News is a historic and revered publication reaching more than 75 percent of the households in the city. Delivered afternoons Monday through Friday by the U.S. Postal Service. 1,200 households
Open Rate: $5.00 per column inch Multiple paper and contract rates available.
Providing news that cannot be found anywhere else, the Cassopolis Vigilant is a perfect complement to The Dowagiac Daily News in Cass County. Mailed weekly and received in homes each Thursday. 500 households
Open Rate: $5.00 per column inch Multiple paper and contract rates available.
Serving the bedroom community of Edwardsburg, just north of the Indiana state line, the Edwardsburg Argus covers everything going on in the community. Mailed weekly and received in homes each Thursday. 600 households
Open Rate: $5.00 per column inch Multiple paper and contract rates available.
Covering Michiana Distribution Map for Leader Publications East Zone Leader
16,500 households weekly
West Zone Leader 20,200 households weekly
Off The Water
13,000 copies weekly in-season, 10,000 off-season
Niles Daily Star
1,600 households, Monday through Friday
Dowagiac Daily News 1,200 households, Monday through Friday
Cassopolis Vigilant 500 households weekly
Edwardsburg Argus 600 households weekly
Find Your Niche Unique Sections To Get Your Message Out 1
Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce
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Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce
2013 DIRECTORY
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Living 50 Social Security edition october 2013
Fall Sports
CASS COUNTY
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Niles Michigan
July 28-August 3, 2013 Celebrating
Membership Directory 2013
50 Years
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JANUARY Choices in Education
This section highlights southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana’s opportunities from primary school through college, including public, private, charter, home school, vocational, and pre-graduation.
FEBRUARY Horizons
The Michiana community is made up of unique people with stories to tell. With more than 30 original local stories each year, readers pick up Horizons over and over again to find out more about the people who make our area special.
MARCH Living 50 Plus
A great information and entertainment resource for senior citizens who want to enjoy their golden years. This publication prints 5 editions annually.
High School Sports - Spring
Get in the swing of local high school sports with Leader’s preview. Published before each sports season, the section highlights local high school teams and athletes.
Spring Home Improvement
A great tool for homeowners preparing for spring and all the projects that come with it.
Niles Chamber Guide
A complete member directory for the Niles Chamber businesses and the services they provide.
APRIL Best of the Best
You and your customers get to promote your business by voting for the year’s best businesses and services. Always a popular section!
Dowagiac Chamber Guide
A complete list of Dowagiac Chamber members along with events and festivals.
MAY YMCA Day Camps
Paint Sprayers, Floor Sanders, Tile Cutters, Makita Power Tools, Floor Nailers, Concrete Hammers, Saws, Core Drills, Drywall Sanders, MORE...
Party Rentals! Tents, Tables, Chairs, Bounce House, Obstacle Course, Coolers, Port-A-Johns, MORE...
The Niles-Buchanan YMCA programs and schedules for the upcoming sessions.
High School Yearbook
Senior classes from Niles, Brandywine, Buchanan, Dowagiac, Cassopolis, Edwardsburg and Cedar Lane will be featured along with the Athletes of the Year.
Summer Fun
Southwest Michigan is a destination for many traveling from Chicago and Indiana. “Summer Fun” offers everything you need to know about festivals, wine tours, antiquing, golfing and summer events.
Coloma-Watervliet Chamber Guide
A complete list of members and their businesses, along with highlights from the Coloma and Watervliet communities.
JUNE Exposing Greatness Expo Guide
This section highlights the popular and growing Expo that focuses on local businesses and services.
YMCA Summer Program
The Niles-Buchanan YMCA programs and schedules for the upcoming sessions.
Living 50 Plus
A great information and entertainment resource for senior citizens who want to enjoy their golden years. This publication prints 5 editions annually.
Answer Book
Who, what, where and how in Michiana, the Answer Book offers an easy-to-read publication for getting your business and services in front of current and prospective residents of our area.
JULY Cass County Fair
The Cass County Fair program of events. A great way to promote your business.
Riverfest
southwest Michigan. This publication features insightful articles for and about this targeted group of readers.
7 INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS TEAMS ARE JUST PART OF THE REAL COLLEGE EXPERIENCE!
An annual community event that brings festival-goers from across the Midwest. This publication serves as the official Riverfest program guide and is available at the festival.
AUGUST Berrien County Fair
The Berrien County Fair program of events. A great way to promote your business.
YMCA Fall Program
The Niles-Buchanan YMCA programs and schedules for the upcoming sessions.
High School Sports - Fall
Get in the swing of local high school sports with Leader’s preview. Published before each sports season, the section highlights local high school teams and athletes.
SEPTEMBER Living 50 Plus
A great information and entertainment resource for senior citizens who want to enjoy their golden years. This publication prints 5 editions annually.
Applefest
The Four Flags Apple Festival is an annual community event that draws thousands from the Midwest and beyond. This section serves as the official Apple Festival program and comprehensive guide to all the fun.
Fall Home Improvement
A tool for homeowners preparing for the cold months ahead and those indoor home improvement projects.
OCTOBER Living 50 Plus - Social Security
Just Say No Coloring Book
“Just Say No” is a national campaign to assist the local schools in teaching students to understand the dangers of drug abuse. Leader Publications provides this interactive publication to the students in the classrooms and is supported by local advertisers.
NOVEMBER Thanksgiving Leader Extra
This Leader Publication is delivered on Thanksgiving and places your business in front of 40,000+ readers that are making plans for Black Friday and Christmas shopping. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Holiday Guide
This glossy holiday shopping magazine is a great way to bring consumers to your business and ring your cash register.
DECEMBER Power Coupons
Leader’s top advertising program allows you to save more than $8000 on the most effective marketing plan to grow your business.
High School Sports - Winter
Get in the swing of local high school sports with Leader’s preview. Published before each sports season, the section highlights local high school teams and athletes.
YMCA Winter/Spring Program
The Niles-Buchanan YMCA programs and schedules for the upcoming sessions.
A great information and entertainment resource for senior citizens who want to enjoy their golden years. This publication prints 5 editions annually.
Living 50 Plus
Hunting & Fishing
Letters to Santa
Outdoor sportsmen make up a tremendous amount of our readership in
A great resource for those 50 and over. This publication prints 5 editions annually. A fun section to read, Letters to Santa are submitted from area children.
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