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www.mdjonline.com

www.cherokeetribune.com www.neighbornewspapers.com

PERSONNEL Otis A. Brumby Jr Publisher

Otis A. Brumby III Executive Vice President

oabjr@aol.com

otis3@mdjonline.com

Editorial Board Otis A. Brumby Jr, Publisher Bill Kinney, Associate Editor Joe Kirby, Editorial Page Editor

Wade Stephens Vice President of Sales

Matt Heck Circulation Director

Billy Mitchell Managing Editor

wstephens@mdjonline.com

mheck@mdjonline.com

bmitchell@mdjonline.com

Joe Fernandez Vice President of Production

Mark W. Maguire Director of Magazines

Jay Whorton Associate Publisher

Leigh Hall Creative Director

mmaguire@mdjonline.com

jwhorton@mdjonline.com

lhall@mdjonline.com

jfernandez@mdjonline.com

8 CONVENIENT SUBURBAN LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU MARIETTA Marietta Daily Journal 580 Fairground Street Marietta, GA 30060 Phone: 770.428.9411 FAX: 770.428.7945 CHEROKEE Cherokee Tribune 521 East Main Street Canton, Georgia 30114 Phone: 770.479.1441 FAX: 770.479.3505 BARTOW Bartow Neighbor 143 East Felton Road Cartersville, GA 30120 Phone: 770.386.0872 FAX: 770.386.0879 COBB COUNTY North Cobb Neighbor East Cobb Neighbor South Cobb Neighbor Smyrna Neighbor 580 Fairground St. Marietta, GA 30060 Phone: 770.428.9411 FAX: 770.428.7945

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DOUGLAS/ PAULDING COUNTIES Douglas Neighbor Paulding Neighbor 4471 Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwy Suite 200 & 201C Hiram, GA 30141 Phone: 770.445.9401 FAX: 770.445.0565

NORTHSIDE Northside Neighbor Sandy Springs Neighbor Vinings Neighbor 5290 Roswell Road, N.W., Suite M Atlanta, GA 30342 Phone: 404.256.3100 FAX: 404.256.3292

DEKALB COUNTY Chamblee Neighbor Decatur Neighbor Doraville Neighbor Dunwoody Neighbor Stone Mountain Neighbor Tucker Neighbor 5483-A Chamblee Dunwoody Road Dunwoody, Georgia 30338 Phone: 770.454.9388 FAX: 770.454.9131

SOUTH METRO Clayton Neighbor Henry Neighbor Fayette Neighbor South Fulton Neighbor 5442 Frontage Road Suite 130 Forest Park, GA 30297 Phone: 404.363.8484 FAX: 404.363.0212

NORTH FULTON COUNTY Alpharetta Neighbor Roswell Neighbor Johns Creek Neighbor Milton Neighbor The Village Festival at Crossville 10930 Crabapple Road, Suite 9 Roswell, GA 30075 Phone: 770.993.7400 FAX: 770.518.6062

REPRESENTATIVES United States Suburban Press, Inc. 500 E. Remington Road, Suite 104 Schaumburg, IL 60173 Phone: 847.490.6000

INDEX Personnel & Offices................................................2 Publication Rates....................................................3 Marietta Daily Journal Rates...............................4 Cherokee Tribune Rates ......................................5 Classified Rates & Information ..........................6 Contract Discounts ................................................7 Insert/P&D Rates ....................................................8 Exclusive Advertising ............................................9 Front Page Notes ........................................10 - 11 Real Estate & Classified Group................12 - 13 Advertising Sizes ........................................14 - 15 Digital Advertising ..............................................16 E-editions................................................................17 Circulation by Zip ................................................18 Coverage Map ......................................................19 Mdjonline.com ............................................20 - 21 Cherokeetribune.com................................22 - 23 Online Advertising......................................24 - 25 Cobb Daily Deals..................................................26 Cobb/Cherokee Life Magazines ....................27 Cobb Life Magazine ..................................28 - 29 Cherokee Life Magazine ..........................30 - 31 Magazine Mechanical Requirements ..........32 Digital Ad Submission Guidelines ................33 Special Section Calendar ..................................34 Rules & Regulations ............................................35

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MARIETTA DAILY JOURNAL • CHEROKEE TRIBUNE • NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS Georgia’s most dominant, well-read and strongest chain of newspapers. The newspapers deliver local news, sports and lifestyles to the growing suburbs of metro Atlanta. Just look at the math. Our 22 weekly products and 2 dailies hit nearly 400,000 homes a week in ten metro counties. Our news and sports coverage is unparalleled and our editorial pages provide residents with a strong voice for their communities. Neighbor Newspapers are also strong parts of each community. Want examples? Here are a few. Our Northside Neighbor has been covering Atlanta’s exclusive Buckhead community since 1968. Our Roswell Neighbor not only serves one of Georgia’s largest cities, but also has the prestige to carry the city’s legal ads. Our South Fulton Neighbor is the only paper that covers South Fulton county exclusively.

RETAIL ADVERTISING RATES UNIT

PUBLICATION

MDJ

Marietta Daily Journal

TCT

Cherokee Tribune

20

Cobb/Cherokee Market All of Cobb County & Cherokee County ..........................................$91.55

ZONED MARKET CIRCULATION

TOTAL PRESS-RUN CIRCULATION

RATE

18,600

$26.45

6,500

$15.60

Cherokee Plus

10,000

$22.80

21

North Cobb Neighbor

23,200

$30.60

03

East Cobb Neighbor

41,950

$42.30

DeKalb Market All of DeKalb County ..............$72.35

04

Smyrna Neighbor

10,000

$30.30

South Metro Market South Fulton, Clayton, Henry, Fayette ..........................................$75.00

05

South Cobb Neighbor

20,275

$31.50

06

Douglas Neighbor

22,475

$34.45

West Metro Market Douglas, Paulding, South Cobb ........ ........................................................$55.65

07

Paulding Neighbor

23,950

$23.85

08

North DeKalb

22,200

$39.00

DU

Dunwoody Neighbor

13,975

$25.60

DC

Doraville / Chamblee

8,225

$21.15

COMBINATION DISCOUNTS Any 2 total open rates less ........10% Any 3 total open rates less ........15% Any 4 total open rates less ........20% Any 5 total open rates less ........25% Any 6 total open rates less ........30% Any 7 total open rates less ....32.5% Any 8 total open rates less ......35% Any 9 total open rates less ....37.5% Any 10 total open rates less ......40% Any 11 total open rates less ..42.5% Any 12 total open rates less ......45% Any 13 total open rates less ..47.5%

09

Mid Dekalb Neighbor

42,700

$61.20

12

North Fulton NNI Group

46,275

$44.60

RO

Roswell Neighbor

19,150

$21.15

AL

Alpharetta/Milton Neighbor

16,875

$20.30

JC

Johns Creek Neighbor

10,250

$15.60

13

Northside / Atlanta Group

SS

Sandy Springs Neighbor

10,150

$23.30

NS/V

Northside / Vinings

18,200

$44.50

Any retail unit (unit 1 through 18) may be purchased individually or in any combination. When two or more units are purchased, a new combined open rate is established.

Non-contract (monthly volume discounts), frequency, or annual bulk contract discounts are in addition to any combined open rate discount available.

14

South Fulton Neighbor

24,200

$42.30

15

Clayton Neighbor

10,900

$26.20

16

Fayette Neighbor

15,000

$26.20

17

Henry Neighbor

15,500

$29.80

18

Bartow Neighbor

15,025

$26.20

ES

Entire Suburban

398,800

$333.25

SPECIAL MARKET BUYS OPEN RATE Entire Suburban Market All 10 suburban counties, signed contract ....................................$250.20

North Metro Market N. Fulton, E. Cobb, N. DeKalb, Northside, Marietta Daily Journal, The Cherokee Tribune ..........$123.55

30,050

$50.35

The Neighbor Newspapers is a member of the Certified Audited Circulation.

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MDJ RETAIL ADVERTISING RATES Since 1866, the Marietta Daily Journal has been providing Cobb residents with the best local news, sports and lifestyle coverage. As Cobb’s only source of daily news, the Marietta Daily Journal provides a solid print edition and also offers readers a digital bundle that includes an electronic edition, an app, mobile devices and laptops. Our news coverage gives readers what they want whether it be news on education, government, traffic or crime. Our sports coverage is unrivalled providing not only in-depth coverage in print, but also with web and video updates. And the lifestyle coverage provides residents with comprehensive coverage of the features and events in the Cobb area.

RETAIL ADVERTISING RATES OPEN RATES Rates shown are “per column inch.” Full page size is 6 columns (10.5”) x 21 inches. Standard ad units apply.

Marietta Daily Journal ................................................................$26.45 One Day Run – Any Day of the Week or Weekend SPECIAL ROP RATES MARIETTA DAILY JOURNAL Retail/Column Inch Sunday pick-up rate (net)................................................................$20.00 Saturday pick-up rate (net) ............................................................$14.45 Saturday and Sunday (gross) ........................................................$46.75 Retail/Column Inch 3 day run (net) ....................................................................................$64.55 5 day run (net) ....................................................................................$94.60 7 day run (net) ..................................................................................$116.85 30 day run (net) ................................................................................$474.15 STANDING CARDS Retail/Column Inch (30 Day Run with no interruption) 0-10 column inches . ......................................................................$447.40 Retail/Column Inch 11-30 column inches ......................................................................$419.60

Flex Rate (change once a week) Retail/Column Inch 0-10 column inches ........................................................................$529.20 11-30 column inches ......................................................................$484.60 CHURCH PAGE RATES The church page is published every Saturday in the Marietta Daily Journal.

Ad Block ........................................................$60.00/month single block Ad Block ....................................................$100.00/month double block NON-PROFIT RATES This rate is available to Non-Profit Organizations only.

Non-Profit 501-3C license required. Rate is shown per column inch.

NON-PROFIT RATE ..............................................................................$19.84

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT RATES East Cobb Spotlight – Published in the Thursday East Cobb Neighbor & the Sunday Marietta Daily Journal North Cobb Spotlight – Published in the Thursday North Cobb Neighbor & the Monday & Tuesday Marietta Daily Journal South Cobb Spotlight – Published in the Thursday South Cobb & Smyrna Neighbors & the Sunday Marietta Daily Journal These “Spotlight” ad block positions are available only to local businesses in the geographic areas they cover. Multiple Spotlight buys are not accepted.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT AD BLOCK ..............................................$660.00 DINING GUIDE RATES Published each week in the Thursday Cobb Neighbor Newspapers & the Thursday Lifestyle Section of The Marietta Daily Journal.

DINING GUIDE AD BLOCK ............................................................$425.00 COLOR RATES Studies prove that including color in your ad results in 200% increase in reader retention by adding visibility and excitement to your advertisement. A variety of colors are available. Some colors require advance notices. Special PMS colors may be extra.

ONE COLOR (plus black) ..............................................................$300.00 PROCESS COLOR ............................................................................$450.00 ENTIRE MARKET - ONE COLOR (plus black) ....................$1,000.00 ENTIRE MARKET - PROCESS ..................................................$1,900.00 T.V. TIMES SECTION TV Times gives Sunday Marietta Daily Journal readers a complete guide to local and network programming. Complete cable coverage and programming highlights give TV Times seven full days for readership.

Ad Sizes: Contact your sales rep for current available positions and sizes.

CONTRACT DISCOUNTS: 6 Weeks ................................................................................$18.00 per inch 13 Weeks ..............................................................................$16.00 per inch 26 Weeks ..............................................................................$15.00 per inch 52 Weeks ..............................................................................$13.50 per inch

RETAIL AND CLASSIFIED AD SIZES: (all sizes listed in inches)

1 Column: 2 Columns: 3 Columns:

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1.681” 3.445” 5.208”

4 Columns: 5 Columns: 6 Columns:

6.972” 8.736” 10.5”

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TCT RETAIL ADVERTISING RATES When you want the best coverage for Cherokee County, you needn’t look farther than the Cherokee Tribune. Published five days a week, the Tribune is the county’s leading source for news, sports and lifestyle. Plus an e-edition and tablet app that allow readers to stay plugged in almost anywhere around the globe. The staff has won numerous awards for their coverage through the years. Established in 1883, the Tribune is the source for Cherokee’s readers and businesses. The newspaper is published Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 52 weeks a year.

RETAIL ADVERTISING RATES OPEN RATES Rates shown are “per column inch.” Full page size is 6 columns (10.5”) x 21 inches. Standard ad units apply.

WEDNESDAY Cherokee Tribune ..................................................$22.80 Cherokee Tribune PLUS (circulation 16,577) THURSDAY, FRIDAY, or SATURDAY Cherokee Tribune ................................................................................$15.60 SUNDAY - Cherokee Tribune ..........................................................$16.70 COMBINATION DISCOUNTS WEDNESDAY & SUNDAY ................................................................$34.50 SATURDAY & SUNDAY ....................................................................$27.80 WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY..........................................$43.40 FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY....................................................$40.60 BLITZ RATE Blitz rate discounts are provided when the advertiser agrees to run the same ad in five consecutive editions. Rates are net for the total schedule. Rates shown are per column inch.

5 DAY RUN..............................................................................................$66.80 Everyday of the Month ..................................................................$194.70 CHURCH PAGE RATES The church page is published every Saturday in the Cherokee Tribune. Church page advertising discounts are earned when the advertiser agrees to run on the church page for a minimum of 13 consecutive weeks.

CHURCH PAGE RATE .......................................................................... $15.00 (Ad size: 2columns X 2inches)

NON-PROFIT RATES This rate is available to Non-Profit Organizations only.

Non-Profit license required. Rate is shown per column inch.

NON-PROFIT RATE ..............................................................................$11.60 T.V. TIMES SECTION T.V. Times gives Sunday Cherokee Tribune & Marietta Daily Journal readers a complete guide to local and network programming. Complete cable coverage and programming highlights give TV Times seven full days for readership.

Ad Sizes: Contact your sales rep for current available positions and sizes.

CONTRACT DISCOUNTS: 6 Weeks..................................................................................$18.00 per inch 13 Weeks ..............................................................................$16.00 per inch 26 Weeks ..............................................................................$15.00 per inch 52 Weeks ..............................................................................$13.50 per inch COLOR RATES Studies prove that including color in your ad results in 200% increase in reader retention by adding visibility and excitement to your advertisement. A variety of colors are available. Some colors require advance notices. Special PMS colors may be extra.

ONE COLOR (plus black)................................................................$300.00 PROCESS COLOR ............................................................................$450.00

RETAIL AND CLASSIFIED AD SIZES: (all sizes listed in inches)

1 Column: 2 Columns: 3 Columns:

1.681” 3.445” 5.208”

4 Columns: 5 Columns: 6 Columns:

6.972” 8.736” 10.5”

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MARIETTA DAILY JOURNAL CLASSIFIED DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES OPEN RATES Rates shown are “per column inch.” Full page size is 6 (10.5”) columns x 21 inches. Standard ad units apply.

Cobb/Cherokee Market All of Cobb and Cherokee County ........................................................$69.00

Marietta Daily Journal............................................................$25.60 Any Day of The Week or Weekend

MARIETTA DAILY JOURNAL CLASSIFIED LINE RATES DISTRIBUTION DAYS: MONDAY THRU SUNDAY Per Day LINE RATES #of Days Cost Per Line Sunday $6.32 DAILY, MON-SAT 1-2 $4.62 3-6 $4.28 7-9 $3.92 10-13 $3.54 14+ $3.37

3-Line Min. Cost per Day $18.96 $13.86 $12.84 $11.76 $10.62 $10.11

5-Line Min Cost Per Day $31.60 $23.10 $21.40 $19.60 $17.70 $16.85

CHEROKEE TRIBUNE CLASSIFIED DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES OPEN RATES Rates shown are “per column inch.” Full page size is 6 (10.5”) columns x 21 inches. Standard ad units apply.

WEDNESDAY Cherokee Tribune & Cherokee Tribune PLUS............................................................$14.75 THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY Cherokee Tribune ..............................................................................................................$10.00

BLITZ RATE WEDNESDAY Cherokee Tribune and Cherokee Tribune PLUS and THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY Cherokee Tribune .....................$40.60 COBB/CHEROKEE MARKET All of Cobb and Cherokee County ...............................................................................$69.00

SUNDAY ................................................................................................................................$12.25 COMBINATION DISCOUNTS WEDNESDAY & SUNDAY................................................................................................$23.90 SATURDAY & SUNDAY ...................................................................................................$18.90 WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY ........................................................................$28.80 FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY...................................................................................$26.15

CHEROKEE TRIBUNE CLASSIFIED LINE RATES DISTRIBUTION DAYS: Wednesday thru Sunday LINE RATES Daily, Wed-Sat

#of Days Sunday 1-2 3-6 7-9 10-13 14+

Per Day Cost Per Line $2.93 $2.44 $2.32 $2.20 $2.07 $1.96

3-Line Min. Cost per Day $8.79 $7.32 $6.96 $6.60 $6.21 $5.88

5-Line Min Cost Per Day $14.65 $12.20 $11.60 $11.00 $10.35 $9.80

NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPER CLASSIFIED DISPLAY SPECIAL MARKET BUYS CLASSIFIED (6 COLUMN) OPEN RATE ENTIRE SUBURBAN MARKET All 10 suburban counties, signed contract .............................................................$162.15 COBB/CHEROKEE MARKET All of Cobb and Cherokee County ...............................................................................$69.00 DEKALB MARKET All of DeKalb County ........................................................................................................$58.90 SOUTH METRO MARKET South Fulton, Clayton, Henry, Fayette .........................................................................$55.65 WEST METRO MARKET Douglas and Paulding ......................................................................................................$25.60

NORTH METRO MARKET N. Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Cherokee, Paulding, Northside ........................................................................................................$146.90 BARTOW MARKET Bartow County.....................................................................................................................$15.80 NORTHSIDE/N. FULTON MARKET North Atlanta, North Fulton County ...........................................................................$45.10

NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPER CLASSIFIED LINE RATES DISTRIBUTION DAYS: Wednesday & Thursday LINE RATES

#of Weeks 1 2 3 4

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Per Week Cost Per Line $11.19 $10.46 $9.53 $9.20

3-Line Min. Cost per Week $33.57 $31.38 $28.59 $27.60

5-Line Min Cost Per Week $55.95 $52.30 $47.65 $46.00

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CONTRACT DISCOUNTS: YEARLY BULK CONTRACTS 250 column inches per year ........................5% 500 column inches per year ........................7% 1,000 column inches per year ....................9% 2,500 column inches per year ..................11% 5,000 column inches per year ..................13% 7,500 column inches per year ..................15% 10,000 column inches per year ..............17% 15,000 column inches per year ..............19% 20,000 column inches per year ..............21% 25,000 column inches per year ..............23%

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FREQUENCY CONTRACTS Inches 6 weeks

13 weeks

26 weeks

52 weeks

2” ........4%............8% ............12% ............16% 4” ........5%............9% ............13% ............17% 8” ........6% ........10% ............14% ............18% 20” ......7% ........11% ............15% ............19% 31” ......9% ........13% ............17% ............21% 63” ......11% ......15% ............19% ............23% 126” ....13% ......17% ............21% ............25% 252” ....17% ......21% ..........25% ............29%

COMPANION CONTRACT RATES Frequency or bulk contracts for any one newspaper unit earn companion contract rates at the same percentage discount off the open rate (single newspaper or combination) for advertising in any other units for which advertiser does not have a contract.

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PRE-PRINTED INSERT RATES TAB UNDER 100M 200M 300M PAGES 100M 200M 300M 400M 8....................$89.00........$75.00..........$60.10 ..........$57.75 12 ................$99.00........$84.10..........$68.50 ..........$65.10 16 ..............$106.25........$96.25..........$71.65 ..........$69.30 20 ..............$109.60........$99.75..........$77.95 ..........$74.55 24 ..............$114.35 ....$101.90..........$84.25 ..........$80.85 28 ..............$122.40 ....$105.10..........$90.55 ..........$87.15 32 ..............$124.65 ....$107.60..........$92.65 ..........$88.20 36 ..............$131.60 ....$113.05..........$96.85 ..........$93.45

400M 500M ........$55.65 ........$61.95 ........$65.10 ........$70.35 ........$76.65 ........$82.95 ........$84.00 ........$89.25

YEARLY PRE-PRINT CONTRACT DISCOUNTS 3 inserts................3% 6 inserts ..............8% SINGLE SHEETS 13 inserts ..........11% 26 inserts ..........15% 1 - 4 PAGES 39 inserts ........19% $50 PER 1000 52 inserts ..........21% 60 inserts ........25% MINIMUM 500 80 inserts ..........27% CONDITIONS 1. Rates available upon request for pre-prints larger than 36 tab pages.

2. A 1-4 page mini-tab is $50.00 cpm.

3. The Marietta Daily Journal and Neighbor Newspapers will gladly accept as few as 5,000 inserts with a minimum charge of $500. The Cherokee Tribune will gladly accept as few as 5,000 inserts with a minimum charge of $350.

4. Pre-print rates are non-commissionable.

5. Pre-print contract applies to ROP contract fulfillment.

6. Zoned pre-prints by zip codes are available for Neighbor Newspapers only.

7. Reservation deadline is 7 days prior to the date of publication.

8. The Marietta Daily Journal and Neighbor Newspapers accept only those inserts which are printed on 60 lb. or heavier stock. The minimum insert size is 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” and the maximum size is 10” x 10.5”.

9. All inserts are to be shipped prepaid to: Marietta Daily Journal 560 Glover St. Marietta, GA 30060 10. Receiving hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

PRINT & DELIVER Single Sheet 8.5 x 11 inches 70lb Bright White Gloss Coated or 75lb Bright White Uncoated Stock Prices include 4 Color on Both Sides, NO Discount for 1 Sided Printing Prices include all Printing, Shipping, Design, and Insertion Costs.

Bleeds: Add $4.00 per thousand.

Folding: Add $4.00 per thousand.

Perforation: Add $4.00 per thousand.

Minimum Charge: $600 for single P&D order.

Deadline: 2 weeks prior to insertion date.

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Quantity (thousands)

Price (per thousand)

5,000 - 9,999 ............................................$115.00 10,000 - 19,999........................................$100.00 20,000 - 29,999 ..........................................$90.00 30,000 - 39,999 ..........................................$75.00 40,000 - 59,999 ..........................................$70.00 60,000 - 99,999 ..........................................$65.00 100,000 - 149,999 ....................................$60.00 150,000+......................................................$55.00 For sizes larger than 8.5 x 11, call your sales representative for individual price quote.

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EXCLUSIVE ADVERTISING RATES 6 COL X 3 INCH FRONT PAGE BANNER ADS Can be placed on the fronts of any of our Neighbor Newspapers.

Open rate for each Neighbor Newspaper plus color charges and an additional 25% premium placement charge.

Inside pages available for the Marietta Daily Journal and Cherokee Tribune.

Contact your sales rep for current availability.

NEWSPAPER BAG ADVERTISING - CUSTOMER PROVIDED ......................................................................................................$35.00/thousand net (non-commissionable) Must run total home delivery for Marietta Daily Journal and Cherokee Tribune. Zoning by zip codes is available for Neighbor Newspapers only. Northside zip codes are mailed and are not available for bags.

Minimum size bag for weekday is 6.5 x 20.

Minimum size bag for Sunday is 7.5 x 20.

NEWSPAPER BAG ADVERTISING - WE PRINT ......................................................................................................$70.00/thousand net (non-commissionable) Minimum order is 100,000 newspaper bags.

Available in 2 colors–1 side only.

DEADLINE - 5 weeks prior to home delivery date.

Must run total home delivery for Marietta Daily Journal and Cherokee Tribune. Zoning by zip codes is available for Neighbor Newspapers only. Northside zip codes are mailed and are not available for bags.

Minimum size bag for weekday is 6.5 x 20.

Minimum size bag for Sunday is 7.5 x 20.

FRONT PAGE NOTES - SEE PAGES 10 - 11

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FRONT PAGE NOTES EXAMPLES FOOTBALL (Three Colors)

CIRCLE (Three Colors)

SQUARE (Process Color)

TOOTH (Three Colors)

T-SHIRT (Two Colors) GIFTBOX (Two Colors)

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You got it – the front page! Just imagine, you can finally have your ad on the front page! With our automated process, we can place sticky front page notes with your message on the front cover - that’s right, Page 1 - of our newspaper at an affordable price.

REACH 1,000,000 READERS EACH WEEK! PRINT & DELIVER RATES

CAMERA READY RATES

Rates shown are “per thousand.” Minimum order is 10,000 pieces.

Rates shown are “per thousand.” Minimum order is 10,000 pieces.

Customer Provided Notes must be submitted as Dispensing Direction #3.

MARIETTA DAILY JOURNAL** One Color ..............................................................................................$68.00 Two Colors..............................................................................................$72.00 Three Colors ..........................................................................................$75.00 Process Color ........................................................................................$79.00 NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS** One Color ..............................................................................................$45.00 Two Colors..............................................................................................$47.00 Three Colors ..........................................................................................$50.00 Process Color ........................................................................................$53.00 *NORTHSIDE MAILED ZIPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE*

MARIETTA DAILY JOURNAL NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS CHEROKEE TRIBUNE Single Note ....................................................................................$35.00 net Multiple Page ................................................................................$45.00 net *NORTHSIDE MAILED ZIPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE* *Prices listed here include all printing charges. (Shipping, Printing, Plate charges and Placement)

CHEROKEE TRIBUNE** One Color ..............................................................................................$45.00 Two Colors..............................................................................................$47.00 Three Colors ..........................................................................................$50.00 Process Color ........................................................................................$53.00 **MINIMUM ORDER $500 CALL YOUR SALES EXECUTIVE FOR DEADLINE INFORMATION FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING REQUIREMENTS: • We can accept artwork in AI (Illustrator), EPS, PDF, or PSD formats.

If you are submitting a Photoshop PSD file, leave the layers unflattened. If you built the job in Indesign, export the art as a PDF and send both files.

• Include all supporting graphics and photos. Because the resolution of an embedded or linked image is critical to a high quality final product it needs to be at least 300 dpi, in CMYK, saved as a TIFF or EPS AND included in the same folder with the artwork. If you are unsure whether sending art is necessary, go ahead and send it.

• Create your artwork according to our dieline templates. Please call us for any of our dieline templates.

• If your design doesn’t bleed, keep it within 1/16” from the edge of the label.

• Extend any bleed 1/16” outside the edges of the label.

• Specify all PMS colors used in label design, we can print any color from the PMS book, except for any # in the 800’s.

• All black elements should be 100% K rather than a combination of CMYK • Maximum # of colors: 6 (including 4-color process), except in Scratch Off Printing.

• Send all fonts, unless converted to outlines/paths prior to saving the file. Our preference is to have all text outlined.

• Minimum font size is 4 points for positive and reverse copy.

• If your design requires a graduated screen (gradient), 4% is the minimum dot percentage rather than graduating from 0%.

Please be aware that this affects drop shadows as well.

BACKSIDE PRINTING* • All backside printing can only be in black • Because backside printing is on the adhesive, avoid using gradients or designs that cover a large portion of the label.

• Backside printing is not available on special shapes.

VARIABLE DATA/SCRATCH OFF* • The variable data box should be a minimum of 1” tall and 1.5” wide.

• When designing the label, leave the variable data box white in the artwork.

• Variable data should be created in any Database program (preferably Excel), saved as a .csv file, and emailed to us.

• Variable data will be printed in Arial regular font in 10 point type.

SPECIAL SHAPES* • Keep the artwork 1/8” in from the dieline, unless your design bleeds.

• Call or email us if you need a PDF of the special shapes we offer.

*Additional charges may apply.

FRONT PAGE NOTE SIZE: Bleed area for front page note: 3” x 3” Die cut for front page note: 2.875” x 2.875” Live Image Area for front page note: 2.75” x 2.75”

FRONT PAGE NOTE DEADLINES: Deadline for front page notes is one week (MINIMUM ALLOWED) from the time the art is submitted to time of insertion.

This does not allow for optimal or extended proofing conditions.

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Reach thousands of potential real estate buyers with the most strategic tool in suburban Atlanta... The Cobb Real Estate Section of the Sunday Marietta Daily Journal and Cobb Neighbor Newspapers group.

FEATURING: • New Listings • Open Houses • Re-sales • New Homes • Commercial Real Estate The Cobb Real Estate Section features targeted editorial content focused exclusively on all the latest happenings relevant to the Cobb real estate market, including weekly home sales by zip code.

This effective combination of publications delivers your message throughout Cobb County on two different days – Thursday and Sunday – and allows you to change your ads weekly, assuring current, up-to-date listings. As an added bonus, the Cobb Real Estate Section is uploaded weekly to our website - allowing you to reach millions of potential home buyers each week.

RESERVE YOUR SPACE NOW!

Produce the results you want by making us part of your marketing plan.

770-428-9411, ext. 518 Ask for our Real Estate Department and one of our Cobb County Real Estate Advertising experts will be happy to assist you in handling all of your real estate advertising needs.

2012 REAL ESTATE RATES Open ..................................$15.00 per column inch 4 Weeks..............................$13.00 per column inch 6 Weeks..............................$12.00 per column inch 26 Weeks ..........................$9.00 per column inch 52 Weeks ..........................$7.00 per column inch

Reach thousands of potential homebuyers in one easy, cost-effective step.

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MARIETTA DAILY JOURNAL

SMYRNA

MDJ Total ................................................15,800

Smyrna ..............................30080 .......................... 4,250 Smyrna ..............................30082/30126 ............ 5,750 Smyrna Total............................................10,000

NORTH COBB Acworth ............................30101 .......................... 8,650 Kennesaw..........................30144 .......................... 7,500 Kennesaw..........................30152 .......................... 7,050 North Cobb Total ....................................23,200

EAST COBB East Cobb..........................30062 ........................ 13,850 East Cobb..........................30066 ........................ 12,400 East Cobb..........................30067 .......................... 4,100 East Cobb..........................30068 .......................... 9,550 East Cobb..........................30075 .......................... 3,050 East Cobb Total........................................41,950

COBB REAL ESTATE Total Circulation ......................................93,150

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CALL THE EXPERTS is a premium advertising section located within our classifieds. It publishes weekly in every publication of the Neighbor Newspapers and on Thursdays in the Marietta Daily Journal and Cherokee Tribune. That’s a total readership of 1 million people in the metro area and beyond. In addition to the display ad you will recieve a classified line ad which will also run in all of our newspapers and on our internet sites. Wow! What a deal!

STANDARD AD SIZE/RATE 2 x 2 - Open Rate ......................$375.00/month 2 x 2 -Mid Month......................................$86.00/week 2 x 2 - 3 Month Contract ..........$350.00/month 2 x 2 -Mid Month......................................$80.00/week 2 x 2 - 6 Month Contract ..........$325.00/month 2 x 2 -Mid Month......................................$75.00/week 2 x 2 -12 Month Contract ........$300.00/month 2 x 2 -Mid Month......................................$69.00/week

COMBINE UP TO THREE AD MODULES IN ANY COMBINATION TO CREATE YOUR UNIQUE & DOMINANT LOOK !

Produce the results you want by making us part of your marketing plan.

770-428-9411 Ask for our Classified Department and one of our Metro Atlanta Classified Advertising experts will be happy to assist you in handling all of your classified advertising needs.

VALUE ADDED ADVERTISING – REACH 1 MILLION READERS IN METRO ATLANTA!

What is CASHWORD? It is a weekly crossword puzzle that combines the challenge of a crossword puzzle with the excitement of winning a cash jackpot! The clues are a combination of standard crossword puzzle clues and multiple choice clues. The trick is finding the correct word... and it’s not always the obvious choice! If there are no winners among the entries received in any one week...the jackpot keeps growing!

You can see why it is a reader favorite! This special feature is anchored in the Wednesday edition of the Marietta Daily Journal, Cherokee Tribune and each week in the Neighbor Newspapers. There is no better place to showcase your business than on this feature page that’s anticipated each week by thousands of readers.

AD RATES Open Rate ......................................300.00/month 3 Month Contract ........................$275.00/month 6 Month Contract ........................$250.00/month 12 Month Contract ......................$225.00/month RATES ARE BASED ON AN AVERAGE MONTH OF 4 WEEKS. AVERAGE WEEKLY RATES WILL APPLY IF STARTING MID-MONTH.

HURRY! AD SPACE ON THIS MUCH ANTICIPATED WEEKLY PAGE IS LIMITED! WE CAN ONLY OFFER THIS SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TO 16 ADVERTISERS.

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STANDARD ADVERTISING SIZES

Double Truck 21” x 21”

Full Page 6 col. (10.5”) x 21”

Half Horizontal Page 6 col. (10.5”) x 10.5”

Half Vertical Page 3 col. (5.208”) x 21”

Quarter Page 3 col. (5.208”) x 10.5”

Strip Ad 6 col. (10.5”) x 3”

5 col. (8.736”) x 18”

4 col. (6.972”) x 21”

4 col. (6.972”) x 18”

4 col. (6.972”) x 14”

4 col. (6.972”) x 10.5”

3 col. (5.208”) x 14”

3 col. (5.208”) x 8”

Eighth Page 3 col. (5.208”) x 5”

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2 col. (3.445”) x 8”

2 col. (3.445”) x 7”

2 col. (3.445”) x 6”

2 col. (3.445”) x 5”

2 col. (3.445”) x 3”

2 col. (3.445”) x 2”

1 col. (1.681”) x 3”

1 col. (1.681”) x 2”

NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING DEADLINES MARIETTA DAILY JOURNAL DISPLAY ADVERTISING Sunday..................................................Thursday – 3:00 pm Monday.................................................Friday – Noon Tuesday.................................................Friday – 5:00 pm Wednesday..........................................Monday – 3:00 pm Thursday...............................................Tuesday – 3:00 pm Friday.....................................................Wednesday – 3:00 pm Saturday...............................................Thursday – 3:00 pm

FEATURE SECTIONS Entertainment....................................Tuesday – 3:00 pm T.V. Times (MDJ & TCT)......................Monday – Noon Lifestyles...............................................Wednesday – 5:00 pm Monday Business..............................Friday – Noon Thursday Food....................................Tuesday – Noon Cobb Real Estate...............................Friday – 5:00 pm

2 col. (3.445”) x 4”

CHEROKEE TRIBUNE & PLUS DISPLAY ADVERTISING Wednesday..........................................Monday – Noon Wednesday PLUS..............................Monday – Noon Thursday...............................................Tuesday – Noon Friday.....................................................Wednesday – Noon Saturday................................................Thursday – Noon Sunday...................................................Thursday – Noon NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS DISPLAY ADVERTISING All Markets & Sections.....................Friday – 5:00 pm

RETAIL AND CLASSIFIED AD SIZES: (all sizes listed in inches)

1 Column: 2 Columns: 3 Columns:

1.681” 3.445” 5.208”

4 Columns: 5 Columns: 6 Columns:

6.972” 8.736” 10.5”

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DIGITAL PRODUCTS Our digital advertising opportunities reach our online and mobile audiences in innovative and ever evolving ways.

Anchored by our flagship the Marietta Daily Journal, all of our digital advertising opportunities target a localized market cemented in the digital era. MDJonline.com recieves over 400,000 monthly visits generating about 1,235,000 page views. app for iPad® See the daily print edition, experienced in a whole new way – digitally! Enjoy our local news and sports coverage on the go with the portability of the iPad®. Now you can subscribe to the Mareitta Daily Journal and the Cherokee Tribune on the iPad® by going to the App StoreSM. If you are already a current print subscriber your digital subscription is included; go to the App StoreSM and download the free MDJ and/or TCT app today. For more information, see page ??

E-edition Now you can digitally turn each page of our newspapers – online. You can read and browse the newspaper in its entirety from any browser-enabled desktop or laptop computer. You can email or print articles of interest and receive daily notifications regarding stories of interest. For more information, see page 17.

Cobb Daily Deals Online users can now access great, local deals at cobbdailydeals.com. Subscribers can be targeted through email alerts to the hottest deals in Cobb County. Users love it because its 100% local deals for local businesses.

For more information, see page 26.

COBBLINC.COM and CHEROKEELINC.COM People can now search our online business directory for comprehensive listing of all local businesses. This gives local merchants the ability to reach their target audience with ease. For more information, see page 24.

Produce the results you want by making us part of your marketing plan.

770-428-9411 VALUE ADDED ADVERTISING – REACH OVER 1 MILLION READERS IN METRO ATLANTA!

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E-edition Advertising There is no cost to advertise in the e-edition; it’s an extra bonus for advertising via other means.

1. Header Ad: 300 x 90 pixels ad in the upper right hand corner of the header Included with the following: leaderboard ad on mdjonline.com or cherokeetribune.com for one month or any other ad on mdjonline.com or cherokeetribune.com for 3+ months (e-edition ad to run for one month) 2. In Story Ad: max width of 728 pixels placed below the text in the right reading pane Included with the following: exclusive banner, medium rectangle or double rectangle for 2+ months or any other ad on mdjonline.com or cherokeetribune.com for 5+ months or with purchase of a Platinum Listing on cobblinc.com or cherokeelinc.com(e-edition ad to run for 2 weeks) 3. Email Push: ads placed in the daily subscription email.

Included with the following: exclusive leaderboard ad on mdjonline.com or cherokeetribune.com or purchase of Platinum listing on cobblinc.com paired with any other online ad (e-edition ad to run for 1 month) 4. E-edition ads without other advertising: speak to your account representative

Produce the results you want by making us part of your marketing plan.

770-428-9411 Ask for our Advertising Department and one of our Cobb County Online Advertising experts will be happy to assist you in handling all of your advertising needs.

WITH THE MDJ & TCT E-EDITIONS YOU CAN...

• View and read the E-edition in four different formats • Create pdf files of the pages or articles • Email or print articles of interest • Text to voice reading feature • Set up keyword alerts you are interested in and recieve daily notifications FROM YOUR DOORSTEP TO YOUR INBOX! Q: WHAT IS THE E-EDITION? A: AN ELECTRONIC REPLICA OF THE MARIETTA DAILY JOURNAL OR CHEROKEE TRIBUNE. Q: HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? A: INCLUDED IN PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS. $

1.25/WK. FOR THOSE WHO ONLY WANT THE E-EDITION. Q: HOW DO I ACCESS THE E-EDITION? A: GO TO MDJONLINE.COM OR CHEROKEETRIBUNE.COM. DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX EVERY MORNING AT 6 AM.

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MARIETTA DAILY JOURNAL, NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPER AND CHEROKEE TRIBUNE CIRCULATION BY ZIP UNIT 1: MARIETTA DAILY JOURNAL Cobb County....................All Zips...................... 15,800 available broken out on separate sheet

MDJ Total................................................15,800* *15,800 = Net Sold Avg. for 2011

UNIT 21: NORTH COBB Acworth ............................30101/30102 ............ 8,650 Kennesaw..........................30144 .......................... 7,500 Kennesaw..........................30152 .......................... 7,050 North Cobb Total ....................................23,200

UNIT 3: EAST COBB East Cobb..........................30062 ........................ 13,850 East Cobb..........................30066 ........................ 11,400 East Cobb..........................30067 .......................... 4,100 East Cobb..........................30068 .......................... 9,550 East Cobb..........................30075 .......................... 3,050 East Cobb Total........................................41,950

UNIT 4: SMYRNA Smyrna ..............................30080 .......................... 4,250 Smyrna ..............................30082/30126 ............ 5,750 Smyrna Total............................................10,000

UNIT 5: SOUTH COBB Austell ................................30106/30168..............5,000 Mableton ..........................30126 .......................... 4,800 Powder Springs ..............30127 ........................ 10,475 South Cobb Total ....................................20,275

UNIT 6: DOUGLAS Lithia Springs ..................30122 .......................... 4,100 Douglasville ....................30134 .......................... 4,950 Douglasville ....................30135 ........................ 11,775 Winston ............................30187 .......................... 1,650 Douglas Total ..........................................22,475

UNIT 9: MID DEKALB Stone Mountain..............30083 .......................... 8,975 Stone Mountain..............30087 .......................... 4,100 Stone Mountain..............30088 .......................... 7,750 Tucker ................................30084 .......................... 6,275 Decatur ..............................30030/30002 ............ 4,525 Decatur ..............................30033 .......................... 6,350 Atlanta................................30345 .......................... 4,725 Mid DeKalb Total ....................................42,700

UNIT 12: NORTH FULTON Roswell ..............................30075 ........................ 12,750 Roswell ..............................30076 .......................... 6,400 Roswell Total............................................19,150 Milton ................................30004/30009 ............ 5,425 Alpharetta ........................30004/30009 ............ 6,900 Alpharetta ........................30005 .......................... 2,000 Alpharetta ........................30022 .......................... 2,550 Alpharetta/Milton Total..........................16,875 Johns Creek......................30005 .......................... 1,980 Johns Creek......................30022 .......................... 4,270 Johns Creek......................30097 .......................... 4,000 Johns Creek Total ....................................10,250

UNIT 15: CLAYTON Jonesboro ........................30238 .......................... 6,100 Rex ......................................30273 .......................... 4,800 Clayton Total............................................10,900

UNIT 16: FAYETTE Fayetteville ......................30214 .......................... 6,500 Fayetteville ......................30215 .......................... 2,000 Peachtree City ................30269 .......................... 6,500 Fayette Total ............................................15,000

UNIT 17: HENRY Stockbridge......................30281 .......................... 8,500 McDonough ....................30252 .......................... 7,000 Henry Total ..............................................15,500

UNIT 18: BARTOW Cartersville........................30120 .......................... 8,950 Cartersville........................30121 .......................... 3,900 Acworth ............................30102 .............................. 750 Acworth ............................30103 .......................... 1,425 Bartow Total ............................................15,025

North Fulton Total ..................................46,275

UNIT 13: NORTHSIDE ATLANTA Sandy Springs ................30328 .......................... 6,200 Sandy Springs ................30350 .......................... 3,950 Sandy Springs Total ................................10,150 Northside ..........................30305 .......................... 3,700 Northside ..........................30309............................1,950 Northside ..........................30318 .......................... 1,550 Northside ..........................30319 .............................. 400 Northside ..........................30324 .............................. 200 Northside ..........................30327 .......................... 6,450 Northside ..........................30342 .......................... 3,950 Northside Total........................................18,200 Vinings ..............................30339 .......................... 1,700 Northside/Vinings Total............................1,700

UNIT 22: CHEROKEE TRIBUNE & PLUS Cherokee Tribune .......... All Zips .................... 4,800* *4,800 = Net Sold Avg. for 2011 PLUS ....................................30188 .......................... 5,000 PLUS ....................................30189 .......................... 5,000 Cherokee Tribune/PLUS Total ................14,800

Northside Atlanta Total ..........................30,050

UNIT 7: PAULDING Dallas ..................................30132 .......................... 6,525 Hiram ..................................30141 .......................... 6,550 Dallas ..................................30157 ........................ 10,875 Paulding Total..........................................23,950

UNIT 8: NORTH DEKALB Dunwoody........................30338 .......................... 6,850 Atlanta................................30319 .......................... 5,450 Dunwoody........................30360............................1,675 Dunwoody Total ......................................13,975 Chamblee..........................30341 .......................... 4,925 Doraville ............................30340 .......................... 3,300 Chamblee/Doraville Total ........................8,225 North DeKalb Total ................................22,200

UNIT 14: SOUTH FULTON East Point ..........................30331 .......................... 1,500 East Point ..........................30344 .......................... 7,500 College Park ....................30337 .......................... 1,000 College Park ....................30349 .......................... 6,650 Hapeville ..........................30354 .......................... 2,000 Fairburn ............................30213 .......................... 3,000 Union City ........................30291 .......................... 1,550 Palmetto ............................30268 .......................... 1,000 South Fulton Total ..................................24,200

NETWORK TOTAL 394,300 Actual circulation numbers as of 01/01/12

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394,000+ AUDITED WEEKLY CIRCULATION IN 10 COUNTIES

CHEROKEE

75

BARTOW

575

400

COBB PAULDING

75

85

285

DEKALB

Atlanta

DOUGLAS

675

FULTON

CLAYTON

85

BARTOW COUNTY Bartow Neighbor

FAYETTE

COBB COUNTY Marietta Daily Journal East Cobb Neighbor Kennesaw Neighbor Acworth Neighbor Powder Springs Neighbor Mableton Neighbor Austell Neighbor Smyrna Neighbor Vinings Neighbor Cobb Life Magazine

CHEROKEE COUNTY Cherokee Tribune Cherokee Tribune Plus Cherokee Life Magazine

75

HENRY

DEKALB COUNTY Dunwoody Neighbor Chamblee Neighbor Doraville Neighbor Decatur Neighbor Tucker Neighbor Stone Mountain Neighbor

CLAYTON COUNTY

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Clayton Neighbor

Douglas Neighbor

FULTON COUNTY Northside Neighbor Sandy Springs Neighbor Roswell Neighbor Johns Creek Neighbor Milton Neighbor Alpharetta Neighbor South Fulton Neighbor

FAYETTE COUNTY Fayette Neighbor

PAULDING COUNTY Paulding Neighbor HENRY COUNTY Henry Neighbor

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Mdjonline.com – the complementary website for our flagship daily newspaper – has an array of features for our readers as well as opportunities for our advertisers. Website visitors are attracted by breaking news updates, exclusive video interviews, daily blog updates, photo galleries, the best local high school sports coverage and so much more. All of this makes mdjonline.com a valuable advertising outlet at a reasonable price.

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MDJONLINE ADVERTISING MEASUREMENTS AND RATES DIMENSIONS

FILE SIZE

RATES - PRINT & ONLINE

RATES - ONLINE ONLY

300 x 250 pixels Square

JPEG or GIF - non-animated Flash: 70k - animated

$300 per month $600 per month for exclusivity *Exclusivity available on: homepage, sports, local news, editorials, lifestyle, obituaries, business, and blogs

$600 per month $1200 per month for exclusivity *Exclusivity available on: homepage, sports, local news, editorials, lifestyle, obituaries, business, and blogs

300 x 500 pixels Rail Only available on mdjonline.com homepage as rail.

JPEG or GIF - non-animated Flash: 70k - animated

$500 per month $1000 per month for exclusivity *Exclusivity available on homepage only

$1000 per month $3000 per month for exclusivity *Exclusivity available on homepage only

468 x 60 pixels Banner

JPEG or GIF - non-animated Flash: 70k - animated

$200 per month $400 per month for exclusivity *Exclusivity available on: homepage, sports, local news, editorials, lifestyle, obituaries, business, and blogs

$400 per month $800 per month for exclusivity *Exclusivity available on: homepage, sports, local news, editorials, lifestyle, obituaries, business, and blogs

728 x 90 pixels Leaderboard

JPEG or GIF - non-animated Flash: 70k - animated

$400 per month $1200 per month for exclusivity *Exclusivity available on: homepage, sports, local news, editorials, lifestyle, obituaries, business, and blogs

$900 per month $2500 per month for exclusivity *Exclusivity available on: homepage, sports, local news, editorials, lifestyle, obituaries, business, and blogs

neighborcars.com Looking for a car? See our new auto portal with hundreds of vehicles from local dealers.

Dealers - see your automotive sales representative to find out how you can get your entire inventory listed online today at www.mdjonline.com.

• All dimensions in pixels • Flash ads require an alternative gif ad that will run when browsers do not support Flash • Exclusivity includes 24/7 presence in the selected ad space for the term purchased • Exclusivity only available when advertising in print and online • Discounts are available when purchasing multiple ad spaces, ads on multiple web pages, agreeing to long-term contracts or advertising in multiple markets • Send all creative to mdjart@mdjonline.com and cc your account executive • Online usage statistics are available upon request, see your account executive

MDJ Digital Apps Add a full size tablet ad to your media buy. Ask your sales representative for details.

PACKAGE DEALS AND SPECIAL OFFERS: • Introduction to Digital Advertising Package: For print advertising customers new to online advertising, run a with your current print ads for 3 months at only $200 a month, plus get 2 weeks of an in-story ad in the Marietta Daily Journal E-edition Fine Print: For new online advertisers only; discount good for one consecutive 3-month run) • Classifieds customers get $20/month discount on Gold Directory Listings or $30/month discount on Platinum Directory Listings Fine Print: Directory listings require a 12 month contract; must list in classifieds for a minimum of 8 consecutive months during the listing term to receive discount)

TERMS OF ONLINE ADVERTISING: Please refer to page 23.

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CherokeeTribune.com - Cherokee County’s newspaper website that gives readers not only the local content, but an array of other features as well. We are proud to offer you added features like breaking news, video interviews and news stories that matter to you, daily blogs, updated photos and much more - updated throughout the day as events unfold, with a clean, concise layout that you are sure to find enjoyable.

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subscriber services make a paymen t or request a vaca tion stop.

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CHEROKEE TRIBUNE ONLINE ADVERTISING MEASUREMENTS AND RATES DIMENSIONS

FILE SIZE

RATES - PRINT & ONLINE

RATES - ONLINE ONLY

300 x 500 pixels Rail

GIF: 20k Flash: 30k

1 Month 3 Months 6 Months 12 Months -

$200 $175/month $150/month $100/month

1 Month 3 Months 6 Months 12 Months -

$300 $275/month $250/month $200/month

300 x 250* pixels Square

GIF: 20k Flash: 30k

1 Month 3 Months 6 Months 12 Months -

$250 $225/month $200/month $150/month

1 Month 3 Months 6 Months 12 Months -

$350 $325/month $300/month $250/month

468 x 60 pixels Banner

GIF: 20k Flash: 30k

1 Month 3 Months 6 Months 12 Months -

$300 $275/month $250/month $200/month

1 Month 3 Months 6 Months 12 Months -

$400 $375/month $350/month $300/month

728 x 90 pixels Leaderboard

JPEG or GIF - non-animated Flash: 70k - animated

$400 per month $900 per month for exclusivity *Exclusivity available on: homepage, sports, local news, editorials, lifestyle, obituaries, business, and blogs

Weather Sponsor

neighborcars.com Looking for a car? See our new auto portal with hundreds of vehicles from local dealers.

$900 per month $2000 per month for exclusivity *Exclusivity available on: homepage, sports, local news, editorials, lifestyle, obituaries, business, and blogs

$100/12 month Commitment Dealers - see your automotive sales representative to find out how you can get your entire inventory listed online today at www.mdjonline.com.

• All dimensions in pixels • Flash ads require an alternative gif ad that will run when browsers do not support Flash • Exclusivity includes 24/7 presence in the selected ad space for the term purchased • Exclusivity only available when advertising in print and online • Discounts are available when purchasing multiple ad spaces, ads on multiple web pages, agreeing to long-term contracts or advertising in multiple markets • Send all creative to mdjart@mdjonline.com and cc your account executive • Online usage statistics are available upon request, see your account executive

TERMS OF ONLINE ADVERTISING: 1. Advertiser may submit one change, as applicable at no additional charge. Additional modifications submitted during the contract period will be processed for a fee of $45.00 per/change.

2. Times Journal Inc. will use its best efforts to keep its website service running at all times and cannot be responsible for interruptions in service due to circumstances beyond its control. Advertiser expressly agrees that the use of mdjonline.com, neighbornewspapers.com and cherokeetribune.com is entered at the Advertiser’s sole risk. Neither Times Journal Inc. or its agents warrant that the service will be uninterrupted or error free and shall not be liable for any inability to use the service.

3. If Advertiser does NOT fulfill this contract obligation, the agreement will be automatically cancelled and the advertiser agrees to pay the difference between the discount earned and amounts previously billed.

4. Payment will be made within 30 days of billing. Consistent with Times Journal Inc. collection and credit policies, Times Journal, Inc. reserves the right to cancel this contract at any time during the contract period if payments are not kept current. Should this become necessary, the contract will be recalculated to determine the rate the advertiser had actually earned. Advertiser also agrees to pay all attorney’s fees if the account becomes delinquent and must be given to an attorney for collection and may be subject to a monthly finance charge of 1.5%.

5. The Advertiser shall hold Times Journal Inc. harmless and indemnify it from all damages, costs and expenses of any nature whatsoever for which Times Journal Inc. may become liable by reason of its publication of Advertisers’ advertising. This contract cannot be invalidated for typographical errors, incorrect insertions or omissions in advertising published. The company shall not be liable to advertiser for any loss that results from the incorrect publication of advertisements.

6. This agreement may not be assigned or transferred by Advertiser or its Agency.

7. If Advertiser uses an agency, the Advertiser and the Agency shall be jointly and severally liable for payment in compliance with all terms of this contract. Agency commissions, if any, shall apply to all space charges and adjustments under this contract. This agreement renders void any statement concerning liability which appear on correspondence from the Agency/Advertiser and is irrevocable without the written consent of the Times Journal Inc. Credit Department.

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OPTIMIZED BUSINESS DIRECTORY MARKETPLACE COBBLINC.COM & CHEROKEELINC.COM - We now offer even more value added to your advertising plan when you sign up for our online business directory. We provide a comprehensive listing of all local businesses which gives advertisers a great way to reach their target audience with a much more localized focus than other online directories.

Upgrading your listing gives you high Google visibility and a fully functional website.

Our GOLD business directory listing offers a customizable web page with its own unique URL. It gives highly prioritized positioning on directory search results and offers added value in that it is a Google-searchable, stand-alone website. It offers customer-maintained coupons, testimonials, an event calendar, links providing direct access your business, and so much more.

Pricing starts at only $99 per month with a low set up fee.

Our PLATINUM business directory listing includes all the features of the Gold package, but with the opportunity to have up to 7 separate pages featuring a photo and video gallery, map with driving directions, reviews and testimonials, a blog, more customization and sms capabilities.

Pricing starts at only $149 per month with a low set up fee.

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Mdjonline.com is proud to offer – new this year – detailed information for high school sports viewable by team. You can now choose your team and then get the latest team stats, scores and news for each sport available. We feature all 21 local high school teams – each with their own sports web page. You can be up to date with your teams standings at the push of a button! Log on to see how your local high school team is doing. We offer the great, in-depth programming and coverage you can only find in one place - mdjonline.com.

choose a sport - get the latest information for each type of sport when curently being played by the team

latest news - sports news specific to the school

featured webcast watch videos of your favorite high school team every Thursday & Sunday

Square 300 x 25 pixels

YO U R AD H ER E!

CA LL YO UR SA LE S RE PR ES EN TATI VE TO FI ND OU T DE TA ILS

vital stats - sport and team specific stats at a glance

To show your team spirit, advertise on this exciting, new web page for only $100 per month per ad per school.

Produce the results you want by making us part of your marketing plan.

770-428-9411 Ask for our Advertising Department and one of our Cobb County Online Advertising experts will be happy to assist you in handling all of your advertising needs.

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Since its launch in fall of 2010, Cobb Daily Deals has become an exciting and profitable way for businesses to increase traffic. You can reach your target audience in several ways - email alerts to thousands of subscribers, online on our mdjonline homepage, on our cobbdailydeals webpage, through our free cobbdailydeals app and through newspaper advertising which helps build your brand awareness with Cobb County shoppers. So go ahead and showcase your business with CobbDailyDeals.com. daily alert straight to users email

value summary

creates a sense of urgency

use an image or logo or have us design one for you!

promote with social media gives users exact location of deal

watch the time count down

reinforce the value of the deal

highlights more about your business

clarify the details of the deal

sms notification

your offer also on our sites home page

Produce the results you want by making us part of your marketing plan.

770-428-9411 Ask for our Advertising Department and one of our Cobb County Online Advertising experts will be happy to assist you in handling all of your advertising needs.

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Our lifestyle magazines continue to set the bar for excellence in suburban Atlanta. Each of our magazines is published on glossy, high quality paper which provides a full-color, long-shelf life product guaranteed to be a great experience for our readers and advertisers.

Our flagship magazine Cobb Life is celebrating its eighth year of publication this year. What initially began as six-times a year publication grew to nine times a year due to increasing demand from our readers and advertisers. This outstanding magazine reaches more than 30,000 readers an issue. It is distributed in the Marietta Daily Journal, direct-mailed to high profile businesses and is available at dozen of high-traffic racks throughout Cobb County.

Cherokee Life is celebrating its seventh year of publication. This magazine captures the best in Cherokee County and reaches more than 20,000 readers an issue. It is distributed in the Cherokee Tribune, direct-mailed to high profile businesses and is available at dozen of high-traffic racks throughout Cherokee County.

Our life and style magazines focus on the unique spectrum of lifestyle in their community. Regular features include dining, fashion, home, sports, personalities, culture and more. Our magazine staffs have earned dozens of awards for editorial excellence in writing and design.

COBB LIFE DISTRIBUTION: SUNDAY MARIETTA DAILY JOURNAL(NET)

15,800

DIRECT MAILED TO LOCAL DOCTORS, LAWYERS & DENTISTS

1,000

17 PUBLIX LOCATIONS IN COBB COUNTY

5,400

HIGH TRAFFIC BUSINESS LOCATIONS TOTAL DISTRIBUTION

11,300 33,500*

*SEE WEBSITE FOR UPDATED LOCATIONS

CHEROKEE LIFE DISTRIBUTION: SUNDAY CHEROKEE TRIBUNE (NET) DIRECT MAILED TO NON-SUBSCRIBERS

4,800 10,000

7 PUBLIX LOCATIONS IN CHEROKEE

2,540

HIGH TRAFFIC BUSINESS LOCATIONS, LAW OFFICES, BANKS, DOCTORS’ OFFICES

6,160

TOTAL DISTRIBUTION

23,500*

*SEE WEBSITE FOR UPDATED LOCATIONS

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COBB LIFE MAGAZINE Cobb’s premier lifestyle publication, Cobb Life has been providing the best in lifestyle coverage for readers and advertisers in Cobb County for eight years.

Cobb’s most-talked about, hottest magazine packs a ton of content in every issue that reaches every area of lifestyle coverage. Regular features include dining, fashion, home and garden, society and arts and culture. But the magazine also features stories that sizzle! Some of our highlights during the past several years include interviews with Food Network Star Alton Brown, Atlanta Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez, HGTV heartthrob John Gidding, Tennis star Melanie Oudin, Grammy winners Third Day and many, many more.

Each issue of Cobb Life is delivered to the top demographics in Cobb. It is distributed in the Marietta Daily Journal, direct-mailed to high profile businesses and is available at dozen of high-traffic racks throughout Cobb County. More than 30,000 readers receive each issue.

2012 PRODUCTION SCHEDULE ISSUE JANUARY/FEBRUARY *

2012 COBB LIFE BRIDAL GUIDE

MARCH

PUB DATE

DEADLINE

JANUARY 8, 2012

DECEMBER 9, 2011

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

JANUARY 12, 2012

MARCH 4, 2012

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

APRIL

APRIL 1, 2012

MAY

MAY 6, 2012

APRIL 5, 2012

JUNE/JULY

JUNE 3, 2012

MAY 3, 2012

MARCH 1, 2012

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER

AUGUST 12, 2012

JULY 12, 2012

OCTOBER

OCTOBER 7, 2012

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

OCTOBER 4, 2012

DECEMBER

DECEMBER 2, 2012

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Bridal Guide will be circulated through 12/2012

*

2012 EDITORIAL CALENDAR JANUARY/FEBRUARY Our annual Best Of issue: This issue is a hit with readers as they get to see the winners in the categories they voted for in everything from dining to fashion.

Before and After Office makeover: Make your work place into a relaxing and stylish mecca.

MARCH 20 Rising Stars Under 40: Our annual feature on up and coming rising stars in the business, political, artistic and creative arenas. This issue is always a hit with readers.

Urban exploring in Cobb. This neat trend has photographers finding unique places in Cobb that most people don’t see. This should make for an interesting feature.

APRIL HOME AND GARDEN issue: This issue gets you ready for spring. We feature everything from historical home tours to contemporary lighting solutions to gardening tips.

finding Cobb's best pizza.

EYE ON BUSINESS: West Cobb. We profile a West Cobb business and run a sidebar with other biz-related facts on the area.

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER OUR DO IT YOURSELF ISSUE: This issue will tackle everything DIY from making bookends to redoing a kitchen on a budget to reupholstering furniture.

EYE ON BUSINESS: Marietta. We profile a Marietta business and run a sidebar with other biz-related facts on the area.

OCTOBER Beyond beef and pork: We find the best bison, rabbit and other ‘exotic’ animals to eat in Cobb.

EYE ON BUSINESS: Smyrna. We profile a Smyrna business and run a sidebar with other biz-related facts on the area.

NOVEMBER Gift Guide. Our annual gift guide features up to 30 ideas from local stores.

EYE ON BUSINESS: Acworth. We profile an Acworth business and run a sidebar with other biz-related facts on the area.

SPICE: Sides. New sides to complement your meal that you will come back to year after year.

MAY COVER: Mother’s and Sons. We interview four high profile Cobb moms who are mothers to celebrities and get their stories.

EYE ON BUSINESS: Kennesaw. We profile a Kennesaw business and run a sidebar with other biz-related facts on the area.

EYE ON BUSINESS: East Cobb. We profile an East Cobb business and run a sidebar with other biz-related facts on the area.

JUNE/JULY Centerpiece: Best pizza in Cobb. Our best hamburger in Cobb and best BBQ in Cobb issues have been huge hits. This year we venture into the delicious world of

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DECEMBER Our annual holiday issue features everything you need for the holidays from fireplaces to firs.

EYE ON BUSINESS: Cumberland/Galleria. We profile a Cumberland/Galleria business and run a sidebar with other biz-related facts on the area.

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ADVERTISING RATES PER EDITION COST, ALL POSITIONS FULL COLOR Full Page 2/3 Page 1/2 Page 1/3 Page 1/4 Page 1/6 Page

1x 2800 2200 1700 1400 950 775

3x 2000 1500 1200 1050 650 500

6x 1850 1350 1100 895 525 400

9x 1610 1200 900 650 400 300

1x SOLD 3600

3x SOLD 3100

6x SOLD 2900

9x SOLD 2800

3500

3000

2750

2500 SOLD 2600

PREMIUM POSITIONS Outside Back Cover Inside Front Cover Inside Back Cover Centerfold

SOLD 3100

SOLD 2850

SOLD 2750

5000

4500

4000

3500

Page 3

SOLD 3100

SOLD 2600

SOLD 2500

SOLD

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SOLD

3050

SOLD

2550

SOLD

2450

SOLD

Page 7

SOLD 3000

SOLD 2500

SOLD 2400

2300 SOLD

2400

2350

RATES EFFECTIVE THROUGH DECEMBER 2012

All open rates are fully commissionable (15%) to recognized agencies provided full agency services are performed and payment terms are met. Full agency services include: 1. submission of camera ready work 2. submission of written insertion order

3. guaranteed payment by the 15th of the following month

4. signed advertising agency recognition agreement

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2012 PRODUCTION SCHEDULE PUB DATE

ISSUE JANUARY/FEBRUARY MARCH/APRIL

DEADLINE

JANUARY 8, 2012

DECEMBER 2, 2011

MARCH 4, 2012

JANUARY 31, 2012

MAY/JUNE

MAY 6, 2012

MARCH 29, 2012

JULY/AUGUST

JULY 1, 2012

JUNE 1, 2012

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

AUGUST 10, 2012

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

ADVERTISING RATES PER EDITION COST, ALL POSITIONS FULL COLOR Full Page 2/3 Page 1/2 Page 1/3 Page 1/4 Page 1/6 Page

1x 1900 1500 1250 1000 800 650

3x 1700 1200 1000 800 600 500

6x 1500 1000 800 600 400 300

1x 2200

3x 2100

6x 2000

SOLD 2000

SOLD 1900

SOLD 1800

1850

1750

1650

4000

3900

3800

2100

1850

SOLD 1700

PREMIUM POSITIONS Outside Back Cover Inside Front Cover Inside Back Cover Centerfold Page 3 Page 5 Page 7

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SOLD

SOLD

SOLD 1900

SOLD 1800

1900

SOLD

SOLD

1800

All open rates are fully commissionable (15%) to recognized agencies provided full agency services are performed and payment terms are met. Full agency services include: 1. submission of camera ready work 2. submission of written insertion order 3. guaranteed payment by the 15th of the following month 4. signed advertising agency recognition agreement

SOLD 1650

1600

SOLD

RATES EFFECTIVE THROUGH DECEMBER 2012

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One of the fastest growing counties in the nation also has one of the fastest growing magazines – Cherokee Life!

Now entering its seventh year of publication, this magazine packs in a ton of great, local content for every issue.

Regular features include dining, fashion, home and garden, society and arts and culture. But the magazine also features stories that sizzle! Some of our highlights during the past several years include interviews with “LOST” star Josh Holloway, Country Superstar Mark Wills and HGTV designer Christina Ray. Each issue of Cherokee Life is delivered to the top demographics in the county. It is distributed in the Cherokee Tribune, direct-mailed to high profile businesses and is available at dozen of high-traffic racks throughout Cherokee County. More than 20,000 readers receive each issue.

2012 EDITORIAL CALENDAR JANUARY/FEBRUARY Our annual Best Of issue: This issue is a hit with readers as they get to see the winners in the categories they voted for in everything from dining to fashion.

Before and After Office makeover: Make your work place into a relaxing and stylish mecca.

MARCH/APRIL HOME AND GARDEN issue: This issue gets you ready for spring. We feature everything from historical home tours to contemporary lighting solutions to gardening tips

JULY/AUG Centerpiece/SPICE: Best pizza in Cherokee. Similar to our best burger feature, this will feature the crop of upscale pizza joints that keep cropping up in Cherokee County.

Summer is here. Here are a few recipes from our staff and friends for homemade ice creams and popsicles.

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER Cherokee celebrities dish on their favorite fall traditions.

How about something different? We find locales that serve up other meats such as bison, ostrich, pheasant and deer.

MAY/JUNE Horse riding clubs in Cherokee: Inside these unique and often quite fun clubs.

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER Our annual holiday issue features everything you need for the holidays from fireplaces to firs. .

Urban exploring in Cherokee County. This neat trend aims to find forgotten or out of the way photographs of the county. We will send our photographer out to find several of these.

Our annual gift guide features up to 30 ideas from local stores.

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MAGAZINE MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS MEDIA REQUIREMENTS: We accept the following types of media that are compatible with the PC platform: CDs, Emails, and FTP uploads.

PROOFS: All ads must be accompanied by a proof. Color proofs must accompany color ads.

ACCEPTABLE FORMATS: • PC Platform • QuarkXPress (version 4.11 to 6.0) • Adobe Illustrator (version 9 to 11) • Adobe Photoshop (version 7.0 to CS2) • High Resolution Acrobat PDFs (at least 400 dpi) • All photos and files should be capable of being printed at 300 dpi • FTP downloads: Call for FTP address and download information or email mdjart@mdjonline.com

Full Page

1/3 Vertical

1/2 Vertical

MAGAZINE SIZE: TRIM SIZE: 8 1/8” x 10 7/8” Bleed Size: 8 1/4” x 11 1/8” AD SIZES: Non-Bleed

Quarter Page 1/6 Horizontal

2/3 Page

Full Page

7 1/8” x 10”

2/3 Page

4 11/16” x 9 3/4”

1/2 Horizontal

7 1/8” x 4 3/4”

1/2 Vertical

4 11/16” x 7 1/4”

1/3 Square

4 11/16” x 4 3/4”

1/3 Vertical

2 1/4” x 9 3/4”

1/4 Page

3 5/8” x 4 7/8”

1/6 Vertical

2 1/4” x 4 3/4”

1/6 Horizontal

4 11/16” x 2 1/4”

Bleed

8 1/4” x 11 1/8”

SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS 1/6 Vertical

1/3 Page Square

Please send all ad materials to: Cobb Life Magazine 580 Fairground Street Marietta, GA 30060 For questions or information call: 770.428.9411 ext 454 or email mdjart@mdjonline.com

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DIGITAL AD SUBMISSION GUIDELINES NOTE: OUR GRAPHICS DEPARTMENT IS IBM PC BASED We ask that you follow these guidelines to ensure successful reproduction of your ads in our newspaper.

PDF (Portable Document File) WHEN SUBMITTING COLOR ADS, *PREFERRED FORMAT ARTWORK, LOGOS, PHOTOS, ETC. • PDF must be saved as Adobe Acrobat 7.0 or COMPATIBLE Please make sure that all of your art/elements are converted to CMYK. We cannot accept RGB, LAB, or INDEXED Color • Use Postscript Fonts Images.

• Embed all fonts • True Type Fonts must be sent as outlines during Postscript file creation WE CANNOT ACCEPT FILES BUILT IN COREL DRAW OR PRINTSHOP. EPS (Encapsulated Postscript File) By sending your electronic files in a format other than those listed above, you run the risk of us not being able to • Convert all type to paths/outlines use it or accurately reproduce it. If you have any questions • Encode as ASCII for IBM PC regarding your electronic submission you may contact Leigh • Tag your file with the IBM PC extension .eps Hall, Creative Director at 770-428-9411 ext. 454. M-F 9:00 5:00.

QUARK XPRESS DOCUMENT All of our ad creation is done in Quark XPress 4.11 When submitting an ad built in Quark XPress: WE CAN ALSO ACCEPT YOUR ADS ELECTRONICALLY • Fonts will be substituted for ones that most closely match VIA E-MAIL OR FTP. or original design if we do not have them in our system.

E-Mail: mdjart@mdjonline.com For the most accuracy please provide a hard copy of your ad.

FTP: (You will need to contact your sales representative for • Include ALL Images, Logos, and Fonts with your Quark File. the complete login and password information) *Note: Macintosh (MAC) fonts will not work in our system.

• Tag your Quark XPress Document with the IBM PC extension WHEN SENDING YOUR ADS VIA E-MAIL: .qxd Please make sure that you include Publication Name, Publication • Tag ALL Images, Logos etc. associated with your Quark Date, Name of Advertisement, and any contact information that XPress document with their IBM PC file extensions .tif .eps we may need to contact you if there is a problem with your .jpg submission.

TIF AND JPEG AD SUBMISSIONS We can accept these forms of ad submissions. However, to ensure the best reproduction quality when submitting these types of ads please make sure that your dpi is at least 300.

OTHER ACCEPTED FORMATS/ PROGRAMS We can accept files from Publisher, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark 7, Microsoft Word Documents and Photoshop CS2. *NOTE: We build all of our ads in Quark Xpress.

SPECIAL NOTE to Macintosh Users: • Avoid unusual characters in the naming of your files. Use Letters and Numbers ONLY. • Always use the IBM PC file extension tags in the naming of your files.

• When saving TIF files, you must choose Byte Order: IBM PC. • When saving EPS files, you mush choose Encoding: ASCII. WHEN SUBMITTING ARTWORK, LOGOS, PHOTOS, ETC. Please make sure that Artwork, Logos, Photos, Etc. are submitted with a dpi of at least 300. Anything lower than this could result in poor reproduction of your art (fuzzy, pixelated, blurry). * NOTE: We can accept .GIF files or files downloaded from web sites. However, the dpi on these pieces of art is very low and and we cannot guarantee quality reproduction. The dpi for these types of files is usually 72.

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2012 SPECIAL SECTION CALENDAR AND DEADLINES PUBLICATION FORMAT

PRODUCT

PUBLISHED DATE

AD DEADLINE

CHEROKEE LIFE - JAN / FEB 2012

MAGAZINE

SUNDAY TCT

1/08/2012

12/02/2011

COBB LIFE - JAN / FEB 2012

MAGAZINE

SUNDAY MDJ

1/08/2012

12/09/2011

COBB YEAR IN REVIEW

NEWSPRINT

SUNDAY MDJ

1/01/2012

12/28/2012

2012 COBB BRIDAL GUIDE

MAGAZINE

SUNDAY MDJ

2/12/2012

1/12/2012

TCT PROGRESS EDITION

NEWSPRINT

SUNDAY TCT

2/26/2012

2/09/2012

MDJ PROGRESS EDITON

NEWSPRINT

SUNDAY MDJ

2/26/2012

2/09/2012

CHEROKEE LIFE - MAR / APR 2012

MAGAZINE

SUNDAY MDJ

3/04/2012

1/31/2012

COBB LIFE - MAR 2012

MAGAZINE

SUNDAY MDJ

3/04/2012

2/01/2012

COBB LIFE - APRIL 2012

MAGAZINE

SUNDAY MDJ

4/01/2012

03/01/2012

CHEROKEE LIFE - MAY / JUNE 2012

MAGAZINE

SUNDAY TCT

5/06/2012

3/29/2012

COBB LIFE - MAY 2012

MAGAZINE

SUNDAY MDJ

5/06/2012

4/05/2012

COBB LIFE - JUNE/ JULY 2012

MAGAZINE

SUNDAY MDJ

6/03/2012

5/03/2012

CHEROKEE LIFE - JUL / AUG 2012

MAGAZINE

SUNDAY TCT

7/01/2012

6/01/2012

FACTBOOK

TABLOID - COLOR - NEWS

SUNDAY MDJ

7/29/2012

6/22/2012

COBB LIFE - AUG/SEPT 2012

MAGAZINE

SUNDAY MDJ

8/12/2012

7/12/2012

FOOTBALL KICK-OFF 2012

TABLOID - NEWSPRINT

SUNDAYMDJ&TCT

8/26/2012

7/27/2012

CHEROKEE LIFE - SEPT / OCT 2012

MAGAZINE

SUNDAY TCT

9/09/2012

8/10/2012

CHEROKEE RIVERFEST

TABLOID - NEWSPRINT

SUNDAY TCT

9/27/2012

9/19/2012

COBB LIFE - OCT 2012

MAGAZINE

SUNDAY MDJ

10/07/2012

9/06/2012

CHEROKEE LIFE - NOV / DEC 2012

MAGAZINE

SUNDAY TCT

11/04/2012

9/28/2012

COBB LIFE - NOV 2012

MAGAZINE

SUNDAY MDJ

11/04/2012

10/04/2012

COBB LIFE - DEC 2012

MAGAZINE

SUNDAY MDJ

12/02/2012

11/01/2012

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RULES AND REGULATIONS: COMMISSION AND TERMS OF PAYMENT All open rates are fully commissionable (15%) to recognized agencies provided full agency services are performed and payment terms are met.

Full agency services include: 1. Submission of camera ready materials 2. Submission of written insertion order 3. Guaranteed payment by the 15th of the following month 4. Signed advertising agency recognition agreement.

5. In-house agencies do not qualify for agency commission.

All advertising is payable cash in advance unless advertiser has established a credit account with the newspaper. All accounts on credit will be billed on the last day of the month and will be due upon receipt and considered past due on the 25th of the following month.

Monthly statements rendered will be accepted as correct unless recipient notifies the paper in writing within ten days of mailing of statement.

All accounts are billed at the gross or open rate. Contract discounts will be earned if invoices are paid by the 15th day of the month following billing provided there is no previous balance.

All accounts considered past due will receive a finance charge of 1-1/2% (annual percentage rate of 18%) applied to the total past due balance. There is a minimum service charge of $1.00 per month for each past due account.

All transient, sellout, bankruptcy, going out of business or like advertising will be payable cash in advance at the open rate.

Political candidates may qualify for agreement rates (normally six weeks maximum) but must pay cash in advance.

COPY AND CONTRACT REGULATIONS 1. The Marietta Daily Journal and Neighbor Newspapers retain all rights, title, and interest to all layouts which represent the creative efforts of the newspapers’ staff and/or utilization of its own illustrators, labor, composition or material.

Photographic or other reproduction of such layouts appearing in the Marietta Daily Journal and Neighbor Newspapers by any other publication without specific written authorization from the Marietta Daily Journal and Neighbor Newspapers is prohibited.

2. All advertising is payable in advance unless advertiser has established credit with the newspaper’s credit department. All space, after credit is established with the credit department, will be billed on the last day of the month, will be due on receipt and will be considered past due on the 25th of the following month.

3. No contract is valid unless signed by the Advertising Director or the Publisher.

4. The Publisher reserves the right to adjust rates within 30 days written notice and all contracts are accepted subject to this reservation. In such event, advertiser may terminate without penalty.

5. No contracts accepted for a period longer than one year.

6. All “Transient,” “Sell-Out,” “Closing Up,” “Going Out of Business Sale,” “Fortune Teller,” “Palm Reader,” or advertisements of similar nature are payable in advance at open rate.

7. Political candidates may qualify for agreement rates (normally 13 weeks maximum), but must remit cash with copy.

8. The Publisher reserves the right to consider contracts void on which advertising is not ordered to be inserted within the first 30 day period.

10. The Marietta Daily Journal and Neighbor Newspapers will not be liable for any error in advertisements to a greater extent than the cost of the space occupied by the item in the advertisement. On multiple insertions of the same ad, we are not responsible for errors after the first insertion.

11. All insertions are made on the basis of the provisions of this rate card.

No verbal agreements will be recognized.

12. Advertiser or advertising agency assumes liability of all content of advertisements printed and the responsibility of any claims arising therefrom which are made against Publisher.

13. Advertisements which resemble reading matter will have the word “advertisement” printed on the copy in each column occupied by such advertisement.

14. All ads are measured from cut-off rule to cut-off rule.

15. Advertising must be in good taste as to form, subject matter, size, working, illustration and typography. The Publisher may refuse advertising considered in bad taste, offensive or detrimental to the public, the newspaper or an advertiser.

16. No ads may be placed upside-down, reversed or sideways.

17. Any advertisement over 18” in depth is billed as full column depth (21”). Two column inch advertisement is the minimum size accepted. Advertisement must be as many inches deep as columns wide.

18. Position requests are given full consideration. If position guaranteed, add 25% to rate. Minimum ad size position guaranteed is 31 column inches. Minimum color ad size is 31 column inches.

19. Proofs shown upon request for all ads over 25 column inches.

20. All open rates and color rates commissionable (15%) to recognized agencies for camera-ready copy meeting all deadline and payment terms.

21. Sold in combinations, advertiser has available the combination discount and one of the following...

1 - agency discounts, 2 - non-contract volume discounts 3 - contract frequency, 4 - contract bulk discounts.

22. Photography Department: A Photography department is available for use by advertisers. Staff members are available to make photographs for advertisers at a charge of $10.00 per accepted print - $15.00 minimum charge.

23. Remarks: When revised proofs are required due to change of style, copy, etc. by advertiser and are not caused by our composing room, a time charge at the rate of $50.00 per hour, but not less than one- half hour will be made for such correction.

24. Art Department: Services of the newspaper Art department are available at the cost of $60.00 per hour with a one-half hour minimum. Art department artists are available for logo designs and any special art requests of the advertiser.

25. Double Trucks: On all double trucks, the center (gutter) will be charged as a full column. No double trucks accepted for less than 9 full columns (four on each page plus gutter).

26. Electronic format accepted. See page 33.

27. Monthly statements rendered will be accepted as correct, both as to amount of space and rate, unless The Marietta Daily Journal is notified within ten days of mailing such statement that it is incorrect and in what amount(s).

9. On frequency or multiple insertion contracts, newspaper reserves the right to print previous week’s copy when new copy is not received by final deadline.

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