Rainbow Pages Media Kit

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Media Kit

For more information email us at sales@gayrainbowpages.com Corporate Office 281 997-9778 PO Box 716, Pearland, TX 77581-0716 Austin 512 719-3200 • Dallas 214 361-1188 • San Antonio 210 212-4700 • Tulsa 918 299-5800

Our philosophy We offer the best customer service and support and do our best to surprise our customers by exceeding their expectations. Our goal is to develop long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with ad agencies and our advertisers. We work together with our customers to develop effective advertising and marketing programs, and we provide ongoing recommendations to optimize campaigns. At the Gay & Lesbian Rainbow Pages an insertion order is the beginning of a long-term relationship, not the end. As a result, our advertiser renewal rate is exceptional.

The Gay & Lesbian Rainbow Pages provides advertisers with direct access to millions of gay customers through print and online advertising. We serve as a intermediary between our community and the business trying to reach them. We have a thorough knowledge of our community and the ability to target messages to individuals based on the demographic information and usage information we have collected.

We develop custom tailored marketing programs for our print and online edtions for our advertisers to achieve a variety of business goals including product positioning, product branding, direct sales and employee recruitment. Your marketing programs can include a variety of elements including content intergration, audio, video, animation, banners, links, newsletter sponsorships, email, direct mail and a presence at offline events through sponsorships.

Not long ago, the Gay American market was undocumented and unreachable. No one in main stream America had the foresight to see the value of this market niche. Today, numerous research reports are clearly defining and validating the market. Gay media companies are providing local, national and global reach into this market for the very first time. Marketing executives at Fortune 500 companies are recognizing the opportunity and taking action.

In the U.S., the buying power of approximately 17 million Gay Americans is estimated to be $764 billion. While not necessarily wealthier than the general population, gay adults are less likely to be parents. Therefore, they have more discretionary income and more time for leisure activities.

Numerous studies establish that gay and lesbian consumers: 1. Have higher affiliations with brands that advertise directly to them.

2. Are likely to actively seek out a brand that has advertised in gay media.

3. Are willing to pay more for products from companies that are perceived to be gay-friendly.

4. Median household income is $86, 400 – 37% household income over $100,000.

5. Median age of respondents is 47 – 73% are gay males – 21% lesbian – 5% bisexual 6. Median respondent spent $8,200 (9.5% of income) on travel last year.

7. 71% are college graduates – 34% hold a Master’s or Doctorate degree.

8. 65% are employed full time and 17% are self-employed.

9. 65% are in relationships – 22% have official recognition bestowed on their relationship.

10. Of those relationships not officially recognized, (57%) plan to pursue one.

11. 17% of lesbian and 4% of gay men between 30 and 60 have one or more children under 18 years old living with them.

Contact Us Today! www.gayrainbowpages.com sales@gayrainbowpages.com Corporate Office 281 997-9778 PO Box 716, Pearland, TX 77581-0716 Austin 512 719-3200 • Dallas 214 361-1188 • San Antonio 210 212-4700 • Tulsa 918 299-5800

Our Diamond Package Offer!

Buy a full page ad for $4,000 and receive all these extras!

1. A Free Link On All Display Ad(s)!

2. A Free Link On All Listings!

All your ads on our online flipbooks will be hot-linked to your website - a $100 savings

All your listings on our online flipbooks will include an extra line for your URL and will be hot-linked to your website - a $100 savings

3. A Free Banner!

You will receive a free banner, posted on the online flipbook for the directory in your chosen market - a $500 savings

VIDEO

4. A Video/Commercial On Our Website!

(Up to 1 minute long - You must provide video) - a $1,000 savings

5. Help With The Creation Of A Social Media Campaign!

6. Email List Access!

Let us help you get hooked-up with all the latest social networking sites to better promote your business or service - a $500 per year

7. Receive Two Free Coupons!

Let us email your event/promotion to our email list: $ 300 savings for 6 submissions $ 600 savings for 12 submissions ■ ■

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Rainbow Coupons

Track your marketing with two free coupons in our printed directorie for your market - a $250 savings

8. Spotlight In Our Monthly Newsletter!

Receive a special mention with a call-to-action for our readers to buy your product or use your services - a $200 savings

9. Banner In Our Monthly Newsletter!

Receive a standard size banner in our newsletter every month for a full year - a $500 savings

10. Receive Two Opportunities To Write Articles For Our Monthly Newsletter!

Write two articles that will help promote your business or service at your leisure, and have them posted in our monthly newsletter for the month you choose - a $550 savings

Total Added Value Is $4,000

Payments (maximum of 4) will be charged a finance fee and, a production fee will be charged if we are creating the ad(s). The charge for production on a full page is $200.

Contact Us Today! www.gayrainbowpages.com sales@gayrainbowpages.com Corporate Office 281 997-9778 PO Box 716, Pearland, TX 77581-0716 Austin 512 719-3200 • Dallas 214 361-1188 • San Antonio 210 212-4700 • Tulsa 918 299-5800

Rate Sheet for Printed Editions Display Advertising Display Ad

B/W

Color

Size (inches) (width)

FP - Full Page HP - Half Page Verticle HP - Half Page Horizontal QP - Quarter Page Verticle QP - Quarter Page Horizontal 1/8 - Eighth Page NP - Non-Profit Ads CP - Coupons (4) Listings

2500 4000 1500 2500 1500 2500 1000 1500 1000 1500 500 1000 50% off display ads 250 B/W

Color

5.25 2.5 5.25 2.5 5.25 2.5

x x x x x x

(height)

8.25 8.25 4 4 2 2

(same sizes as above)

5.25

x

2

Size (inches) (width)

1” BX - One Inch Box 1/2 BX - Half Inch Box FBL - Feature Bold Listing BL - Bold Listing RL - Regular Listing NPL - Non-Profit Listing

x

300 500 2.5 200 300 2.5 250 300 (Red) 150 200 (Red) 100 150 (Red) 25

x

x x -

(height)

1 .5

Website link in your listing will cost an extra $100 Production Requirements We require all ads be saved as EPS, TIFF, JPEG or PDF format. If your ad prints black & white, please be sure to use grayscale images so that we can correctly color separate and print your ad. If your ad prints in full color/4-color process, please be sure to use CMYK images so that we can correctly color separate your ad. RGB images will produce a black/white image!!

We print high quality pleasing color.

Please DO NOT SEND Microsoft Word or Publisher files. For best results all ads should have a resolution of 300 dots per inch. All type should be converted to paths or outlines where applicable. Smaller ads can be emailed directly to us at graphics@gayrainbowpages.com. All files, including larger files, can be directly uploaded to us through our website: www. gayrainbowpages.com (our preferred method of receiving ads). We reserve the right to resize your ad to fit our page size specifications.

BLACK & WHITE 1. In an InDesign Macintosh document - THIS FORMAT IS REQUIRED! 2. On a Macintosh Zip Disk or CD, as an EPS, TIFF or PDF file.

3. NO VELOXES OR FILM/NEGATIVE PLEASE. 4. Provide laser print of your ad with disc or cd.

COLOR Same as Number 1,2,3, & 4 above.

Example Ads (Listings & Boxes) regular listing Your Business Name Address........................ 000 000-0000

bold listing Your Business Name Address........................ 000 000-0000 feature bold listing Your Business Name Address...................... 000 000-0000

A Regular Listing is $100 per year Extra lines are $40 each Website or email links are $100 each (Links are live on the online books)

A Bold Listing is $150 per year Extra lines are $40 each Website or email links are $100 each (Links are live on the online books)

A Feature Bold Listing is $250 per year Extra lines are $40 each Website or email links are $100 each (Links are live on the online books)

listing with ad Your Business Name Address........................ 000 000-0000

Included in listings with ads

(See Our Display Ad This Classification)

listing with ad & coupons Your Business Name Address........................ 000 000-0000

Included in listings with ads and coupons

(See Our Display Ad This Classification & Use Our Rainbow Coupons)

one inch box

Ted Voloyiannis, MD, FACS Colon and Rectal Surgery, Hemorrhoids, Colonoscopy, Warts

281 484-9221 11920 Astoria Blvd., Ste. 490, Houston, TX 77089

half inch box ROKA Kennels, Pearland Boarding, Training & In-Home Pet Sitting 18119 Timothy St. . . . . . . . 281-489-8024

One Inch Box Black & White is $300 per year Full Color is $500 per year Website or email links are $100 each (Links are live on the online books)

Half Inch Box Black & White is $200 per year Full Color is $300 per year Website or email links are $100 each (Links are live on the online books)

Example Ads (Display Ads)

Display ad sizes have been reduced slightly to fit page.

Please refer to sizes marked inside each box for actual size.

1/8 Page Ad Black & White is $500 per year Full Color is $1,000 per year Website or email links in add are $100 each (Links are live on the online books)

1/8 Page Ad 2.5” Wide by 2” Tall 1/4 Page Verticle Ad 2.5” Wide by 4” Tall

1/4 Page Ad Verticle or Horizontal Black & White is $1,000 per year Full Color is $1,500 per year Website or email links in add are $100 each (Links are live on the online books)

1/4 Page Horizontal Ad 5.25” Wide by 2” Tall

1/2 Page Horizontal Ad 5.25” Wide by 4” Tall

1/2 Page Verticle Ad 2.5” Wide by 8.25” Tall

1/2 Page Ad Verticle or Horizontal Black & White is $1,500 per year Full Color is $2,500 per year Website or email links in add are $100 each

(Links are live on the online books)

Full Page Ad Size Is 5.25” Wide by 8.25” Tall Black & White Full Page is $2,500 per year Full Color Full Page is $4000 per year Website or email links in add are $100 each (Links are live on the online books)

Rate Sheet for Online Editions Only Display Advertising Display Ad

B/W

Color

Size (inches)

(width)

FP - Full Page HP - Half Page Verticle HP - Half Page Horizontal QP - Quarter Page Verticle QP - Quarter Page Horizontal 1/8 - Eighth Page NP - Non-Profit Ads CP - Coupons (4) Listings

$400 $500 $300 $400 $300 $400 $200 $300 $200 $300 $100 $150 50% off retail rates $150 set of 4 only B/W

Color

5.25 2.5 5.25 2.5 5.25 2.5

(height)

8.25 8.25 4 4 2 2

(same sizes as above)

5.25

x

2

Size (inches) (width)

1” BX - One Inch Box 1/2 BX - Half Inch Box FBL - Feature Bold Listing BL - Bold Listing RL - Regular Listing NPL - Non-Profit Listing

x

x x x x x x

$75 $100 2.5 $65 $75 2.5 $50 $65 $45 $50 $40 $45 50% off retail rates

x

x x -

(height)

1 .5

Banners and Multi Media Banners Links Commercials/Video Animation Sound

$500-$1000 per year $100 per year $500 per year - No changes $300 and up $200 and up

$2,000 Lifetime $500 Lifetime $1,000 per year - 3 changes

Website link in your listing will cost an extra $100 MULTIPLE CITIES/MARKET DISCOUNT: 20% OFF TOTAL SALE Internet (only) advertising is updated monthly, the first of each month, with a two week lead time for production.

Banner Requirements: File extension should be .jpg or .gif or .bmp – File resolution should be 72 dpi Standard Banner Size 468 pixels wide by 60 pixels tall

$500 per year for rotation banner (Middle of main page) $1000 per year for static banner at bottom of all pages

Square Banner Size 160 pixels wide by 160 pixels tall

$500 per year for rotation banner right side of flipbooks $500 per year for rotation on all pages of main website

Tower Banner Size

$1000 per year for rotation on all pages of main website

160 pixels wide by 600 pixels tall

WE CAN CREATE YOUR DISPLAY AND OR BANNER AD FOR $50 - $100 PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS DISPLAY ADS: Same as print directories.

COMMERCIAL/VIDEO REQUIREMENTS: Video should be in .avi, .mwv, .mpg format compressed by divx, xvid, mpeg4, mpeg2, motion jpeg Soundtrack can be in raw or mp3 format. Dimensions should be about 320 x 200. The file size should be small. It is important to understand this is for WEB, not TV or DVD.

Corporate Identity Packages • Website Design • Logos Brochures • Annual Reports • Business Forms • Publications PO Box 716 • Pearland, Texas 77588-0716 • 281-997-9778

3 Steps To Having Your Own Website 1. First you must decide on a URL (website address). You should think of this as a lease, as you will pay for the use of the URL for a pre-determined period of time.

2. Second, you must determine who will host your website. A host is a company that charges a fee to store and maintain all your files on their company servers (computers), and permit access to your website through the world wide web.

This cost can be in a monthly installment or annual basis and can be combined with the cost of a URL registration fee. We have very reasonable plans for your Registration and hosting needs avaiable.

This is provided as an overview to help you get started in the right direction.

For more specific information, contact us at 281-997-9778.

Simple Websites (4 to 8 pages) Hosting and URL registration: 1 Year $50

2 Years $95

5 Years $250

More Complex Websites (Includes E-Commerce “Ready”)

One time URL registration: 1 Year $35

2 Years $65

5 Years $130

Monthly Website Hosting: $29.95 Month

3. The third thing you must do is determine what kind of website you want, and either design it yourself or have someone design it for you. This is by far the most important step you must consider. There are several things to think about when determining what sort of internet presence you will have. (We can help you through this process with a no obligation evaluation).

Are you selling a product or service?

If you are selling a product(s) that will be shipped to your customer, you will most likely need a shopping cart configured into your website design and a database for all your product.

Which means you will also need a merchant service provider (for processing credit card orders) if you don’t already have one. This would qualify as a “complex” website design and the cost can be substantial (please contact us for a no obligation evaluation 281-997-9778). The benefit of this type of website is you have a nation wide customer base that can generate much more revenue than a local business. If you have a lot of products to sell, they will all have to be loaded onto your site and that will require a lot of time either on your part or for a paid web technician (which would be an additional cost).

If you offer a service to your local community such as catering or carpet cleaning, you will only require a small website consisting of 4 - 8 pages. The exact cost for a custom web site will vary with each client, depending upon your individual needs and the look you want. Your custom web design cost estimate is based on the size and function of your web site. Rainbow Graphic Design will work with you to keep the price within your budget, while still providing a professional web site that projects the image you want. Consultations and estimates are always FREE and you are under NO obligation.

Small Website Design (4 to 8 pages) Number of Web Pages Design Estimate (Minimum Price $250) 1-3 Pages $250 - $400

4 Pages $525

5 Pages $650

6 Pages $800

7-8 Pages $1,000

9+ Pages $1,200 and up

Database integration and shopping cart development are not included in the prices above and start at $1,550.00.

All web sites are developed, programed and optimized to be search engine ready. For a no obligation cost estimate on a new web site or redesign for a current web site contact us at rainbow graphic design 281-997-9778.

Once the basic needs and style has been determined, you should expect it to take approximately one month for completion of your website.

WE CAN ALSO CREATE YOUR VIDEO/COMMERCIAL, FLASH ANIMATION AND SOUND FILES. CALL US FOR A QUOTE.

Contact Us Today! www.gayrainbowpages.com sales@gayrainbowpages.com Corporate Office 281 997-9778 PO Box 716, Pearland, TX 77581-0716 Austin 512 719-3200 • Dallas 214 361-1188 • San Antonio 210 212-4700 • Tulsa 918 299-5800

What Our Customers Say WOW! Another fabulous year for the Rainbow Pages and its advertisers. You know‌Every call I receive from one of my advertisements with you always comes with a comment on how impressed they are by your full color glossy upscale publication. I have worked with you since I founded my company in 1994. I am both happy & proud to say that I owe much of my success to you and your publication! What I love best is that you are not just a caller at renewal time, you and your staff, truly care about the success of your clients! You help everyone throughout the year with many different marketing venues... whether it be sponsoring various functions or advertising in other publications. Being associated with the Rainbow Pages is like having a PR Firm working for us at all times! Everyone I have ever referred to you has been more than impressed with your publication and the response to their advertisement. I will close by thanking you for helping me succeed and I am proud to say that I was the first advertiser to have placed a commercial on your on-line edition!

John Frels, President Mortgage Associates of Texas - Houston, TX

It is such a pleasure and privilege to be in your directory every year. There is always a certain comfort and confidence in knowing that we are advertising in a first rate product. Your ad work is flawless and your distribution of the directories is effective and praiseworthy. It is indeed comforting to do business with someone with such integrity. We never have to worry about distribution methods or quantity, because you consistently honor your contract. We are always amazed at the response we receive year after year and we wanted to take this opportunity to write you this note to thank you for helping grow our business and to thank you for the wonderful people we have met as a result of advertising with you and at each advertiser party every year. Continued Success!

Carole Ann Boyd, DDS - Dallas, TX

...By the growing number of advertising pages this year, we can all see how much the Austin GLBT community has needed a directory like yours. It is wonderful that you have given us a choice when it comes to advertising to our community. We have been advertising with your publication since its inaugural debut and remain pleased with the results, your professionalism and knowledge of the GLBT market. We can directly attribute meeting many wonderful clients due to our advertising with you. The Gay & Lesbian Rainbow Pages is the most professional resource and it offers us the best ROI for our advertising dollar. Wishing you the best!

Doug Jacobs & Jeff Mikeska Jacobs & Mikeska Realtors - Austin, TX

I am writing to commend you on your publication. The Gay & Lesbian Rainbow Pages is amazing, constantly exceeding expectations! I was floored by the positive response that my firm received from our advertisement. Because of you, people with serious legal needs have found a law firm proud to help. And, of course, I have used the Rainbow Pages to find community business for my own needs. I was truly surprised to hear that reproduction of my print ad on your on-line editions was free of charge.

Advertising in the Rainbow Pages has been the best decision I’ve made when it comes to marketing.

Congratulations!

Rob Wiley, President Law Office of Rob Wiley, P.C. - Dallas, TX

Thank you for your hard work and diligence. In my opinion, your publication, like yourself, is a class act. My business has grown thanks to the response I receive from my ads in your directory. You will be glad to hear that I have decided to increase my ad size and have decided to purchase full pages!

I look forward to continue doing business with you for many years to come. Your integrity, honesty, work ethic, and your choosing to be forthright are to be commended. As I said earlier, you and your publication are a class act! I remain, sincerely yours, Larry French, President Larry French Enterprises - Houston, TX

It is an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to advertise with you and serve the needs of the GLBT community in Dallas. Your publication makes it easier for members of the GLBT community to connect with the able and forward-looking businesses eager to serve them. Our response to advertising in your publication has been excellent. Thank you for the opportunity to partner with the Rainbow Pages in our commitment to the diversity that is Dallas.

Stephen P. Karns, Attorney at Law - Dallas, TX

...Thanks to your publication, we have attracted a new demographic and are excited with the positive response we have received by advertising in your publication. We are excited to serve all members of our community and we welcome the GLBT community and invite them to come and enjoy a wonderful lunch or dinner experience. Thanks you once again!

Sullivan Steak House - Houston, TX

...Our secret is out! Other dealerships have joined your publication since we did five years ago and we are amazed at the response we continue to get each year. We have experienced such great results that we now have added more representatives to meet the automotive needs of the GLBT community. Please call us regarding a commercial on your on-line editions and keep the business coming! Wishing you the best.

Russell & Smith Auto Group - Houston, TX

Contact Us Today! www.gayrainbowpages.com sales@gayrainbowpages.com Corporate Office 281 997-9778 PO Box 716, Pearland, TX 77581-0716 Austin 512 719-3200 • Dallas 214 361-1188 • San Antonio 210 212-4700 • Tulsa 918 299-5800

Our print directories are full color glossy and are reproduced online FREE of charge in a flip book format giving us the ability to ad audio, video and animation to your ad. We are with you every step of the way. From creation to implementation. Call us today! You will be surprised how affordable it is to add one or all of the above to your online ad. Corporate office: 281 997-9778.

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