Souvenir Program Advertising
Each year the Manchester Road Race publishes a special Souvenir Program Magazine chock full of Road Race news, facts, and information. Plan now to play an important part in the 2007 Manchester Thanksgiving Day Road Race by reserving space for your advertisement in our Souvenir Program Magazine. Your advertising will be seen by an estimated 30,000 area residents. Plus, many Race participants and spectators will browse this important keepsake again and again in the months to come.
Advertising in the Program Magazine couldn't be simpler. Just choose the size ad you want and reserve your space. We'll be in touch to pick up your camera-ready artwork--or we'll put the ad together for you to your specifications subject to your final approval.
A great event. A great audience. A great cause. You won't find a better advertising investment this year than the 2007 Manchester Road Race Souvenir Program. So don't delay. Time is short, space is limited, and we don't want you to be left out. Fill out and return the space reservation form or call (860) 647-8345 or contact us today!
The Publication: |
| A 28-page (or larger) 8 1/2 x 11" magazine-style souvenir program with full color cover printed on glossy magazine stock. |
Distribution: |
| A minimum of 14,000 copies will be printed and distributed between mid-November and early December at no charge to Road Race participants, spectators, sponsors, and friends. In addition to race day distribution, copies will be available free-of-charge at newstands and other retail outlets throughout the greater Manchester area. Previous year's souvenir programs are now considered collector's items. |
Readership: |
| Based on Simmons media research on this category of publications, we are estimating a total readership of over 30,000! |
Editorial Content: |
| Professionally written articles about every aspect of the Manchester Road Race--past and present. History, '06 results and highlights, '07 Race Week events schedule, runners to watch, course description, a look at the how the Race is organized and where the money goes, and articles on area runners. |
Charitable Affiliation: |
| The net proceeds from the 2007 Annual Souvenir Program will benefit Muscular Dystrophy research in Connecticut and many other local charities.Over $100,000 was raised last year! |
Advertising Rates: |
| Run-of-book black and white ads are available in a variety of sizes from full page to 2 1/2" sponsor squares, to listing only, with costs ranging from $95 to $1,795. MRR Sponsors and past Program advertisers receive a discount off published rates. |
Color & Special Position Ads: |
| Two-color and full color process are available on special position ads and a limited number of other pages. For details and costs of special positions please see Advertising Rates. |
Deadlines: |
| Ad Reservations -- October 30Ad Materials • November 1 |
Souvenir Program Advertising Rates
Prices shown are for camera-ready black & white ads, but for an additional $25 we'll design and typeset your ad from the copy you provide. (No charge for design/typesetting on full-page ads!) All advertising space is reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Color is available only on special position ads and selected pages, please inquire.
Regular Display Advertising Special Position Advertising
Ad Size | Inches | Cost |
| Position | Inches | Cost |
Full Page | 8" x 10" | $1,195 |
| Inside Front Cover | 8 1/4" x 11" | $1,695 |
1/2 Page | 8" x 5" | 845 |
| Opposite Contents | 8" x 10" | 1,395 |
1/3 Page | 8" x 3" | 665 |
| Inside Back Cover | 8 1/4" x 11" | 1,295 |
1/4 Page | 4" x 5" | 485 |
| Back Cover | 8 1/4" x 11" | 1,795 |
1/6 Page (Vertical) | 2 1/2" x 5" | 395 |
| Center Spread | 16 1/2" x 11" | 1,995 |
1/6 Page (Horizontal) | 5" x 2 1/2" | 395 |
| Color Charges |
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1/12 Page | 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" | 295 |
| Black & 1 PMS Color |
| 235 |
Program Listing | Two lines | 95 |
| Full Process Color |
| 595 |
Fill out and return the space reservation form or call (860) 647-8345 or contact us today!
