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ADVERTISING RATES

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Southern Oregon Media Group delivers more than just the news to our community — it provides high-quality journalism and ongoing support for the organizations that make a difference in Jackson County.

Nobody delivers like Southern Oregon Media Group. How to Reach Us

111 N. Fir Street, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, Oregon 97501 www.mailtribune.com | www.dailytidings.com | www.medfordnickel.com Retail: (541) 776-4422 ◆ Classified: (541) 776-4466 Fax: (541) 776-4369 MailTribune.com Advertising Rate Guide effective November 1, 2015

DailyTidings.com MedfordNickel.com Grady Singletary PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER

Dena DeRose ADVERTISING DIRECTOR [email protected] (541)776-4439

111 North Fir St. • Medford, OR 97501 (541) 776-4411 Shelli Bret Jackson Advertising:Lundgren (541) 766-4422 ADVERTISING DIGITAL MANAGER ADVERTISING PRODUCTION MANAGER Subscriptions: (800) 258-6041 [email protected] [email protected] (541)776-4359

(541)776-4435

Kevin Blodgett ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER [email protected] (541)776-4433

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Welcome to Southern Oregon Media Group

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Southern Oregon Media Group is a consultative media company that provides you with the means to deliver your message to the right audience in the most effective way. From online to print, Southern Oregon Media Group products provide an array of advertising and marketing vehicles including the Mail Tribune, mailtribune.com, Ashland Daily Tidings, DailyTidings.com, The Nickel, MedfordNickel.com, Oregon Healthy Living and much, much more. Let Southern Oregon Media Group help you access your desired market with these exciting, highly successful marketing products from one, central strategic marketing resource where trustworthy brands, credible research and local knowledge work together to provide you with results. Jackson County’s increasingly diverse economic base and growing population have been key to establishing the Southern Oregon market as a vibrant one. The market’s unique location in the Rogue River Valley places it far enough away from urban centers like Portland and San Francisco to be independent of them, but close enough to invite travel back and forth. Its strong base of local consumers and service-oriented industry is complemented by annual tourism revenue. Along with affordable living and varied employment opportunities, creative small business programs have contributed to helping make the Southern Oregon market an ideal locale to live, visit, work and play. Southern Oregon Media Group is this market’s premier news and information source, and offers a full schedule of print and Internet advertising options for your business that are uniquely local and highly effective.

Southern Oregon Media Group is proud to be part of GateHouse Media.

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Market Profile

Jackson County, OR Total Adults 163,658 Gender Men Women

78,852 84,806

48% 52%

Age 18-34 35-44 45-54 55+

42,146 23,326 27,865 70,321

26% 14% 17% 43%

Jackson

Medford Ashland

Total Population

208,207

Education (adults age 25+) College Graduate Some College, no degree High School Graduate Other

45,365 44,022 40,833 15,569

31% 30% 28% 11%

Total Households 85,353

Total Households

85,353

Average Household Income

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61,433

Home Ownership Own 52,895 Rent 32,458

62% 38%

Household Income Under $35,000 $35,000-$49,999 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000+

33,386 12,524 17,809 21,634

39% 15% 21% 25%

Children at Home

24,415

29%

Source: © 2014 Alteryx, Inc., Jackson County

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WHAT WE DO

As digital solution specialists, we provide you with access to technology and resources that may be impractical for a smaller company to tackle on their own. We provide better data and results, delivered with continued support for your company’s success in the ever-changing digital landscape. RESPONSIVE WEBSITE DESIGN

Create the best user experience on all devices. Say goodbye to spending money on multiple website updates. This cutting-edge technology provides one website that adjusts to the size and resolution for every device - automatically! Get all the features you need on one platform.

MOBILE WEBSITE DESIGN Customers should be able to find you from anywhere. Today, more local customers are searching for your business with their smartphones. Are you losing customers searching for your business on the go? Give customers anywhere access to your website while generating more business for you.

LOGO CREATION

Make a strong impression. Help your business become more credible and visible to potential customers with professional Logo Creation. Create consistent branding across all platforms and stand out from your competitors with a unique logo design.

E-COMMERCE

Manage your store from anywhere. Build, manage, and grow your online business with E-Commerce. With the ability to reach customers 24/7, you can expand your geographic reach, drive website traffic, gain more potential customers, and eliminate missed revenue opportunities to boost your bottom line!

SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION

Shine brighter than your competitors. When customers search online, are they finding you or your competitors? If search engines don’t know you exist, you are invisible. Ranking higher in search results helps customers find you, driving more customers to your website.

LIST OPTIMIZATION

Get listed. Get found. Get customers. Are you losing customers due to incorrect contact info? Get more customers by increasing your online credibility by maintaining up-to-date, consistent and visible business information across top search engines and directories.

SEARCH ENGINE MARKETING

Shine in the right places. Go from outdated to updated search engines are the new yellowpages. Search engine marketing drives the right customers to your business and turns searches into revenue.

ONTARGET - DISPLAY ADVERTISING

Shine a spotlight on your business. Spend your advertising dollars where they count the most. Display advertising helps place your business in front of consumers where they spend most of their time: the web.

RETARGETING

Regain lost customers. Don’t miss out on lost business. Today’s customers take time to research and reflect before making a purchase. Now you can keep in touch and stay relevant to your customers throughout their buying decision.

DIRECT EMAIL

Reach the right people at the right time. Build your email marketing campaigns and expand your customer base! Using your most current data ensures your campaigns reach active and high-quality leads. Direct Email will help to micro-target your audience and provide you with real-time email metrics.

SOCIAL MEDIA OPTIMIZATION

How many places do you shine? Social media is the new word-of-mouth. It’s no coincidence that businesses who engage their customers via social media grow faster than those who don’t. Now it’s easy to keep your loyal customers updated and gain new ones.

REPUTATION MONITORING

Know what your customers are saying about you. Don’t let bad reviews shut you down. Everyone has an opinion and the Internet provides the megaphone. With 70% of consumers trusting online reviews, you can’t afford to ignore what’s being said online.

CALL TRACKING

Bring your business out of the shadows. How do you know your marketing strategy is working? Today, more than ever, phone calls are still one of the best sources of quality leads for your business. Now you can shed light on what leads you gain on and off line.

INTERACTIVE VIDEO

Make an impact in less than a minute. Interactive Videos are the easiest way to make an impression in a short amount of time, effectively marketing your services. Engage your customers with customized, interactive content for maximum optimization and conversions.

LIVE CHAT LEADS

Make website visits matter more. Now your business never has to close its doors! Let us deliver 24/7 instant gratification to web visitors by connecting them to a live person with no wait times. Engage more visitors online, off the phone, and easily convert them into leads. Live Chat offers immediate ROI!

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2016 Preprint Rates

Mail Tribune & Ashland Daily Tidings Full Zone Insertions

Rates Effective November 2015

Mail Tribune Partial Zone Insertions

Savor (TMD) & Savvy Living Full Zone Insertions

Savor (TMD) Partial Zone Insertions

Nickel Full Zone Insertions

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DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

AL T I G I D SOMG TES A R G N I IS ADVERT

BASE RATES

PREMIUM POSITIONS - MAILTRIBUNE.COM

OnTarget Geo Only; MailTribune.com and DailyTidings.com ROS 300x250; 970x90; 728x90; 320x50 (Mobile Leaderboard)

Home Page Sliding Billboard...................................................$850 CPD Section Front Sliding Billboard ............................................... $750 CPD

CPM 15,000-249,999 Imp ..................................................................................$11 250,000-499,999 Imp .............................................................................. $10 500,000-1 Million Imp ................................................................................$8 • Compressed Campaigns have a 15% premium • mailtribune.com Minimum impressions 15k/mo • dailytidngs.com Minimum Impressions 5k/mo (1st rate tier) • On Target Minimum impressions 40k/mo • Impression tiers are for total flight

Home Page Sliding Billboard w/Wallpaper .....................$1050 CPD Section Front Sliding Billboard w/Wallpaper ...................$950 CPD Edge (Home Page Only)..........................................................$1200 CPD Home Page Takeover ...............................................................$1500 CPD Section Front Takeover ........................................................... $1000 CPD Static Billboard 970x250; 300x250 mobile .............. Add $4 CPM to HP or ROS banner rates Interstitial (Article PAGES not HP) .........................................$850 CPD Video Pre-Roll .................................................................................. $22 CPM

PREMIUM POSITIONS - DAILYTIDINGS.COM

HOME PAGE RATES MailTribune.com; DailyTidings.com 300x250 CPM 15,000-249,999 Imp ..................................................................................$15 250,000-499,999 Imp ...............................................................................$14 500,000-1 Million Imp ..............................................................................$12

SURCHARGES CPM *Per-Targeting Tactic ..................................................................................$2 Slot Targeting (NP.com) .............................................................................$4 *Additional targeting tactics include (max of 4) • Content targeting • Keyword/ Context Targeting (On Target) • Behavioral/Demo Targeting • Geo-Fencing (On Target) • White List Targeting (On Target)

Home Page Sliding Billboard...................................................$400 CPD Section Front Sliding Billboard ...............................................$300 CPD Home Page Sliding Billboard w/Wallpaper ....................... $475 CPD Section Front Sliding Billboard w/Wallpaper ................... $375 CPD Edge (Home Page Only)............................................................$450 CPD Home Page Takeover .................................................................$600 CPD Section Front Takeover ..............................................................$400 CPD Static Billboard 970x250; 300x250 mobile .............. Add $4 CPM to HP or ROS banner rates Interstitial (Article PAGES not HP) .........................................$300 CPD Video Pre-Roll ...................................................................................$18 CPM • Takeovers include: Wallpaper, Sliding Billboard, top 300x250, top 970x90 • Search Targeting (On Target) MAILTRIBUNE.COM; DAILYTIDINGS.COM AND ON TARGET RATES UPDATED 10/13/16

Call 541.776.4422

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Publication

4-Nov

18-Nov

5-Oct

23-Oct

18-Nov

12/3 & 12/4

Paint it all Pink

Reader's Choice

Holidays in the Rogue Valley

2016 Holidays in the Rogue Valley + Gift Guide Holiday Package (Each)

2016 Gift Guide

12-Aug

2-Sep

High School Football

7-Oct

25-Sep

12-Aug

16-Sep

Tour of Homes

25-Jul

5-Aug

12-May

5-May

28-Apr

1-Feb

18-Mar

17-Feb

4-Jan

21-Jan

MONTHLY

MONTHLY

Make the Grade

6/11 / & 6/12 /

27-May

Rogue Memorial Challenge

S Shakespeare

13-May

Summer Recreation Guide

2/18 & 2/19

Spring Home Show

14-Mar

Oregon Healthy Living Medical D

4/16 & 4/17

14-Feb

Home Builders Directory

Our Valley

13-Feb

MONTHLY

MONTHLY

MONTHLY

quarterly

Quarterly

MONTHLY

Copy Close

PUB DATE

Wedding Guide

SO HomeFinder

HOME FINDER 6x+ rates Rates

SO HomeFinder

HOME FINDER 3-5x rates Rates

SO HomeFinder

HOME FINDER 1x Rates

ODOT

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31.205

31.205

MT & DT & SAVVY

MT & DT & SAVVY

31 205 31.205

31.305

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MT & DT

MT SUN & SAVVY

MT & DT

22

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MT & DT MT & DT

22

MT & DT

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23.5

MT FRI + OVERRUN

MT & DT

22

51 1

23.5

22

MT & DT FRI

MT; DT; DR RACK NK RACK;

MT & DT

MT; DT; LOBBY

60.205

MT; DT; SAVVY; NK

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40

40

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Quantity in thousands

MT; DT; RETAIL

MT; DT; ASH Savor; Savvyy

MT; DT; ASH Savor; Savvy

MT; DT; ASH Savor; Savvy

MT; DT; Courier; Rack; DM

Distribution

$236.39

$296.31

$296 31 $296.31

$162.56

$122.97

$122.97

$214.00

$122.97

$265.07

$110.21

$337.05

$316.43

$266.43

$48.15

Property Profile when bought with 1/2 page or larger

$53 50 $53.50

$58.85 Property Profile 6+ listings

Property Profile Basic

1/8

$377.02

$504.88

$504 88 $504.88

$295.16

$223.47

$223.47

$385.20

$223.47

$531.21

$160.50

$200.09

$160.50 $160 0

$618.46

$662.04

$299.60

$612.04

$111.28

$127 33 $127.33

$158.36

$187.25

1/4

$679.28

$791.80

$760.48

$710.48

1/3

$533.68

$829.00

$829 00 $829.00

$541.17

$410.63

$410.63

$693.36

$410.63

$976.82

$294.25

$368.08

$294.25 $294 2

$1,138.48

$956.29

$544.63

$906.29

$204.37

$234 33 $234.33

$292.11

$430.68

1/2

$1,247.29

$1,451.99

$1,192.76

$1,142.76

2/3 FP

Rates Effective November 2015

$3,210.00

$780.70

$1,322.12

$1 322 12 $1,322.12

$1,070.67

$1,595.69

$2,296.54

$2 283 94 $2,283.94

$1,492.97

$811.73 BP $1131.31

$811.73 25% for BP

$1,177.00 BP $1,651.25

$811.73 BP $1131.31

$1,691.55 25% for BP

$535.00 25% for BP

$731.88 25% for BP

$535.00 $ 3 00 25% 2 % for f BP

$1,979.50

$1,648.58 25% for BP

$989.75 35% for BP

$1,598.58 25% for BP

$356.31 Front page p g $391.62

$406 60 Front Page $447 $406.60 $447.26 26

$508.25 Front Page$ 559.61

$989.75 25% for BP

Premium

Inside BP BW $1353.55

15% for inside front

Inside FP BW $1353.55

15% for TOC

$3,852.00

15% for TOC

15% for inside front $3,413.30

15% for inside back

15% for TOC

15% for inside back

Premium

25% for inside front

15% for inside front

15% for inside front

Premium

2016 Niche Publication Rates

15% for Pgs 3 & 5

$2,276.96

15% for Pgs 3 & 5

15% for Pgs 3 & 5

Premium

$250

$227.91

$199.00 $1,600 Wine map Grouping

Prof Profile 1 page article Prof.

COLOR

$180

$180

$180

$180

$180

$180

$180

$180

$180

$180

$180

$180

COMBINATION INSERTION DISCOUNT The combination rates will apply to each ad repeated without copy change within six issues of the original publication date. First combination is equivalent to a 25% discount. Second combination is equivalent to a 35% discount. Both discounts are based on original ad placement cost. Additional combination may be placed within six issues of the original publication date at the prevailing second combination rate. Discount is not applicable to open, national or civic rate advertisers.

POSITION CHARGE For an additional 25% charge, we will guarantee the page on which an ad will appear, but not the position on the page itself. Guaranteed position will be acceptable only within Southern Oregon Media Group’s news guidelines and format policies. Combination insertion discount does not apply to position charge.

PREPRINTED INSERTS Preprint Billing • $7 per thousand will be added to targeted distribution requests less than full circulation. Minimum charge of $350 per month will apply for all zoned preprint distribution. • Insert rates apply to inserts from single advertisers. Any section appearing for a group of merchants will be charged as ROP space and billed individually according to our rate card. Preprint charges will be based on our quarterly distribution report. • R.O.P. CREDIT FOR PREPRINT USAGE: Insert advertising dollars spent will earn an equivalent ROP inch credit based on daily ROP contract in force. • Inserts with flap attached will be billed an additional 50 cents per thousand, per flap. • Zoned insertion: Eight zones available for partial distribution. Partial-zoned inserts are accepted if the entire zone is distributed. Individual zones cannot be divided. • Maximum standard size 12½” x 21½”, folded to 12½ x 10¾” • Minimum size 5” x 7”. Insert other than standard size and tabsize newsprint should be submitted for acceptance. • An additional charge of $25 per thousand for quarterfolding will apply if, upon receipt, inserts are oversized or paper quality standards will not pass through the inserting equipment. All fourpage dinky tabs require half folding prior to delivery. • Single-page insert minimum weight 60 lb. stock. • Up to 8½" x 10¾" considered flexie size. Two flexie pages equal one tabloid page. • Up to 5" x 7" considered coupon book size. Four pages equal one tabloid page. • From 8½" x 11" to 12" x 11½" considered tabloid size.

CLASSIFIED MEASUREMENTS

• Up to 8½" x 11" single sheet billed as card. • It is permissible to include the names of other newspapers along with the Mail Tribune on the front page. • If the insert contains simulated news, the words "Paid Advertising" must appear at the top of any such page in not less than 12 point boldface caps. • Inserts that do not meet the specifications outlined will require approval for acceptability and appropriate size. $50 per month for storage and handling for preprints warehoused at our site. • Partial or zoned preprints are not available for insertion in a Friday or Sunday edition. Preprint Shipping and Delivery • Deliver to 33 N. Fir St., Medford, Oregon 97501. • Receiving hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Each pallet should be plainly labeled as to the number of inserts stacked thereon. Pallets not to exceed 48” height. • Do not strap bundles. • 10 days prior notice for placing reservations, delivery 7 days prior to date of insertion. • Please contact our office for most current preprint quantities. Call for preprint distribution.

RETAIL MEASUREMENTS

for the Mail Tribune, Daily Tidings & The Nickel

for the Mail Tribune & Daily Tidings

Mail Tribune pages are 9 columns - 11.639" wide x 21.5" deep. Depth exceeding 19" will be charged a full 21.5" column. Daily Tidings and Nickel pages are 8 columns - 10.33" wide x 11.25" deep. Depth exceeding 9.5" will be COLUMN INCHES charged a full 11.25" column. Ads 1 column 1.194 must be at least half as many 2 columns 2.5 inches deep as columns wide 3 columns 3.792 except front page banners; 4 columns 5.111 5 columns 6.417 minimum 1 column by 1 inch. 6 columns 7.722 Minimum type size: 7 pt. 7 columns 9.028 Contact your marketing consultant or dial 541-776-4422 to 8 columns 10.333 9 columns 11.639 inquire about double trucks and ads wider than full page width.

Mail Tribune pages are 6 columns - 11.694” wide x 21.5” deep. Depth exceeding 19" will be charged a full 21.5" column. Daily Tidings pages are 5 colunms - 10.33" wide x 11.25" deep. Depth exceeding 9.5" will be charged a full 11.25" column. Ads must be at COLUMN INCHES least half as many inches deep as 1 column 1.833 columns wide except front page 2 columns 3.806 3 columns 5.778 banners; minimum 1 column by 1 4 columns 7.75 inch. Minimum type size: 7 pt. 5 columns 9.722 Contact your marketing 6 columns 11.694 consultant or dial 541-776-4422 to inquire about double trucks and ads wider than full page width.

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COMMISSIONS, PAYMENTS & CREDIT

• All rates are non-commissionable and payable in advance of publication unless a credit account has been established. Credit approved account payments are due by the 10th day of calendar month following publication. • A late fee will apply if an account has not been paid within 30 days of billing date, at a rate of 1.5% per month on the principal balance: 18% annual percentage rate. • Finance charges up to the legal limit may be assessed on past due accounts. In the event payment is not made within the approved credit limits, we reserve the right to reject advertising copy and/or immediately cancel any contract. The advertiser agrees to indemnify the newspaper for all expenses incurred in connection with the collection of amounts payable, including court costs and attorney and/or collection fees. • An advertiser who does not maintain his credit status with the newspaper shall be deemed in breach of contract, and the newspaper may re-bill the advertiser for an outstanding balance due at the earned rate or non-contract rate on the newspaper's current rate schedule. • Payment terms, finance charges and discounts may be revised at any time upon 30 days notice to advertisers. • Insertion orders containing disclaimers or conditions for publication are not accepted. • For your convenience, we accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. We also extend terms, subject to credit approval, to retail and classified customers. • If the advertiser utilizes the services of an agent or other third party, the advertiser and the party shall be jointly and severally liable for payment and for compliance with any agreement with the newspaper. • Political advertisements must be paid by check or credit card in advance of publication and comply with newspaper's political advertising guidelines. • Display ads are charged as they appear on printed page to the nearest half-inch of depth.

GENERAL RATE POLICY • Retail rate applies to local retail stores and service businesses. Rates will be

determined by contract level committed to by the advertiser. • The Publisher reserves the right to adjust rates during the term of any agreement upon 30 days written notice. Upon receipt of the newspaper’s revision of rates and/or credit terms, the advertiser may cancel a contract agreement without penalty by giving 30 days prior written notice to the newspaper. • Brokered space is not accepted. Rates apply only to advertising placed expressly on behalf of the original advertiser. Under no circumstances shall the original advertiser resell space to a third party. Contract rates are for the customer's own commercial advertising and may not be extended or transferred by the advertiser to any other party. • Southern regon Media Group is not liable for failure to print, publish or circulate an advertisement for any reason whatsoever. • The advertiser assumes sole responsibility for statements contained in the advertisements and indemnifies the company against all loss, liability or expense arising from claims of libel, unfair trade practices, unfair competition, infringement of trademarks, names or patents, copyrights and proprietary rights and violations of the right to privacy resulting from publication of the advertiser's copy or materials. The advertiser agrees to hold harmless and to indemnify the newspaper from all damages, costs and expenses of any nature whosoever, for which the newspaper may become liable by reason of its publication or omission of the advertiser's advertising. Re-use for advertising purposes of the newspaper's news copy, artwork, photographs and advertising copy written or produced by the newspaper is expressly forbidden without prior consent of the newspaper. • Southern Oregon Media Group reserves the right to edit, reject, revise, correctly classify or cancel any advertisement at any time. Subject matter, photography and typography of all advertising are subject to the approval of the publisher. Receipt of copy and/or payment does not determine acceptance for publication. • Southern Oregon Media Group reserves the right to include the word "advertisement" in an advertisement that, in the judgment of the publisher, may be mistaken for editorial material. • Proofs are shown on ads per request via email or fax. Once a proof is delivered, Southern Oregon Media Group is no longer responsible for errors in copy (except mistakes in proof corrections.) Excessive changes on proofs

will be charged at $75 per hour, minimum $75 charge. • The Publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. The publisher’s liability for errors or omissions in connection with an advertisement is strictly limited to the monies paid for the advertisement. Advertiser is responsible to notify Southern Oregon Media Group of an error in time for correction before the second run. Credit or make-good will be given on the first insertion only. All requests for credits and adjustments are welcome for 90 days after any initial billing month. • Request for position will be honored whenever possible, but is not guaranteed unless position charge is selected. Advertiser's request for position is not a condition of acceptance nor basis for a make-good. • Advertising is most productive when it is easily understood by everyone. Please spell out all words, with the exception of the few standard abbreviations listed in most dictionaries. • Southern Oregon Media Group reserves the right to revise, reject or properly classify any copy. Regulations require that recruitment advertising must clearly state the nature of the work. Sales recruitment ads must state the nature of the item or service to be sold and the basis of compensation. No estimate of earnings may be made in any recruitment ad unless copy states "guaranteed." All employment ads are sorted alphabetically according to first word used. • Request for position on classified display advertising will be honored whenever possible, but not guaranteed. Effort is made to position classified display ads at the bottom of the page as near the proper classification as possible. In-column advertising, in most classifications, is arranged by size.

COPY CLOSING

• Advertising copy is not considered on time unless all components are received by deadline (text, art, photos). • Artwork, designs and layouts originated by the newspaper are owned by Southern Oregon Media Group. • Cancellation of advertising cannot be accepted after deadline or closing date. The newspaper is not responsible for the correctness of copy or materials published that were received after its scheduled deadline.

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SPECIAL SERVICES AND PRODUCTION CHARGES Creative Solutions Design Service Professional copy, art and layout service is available to Southern Oregon Media Group advertisers. A nominal fee will be charged for ad design services on print and digital display ads. Creative Solutions fee Structure. Print: New builds will incur a charge of 6% of the advertising space charge. An Ad that has more than 25% of the copy changing is considered a new build. Pick up ads where less than 25% of the copy is changing will incur a charge of 3% of the advertising space charge. Digital display: New builds will incur a charge of 8% of the advertising space charge. An Ad that has more than 25% of the copy changing is considered a new build. Pick up ads where less than 25% of the copy is changing will incur a charge of 5% of the advertising space charge.

Advertising Design/Spec layouts Your sales representative can explain how you can increase results by outlining a planned advertising program complete with advertising ideas and layouts. Give yourself plenty of time — advance notice required.

Photo service: please contact your sales consultant for current program. Our professional staff can assist you in your advertising planning for best results. Budgeting monthly or yearly with sound merchandising and presentation; gaining great impact by tying in with special events and yearly promotions. Our marketing consultants can assist your account or merchants association with campaigns and illustrations. • Total or Target Market Coverage • Print, insert & delivery program • Co-op advertising program • Custom design market surveys • Digital display ads • Preprint distribution, zones or total market • SEM & SEO • Website development

• Please include a hard copy of the ad. This will verify we have the proper ad and that no elements are missing. • Any changes in PDF files are the responsibility of the originator of that file. Additional work to a file, beyond loading the material onto Southern Oregon Media Group's system, will be charged at $75 per hour, with a $75 minimum. • Southern Oregon Media Group will not be responsible for unusable material, delays or missed schedules due to errors, improperly prepared files or unclear instructions. • Please consult your sales representative for additional information on electronic transmission or output.

ADVANCE DEADLINES

CAMERA-READY ADS

Southern Oregon Media Group gladly accepts electronic media for camera-ready advertising. • Camera-ready ads must be in PDF format with fonts converted to outlines or embedded. • All graphics must be at least 200 dpi at 100%. • Type on a screened background of a density higher than 20% is not advised. • Light face serif or script type is not advisable on screened backgrounds or reverses. • Images must be CMYK or Grayscale. No RGB files accepted.

• Double trucks and color advertisements are due 24 hours in advance of normal deadlines. • Advertisements requiring special services, artwork, and ads with intricate layout or color specifications or extensive copy are due 24 hours in advance of normal deadlines. • National holiday deadlines will be announced.

CIRCULATION

Contact our office for current circulation and distribution figures.

DISPLAY AD COPY CLOSING

SPECIAL DAYS/PAGES/ FEATURES/SECTIONS

IN-COLUMN LINE AD COPY DEADLINE

For publication on: Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Revels Friday Tempo/TV Saturday

All materials due: Wednesday, 11 a.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. Friday, 11 a.m. Monday, 11 a.m. Friday, Noon Tuesday, 11 a.m. Monday, 11 a.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m.

Sections: FRIDAY

For publication on: All Materials Due: Sunday Friday, 4:45 p.m. Monday Friday, 4:45 p.m. Tuesday Monday, 4:45 p.m. Wednesday Tuesday, 4:45 p.m. Thursday Wednesday, 4:45 p.m. Friday Thursday, 4:45 p.m. Saturday Friday, 4:45 p.m.

Nickel

Monday, 10 a.m.

Targeted Market Delivery: Savor

Wednesday, 11 a.m.

Tempo/TV Entertainment and TV listings

WEDNESDAY A la Carte food and entertainment

THURSDAY The Medford Nickel Feature pages: Oregon Outdoors At Home Religion Business section; Music and Arts; Local features; Senior alendar; Comics; Parade; Expanded stock market report

Thursday Saturday Friday

Nickel (Thursdays) Tuesday, 4:45 p.m. Contact your marketing consultant for legal holiday schedule.

Sunday

On a publication day following legal holiday, and for special sections and groupings, please add 24 hours to above schedule. Ad cancellations limited to above closing schedule. All deadlines effective 1/1/2016.

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