"I haven't seen so much enthusiasm in a long time. My sales staff is really pumped up, and some of them have been selling between $10,000 and $15,000 in each section!"
Tampa Tribune, Tampa, Florida
Now you too can get a complete, ready-to-sell special sections package for print and online — the ultimate combination you need to attract advertisers and readers, grow revenue, and expand your multimedia efforts.
PRINT TEMPLATED SPECIAL SECTIONS:
If you want to increase ad sales revenue (and who doesn't?), while reducing the time it takes to bring a section from concept to final product, Metro's fully templated print special sections are a great solution with an exceptional return.
These beautifully designed, 24-page print templated sections come complete with eye-catching cover designs and page layouts filled with timely editorial content, dynamic imagery, and designated ad positions. All are available with or without in-position spec ads and a ready-to-go sell page. Two or three are available each month, which you can view and use online through its e-Edition or by downloading a PDF. Best of all, two coordinate with Metro's online e-Sections, giving you a complete package to sell in combination, expanding your ad sales options and revenue.
YOU GET:
- Two or three complete 24-page, professionally-designed layouts
- Templates available with or without complete spec ads
- Initial advertiser prospect list suggestions
- Downloadable PDF available for presentation
- Online e-Edition for viewing and presenting
- Marketing support materials, including a rate sheet and ads, to promote your sections to readers and advertisers
PRINT TEMPLATED SECTIONS FEATURES:
- QuarkXPress® or InDesign® formats available
- Ready-to-sell advertising opportunities in full-, half- and quarter-page increments
- Completely customizable for black and white or combination printing requirements
ONLINE TEMPLATED E-SECTIONS:
Metro e-Sections are a key component of Metro’s multimedia e-Connect program (visit the e-Connect area of our site for futher info). These timely and highly marketable themed online e-Sections are ready to sell and present live on your site. For a combination sales opportunity, two of the three monthly e-Sections coordinate with a print templated section's design and content. To assist in your sales efforts, print and online marketing materials are provided for each e-Section.
YOU GET:
- Three themed sites delivered each month
- Sales support materials for each e-Section
- Print and Web ads to promote your e-Section to advertisers and readers
e-SECTION FEATURES:
- Easy to co-brand
- Ready-to-sell advertising opportunities
- Easy to deploy with user-friendly Content Management System (CMS)
- Ability to add your own content
- Easy to market and sell with multiple ad positions and sizes
- Photo, video, social sharing, mapping and special offers options
- Ability to customize title/name and images
