"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: Ready-to-present, sell & generate profits
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 are available each month, which you can view and use online through its e-Edition or by downloading a PDF. Best of all, they coordinate with Metro's Mobile Responsive e-Sections, giving you a complete package to sell in combination, expanding your ad sales options and revenue.
YOU GET:
- Two complete 24-page, professionally-designed layouts (Page size is 10.5" x 11.25", with a live area of 9.5" x 10.25" — live area content can be easily adapted to fit on multiple page sizes)
- One per month also available at magazine size
- 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
NOTE: File sizes are large so download time will be determined by your connection speed. If you have any questions about the documents, downloads or sizes please call 1-800-223-1600 or email us using the link to the right.
PRINT TEMPLATED SECTIONS FEATURES:
- QuarkXPress® or InDesign® formats available
- Ready-to-sell advertising opportunities in full-, half- and quarter-page increments
- Completely customizable for alternate page counts and printing requirements
THEMED E-SECTION WEBSITES: Build digital advertising & audiences
If you want to expand digital advertising and audiences then Metro's mobile-responsive e-Section themed websites are the answer. These timely and highly marketable sites 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 mobile responsive themed sites delivered each month — expand digital advertising and audiences
- Sales support materials for each e-Section — print or email rate cards to initiate sales
- Print and digital ads — promote e-Sections 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