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For Print and Digital Publishers

Create, Sell & Profit With Some of the Latest
Images, Layouts, Ideas & Industry News From Metro

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SELL IT NOW: BEST LOCAL BUSINESSES

Recognizing and supporting local businesses has never been more important than now. Creating a “Best of the Best” program is a great way to engage readers in thanking businesses that have been there for the community through the good times and the challenges. Look to your MCC Libraries for all the elements you need to jump-start your reader poll and create locally focused pages and sections to bring everyone together as area shopping, dining, entertainment and services rebound. 

PLUS…

  • If you are also a Second Street client, access an online platform to run your Best of the Best program maintaining the same design provided by your Metro services.
    REQUEST DIGITAL VERSION
    ACCESS FULL BEST LOCAL BUSINESSES COLLECTION

    CREATIVE SPACE

    Images, ads and design shares for creative pros…with unlimited user access and downloads!

    SALES TOOLS

    Ideas, events and tools to market new revenue opportunities

    EDITORIAL TRENDS & TOPICS

    Stories, sections, puzzles and features to engage readers and advertisers

    DIGITAL SPOTLIGHT

    Web and mobile content updates and best practices
    Metro Training Webinar

    Sales Call $trategies for Closing up to 90% 

    June24

    Thursday, June 24, 2021 1:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time

    Learn how to create personalized, professional spec ads and presentations for every sales call in minutes using Metro’s newest Ad Wizard. In just a few clicks from your laptop or tablet, customize print and digital ad designs for any advertiser using their logo; create, save and share presentations with teams and clients; and start seeing close rates of 70 to 90 percent. All you need is this 45-minute webinar to get started, no further training required. We’ll also demonstrate how you can incorporate consumer buying data from the experts at Pulse Research to identify the best local business prospects, and create data-driven spec ad presentations to enrich your pitch and make every sales call count.

    REQUESTS & RESOURCES

    Client-driven new uploads, training, FAQs and feedback

    AROUND THE INDUSTRY

    Success stories, samples, trends, association updates, events and more
    Partner Updates

    SECOND STREET + METRO = Coordinated Print & Digital Contests for Growing Both Audiences
    “Best of the Barbecue” Recipe Contest — Now available with print layout size options and promo ads from Metro and digitally through Second Street for even more revenue potential
    REQUEST DIGITAL VERSION


    EVVNT + METRO = Revenue-Driven Digital & Automated Print Event Calendars
    Boise Weekly digital and print event calendars are a hit with local organizers, readers and visitors. Find out how you can get started generating serious revenue from events in and around your area by attending next Tuesday’s webinar.
    VIEW ONLINE | VIEW PRINT | WEBINAR


    PULSE + METRO = Paired Data & Creative Resources to Spur Ad Sales
    July 4th is right around the corner, making now the perfect time to reach out to advertisers with barbecues, sporting goods, tires, paint, hardware, auto services and more as people plan their shopping and buying in preparation for the holiday weekend. Armed with consumer buying data and targeted/personalized spec ads, you too can be closing over 90% of the ads you present.


    RELEVANCE PROJECT + METRO = Collaborative Support for Helping Community Publishers Prosper
    Associations in 2021: What’s The Future?
    Are newspaper trade associations underplaying their big-picture value to high-quality journalism and local news?
    Social Engagement

    Make the most of your July sales and creative ideas, images, ads, covers, contests and editorial from Metro. Coverage includes #events, #travel, #BackToSchool, #SummerEats, #HomeAndGarden, #CarCare, and so much more for print and digital use. 
    COMPANY NEWS & INFO

    BOGO 50% OFF Special Sections for 2X the Revenue 

    Buy one themed templated section, and get a second one for half price, now through July 14, 2021!

    REDEEM OFFER
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