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June 2016

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SUMMERTIME

Push summer sales into full swing with a wealth of seasonal moneymaking opportunities.

A Marketplace layout features "summer fun" advertisers, including a day camp, lake vacation destination, variety store, canoe rental service, air conditioners and a community pool  Click Here to Access 

A Themed Event Package includes a sporting goods store campaign for bikes and the like Click Here to Access

Fill summer-themed sections with other ads for a meat market, summer car loan specials, boating supplies, a garden center, iced coffee, batting cages, central air and more Click Here to Access

Recruit multiple advertisers for a summertime local shopping directory Click Here to Access

Make a "summer blowout" sale stand out with a shaped ad design Click Here to Access

FATHER’S DAY

Find content to tie up sales for Father's Day.

Showcase a variety of businesses in a full-page "Father's Day celebration guide" featuring gift ideas, dining and activities Click Here to Access

Sell ads designed for an electronics store's "Father's Day entertainment event" featuring savings on televisions and home theater systems, as well as a variety store's top 10 "gifts for the top pop," and "luxury Father's Day gifts" from a local jeweler Click Here to Access

Generate excitement and exposure for a variety of sponsor advertisers by running a "Pop Stars" Father's Day talent contest that puts a modern twist on the usual Dad Day salutes with readeruploaded videos Click Here to Access

Find additional Father's Day spec ads in the June issue of MiAD Spec Ad Library Click Here to Access

JULY 4TH & CANADA DAY

Find a full spectrum of coverage to build event and retail promotions around July 4th weekend.

Get a head start on promoting your area's "fireworks and festivities" with an event ad featured in June's Community Calendar Click Here to Access

Help a variety market promote "star-spangled savings" on partyware, decorations and barbecue favorites as part of an Independence Day Themed Event Package Click Here to Access

Bars or restaurants can promote holiday weekend specials with an eye-catching banner ad Click Here to Access

Find headings, photos and artwork to create additional ad designs for all types of advertisers Click Here to Access

Create Canada Day promotions with a fresh selection of festive images Click Here to Access

DAIRY MONTH

June is Dairy Month, presenting a valuable opportunity to approach grocery, restaurant and dairy production advertisers as well as sponsorship prospects.

A Themed Event Package includes a "Dairy Salute" cover design, as well as an ad campaign designed to showcase new "dairy deals" each week from a grocery advertiser Click Here to Access.

Invite multiple sponsors to participate in "a salute to our dairy producers" with a full-page layout Click Here to Access

Create additional sponsorship opportunities and ads with featured dairy food and farm images as well as headings Click Here to Access

Be sure to incorporate consumers' growing demand for organic and hormone-free dairy products in your sales calls and promotions as well.

SUMMERTIME

Push summer sales into full swing with a wealth of seasonal moneymaking opportunities.

A Marketplace layout features "summer fun" advertisers, including a day camp, lake vacation destination, variety store, canoe rental service, air conditioners and a community pool  Click Here to Access 

A Themed Event Package includes a sporting goods store campaign for bikes and the like Click Here to Access

Fill summer-themed sections with other ads for a meat market, summer car loan specials, boating supplies, a garden center, iced coffee, batting cages, central air and more Click Here to Access

Recruit multiple advertisers for a summertime local shopping directory Click Here to Access

Make a "summer blowout" sale stand out with a shaped ad design Click Here to Access

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Health and wellness spending is at a record high and growing, making it a valuable year-round revenue source for your publication.

Find ads and images to build fitness coverage, including an ad for a cross-training gym and photos for bodybuilding and yoga Click Here to Access or Click Here to Access Second Link

Other ads and images promoting an active lifestyle incorporate cycling, golf, rowing, swimming, soccer, boxing and baseball Click Here to Access or Click Here to Access Second Link or Click Here to Access Third Link

Tie in coverage related to men's health using a Themed Event Package featuring a campaign for preventive health care geared toward men of all ages Click Here to Access

A Single Sheet promotes the benefits of a local urgent care center Click Here to Access

Incorporate this coverage and more in June's Health & Wellness Templated Section Click Here to Access

JUNE PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Look out for more valuable sales opportunities featured in June!

Meet the needs of secondhand clothing stores and apparel retailers with fashion-forward ad designs geared toward men and women Click Here to Access or Click Here to Access Second Link

Cover restaurant calls with ads and images for sushi and more mainstream cuisine Click Here to Access or Click Here to Access Second Link or Click Here to Access Third Link

Focus on top sales prospects with ready-to-present-and-sell spec ads for flood restoration services, insurance, horse stables, movie theaters, paint supply stores, contractors, driving schools, orthodontists, coffee, electricians, building supplies and DJ services Click Here to Access

Tie in sporting goods, camping equipment, bikes and local park advertising with National
Trails Day on June 4 and Great Outdoors Month Click Here to Access or Click Here to Access Second Link or Click Here to Access Third Link

Other ads featured this month include medspa services, afternoon tea, pet grooming and fragrances Click Here to Access

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