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August 2017

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DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

Fetch plenty of ways to heat up sales during the Dog Days of Summer in August MNS!

Generate excitement for vacation advertisers with ads for a hotel resort, inn and campground resort, plus a road trip giveaway Click Here to Access or Click Here to Access Second Link or Click Here to Access Third Link or Click Here to Access Fourth Link

A full-page ad design for an end-of-summer sale presents clearance pricing on summer merchandise from a variety store Click Here to Access

Help a local bank or credit union tout loan options for seasonal purchases like boats, vacations, vacation homes and pools Click Here to Access

Ads for summer entertainment promote a local street fair, boardwalk amusements, water park and movie theater Click Here to Access or Click Here to Access Second Link or Click Here to Access Third Link

Other ads focus on seasonal allergy relief, boating, fashion and summer recreation Click Here to Access

BACK-TO-COLLEGE TIME

Appeal to new and returning college students, as well as their parents, with a variety of ads.

A Marketplace layout includes directory space and ready-to-sell ads for a thrift shop touting “indie style for your student budget,” a “college prep sale” from an electronics store, recruitment services, diner fare, men’s haircuts and a selfpromotion ad for your publication Click Here to Access

Help a community college promote programs in time for fall enrollment Click Here to Access

A full-page ad showcases “all the comforts of home for your college dorm” with savings on sheets, towels and other essentials Click Here to Access

Use additional photos, artwork and headings to create more back-to-college ads for everything from off-campus housing to salons and bookstores Click Here to Access or Click Here to Access Second Link

LABOR DAY

Canadian and American advertisers will find coverage to sell-a-brate the holiday weekend.

Invite multiple advertisers to participate in a doubletruck directory of greetings honoring your local workforce, or use alternate headings provided to promote retail specials Click Here to Access

A Labor Day sale ad promotes “deals that work for you” from a general store that can be adapted for virtually any retailer Click Here to Access

Show consumers how a local meat market’s offerings can “make Labor Day delicious” Click Here to Access

Give a bank or credit union a Labor Day slant with a heading that asks, “Looking for a bank that works as hard as you do?” Click Here to Access

Finally, involve multiple advertisers in a Labor Day BBQ giveaway contest Click Here to Access

CHILD CARE & EARLY LEARNING

Find a variety of fresh day care and preschool advertising to meet the needs of local advertisers featured this month.

Create and fill a Child Care Guide using this month’s Themed Event Package cover, editorial and promotional content to get started  Click Here to Access

An ad for a local day care promotes affordable quality child care with a special introductory offer for new students Click Here to Access

Focus on educational toys and games that set the foundation for lifelong learning with a toy store ad Click Here to Access

A preschool enrollment ad promotes “early learning for your future genius” Click Here to Access

Use additional image content provided to create more day care, child care and preschool promotions in time for fall Click Here to Access

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

Fetch plenty of ways to heat up sales during the Dog Days of Summer in August MNS!

Generate excitement for vacation advertisers with ads for a hotel resort, inn and campground resort, plus a road trip giveaway Click Here to Access or Click Here to Access Second Link or Click Here to Access Third Link or Click Here to Access Fourth Link

A full-page ad design for an end-of-summer sale presents clearance pricing on summer merchandise from a variety store Click Here to Access

Help a local bank or credit union tout loan options for seasonal purchases like boats, vacations, vacation homes and pools Click Here to Access

Ads for summer entertainment promote a local street fair, boardwalk amusements, water park and movie theater Click Here to Access or Click Here to Access Second Link or Click Here to Access Third Link

Other ads focus on seasonal allergy relief, boating, fashion and summer recreation Click Here to Access

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FOOD & DINING

Satisfy restaurant, bar and grocery advertisers with an eclectic variety of ads and images.

Help a French restaurant promote their country-style specialties with a rustic ad Click Here to Access

Focus on the “many benefits of fresh berries” with an ad for a smoothie shop Click Here to Access

An ad for fast food offerings is perfect for snack bars in entertainment venues like bowling alleys as well as parks and beaches Click Here to Access

A full-page grocery ad can be used to promote “fresh deals” every week Click Here to Access

Find additional food and dining images, including images specific to food allergies, to create more ads Click Here to Access or Click Here to Access Second Link

Turn to August MSAL for dozens more great restaurant and bar ads of all sizes Click Here to Access

AUGUST PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Generate more sales with additional events and ads featured in August.

Ads for top sales prospects featured this month include video game shops, sports advertisers, rail transportation, books and a hearing aid center Click Here to Access

Create special sections with Themed Event Package content for Farm Fresh and Renew healthy lifestyle themes Click Here to Access Link

Find a wellness-centered Single Sheet design for holistic spa care services Click Here to Access

Another Single Sheet design for handyman services complements this month’s Fall Home & Garden Templated Special Section Click Here to Access or Click Here to Access Second Link

A local shopping promotion can be used to showcase community roots for virtually any type of brick-and-mortar business with a “shop in; we’re friendly” heading Click Here to Access

Meet the needs of increasingly trendy record stores with an ad for new and vintage vinyl Click Here to Access

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