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September 2017

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AUTUMN

Rake in revenue from fresh seasonal opportunities presented in September MNS!e Dog Days of Summer in August MNS!

Find ads with an autumn angle featured for two of September’s top ad prospects: a community college and a local bank Click Here to Access

A “fall marketplace” multi-advertiser layout includes directory space and ready-to-sell ads for fall home merchandise, fall fashions, footwear and farmstand offerings Click Here to Access

This month’s community calendar has an event promotion for a fall festival and market Click Here to Access

Include multiple advertisers in a “shop locally for fall” doubletruck directory Click Here to Access

This month’s grocery ad spotlights savings on “delicious fall flavors” Click Here to Access

Additional images abound to create more ads!

HUNTING & FISHING

Hook up advertisers with great hunting and fishing promotions to land more sales leading up to National Hunting & Fishing Day!

Two complementary Single Sheet designs can be printed as a double-sided piece promoting game processing and taxidermy services Click Here to Access

Content geared toward anglers includes an ad for a fishing party boat as well as additional photos and illustrations Click Here to Access or Click Here to Access Second Link or Click Here to Access Third Link

Content targeting hunters includes ads for guided hunts and a hunting supply store along with assorted images to create more ad promotions Click Here to Access or Click Here to Access Second Link or Click Here to Access Third Link

In addition, find a Themed Event Package that includes a “Hunting & Fishing” cover, along with promotional ads and a quick-sell editorial piece to jump start special section sales Click Here to Access

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Autumn is prime time to put home improvement advertisers on your to-do list. Find ready-to-present spec ads for a variety of advertisers this month to close more home improvement sales.

A full-page ad for a home improvement center promotes “floor-to-rafter savings” Click Here to Access

Other ads are ready to present and sell to a carpet and upholstery cleaning service, paint center, painting service, builder, landscape company, and hardware store Click Here to Access or Click Here to Access Second Link

A Single Sheet design for an “open house event” includes savings and special incentives from a furniture store Click Here to Access

Find more than 40 additional ads featured in September MSAL for everything from gutter and air duct cleaning to remodeling and more Click Here to Access

NEWSPAPER WEEK

National Newspaper Week is October 1-7 this year, with International Newspaper Carrier Day falling on October 7.

Use National Newspaper Week as an opportunity to tout home delivery subscription specials as well as print and online content offerings, as demonstrated in this month’s featured spec ad promotions Click Here to Access

Get local businesses in on the action with a contest idea that pairs prizes from a variety of advertisers with a free 12-month subscription for participants who register to win online for a chance to win Click Here to Access

Find headings and additional artwork and photos that incorporate print, web and mobile content coverage to create more Newspaper Week promotions Click Here to Access

AUTUMN

Rake in revenue from fresh seasonal opportunities presented in September MNS!e Dog Days of Summer in August MNS!

Find ads with an autumn angle featured for two of September’s top ad prospects: a community college and a local bank Click Here to Access

A “fall marketplace” multi-advertiser layout includes directory space and ready-to-sell ads for fall home merchandise, fall fashions, footwear and farmstand offerings Click Here to Access

This month’s community calendar has an event promotion for a fall festival and market Click Here to Access

Include multiple advertisers in a “shop locally for fall” doubletruck directory Click Here to Access

This month’s grocery ad spotlights savings on “delicious fall flavors” Click Here to Access

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GRANDPARENTS DAY

Grandparents Day is September 10 and presents an array of multigenerational advertising opportunities for
your publication.

Virtually any type of business can sponsor a message of thanks honoring grandparents for all they contribute to society Click Here to Access

Another spec ad designed to promote Grandparents Day gifts can be adopted by any number of retailers, including gift shops, florists, variety stores, and grocery markets Click Here to Access

Create a Grandparents’ Brag Book with this month’s Themed Event Package Click Here to Access

Use additional images to create ads for Grandparents Day restaurant specials, craft supply stores with DIY gift ideas, bookstores, game stores, and more Click Here to Access or Click Here to Access Second Link or Click Here to Access Third Link

SEPTEMBER PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Make the most of September with additional spec ads and events featured in MNS!

Generate excitement for a garden center with a “garden party” invite ad, or promote birthday sale savings from any type of retailer Click Here to Access or Click Here to Access Second Link

Other ads are designed for a gourmet market, psychotherapy services, scrapbooking sale and a wine shop Click Here to Access or Click Here to Access Second link or Click Here to Access Third Link

Get a head start on holiday sales with a Holiday Gift Guide Templated Special Section as well as an ad for holiday layaway Click Here to Access

A local shopping promotion can be used to tout the variety of businesses in your area Click Here to Access

An insurance company is the perfect advertiser to sponsor a PSA for National Preparedness Month in September Click Here to Access or Click Here to Access Second link or Click Here to Access Third Link

Target this month’s top advertisers Click Here to Access

Last, but certainly not least, invite local businesses to join in remembering September 11th victims with a full-page sponsored
tribute Click Here to Access

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