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October 2015

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ALL ABOUT FALL

Find fresh content to create ads and promotions for fall events, merchandise and services.

Appeal to u-pick farms, produce stands, orchards, pumpkin farms and markets with seasonal images of apple trees, pumpkin patches and gourds, as well as an ad for a family farm promoting pick-your-own pumpkins, fresh apples, hayrides and more Click Here to Access

Help garden centers promote their fall bounty with a ready-made ad that invites customers to "bring home the beauty of fall" with specials on mums, bulbs, pottery, pumpkins and more Click Here to Access

Daylight Saving Time ends November 1. A "turn back the clock sale" ad for a furniture store can be adapted for other advertisers as well Click Here to Access

Finally, promote fabulous fall crafting ideas from a sewing and craft supply retailer Click Here to Access

HALLOWEEN

Treat your advertisers to a variety of moneymaking ideas this Halloween!

A full-page "Halloween specials" layout features individual ads for a cleaning service, candy, pet costumes, liquor store, groceries, party supplies and a haunted house attraction Click Here to Access

Sell a campaign featuring assorted Halloween specials for a variety market or general store as part of a Themed Event Package Click Here to Access

Help a bar advertiser stir up a crowd with a shaped ad for a Halloween costume ball Click Here to Access

A double-sided Single Sheet design features a Halloween open house invitation and trick-or-treat safety tips from a local pediatrician Click Here to Access

Also find a multiple-advertiser directory layout and promotion for a local parade Click Here to Access or Click Here to Access

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Bring advertisers together in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.

Invite multiple advertisers to sponsor a message focused on breast cancer prevention Click Here to Access.

Help a variety of businesses get creative for a cause using the ad ideas provided in a "think pink" Marketplace. This layout features ads for pink pedicures, pink grapefruit facials, pink floral bouquets, berry smoothies, a fitness center and charity shopping event. Each of these promotions donates a portion of proceeds to breast cancer research and support organizations  Click Here to Access

A Themed Event Package includes a restaurant campaign that donates 10% of every meal to breast cancer research Click Here to Access

Also, find a medical center ad promoting comprehensive breast care services for women Click Here to Access

BATH, KITCHEN & HOME IMPROVEMENT

October is National Kitchen & Bath Month, and a prime time for home improvement advertising!

A full-page ad for a "Fall Kitchen and Bath event" features special offers from a home improvement center on everything from flooring to tile, vanities, sinks, fixtures and lighting Click Here to Access

A Single Sheet design uses an attentionfetching pet photo to showcase kitchen and bath remodeling specials from a contractor. See this same ad design demoed for a home improvement center using new images and copy in MiAD Click Here to Access

Find more ready-to-present spec ads for carpet cleaning, exotic rugs and home décor, home cleaning services, an appliance upgrade event and a furniture store grand opening campaign Click Here to Access or Click Here to Access Link 2

ALL ABOUT FALL

Find fresh content to create ads and promotions for fall events, merchandise and services.

Appeal to u-pick farms, produce stands, orchards, pumpkin farms and markets with seasonal images of apple trees, pumpkin patches and gourds, as well as an ad for a family farm promoting pick-your-own pumpkins, fresh apples, hayrides and more Click Here to Access

Help garden centers promote their fall bounty with a ready-made ad that invites customers to "bring home the beauty of fall" with specials on mums, bulbs, pottery, pumpkins and more Click Here to Access

Daylight Saving Time ends November 1. A "turn back the clock sale" ad for a furniture store can be adapted for other advertisers as well Click Here to Access

Finally, promote fabulous fall crafting ideas from a sewing and craft supply retailer Click Here to Access

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OKTOBERFEST & COLUMBUS DAY

Find ads, images and headings to create moneymaking promotions for a variety of advertisers around Oktoberfest and Columbus Day.

Kick off a special Oktoberfest section with a tab cover design and editorial feature in a Themed Event Package. This package also features a bar and restaurant campaign celebrating Oktoberfest all month with German beer specials, 10¢ pretzel bites at the bar and assorted dining coupon specials Click Here to Access

Promote "Beer, Brats and Bavarian-Style Fun" at a local Oktoberfest celebration, and create more Oktoberfest promotions with a festive collection of photos and illustrations Click Here to Access

Find a variety of images to create Columbus Day promotions, as well as a ready-made holiday sale ad for a hardware store Click Here to Access

OCTOBER PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Here's a look at additional moneymaking opportunities taking place in October:

Score a sale from a local sports bar withan ad promoting Sunday football specials Click Here to Access

Find ample Thanksgiving images to get a head start on holiday sales, along with a Thanksgiving restaurant ad Click Here to Access

Target coffee shops as they transition into the colder months and holidays with images and an ad for specialty drinks like a pumpkin latte Click Here to Access

Help grocers appeal to quality-conscious shoppers with "market-fresh values" on all-natural meats, fresh produce and more Click Here to Access

Position your publication as the go-to guide for local shopping, dining and fun with a full-page promotion that also incorporates advertising from local businesses Click Here to Access

Appeal to top sales prospects with ads for chiropractic care, attorney services, hearing aids, windshield repair, auto parts and more Click Here to Access

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