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Themed Special Sections (TSS) Program | MetroCreativeConnection
Metro’s Themed Special Sections program provides a great return on investment!
 
Learn more about Metro’s Themed Special Sections program here, as well as the coordinated digital components available to help you grow print and online ad sales:

Amp up ad sales revenue while minimizing production time with fully written and designed, presentation-ready special sections!

  • Fully templated 20-page section layouts
  • Cover design, articles, images and ready-to-sell ad positions in place
  • 24 available themes including health and wellness, home and garden, weddings, seniors and more
  • 100% unbranded, copyright-free article content that can be edited to match your legacy titles or “localize” any way you like
  • Purchase by subscription for unlimited section access, or buy per section at the lowest price in the industry
  • All 2025 sections are available in TWO SIZES: 10.5” x 11.25” Tab and 8.25” x 10.75” Magazine
  • E-edition and PDF links facilitate selling to prospective advertisers by printed presentation or email
  • Rate sheet layouts, print and digital promotional ads, and social media posts also included
  • Completely customizable for alternate page counts and printing requirements
  • InDesign® and Quark® formats both available
  • Coordinated online Themed Websites & Directories available to pair with print sections

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2025 Themed Sections,
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Health & Wellness - 11/5/2024
Readers turning over a healthier leaf at the start of a new year won't want to miss Health & Wellness. A focus on healthy lifestyles makes this section the perfect place to introduce health-conscious readers to the many local businesses who can help them achieve their health and wellness goals in the year ahead.

Brides Today - 11/20/2024
As the calendar turns to a new year, engaged couples direct their focus to wedding planning. Brides presents the perfect opportunity for local wedding vendors to showcase their services to happy couples on the cusp of tying the knot.

Spring Home - 12/5/2024
As spring flowers get ready to bloom, homeowners begin to revisit their renovation plans. Spring Home shines a light on the latest remodeling trends and popular projects while serving as the ideal space for contractors to connect with renovation-minded homeowners.

Living 50 Plus - 12/20/2024
Life after 50 is filled with adventure, and Living 50 Plus has all readers need to make the most of this exciting time in their lives. Advertisers from various industries can utilize this unique section to connect with this influential and growing demographic.

Children's Health - 1/3/2025
Parents know that no concern is too small when it comes to their children's well-being. Children's Health draws attention to issues that can affect youngsters' mental and physical health so parents have all they need to raise happy, healthy children.

On the Road - 1/17/2025
The return of warm air in spring also marks the return of road trip season. On the Road connects local automotive businesses with drivers eager to get back on the open road.

Home Interiors - 2/5/2025
There's no shortage of ways for homeowners to transform rooms throughout their homes. Whether homeowners are considering a full facelift or minor tweaks here of there, Home Interiors is loaded with inspiration and tie-in opportunities for local contractors looking to capitalize on home improvement season.

Confetti - 2/20/2025
Graduations, children's birthdays and anniversaries are just a few of the milestone moments worthy of celebration. Confetti can help families make the most of these special events and connect them with the local businesses who specialize in celebrating.

Senior Living 3/5/2025
Health, fitness, finances and more take center stage in Senior Living. As this powerful demographic continues to grow, local businesses can connect with seniors looking to make the most of their golden years.

How To - 3/20/2025
Home, health and recreation are high on readers' priority lists. How To includes a range of features focusing on these important topics, making this a great opportunity for local businesses across various industries to showcase their goods and services.

Weddings - 4/4/2025
Summer is the season to walk down the aisle. Weddings is an invaluable resource for the many local vendors who thrive on ensuring happy couples' wedding days are events they will remember forever.

Summer Fun & Games 4/18/2025
Puzzles and games are a go-to pastime with timeless appeal. Local businesses can capitalize on readers' passion for crosswords, word searches, and more by running alongside these games that never go out of style.

Outdoor Living - 5/5/2025
Updated outdoor living spaces have become must-have features for homeowners everywhere. Contractors who specialize in home exteriors won't want to miss this unique opportunity to showcase their goods and services to homeowners eager to to upgrade their outdoor living spaces.

Our Neighborhood - 5/20/2025
Local businesses are the backbones of their communities. Our Neighborhood shines a spotlight on all restaurants and retailers do to make their communities great places to live while also providing a showcase for those firms to connect with local residents.

Back to School - 6/5/2025
As summer draws to a close, families prepare to return to school. Back to School connects families with the local businesses that make it possible to start the new school year off on the right foot.

Emergency - 6/20/2025
Weather events are the new normal, and that only underscores the importance of being prepared and the significant role local heroes play to keep their communities safe. Emergency Preparedness brings all that together, making this a go-to guide for communities everywhere.

Fall Home - 7/3/2025
Welcoming weather makes fall an ideal time to tackle home renovation projects. Contractors can utilize Fall Home to connect with locals looking to renovate before the busy holiday season kicks in.

Senior Health - 7/18/2025
Seniors are living longer than ever, and Senior Health is the perfect resource for men and women looking to be as healthy as possible throughout their golden years. Medical practices, fitness facilities and health food stores are just a handful of the many retailers who can utilize Senior Health to connect with aging men and women in their communities. 

Holiday Gift Guide - 8/5/2025
Savvy shoppers know it's never too early to start shopping for the holiday season. Holiday Gift Guide caters to holiday shoppers and the many local businesses looking to capitalize on the lucrative holiday shopping market.

Breast Cancer Awareness - 8/20/2025
More than two million women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Breast Cancer Awareness draws attention to this deadly disease and what women can do to lower their risk.

Holiday Lifestyle - 9/5/2025
The holiday season is steeped in tradition. Holiday Lifestyle shines a light on the many customs that make this season so unique, providing a perfect tie-in opportunity for local businesses who want to help their communities make the most of this special time of year.

Modern Parenting- 9/19/2025
Modern Parenting has covers a broad range of topics, from raising children to family finances to preparing for the futures. Local medical practices, financial professionals and more can utilize this one-of-a-kind section to connect with parents raising children in a uniquely challenging time. 

Winter Fun & Games - 10/6/2025
The popularity of games is undeniable. Winter Fun & Games is sure to appeal to readers looking for activities to fill their winter downtime, making this an ideal vehicle for local businesses to connect with their communities.

Money Matters - 10/20/2025
The world continues to confront a host of financial challenges. Money Matters covers a range of financial topics and can be the perfect conduit for local professionals to showcase all they have to offer to readers focused on everything from overcoming inflation to retirement planning and more.

 
Our clients say it best:

We have used Metro’s themed sections to generate thousands of dollars of local revenue.”
– Clinton Herald, Iowa
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I've used several of the themed special sections from Metro and they are a real time saver!
– Shaw Media, Illinois
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The quality content, artwork, and low cost make Metro’s themed special sections a no-brainer.
– West Volusia Beacon, Florida
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Metro themed sections provide a yearly dose of new, broad copy and art to supplement our own local content, and are easily customizable to fit our unique needs.
– Pulaski Citizen, Tennessee

 
COORDINATED WEBSITES AND ONLINE DIRECTORIES

* Available by Separate Purchase

Cost-effectively grow digital revenue with mobile-responsive themed sites and directories that are ready to sell and present live on your site, no HTML knowledge needed!
  • Themes coordinated to match print Themed Special Section titles
  • Connect advertisers with niche audiences, build SEO and increase traffic to your website
  • Can be co-branded with your logo or information and customized with local content
  • User-friendly content management system (CMS) lets you go live and start selling on day one
  • Photo and video galleries, social sharing, mapping and more features
  • Pricing from only $50 per month
 
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