Opportunities

August 10, 2020 will forever be known as the day a natural disaster wreaked havoc on our state, yet in true Iowa spirit, our communities have dedicated themselves to restore, reinvest and reimagine life in Iowa, post-derecho.

From the first hint of storm, The Gazette has shared hundreds of stories, visuals and data, providing a go-to resource that explains the impact of derecho to Eastern Iowa and beyond. These experiences and pieces have led the team to plans for a special year in review and state of recovery scheduled for Sunday, August 8 through Wednesday, August 10, 2021.

Sales Sheet: 2021 Derecho 1 Year

Deadline: Monday, July 19

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Market your business in a high-impact, 4 page insert. This insert publishes monthly allowing the frequency needed to stay in front of potential customers. Use this valuable space to introduce or reinforce your message to over 76,500 homes in Cedar, Johnson, Iowa, Muscatine and Washington counties.

Sales Sheet: Shop Local Q3, Shop Local Q4

Next Deadline: Tuesday, August 10

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Other publish dates: Sep 15, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15

Life in Eastern Iowa will be distributed to more than 30,000 homes within the Sunday Gazette: Sep 19 • Oct 24

Sales Sheet: Life in Eastern Iowa-2021

Deadline: Friday, August 6 for the September edition

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The Fall 2021 Parade of Homes will feature a variety of beautiful new & remodeled in the Linn County area. The Gazette’s Parade of Homes Guidebook will put all of these homes, plus your advertising message, at prospective homebuyers’ and clients’ fingertips. Reach thousands of local prospects who are interested in buying, building
or remodeling and are in need of your services.

The Fall 2021 Parade will continue to include a virtual tour component, letting people see the Parade homes (and your advertising message) from the comfort of their homes.

Don’t miss this chance to get your message out; place an ad in the Fall Parade of Homes Guidebook!

Sales Sheet: CR Fall POH 2021

Deadline: August 2

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This mini-book section is a perfect advertising opportunity to reach potential college students. This special section features informative articles for both students and parents.

This year’s Guide will live on thegazette.com. We will promote it to our print and online audiences as well as sharing it virtually with the local high schools that look forward to sharing it each year with their students.

• CR Jefferson • CR Kennedy • CR Washington • CR Metro • CR Prairie • CR Xavier • Linn-Mar • Marion • IC West • IC City High • IC Liberty • Beckman • Center Point Urbana • Central City • Central Elkader • Decorah • East Buchanan • English Valley • Iowa Valley • MFL MarMac • Maquoketa Valley • Monticello • Mount Vernon • North Cedar • Oelwein • Solon • Springville • Starmont Community • South Winneshiek • Vinton-Shellsburg • West Delaware • More

Sales Sheet: College Guide 2021

Profile Reservation Deadline: Tues, Sept. 7   •   Approval Deadline: Mon, Sept. 13

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HER Magazine, a product of The Gazette, provides opportunities for in-depth story telling about outstanding individuals who are having an impact in Eastern Iowa. Who is leading the charge on big issues facing our region and why it is important for readers to know these individuals is highlighted in every publication.

Sales Sheet: 2021 HER Advertising

Deadline: Monday, September 6

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7 in 10 adults are interested in learning more about health and wellness, more than any other topic.* Healthy You connects individuals to the latest from health care experts and industries. From hot button topics to long-term issues, Healthy You keeps readers engaged and informed in an ever-changing, ever-critical industry.

* Pew Research Center. Source: Scarborough Research Market/Release: Cedar Rapids, IA Spring 2017 total. (Spring 2016 – Spring 2017). Base: Weekend newspapers – Average Issue Reader: Sunday Gazette (Cedar Rapids) Projected: 104,766 Respondents: 332

Sales Sheet: 2021 Healthy You Advertising

Next Deadline: Monday, October 18

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The Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Building Trades Council and several Eastern Iowa apprenticeship programs are teaming up with The Gazette to publish a special section in November 2021, that will promote the many benefits of Iowa’s various apprenticeship programs.

The special section will give an overview of apprenticeship programs in general, along with more detailed information on area apprenticeship programs. The section also will profile several building trades professionals who got their start as apprentices and have built very successful careers for themselves.

Sales Sheet: Apprenticeship Week 2021

Deadline: October 14