Opportunities

Reach thousands of local prospects who are looking to buy a new home or improve their current home in The Gazette’s exclusive Parade of Homes Guidebook.

Target Audience: Potential new-home buyers as well as homeowners; particularly age 30-55 with interest in improving their homes.

Distribution:
– The Gazette, Linn, Johnson and southern counties
– Southeast Iowa Union, Washington County
– Copies available at Iowa City & Coralville Businesses
– Parade attendees

Sales Sheet: Iowa City Parade of Homes 2023

Deadline: Tuesday, May 9

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

Year three of Kids Gazette Cooking Series will provide a variety of easy, healthy recipes that will sharpen skillsets such as reading comprehension, units of measure, and more. Every episode will include a recipe and theme, connecting viewers to family-friendly opportunities around Eastern Iowa. Past themes have included kids coding, family literacy day, and agriculture/life on a family farm.

Sales Sheet: Kids Cooking Series

Other event dates: Jul. 4, Aug. 4, Oct. 4, Dec. 4

Corridor Careers – Career Fair: June 8, 2023

Corridor Careers is proud to present year-round opportunities for employers to connect with job seekers who are looking for resources that will take them to a fulfilling career.

Sale Sheet: June Career Fair

HER Women of Achievement recognizes outstanding women who have made positive impressions in their communities. Through nominations, the 2023 honorees will be recognized through a special section, video interviews, networking parties and large in-person celebration.

Sales Sheet: 2023 HER Women of Achievement

Deadline: Tuesday, May 16

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

Business IQ will publish four times per year to showcase new area businesses as well as new products or services offered by existing businesses. Each issue will spotlight 15 businesses with a ½ page featured ad, accompanied by a ½ page write-up summary explaining the new factor (business or offering). Additional content within this section will include industry trends and the impact on the region’s economic status.

Business IQ will offer an opportunity for area businesses to reach readers through a content-driven approach that builds awareness about what is new in their business community. Publication will be distributed full-run in Sunday Gazette, Green Gazette, and on thegazette.com reaching over 200,000 readers.

Sales Sheet: Business IQ 2023

Deadline: Tuesday, May 16

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

Other publish dates: Aug 27, Dec 10

Showing up and making an impact. HER Women of Achievement recognizes outstanding women who have made positive impressions in their communities. WOA is a unique opportunity to educate readers about the variety of ways women lead. Through nominations, the 2023 honorees will be recognized through a special section, video interviews, networking parties and large in-person celebration.

Sales Sheet: HER Women of Achievement

Year three of Kids Gazette Cooking Series will provide a variety of easy, healthy recipes that will sharpen skillsets such as reading comprehension, units of measure, and more. Every episode will include a recipe and theme, connecting viewers to family-friendly opportunities around Eastern Iowa. Past themes have included kids coding, family literacy day, and agriculture/life on a family farm.

Sales Sheet: Kids Cooking Series

Other event dates: Aug. 4, Oct. 4, Dec. 4

Pathways in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

A new special section in 2023, STEM in Iowa is an in-depth look at how this educational pathway is having an impact in the classroom as well as in future workforce pipelines.

Full publication run in Sunday Gazette, Green Gazette, and on thegazette.com reaching over 178,000 readers. Digital publication emailed to over 120 area high school guidance counselors.

Sales Sheet: STEM 2023

Deadline: Tuesday, June 13

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

Existing and new friends will gather for a second season for stories of inspiration. In partnership with The Restoration Project, HER Speak Up! gives the stage to women who have faced adversity and took obstacles head on by making bold life decisions to be where they are today. Attendees will be provided with a toolkit including questions to use during the social hour and throughout the program.

Sales Sheet: HER Speak Up

Other event dates: Nov. 9

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: 2023 Healthy You

Deadline: Friday, June 30

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

Other publish dates: Nov 5

Year three of Kids Gazette Cooking Series will provide a variety of easy, healthy recipes that will sharpen skillsets such as reading comprehension, units of measure, and more. Every episode will include a recipe and theme, connecting viewers to family-friendly opportunities around Eastern Iowa. Past themes have included kids coding, family literacy day, and agriculture/life on a family farm.

Sales Sheet: Kids Cooking Series

Other event dates: Oct. 4, Dec. 4

Pints and Politics is a year-round gathering featuring The Gazette, Iowa Public Radio and special guests from across the state across all party lines. National, state and local issues are covered, with opportunities to zone in on the latest headlines. P&P attendees participate in audience polls, submit questions and enjoy time with some of their favorite reporters, columnists and talk show hosts! Average attendance is 90-125 per event.

Sales Sheet: Pints & Politics

Other event dates: Oct. 19, Nov. 2, Dec. 7

The annual Prairie Athletics Program is a fall highlight of sports and activities. The Gazette is proud to partner with Prairie Athletics on this annual piece, produced with the support of community advertisers.

Sales Sheet: Prairie Athletics Program

Deadline: Tuesday, July 25

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

Iowa Ideas In-Depth Week – August 21-25, 2023

Business IQ will publish four times per year to showcase new area businesses as well as new products or services offered by existing businesses. Each issue will spotlight 15 businesses with a ½ page featured ad, accompanied by a ½ page write-up summary explaining the new factor (business or offering). Additional content within this section will include industry trends and the impact on the region’s economic status.

Business IQ will offer an opportunity for area businesses to reach readers through a content-driven approach that builds awareness about what is new in their business community. Publication will be distributed full-run in Sunday Gazette, Green Gazette, and on thegazette.com reaching over 200,000 readers.

Sales Sheet: Business IQ 2023

Deadline: Tuesday, August 1

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

Next publish date: Dec 10

Eastern Iowa’s economic strength depends on the success of the various pieces within industries, and strategies. The Gazette Business Breakfast series is an in person gathering to address the latest issues with a panel of experts to share a variety of perspectives along with the sharing of solutions and resources available.

Sales Sheet: Business Breakfast Series

In recognition of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, The Gazette presents a special section devoted to an essential industry that impacts several elements throughout Eastern Iowa.

Distribution: Full publication run in Sunday Gazette, Green Gazette and thegazette.com reaching over 178,000.

Sales Sheet: The Long Haul 2023

Deadline: Monday, August 14

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

Meet candidates where they are: at the Fall Corridor Career Fair. Hundreds of candidates will be present, will your business? Multiple booth options, comprehensive digital marketing opportunities, and open interview space available.

Contact recruitment@thegazette.com to participate.

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 Digital Mini-Book 2023

Deadline: Tuesday, August 29

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

The Fall 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.

Publication will be distributed full-run in Sunday Gazette, Green Gazette, and on thegazette.com reaching over 200,000 readers.

Sales Sheet: 2023 Fall Parade of Homes

Deadline: Tuesday, September 5

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

Year three of Kids Gazette Cooking Series will provide a variety of easy, healthy recipes that will sharpen skillsets such as reading comprehension, units of measure, and more. Every episode will include a recipe and theme, connecting viewers to family-friendly opportunities around Eastern Iowa. Past themes have included kids coding, family literacy day, and agriculture/life on a family farm.

Sales Sheet: Kids Cooking Series

Other event dates: Dec. 4

Life in Iowa will be distributed to more than 30,000 homes within the Sunday Gazette on October 8.

Sales Sheet: Life in Iowa-2022

Deadline: Friday, September 12 for the October edition

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

October 12-13, 2023

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: 2023 HER Advertising

Deadline: Tuesday, September 19

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

Pints and Politics is a year-round gathering featuring The Gazette, Iowa Public Radio and special guests from across the state across all party lines. National, state and local issues are covered, with opportunities to zone in on the latest headlines. P&P attendees participate in audience polls, submit questions and enjoy time with some of their favorite reporters, columnists and talk show hosts! Average attendance is 90-125 per event.

Sales Sheet: Pints & Politics

Other event dates: Nov. 2, Dec. 7

Pints and Politics is a year-round gathering featuring The Gazette, Iowa Public Radio and special guests from across the state across all party lines. National, state and local issues are covered, with opportunities to zone in on the latest headlines. P&P attendees participate in audience polls, submit questions and enjoy time with some of their favorite reporters, columnists and talk show hosts! Average attendance is 90-125 per event.

Sales Sheet: Pints & Politics

Other event dates: Dec. 7

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: 2023 Healthy You

Deadline: Tuesday, October 10

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

Existing and new friends will gather for a second season for stories of inspiration. In partnership with The Restoration Project, HER Speak Up! gives the stage to women who have faced adversity and took obstacles head on by making bold life decisions to be where they are today. Attendees will be provided with a toolkit including questions to use during the social hour and throughout the program.

Sales Sheet: HER Speak Up

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 2023, 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 2023

Deadline: Tuesday, October 17

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

An annual holiday tradition comes to life on November 18-19, 2023 through Festival of Trees! This two-day event is full of holiday activities, beautifully decorated trees and local entertainment for attendees to enjoy.

Sales Sheets:

Festival of Trees Vendors

Festival of Trees Co-Presenting Sponsors

Festival of Trees – Tree and Wreaths

Join the Marion Chamber in highlighting all of the incredible local shopping, dining opportunities, and business resources available in Marion.

Enjoy the benefits of a new and accessible shopping district in the heart of Marion.

Sales Sheet: Marion Shop Local

Deadline: Tuesday, November 14

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

Year three of Kids Gazette Cooking Series will provide a variety of easy, healthy recipes that will sharpen skillsets such as reading comprehension, units of measure, and more. Every episode will include a recipe and theme, connecting viewers to family-friendly opportunities around Eastern Iowa. Past themes have included kids coding, family literacy day, and agriculture/life on a family farm.

Sales Sheet: Kids Cooking Series

Pints and Politics is a year-round gathering featuring The Gazette, Iowa Public Radio and special guests from across the state across all party lines. National, state and local issues are covered, with opportunities to zone in on the latest headlines. P&P attendees participate in audience polls, submit questions and enjoy time with some of their favorite reporters, columnists and talk show hosts! Average attendance is 90-125 per event.

Sales Sheet: Pints & Politics

The holiday worship guide is a chance to share with the community a holiday message and your plans for holiday service celebrations.

Publication will be distributed full-run in Saturday Gazette, Green Gazette, and on thegazette.com reaching over 200,000 readers.

Sales Sheet: Worship Directory Holiday 2023

Deadline: Tuesday, November 28

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

Business IQ will publish four times per year to showcase new area businesses as well as new products or services offered by existing businesses. Each issue will spotlight 15 businesses with a ½ page featured ad, accompanied by a ½ page write-up summary explaining the new factor (business or offering). Additional content within this section will include industry trends and the impact on the region’s economic status.

Business IQ will offer an opportunity for area businesses to reach readers through a content-driven approach that builds awareness about what is new in their business community. Publication will be distributed full-run in Sunday Gazette, Green Gazette, and on thegazette.com reaching over 200,000 readers.

Sales Sheet: Business IQ 2023

Deadline: Friday, November 10

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351

A biannual special section focused on Iowans 50+. What issues surface when entering this advanced chapter in life? Viewpoints from Iowa seniors for Iowa seniors that invites all Iowa demographics to engage and celebrate this growing population of Iowans. Potential topics include: senior-focused health care, finances, leisure, mental health, family dynamics, insurance, retirement and more.

Publication will be distributed full-run in Sunday Gazette, Green Gazette, and on thegazette.com reaching over 200,000 readers.

Sales Sheet: Prestige 2023

Deadline: Friday, November 17

Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351