Showcase your business with our special publications. From high-end magazines to newsprint tabular inserts, our special media opportunities allow you to target your ideal customers. Create awareness for your brand, product or services. Readers are intentionally engaged in the material on the page, especially visually appealing ads. Special sections have a shelf life and events leave a lasting impression. Various sponsorship levels are available to fit all budgets. Face-to-face interaction with event attendees can create a special bond with your brand.
All Upcoming Opportunities
HER Publication – October
HER Publication, 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: 2024 HER Advertising
Deadline: September 24
Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351
Healthy You – November
Healthy You is a quarterly publication about the latest in health prevention and treatments for individuals and their families. Every 2024 edition will have a theme that includes a status of the issue specific to Iowans, an ask the expert segment and wellness component. Topics will cover both seasonal issues and emerging health care concerns.
Sales Sheet: Healthy You 2024
Deadline: October 8
Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-835
Pints and Politics – November
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
Spotlight on Apprenticeships
The Gazette, in partnership with the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Building Trades Council team up for the Spotlight on Apprenticeships – an annual publication that promotes the benefits and opportunities of experience based learning throughout Eastern Iowa.
Content in this publication includes detailed information about various local apprenticeship programs as well as perspective from seasoned trade professionals.
Sales Sheet: Apprenticeship 2024
Deadline: October 15
Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351
Festival of Trees
Festival of Trees is a treasured holiday tradition that welcomes thousands to enjoy the magic of the season. Kids activities, live entertainment, a vendor market and of course — incredible holiday decor featuring breathtaking trees! Through the support of area businesses, rows of themed trees are featured throughout the venue. Bids are placed for a weekend-long tree auction in support of the selected annual nonproft.
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Festival of Trees Co-Presenting Sponsors
Festival of Trees – Tree and Wreaths
Celebrating Entrepreneurship
From start-ups to spin-offs, incubators to accelerators, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the surrounding area have embraces entrepreneurship. For this new special section we’ll highlight some of those established efforts, some brand new, and the personalities that make them fly.
Sales Sheet: Celebrating Entrepreneurship 2024
Deadline: October 29
Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351
Shop Marion
Join The Gazette in highlighting all of the incredible local shopping, dining opportunities, and business resources available in Marion. Enjoy the benefi ts of a robust and accessible shopping district in the heart of Marion.
Sales Sheet: Shop Marion
Deadline: November 19
Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351
Shop Downtown Iowa City
Join neighboring businesses in highlighting all of the incredible local shopping, dining opportunities, and business resources available in Downtown Iowa City. All ads will be placed together as a business grouping within the Thanksgiving Day Gazette.
Sales Sheet: Shop Downtown Iowa City
Deadline: November 19
Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351
Worship Directory – December
The Holiday Service Directory is a chance to share your plans for service and celebration throughout the holiday season. Inform readers about the unique qualities of your organization along with opportunities to join your congregation.
Full publication run in Sunday Gazette, Green Gazette and thegazette.com reaching over 153,000.
Sales Sheet: Worship Directory Holiday 2024
Deadline: November 26
Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351
Prestige – Winter 2024
A biannual special section dedicated to Iowans 55+. Stories, resources and real perspectives about life in Iowa for older demographics that cover a range of issues. Past content includes money management, family dynamics, leisure, volunteerism and more.
Publication will be distributed full-run in Sunday Gazette, Green Gazette, and on thegazette.com reaching over 153,000 readers.
Sales Sheet: Prestige 2024
Deadline: November 19
Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351