Opportunities

HER Women of Achievement recognizes the true meaning of leadership by identifying women who are making a positive impact on the communities they serve. Through nominations, selected honorees will be recognized through a special section, in-depth online interviews, networking parties and a community awards celebration.

NEW IN 2024: This year’s honorees will also share their stories and inspire the next generation of leaders through the HER Student Series. This gathering will be in partnership with area colleges and universities, building connections between high school and college students, their parents or guardians and featured HER honorees.

Dates:
Private Honoree Gathering – May 23
Special Section – June 9
Community Awards Event – June 13
Student Series September – 19

Sales Sheet: HER Women of Achievement

The virtual College Guide is a timeless opportunity to reach students and their families as they begin to explore what’s next in their educational journey. The College Guide includes informative articles as well as the latest college and university data index. Cross promotion of this piece includes mass virtual distribution to area high schools and career pathway events.

• 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 2024

Ad Deadline: August 27

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The Fall Parade of Homes will feature a variety of beautiful new and remodeled homes in the Linn County area. This guidebook will include featured homes plus advertising of products and services that appeal to the target audience (prospective homebuyers, remodelers!).

Publication will be distributed in full-run in Sunday Gazette, Green Gazette and thegazette.com, reaching over 153,000 readers. Advertisers must be members of the Greater Cedar Rapids Home Builders Association.

Sales Sheet: 2024 Fall Parade of Homes

Deadline: August 9

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. 7

October 10 & 11, 2024

Our signature multi-disciplinary conference for Iowa Ideas, connecting Iowans to discover solutions and create a roadmap for our future. Multiple sponsorship levels and opportunities are available. Audience includes large employers, agencies and officials working to build Iowa’s Future. www.IowaIdeas.com

If your organization is interested in learning more about sponsoring Iowa Ideas, contact Tony: tony.baranowski@thegazette.com

The Gazette is proud to continue ESOPtober, a publication celebrating the work of ESOP companies throughout Eastern Iowa. Through employer, employee and industry perspective, ESOPtober raises awareness on the value an ESOP brings to a community. The impact of an ESOP in workplace culture and economic prosperity is a story that needs to be told. Please join us and share your stories and experiences as a fellow ESOP champion.

Full publication run in Sunday Gazette, Green Gazette and thegazette.com reaching over 153,000.

Sales Sheet: ESOPtober

Deadline: September 17

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

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

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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 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 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 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.

Sales Sheets:

Festival of Trees Vendors

Festival of Trees Co-Presenting Sponsors

Festival of Trees – Tree and Wreaths

Festival of Trees – Holiday Train Ride

Festival of Trees – Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt

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

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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

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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

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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

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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