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.
Feb
19
Engineers Week
In partnership with the Iowa Engineering Society, E-Week is an annual celebration of engineering and all that it, and engineers, contribute to our world. The Gazette’s E-Week section will showcase a variety of engineering topics. This is your chance to showcase your employees, your projects and programs and your support for engineering education in Iowa.
Sales Sheet: Engineers Week
Deadline: Tuesday, January 24
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Feb
19
Cedar Rapids Home Show
Cedar Rapids Home Show will be February 19, 2023
For over 30 years, The Cedar Rapids Home Show has been held annually in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitors to the show can see the latest in building products and services displayed by exhibitors to assist them in constructing or improving their home and yard. The Cedar Rapids Home Show has thousands of ideas to help make your house a home. Target homeowners; 30-55 age demographic with specific interest in home improvement.
Sales Sheet: Cedar Rapids Home Show 2023
Deadline: Wednesday, January 24
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Feb
26
Business IQ – February
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, January 31
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Other publish dates: June 11, Aug 27, Dec 10
Mar
19
HER Magazine for Women in Business – March
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, February 21
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Fall Publication: October 15, Deadline September 19
Apr
01
Worship Directory – April
The Easter worship guide is a chance to share with the community a message and your plans for 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 Easter 2023
Deadline: Wednesday, March 22
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Apr
09
Life in Iowa – April
Life in Iowa will be distributed to more than 30,000 homes within the Sunday Gazette on April 9.
Sales Sheet: Life in Iowa 2023
Deadline: Tuesday, March 14 for the April edition
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Other publish date: Oct 8
Apr
16
Iowa City Home Show
IC Home Show Event Dates: April 21-23, 2023
Iowa City Home Show in partner with the Iowa City Home Builder Association.
Get your message to these potential customers in The Gazette’s Iowa City Home Show section. (Advertisers must be members of the Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association.)
Sales Sheet: IC Home Show 2023
Deadline: Tuesday, March 21
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Apr
16
Excellence in the Arts
Excellence in the Arts will include outreach to area high schools, asking for nominations in the categories of visual, audio and performing arts. Selection of outstanding achievement will lead to a spotlight series of winners in a special section along with an awards ceremony to celebrate while showcasing various local artists.
Sales Sheet: Excellence in the Arts 2023
Deadline: Tuesday, March 21
Dates: Special Section publication – April 16 • Awards Event – April 22
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Apr
23
Cedar Rapids Parade of Homes – Spring
The 2023 Spring Parade will be in April. Homes will be featured in a half-page profile including a photo and description of the house. Builders can upgrade their profile to a full page. The section also will include a map to find each featured Spring Parade home.
Target Audience: Potential new-home buyers as well as homeowners; particularly age 30-55 with interest in improving their homes.
Sales Sheet: Spring Parade of Homes 2023
Deadline: Tuesday, March 28
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Apr
23
Healthy You – April
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, March 28
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Other publish dates: Jul 30, Nov 5
May
14
Marion Arts Festival
The award-winning Marion Arts Fest publication allows you to be present with affluent readers and align your brand with a cultural gem in our community.
Sales Sheet: Marion Arts Festival 2023
Deadline: Tuesday, April 18
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May
28
Prestige – Summer
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: Tuesday, May 2
Contact advertising@thegazette.com or call 319-398-8351
Winter publication: December 17, Deadline – November 17
Jun
04
Iowa City Parade of Homes
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
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Jun
11
Business IQ – June
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
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Other publish dates: Aug 27, Dec 10
Jun
11
HER Women of Achievement
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
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Jul
09
STEM
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
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Jul
30
Healthy You – July
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
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Other publish dates: Nov 5
Aug
20
Prairie Athletics Program
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
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Aug
27
Business IQ – August
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
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Next publish date: Dec 10
Sep
10
The Long Haul
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
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Sep
24
College Guide Digital Mini-Book
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
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Oct
01
Cedar Rapids Parade of Homes – Fall
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
Oct
08
Life in Iowa – October
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
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Oct
15
HER Magazine for Women in Business – October
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
Nov
05
Healthy You – November
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
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Nov
12
Apprenticeship Week
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
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Nov
23
Marion Shop Local Holiday Guide
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
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Dec
09
Worship Directory – December
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
Dec
10
Business IQ – December
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
Dec
17
Prestige – Winter
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
