EVERGREENEVERGREENE XPLORE

Your Colorado Mountain Destination

www.evergreenchamber.org

2020 MEDIA KIT

THE OFFICIAL VISITOR AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE FOR EVERGREENTHE ONLY MAGAZINE IN EVERGREEN WITH CROSS CHANNEL EXPOSURE. PRINT. DIGITAL. MOBILE.

EXPLORE EVERGREEN IS YOUR PARTNER FOR ADVERTISING SUCCESS This publication features Evergreen Chamber members and offers listings for the many people who look to the Chamber for business referrals. This guide reaches potential buyers on the move, at their desk or in their homes—and now you can bring your Evergreen business to Life!

Add a video, slideshow or photo gallery in your online and mobile ad. Ask your sales rep how.

• Print – Featuring Chamber member listings with live link in listings with any ad purchase. Ad purchase is required for website to appear online or in mobile.

• Digital – This online edition features live links with any ad purchase

• Mobile – Maximum exposure with a 24/7 campaign and unlimited reach!

• Better ROI through cross-channel marketing!

• Minimum 20,000+ distributed locally and statewide in Colorado welcome and visitor centers

• January 2020 distribution

• Full-color advertising for increased visibility and impact

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SHOP EAT STAY2020 EXPLORE EVERGREEN

OFFICIAL VISITOR AND COMMUNITY

RESOURCE GUIDEWhere to Shop, Eat and Stay | Year-round Calendar

of Events | Directory of Chamber Members

EVERGREEN2019EVERGREEN

EXPLORE

Your Colorado Mountain Destination

www.evergreenchamber.org

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WHY PRINT?Studies have found that 56 percent of customers believe print to be the most credible type of marketing. In order to gain the trust of consumers, adding Explore Evergreen to your marketing campaign is a great place to start.

• Year-long shelf life and continuous reference capability with a print, digital and mobile format reaching potential customers on the go 24/7.

• Reach key influencers in Evergreen and your Mountain Community.

• Direct mailed to every Evergreen Chamber member and 15,000+ affluent Evergreen homeowners plus all Colorado Welcome Centers and many Visitors Centers (40+).

• This is your connection to everything in Evergreen!

• Did you know? Advertising in print yields greater increase in brand awareness, brand favorability and purchase intent than online or TV advertising.

• An ad in Explore Evergreen boosts your image and optimizes your market share like nothing else in the market.

80KREADERSHIP

100K+ANNUAL IMPRESSIONS

20KPRINTED

75%OF THOSE PRINTED

ARE MAILED

DID YOU KNOW?When consumers know that a business is a member of a chamber of commerce, they are

more likely to think favorably of it and

more likely to purchase goods or services from the company in the future.

44%63%

TOP REASONS TO ADVERTISE

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SPECIAL SECTIONS DESIGNED TO HIGHLIGHT DINING, LODGING, SHOPPINGShowcase Your Business Here!• Ads start at $395!• A distinctive Ad Format, Listing

and Live Link — all three for one low price!

Help us bring Evergreen to Life!

Add video, slideshow or photo gallery. Ask Dave or Donna how.

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• One full year shelf life• Print, online and mobile editions with live links• Distributed by all Colorado Visitor and Welcome Centers• Mailed to Evergreen homeowners and every Evergreen Chamber member• Basic ad design included with every ad buy• 100,000+ impressions• Affordable packages for any budget• Payment plans available

EVERYTHING IN EVERGREEN

• Ideas for seasonal things to do• Evergreen Like a Local• Annual calendar of events• Tips for exploring Evergreen• Demographics and important phone numbers• Improved area and trail map• Chamber member directory• Dining, lodging and shopping options ... and• Stories that inspire them to hit the road and explore Evergreen!

SPECIAL SECTIONS

• Where the Locals Go• Wed in Evergreen• Downtown Evergreen highlighting businesses downtown• Spend a Night promoting lodging facilities• Evergreen Relocation Guide with a special neighborhood map and attention

to those in real estate

Dave Smith 303-835-8236

Donna Reardon 303-670-0577

Your ad in Explore Evergreen offers you a cross-channel marketing opportunity like nothing else in the market can!

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planning and preparation.

We bring the trust and confidence needed in tax situations that address your concerns, provide guidance and

offer comprehensive tax solutions.

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What would make your wedding magical? A stunning mountain setting? Scrumptious cuisine from award-winning chefs? Stress-free planning at an affordable price?

Christies of Genesee is your one-stop venue for all of the above. Frank and Kerri have more than 40 years’ combined experience—20 of which is in the bridal industry. They specialize in coordinating everything you need for your indoor or outdoor wedding to make it a hassle-free experience that will allow you to focus on making memories.What does an all-inclusive wedding include?

Couples only need to provide three things: the minister, wedding cake and photographer. (And we’ve got a list of recommended vendors for what few details you’d like to take care of yourself.) We take care of everything else so you can focus on having fun! Our packages include:• Catering menu by our award-winning chefs• An experienced bartender and full wait staff• Seating for 150• A personal event manager• Five hours devoted exclusively to your special event• Bridal consultation

• Table linens and centerpieces• Accommodating hosts attending to every detail of your special day!

We welcome you to attend an Open House. Please see our website for Open House days and times. Come check out our lighted bridge and pond, spectacular views of Denver’s lights, and close proximity to lodging and dining for your out-of-town guests.Call Kerri at 720-985-3722 to discuss how you envision your perfect day!

*We also host banquets, reunions, parties and memorials.

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College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors has been Building Stronger Families® since 2001, and now that same quality care has come to Evergreen, Golden and the surrounding area thanks to Lynn McLeod and her team!

The locally owned and operated business provides customized solutions based on each family’s needs, including:

• Sitters• Part-time or Full-time Nannies• Summer Nannies• After-school Nannies• College Test Preparation• Essay Writing Assistance• Homework Help• Study Skills• Math and Science Tutoring

Lynn McLeod - Owner and General Manager

“My passion for teaching and mentoring youth drove me

to bring quality childcare and tutoring to the families in my own community,” says Lynn. “I love the fact that our hand-

picked nannies, sitters and tutors aren’t just providing a service;

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Call today to find out how Lynn and her team can help fulfill your family’s needs!Contact: Lynn McLeod or Deb Sadallah (720)-458-6977goldenco@collegenannies.com | www.CollegeNanniesAndTutors.com/GoldenCO

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We provide our community clinical excellence,

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and the latest in healthcare technology.

Our health services include:• Five-Star Birthing Center• 24-Hour Emergency Services• Breast Care Center• Cancer Centers of Colorado• Heart and Vascular Institute of Colorado• Level III Trauma Center• Primary Stroke Center• Robotic Surgery• Senior Behavioral Health• Senior Emergency Department• Senior Surgery Center• Lutheran Orthopedics• The Women and Family Center

Lutheran Medical Center,your trusted partnerin healthcare forover 100 years.

8300 West 38th Avenue | Wheat Ridge, CO 80033303-403-4500 | lutheranmedicalcenter.org

©2018 Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Once we have a signed contract and you are needing our design services, an ad coordinator will contact you to discuss your *artwork, logos, content and photography specifications. Basic design is provided with all ad purchases which includes a logo, text, color background and a single image. Custom ad design starts at $65/hr. with most ads completed for $125 or less. We do offer a one-time, FREE one-hour business consultation if you need help coming up with a concept or would like advice on your ad or ad copy.

*Note: If you have provided this information to your Sales Representative they will include this in the insertion order.

If you can provide your ad print-ready, an ad coordinator will contact you to provide ad specs, deadlines and any other print requirements.

Once we have your ad copy, logo/photos (if applicable) the ad moves into design. *Note: Basic ad design includes one layout design plus up to two revisions. Additional revisions incur our $65/hr fee.

LAYOUT AND DESIGN

Your ad coordinator will e-mail a low-res PDF proof of your ad for review and approval. Please get back to them with your approval or minor change(s) within the specified time frame. *Note: If the ad requires a complete redesign, charges will incur.

PROOFING

If you would like a photo for your ad, we can arrange a session with one of our professional photographers. There is an additional charge and it will vary according to your specifications and location.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Please note that all ads and photography created for this publication are copyrighted and remain the property of Smart Marketing. Any other use of your ad or photograph(s) shall require an additional usage fee and cannot be used in duplication anywhere without written consent.

COPYRIGHT

Created using a grid of pixels (square dots). Each pixel is assigned a color value which, as a collective, form the image.

PROS•Widelysupportedfiletypes• Rich colors and detail• Precise editing capabilities

CONS•Largerfilesizes• Slower editing with largerfiles• Blurry when enlarged•Difficulttoconverttovector

PROS•Scalabletoanysize•Smallerfilesizes• Faster editing• Easy to convert to raster

CONS• Doesn’t support photographic imagery well• Color depth limited• Limited effects and detail

• Photographs• Web graphics• When adding lots of effects

Created with mathematical coordinates to produce smooth, solid lines and curves used to form the graphic.

• Logos• Large format such as signage and banners• Illustrations

RASTER VS VECTOR

PROS & CONS

WHEN TO USE WHICH

AD COORDINATION

Kristie Melendez, Publisher 970-686-5805 | www.easychairmedia.com

NEED HELP WITH YOUR AD COPY? We can help write ad copy. Some of our writing services may be included with your ad packages and we do have certain word counts depending on the size of your ad, but can provide our professional copywriting/editing services for $50/hr.

Basic ad design template (must supply a logo, text,

and image)

Custom ad design

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File SubmissionEmail ad files to ad coordinator Melissa Levad at mlevad@yahoo.com. Please indicate “Evergreen Magazine” and the business/client name in subject field.For files over 4 megabytes, contact your ad representative for submission instructions.

Ad Material Deadline: December 20, 2019Payment terms: Available upon request. Visa, MasterCard and Discover accepted

Publication Date: January 2020Ad placement requests add 10%. Reserve your space early for top placement!

$1,085Half Vertical

4.83"W x 7.188"H

$599Sixth Vertical

2.32"W x 4.75"H

$2,035Full page, no bleed7.375"W x 9.875"H

$2,035Full page with .25-inch bleed*

8.75"W x 11.25"H

$599Sixth Horizontal4.83"W x 2.3"H

$765Third Square

4.83"W x 4.75"H

$765Third Vertical

2.32"W x 9.75"H

$1,299Two-Thirds Vertical4.83"W x 9.75"H

$1,085Half Horizontal

7.375"W x 4.75"H

AD SPECS AND PRICING

MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

DEADLINES

Magazine Trim Size (8.25"W x 10.75"H) * Full page with bleed requires .25-inch bleed on all four sides

PRODUCTION FEES

Rates are for press-ready ads, ads needing basic design (logo and text only) or ads that have been previously designed (pick-up ads) with minimum changes. A $65/hr fee for custom design is charged on all others. Advertisers are permitted corrections on the two proofs. Additional revisions will incur a $65/hr fee and this includes Photoshop or other imagery modification request.

All costs are for four-color, net rates and include live links in ads. Make your ad a profile! Free writing and free photo shoots are available—ask how. Add 10% For Premium or Requested Placement.

All camera-ready ads must be submitted in PDF format — NO EXCEPTIONS! This is necessary so that they are compatible with our digital conversion process. NOTE: Saving as a PDF with www. does not guarantee the ad will automatically convert to a live link. The PDF must have searchable text blocks.

PDF• Color mode: CMYK• Resolution: 300 dpi at 100% size• Embedded photos: CMYK, 300 dpi• Convert all colors to CMYK.

No RGB or spot colors.• Do not use crop or registration marks.• All fonts must be embedded.

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