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It is never too early to plan advertising for 2022. Book SEPTEMBER Ads now...
SEPTEMBER features: THE REAL ESTATE MARKET
Ponsonby people are 52% Female and 48% Male - the median age is 35.
Ponsonby people live in 11,040 dwellings across the Western Bays (Arch Hill, Freeman’s Bay, Grey Lynn, Herne Bay, Ponsonby, St Mary’s Bay and Westmere).
Ponsonby people have good household income - the median income is $121,555 per annum. 25% have a household income of $160,000.
Ponsonby people love their homes - 85% are home owners.
Ponsonby people are well educated - 70% have a University Qualification.
Ponsonby people are well travelled - 59% are planning a trip overseas within the next 12 months.
Our advertising rates are extremely good value and these haven't been increased since November 2010. These will be reviewed shortly.
Several people (not locals) have asked if they are able to advertise with us – given they are based outside Ponsonby. Being Ponsonby, we love strip shopping however we welcome all advertisers into the pages of Ponsonby News.
New advertisers may be asked to prepay.
Forward Features 2022
| February | Maintaining Good Health + Active Older Lifestyles |
| March | Westmoreland Street Precinct + Art and Design + Autumn fashion |
| April | Apartment Living |
| May | Bars, Cafes & Restaurants + Celebrating Our Local Hospo Heroes |
| June | Winter Getaways |
| July | The Curious AF Bottle Shop + Winter Entertainment |
| August | Motoring & Transport |
| September | The Real Estate Market |
| October | Sport & Fitness + Working from Home |
| November | Outdoor Living & Renovations |
| December/January | Christmas Gifts & Entertaining over the Festive Season + Property Investments |
Rate Cards And Specifications
Premium First Third
Run of Paper
| Size | Black & White | Colour | Width x Height | Orientation |
| 1/2 Page | $825.00 | $955.00 | 190mm x 130mm | Landscape |
| 1/2 Page | $825.00 | $955.00 | 93mm x 272mm | Portrait |
| Full Page | $1425.00 | $1555.00 | 190mm x 272mm | Portrait |
| Double Page | $2565.00 | $2935.00 | 420mm x 297mm | Portrait |
| 1/8 Page | $235.00 | $345.00 | 93mm x 60mm | Landscape |
| 1/4 Page | $465.00 | $565.00 | 93mm x 130mm | Portrait |
| 1/4 Page | $465.00 | $565.00 | 190mm x 60mm | Landscape |
| 1/3 Page | $525.00 | $635.00 | 190mm x 90mm | Landscape |
| 1/2 Page | $685.00 | $795.00 | 190mm x 130mm | Landscape |
| 1/2 Page | $685.00 | $795.00 | 93mm x 272mm | Portrait |
| Full Page | $1185.00 | $1295.00 | 190mm x 272mm | Portrait |
| Double Page | $2135.00 | $2445.00 | 420mm x 297mm | Portrait |
Double-page spread
Bleed - 426mm x 303mm
Trim - 420mm x 297mm
Image area - 190mm x 272mm (per page)
Gutter area - approx 4mm either side when glued
Full page
Bleed - 216mm x 303mm
Trim - 210mm x 297mm
Image area - 190mm x 272mm
Special positions
Inside front cover (full page) - $2,500.00; As a double-page spread - $4,500.00
Page 3 (full page) - $2,500.00
Outside back cover - $2,500.00
Any requested, or guaranteed positions are subject to a 20% premium.
Discounts
For advertising campaigns of six issues or more, advertisers receive their advertisements in full colour, but at the black & white rate.
Please note we do not pay advertising agencies commission on these rates.
Alchemy Media Advertising Terms and Conditions
If you're thinking of booking an ad with us, please have a read through our Advertising Terms & Conditions.
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Distribution Area
Publishing Dates 2022
| February | Friday, 4 February |
| March | Friday, 4 March |
| April | Tuesday, 5 April |
| May | Wednesday, 4 May |
| June | Friday 3 June |
| July | Thursday, 23 June |
| August | Friday, 5 August |
| September | Friday, 2 September |
| October | Friday, 7 October |
| November | Friday, 4 November |
| December/January | Friday, 2 December |
Production
New advertisers (or existing advertisers who supply new advertising copy) must supply a proof by post to PO Box 47-282, Ponsonby to show how their advertisement should print.
Advertising Copy/Artwork must be supplied as a 300 dpi PDF and will incur a $75+GST charge if it is not supplied as a PDF.
If you need us to produce your advertisement, we will need your logo, any photos and text to be emailed. We charge $70+GST per hour to design any size advertisement. If there are any minor alterations to any existing advertisements we charge $35+GST.
Deadlines
Our booking and material deadline is the 20th of the month prior to publication - this is subject to change, please see below for material deadline dates for 2019. Any advertising material arriving after deadline may be subject to a 20% surcharge.
We publish on the first Friday of each month, excluding January.
2022 material deadline dates:
February, Thursday 20 January
March, Monday 21 February
April, Tuesday 15 March
May, Wednesday 20 April
June, Friday 20 May
July, Monday 20 June
August, Wednesday 20 July
September, Saturday 20 August
October, Tuesday 20 September
November, Thursday 20 October
December/January, Sunday 20 November