WHAT IS INK?

Through print, web, social engagement and signature events, Ink has long been the established voice of Kansas City’s younger set.

Expanding on our expertise in content creation and community involvement, Ink is going beyond traditional advertising to offer our partners branded storytelling on multiple platforms to engage with our audience.

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INK IN YOUR INBOXA handcrafted subscriber-based newsletter deployed every morning to young, smart and social individuals. We know our audience cares as much about the local brands they support as the information they consume. Ink Side Note provides a perfect blend between smart content and brands. Subscribers also receive special invites and exclusive offers that keep them engaged.

INK ONLINEInk readers are connected. Tap into Kansas City's 20 and 30 something audience 24/7 through our customized digital packages.

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INK BRANDED CONTENT Premium storytelling is funded by and created in collaboration with the advertiser. We work closely with you to help tell your brand’s story in the Ink voice and in a way that will be compelling to our audience. This content is produced by Ink’s branded content department and does not involve Ink’s editorial content.

BRANDED CONTENT PACKAGE: $1500• Custom content creation.• Social - Instagram and Facebook boosted post to Ink or target audience.

• Inclusion in Side Note e-newsletter - 1X.• Featured story on inkkc.com for 1 week.

BRANDED CONTENT PACKAGE: $3500*• Video creation.• Social - Instagram and Facebook boosted post to Ink or target audience.

• Inclusion in Side Note e-newsletter - 1X.*Price dependent on video requirements

ink weeklyINK EVENT PROMOTIONSInk knows events, whether we produce, host or support, you can be sure to see us out and about in KC.

EVENT PROMOTION PACKAGE: $1500• Half page print ad.• Social - Instagram and Facebook boosted post to Ink or target audience.

• Inclusion in Side Note e-newsletter - 1X.• Social engagement on-site at event.

DEDICATED E-BLAST: $1250• 21-40 year old target market demographic.• All living in the KC metro area.• Deploys to 75,000 emails from Ink.• Subject line: Your business name and teaser.• We guarantee a 10% open rate or we will resend at no charge.

• Dedicated content designed to your needs. (reserve date early)

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DIGITAL/PRINT PACKAGE: $1500• Full page print ad.• 100,000 targeted digital campaign optimizedto reach your target audience.

• Select from the following: SEM, audiencetargeting, geo-targeting

DIGITAL/PRINT PACKAGE: $2500• Full page print ad.• 175,000 targeted digital campaign optimizedto reach your target audience.

• Select from the following: SEM, audiencetargeting, geo-targeting

DISTRIBUTION25,000 copies are distributed every month to locations throughout the city and surrounding areas Distribution focuses on high traffic areas reaching our target demographic of 21- to 34-year-olds.

Also available at bars, coffee shops, college campuses, convenience stores, entertainment venues, gas stations, gyms, health clubs, restaurants and retail locations.

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DIGITAL SPECIFICATIONS• Accept files: Adobe Suite applications up to version CS6.• File formats accepted: PDF, EPS, TIF, JPEG.• Photo files should be CMYK and at least 240 dpi at pub-lication size. (Files pulled off the web are low-res, will not print well and are unacceptable.

AD SUBMISSION• See your account executive for ad delivery directions and details. First-time users will be required to complete the registration form to receive a log-in and password.

Rates 13x 6x 3x 1x

Full page $780.00 $860.00 $940.00 $1,180.00 2/3 page $542.00 $598.00 $654.00 $743.00 1/2 page $483.00 $531.00 $580.00 $658.00 1/3 page $412.00 $454.00 $495.00 $558.00 1/4 page $317.00 $349.00 $380.00 $424.00 1/6 page $222.00 $234.00 $264.00 $288.00 1/8 page $123.00 $135.00 $146.00 $150.00 1/12 page $100.00 $110.00 $120.00 $140.00

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ISSUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOPIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PUBLISHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AD DEADLINEJuly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brunch in KC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .July 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 28August . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neighborhoods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 26September . . . . . . . . . . . Fall Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 23October . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .September 27November . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Under 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 25December . . . . . . . . . . . Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 22SPACE & CREATIVE DEADLINE: Monday week prior to publication date at 5pm. | CAMERA-READY ADS DUE: Thursday prior at 5pm. | ALL ADS FINALIZED: Friday prior at 5pm.

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Full Page

(9.94” x 9.75”)

1/4Page

(4.9” x 4.75”)

(6.58” x 9.75”)

2/3 Page

(9.94” x 4.75”)

1/2 Page Horizontal

(4.9” x 9.75”)

1/2 PageVertical

OR

(3.22” x 9.75”)

1/3 Page Vertical

(3.22” x 4.75”)

1/6

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(1.54” x 9.75”)

1/6

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(4.9” x 2.25”)

1/8 PageHorizontal

(1.54” x 4.75”)

1/12

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(19.88” x 3”)

Double Truck Strip

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Jennifer HackEditor jennifer@inkkc.com816-234-4792

Nicole Kube Sales Manager nkube@kcstar.com816-234-4219

Bethany Turner Marketing and Events bturner@kcstar.com816-234-4008

Stephanie RoeslerEntertainment Account Executivesroesler@kstar.com816-234-4174

Allison ButlerAccount Executiveabutler@kcstar.com816-234-4220

Addison PriceAccount Executiveaprice@kcstar.com816-234-4053

Chris HaghirianAccount Executivechaghirian@kcstar.com816-234-4126

our goals

CREATING MEANINGFUL, RELEVANT AND

SHAREABLE CONTENT.

CONNECTING, INFORMING AND

INFLUENCING.

REACHING THE RIGHT AUDIENCE AT THE

RIGHT TIME.

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