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Apex Matters Advertising

Apex Matters is super excited to print in full colour again for the 2020/2021 Season!
Since the beginning of Apex Matters in December 2002, this newsletter has been printed in black & white.
We trust you are super delighted with the continued colour print editions this season.

Apex Matters is solely supported by advertising dollars. We ask that you support our advertising businesses and help keep our local economy thriving. A huge thank you to the businesses that continue to support Apex Matters every season.

Apex Matters offers a wide range of advertising options. Book from issue to issue, or enjoy discounts with multiple bookings.
Space available is based a on 'first come first served' basis. Current advertising details are listed below.

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Publishing Frequency

Apex Matters will continue to be published 8 times a year. A new edition will be published monthly from September 2020 through April 2021. Published newsletters are always available in print, as well as online through the links below.

Print Distribution

Print distribution will cover high traffic locations in Okanagan Falls, Kaleden, Penticton, Summerland, and around Apex Mountain. Our complete route list will be available upon request once confirmed this September. In past years, Apex Matters printed 2500 copies of each issue x 8 issues each season = 20,000 copies in circulation.

Newsletter Content

Apex Matters covers all sorts of winter play, along with various topics of interest, around Apex Mountain, near Penticton, BC. Enjoy lifestyle stories, industry trends, business profiles, club updates, community information, socially distanced special events, and much more. Read each issue and never miss a thing!

This newsletter is always kept as a community reference guide, thus benefiting our advertisers by continual repeat exposure throughout each month.

Content contribution is always welcomed and strongly encouraged, i.e. letters to the editor, local stories, photos, event information and it’s follow up, etc. Inclusion is based on space available and discretion on content may be involved. If minor editing is done, you’ll be notified.

Local non-profit groups can submit editorial information. However, any fundraiser information or display ad space would be considered a paid ad and be subject to 50% off the regular rates.

Advertisement Rates

Advertisement rates remained the same over the past two seasons, and we are happy to announce a rate freeze for this season too. That's a 3 year rate freeze! Rates are based on size of space booked on an 8x10½” page. All advertising for the 2020/2021 season will be printed in full colour. Discounts are available for multiple and seasonal bookings, but only if paid in full or with post-dated cheques. Arrangements for monthly e-transfers are available upon request. All rates are subject to 5% GST. Advertisement space rotates monthly, unless you purchase specific placement, i.e. front page. The additional rate for specific placement is listed in the chart below. Need more space from time to time? Just let us know to accommodate an ad space upgrade from your regular booking and a quote will be provided accordingly.

Graphic Design

One hour of creative design work is included with any advertisement booking. Plus, any monthly changes or updates are always included at no extra cost. We will help create your advertising space to best suit your needs. If you have a logo and branding image in place, just forward a .pdf file of your original artwork. Any creative design work beyond one hour is billed at $60/hour and at 15 minute increments. Bleed (full colour to the edge of page) is available for advertising. If you use your own graphic designer, be sure they forward a press quality image.

Advertorial Space

Do you want a seasonal column to expand your advertising space? Advertorials run alongside purchased ad space at no extra charge. Submit your own editorial on your business or have it written for you for a fee of $0.10/word, i.e. 500 words is $50 + GST. Book your ad space and advertorial column now, as space is limited and on a first come first serve basis. Note: Information on businesses will only be included if an ad space is purchased.

Submission Deadlines

The 2020/2021 season submission deadlines for ad copy changes and content contributions: Must be received by 4 pm on these Fridays - September 11, October 2, October 30, November 27, January 1, January 29, February 26 and March 26. A deadline reminder email will be sent the Monday prior to the dates listed above, which will contain the strict deadline of 4 pm on these dates for all submissions to be received by. Late submissions will not be included in that issue. All approvals on proofs MUST be in place by 10 am on the Monday following the submission deadline dates listed above. Remember, nothing goes to print without your approval given on a proof provided via email.

Payment Options

Payment in full is due upon booking. We accept cash, cheques, or e-transfers for payments due. Sorry, no credit card payments are accepted at this time. NSF cheques are subject to $25 each. Overdue accounts are subject to 10% monthly interest. Non-interest monthly payment plans are available upon request and do require post-dated cheques in advance. Arrangements can be made for monthly e-transfers as well.

Past Newsletters

Newsletters during last season were published monthly from September through April, while prior seasons were published twice a month from Early December through Late March. Enjoy reading the past six full seasons of newsletters through the links on the "Newsletters" page.

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