| Active Kitchener is Kitchener's program and activities guide designed to help residents take part in activities that contribute to a healthy lifestyle and participation and involvement in the community. It includes information about activities and opportunities, registration and services that support residents' ability to participate in direct and indirect city programs (including those offered by our neighbourhood associations and community partners).
Active Kitchener is delivered four times per year to approximately 65,000 homes in Kitchener.
| Ad submission forms |
Please give us a call 519-741-2391 or send us an email.
- Returning customer order form. (deadline for the summer issue has passed.)
- New customer order form. (deadline for the summer issue has passed.)
Advertising is now closed for the Summer issue.
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| 2018 deadlines and distribution dates |
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Issue
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Advertisement due date
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Distribution date
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Spring
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Wednesday, Jan. 10
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Friday, Feb. 16
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Summer
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Wednesday, April 4
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Friday, May 11
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Fall
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Wednesday, June 27
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Friday, Aug. 3
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Winter
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Wednesday, Oct. 3
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Friday, Nov. 9
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| Ad rates |
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We offer two rate scales -- one for registered non-profits and another for for-profit businesses. In order to qualify for the non-profit rate, your organization must provide a registered charitable or non-profit number.
The 2018 rates are:
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Ad sizes
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Ad dimensions
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For-profit rates
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Non-profit rates
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Colour options
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Back cover
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8.125" x 10.625 (trim size)
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$2060
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$1,802.50
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Front inside cover
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8.125" x 10.625 (trim size)
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$1,802.50
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$1,545
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Full page colour
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8.125" x 10.625 (trim size)
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$1,236
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$1,030
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Black and white options
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Full page
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7.125" wide by 9.125" high
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$927
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$669.50
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Half-page horizontal
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7.125" wide by 4.5" high
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$618
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$386.25
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Half-page vertical
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3.375" wide by 9.125" high
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$618
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$386.25
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Quarter page
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3.375" wide by 4.5" high
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$360.50
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$257.50
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Eighth page
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3.375" wide by 2.185" high
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$154.50
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$133.90
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If you require changes to your advertisement, a minimum $100 per hour design fee will apply.
Advertising in all four issues pays off! If you place the same size advertisement in all four issues each year, starting with the spring edition and ending with the winter edition, you will receive a 20 per cent discount on the winter billing.
Payment is not required at the time of ad submission. Your organization will be invoiced after the publication is delivered.
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| Advertising submission information |
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Placement
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Final placement of ads depends on layout requirements (exact positioning cannot be guaranteed). Pre-determined categories are available .
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Proofs
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You must provide an email address to receive a proof of your ad. Proofs will be sent to all advertisers to avoid errors. If we do not hear back from you by the date specified with your proof, the ad will run as it was sent to you.If you require changes to your advertisement, a minimum $100 per hour design fee will apply.
We do not accept hard copy or camera-ready artwork. Ads must be submitted digitally.
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Ad formats
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Please make sure file is the correct dimensions. All ads inside the book at black and white. Limited, premium placement colour ads are also available.
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File formats
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Accepted formats
- .pdf (with all fonts included)
- .jpg (resolution at 300 dpi minimum)
- .tif (resolution at 300 dpi minimum all fonts rastered)
- .eps (with all images embedded and all fonts outlined)
- .ai (with all images embedded and all fonts outlined)
The following formats will not be accepted.
- .doc or .docx
- .xls or .xlsx
- .pub
- .png
If you prepare your ad in one of these formats, please save or export it as a .pdf or high res .jpg file before sending.
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Kitchener Life is a new publication from the City of Kitchener intended to share information about some of the amazing people, places, projects and events happening around Kitchener. Each issue will feature information and tips for your health, for your home, and of course, for your hood.
| Ad submission |
| Kitchener Life is an eight page newsletter intended to share information with the public. Advertising space is limited. Please call 519-741-2391 or email life@kitchener.ca to inquire about availability. |
| 2018 deadlines and distribution dates |
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Issue
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Advertisement due date
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Distribution date
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Summer
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Thursday, April 26
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Thursday, May 31
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Fall
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Monday, July 23
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Thursday, Sept. 13
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Winter
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Friday, Oct. 26
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Thursday, Dec. 6
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| Ad rates |
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Actual Page Size: 11.875" wide by 14.75" high
Page is divided into 12 blocks in 3 columns and 4 rows. Each block is 3.375" wide by 3.4" high
Ads can be purchased in the following configurations. All ads placed will be full colour.
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Ad size |
Blocks |
Specs |
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Full page |
12x12 |
10.375" wide by 14" high |
$2700 |
| B |
Half page horizontal |
3x12 |
10.375" wide by 6.94" high |
$1350 |
| C |
1/12 page |
1x1 |
3.375" wide by 3.4" high |
$225 |
| D |
1/6 page horizontal |
2x1 |
6.875" wide by 3.4" high |
$450 |
| E |
1/6 page vertical |
1x2 |
3.375" wide by 6.94" high |
$450 |
| F |
1/4 page horizontal |
3x1 |
10.375" wide by 3.4" high |
$675 |
| G |
1/4 page vertical |
1x3 |
3.375" wide by 10.4735" high |
$675 |
| H |
1/3 page horizontal |
2x2 |
6.875" wide by 6.94" high |
$900 |
| I |
1/3 page vertical |
1x4 |
3.375" wide by 14" high |
$900 |
| J |
1/2 page vertical |
2x3 |
6.875" wide by 10.4735" high |
$1350 |
| K |
3/4 page |
3x3 |
10.375" wide by 10.4735" high |
$2025 |
| L |
2/3 page |
2x4 |
6.875" wide by 14" high |
$1800 |
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