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***Ad requests are now closed for the spring 2020 edition. Please check back with us on Wednesday, Mar. 4 for advertising in the summer issue***
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.
| 2020 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 2020
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Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020
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Friday, Feb. 14, 2020
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Summer 2020
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Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2020
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Friday, May 8, 2020
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Fall 2020
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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
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Friday, July 31, 2020
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Winter 2020
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Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020
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Friday, Nov. 13, 2020
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| Ad rates and online ordering |
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NEW! We have moved to a convenient online ordering and payment system for ordering ads in Active Kitchener.
Our online ordering system may look familiar to you because it’s the same system used to register for leisure activities, and to book facilities or sports fields.
Please see below for easy, step-by-step instructions on how to order your ad.
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.
Black and white advertising options:
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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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Full page
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7.125" wide by 9.125" high
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$966.30 ORDER
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$697.92 ORDER
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Half-page horizontal
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7.125" wide by 4.5" high
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$644.27 ORDER
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$402.67 ORDER
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Half-page vertical
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3.375" wide by 9.125" high
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$644.27 ORDER
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$402.67 ORDER
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Quarter page
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3.375" wide by 4.5" high
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$375.79 ORDER
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$268.43 ORDER
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Eighth page
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3.375" wide by 2.185" high
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$161.07 ORDER
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$139.61 ORDER
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Colour advertising options:
If you are interested in colour ads, cover ads, or other specialty ads, please email or call us to order at 519-741-2391.
Notes:
- 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.
- Credit card payment is required at the time of ad submission.
- Please email us if you are interested in colour advertising options.
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| How to order your ad online |
- Click on THE AD RATES AND ONLINE ORDERING tab above.
- Find the size of ad you would like to order and click on the ORDER link.
- Click on green ADD TO CART button.
- Either login using your existing Active Kitchener login or register to create an account. Please use a generic business email to register for an account.
- Click NEXT button in screen that follows registration.
- Complete the following:
- Which section you would like your add to appear in
- If you would like to repeat a previous ad, and from which issue (if applicable)
- Add any additional notes (if applicable)
- Then click the NEXT button.
- Click PROCEED TO SHOPPING CART button. If you are HST exempt, please enter your coupon code here.
- Review order, then click PROCEED TO CHECKOUT button.
- Click WAIVER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT checkbox. Click NEXT button. Note, this is a standard waiver used for program registration and is not applicable to your ad purchase. Because we are using a program registration tool for another purpose, we cannot remove this waiver.
- Enter your credit card information, then click PAY AND FINISH button.
- Choose to VIEW OR PRINT RECEIPT to see transaction receipt. You will also be emailed a copy of your receipt.
- Once your order is complete and paid, email your ad to active@kitchener.ca
You can also choose to view our step-by-step instructions via video.
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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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