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THE MACLEAY ARGUS OVERVIEW

4,300 Average Issue Readership – Print

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Publication Days: Tuesday, Friday

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The Macleay Argus, a bi-weekly paid community newspaper, provides the most in-depth local news of the Kempsey community. It is the ideal advertising vehicle for those wishing to reach the more affluent shoppers in the Macleay Valley community.

Situated on the Macleay River in the heart of Australia’s Holiday Coast midway between Sydney and Brisbane, Kempsey was established in 1835 and became a thriving port with activities centred on timber, beef and dairy cattle.

Major industries in Kempsey today include world famous hat-maker Akubra and Milo manufacturer Nestle, as well as an export meatworks, fishing and aquaculture, wine production and forestry/timber.

The Macleay Valley is a popular tourist destination, with holiday-makers

enjoying the popular seaside locations of South West Rocks, Hat Head and Crescent Head, home of a national surfing reserve.

This publication uses a T84 Modular layout.

Source: emma conducted by Ipsos MediaCT | Print readers | People 14+ for the 12 months ending Jan 2019.

Print readership

  • Average Issue Readership
    4,300

Print overview

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Trust and credibility are at the heart of our local mastheads, with many serving their communities for over 100 years. These titles are at the heart of regions they serve. The strong connection they enjoy with their audience is based on the trust they have in us to provide relevant news and information.
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Source: emma conducted by Ipsos MediaCT | People 14+ for the 12 months ending Jan 2019 | Figures are Average Issue Readership.

Total digital readership

  • Unique Audience
    28,476
  • Page Views
    91,014
  • Time Per Person (hh:mm:ss)
    0:01:59

Total digital overview

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The trust in our brands is extended to our digital assets in all their forms. Our digital first approach to publishing and a sophisticated mix of print, digital, apps and mobile, positions our mastheads to be the key communication point in times of fire, flood and crisis as well as the pivotal daily focus for our local residents’ news and business offers.
Source: Neilsen DC | Feb 2019.

Desktop readership

  • Unique Audience
    5,626
  • Page Views
    23,875
  • Time Per Person (hh:mm:ss)
    0:04:03

Desktop overview

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Viewing our sites on desktop allows our readers to immerse themselves in their news. It provides a powerful platform for businesses to deliver engaging high impact advertising.
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Source: Neilsen DC | Feb 2019.

Smartphone readership

  • Unique Audience
    20,866
  • Page Views
    55,123
  • Time Per Person (hh:mm:ss)
    0:01:22

Smartphone overview

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Australians love their smartphones and our lives increasingly revolve around them. Our audience’s favourite way to consume ACM content in a digital format is through their mobile. It gives them access to the latest local news, sport and entertainment anywhere at anytime.
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Source: Neilsen DC | Feb 2019.

Tablet readership

  • Unique Audience
    3,520
  • Page Views
    11,999
  • Time Per Person (hh:mm:ss)
    0:01:27

Tablet overview

The optimal blend of news on the go while enjoying the entire experience of our sites.
Source: Neilsen DC | Feb 2019.

 

RATES

The Macleay Argus EGN Rates

EGN RATESRATE EX GSTRATE INCL GST
Display Module Mono$71.21$78.33
Display Module Colour (+25%)$89.01$97.92

The Macleay Argus Classified Rates

CLASSIFIED RATESRATE EX GSTRATE INCL GST
CCM Colour$9.30$10.23
Positions Vacant CCM Colour$13.50$14.85
Adzuna.com.au lift rates*$20.00$22.00

Classifieds rates include colour – customers are welcome to run mono classifieds at the same rate.

 

Classified rates are per column cm (CCM)
* This is a compulsory lift rate applied to all PV classifieds

 

MATERIAL DELIVERY

Print Advertising: Supplying your PDF  

ACM AdDrop

The AdDrop portal is a free service for all ACM customers. All material will be processed through our preflighting workflow. An email notification will be sent confirming a successful upload or supply a report for unsuccessful material.
www.addrop.com.au
Please ensure you have your Booking ID and height of advertisement to be able to upload your material.

For assistance contact your sales representative.

 

 

DEADLINES

THE MACLEAY ARGUSDEADLINE
Publication DaysTuesday, Friday
EGN Booking & Cancellation3pm 4 working days prior
EGN Complete Supplied Material1pm 1 working day prior
CLASSIFIED Booking & Material Deadline11am 1 working day prior

MACLEAY ARGUS DOMAINDEADLINE
Publication DayFriday
Display Booking Deadline3pm Monday prior
Complete Material Deadline1pm Thursday prior

All deadlines are in local time. Due to production processes, deadlines are absolute.

 

INSERTS

INSERTSPUBLICATION DAYQUANTITY
Tuesday1,500
Friday1,550
Delivery AddressInserts Receiving
Fairfax Media Print and Logistics - Tamworth
64-66 Armstrong Street
Tamworth NSW 2340
RatesUp to 12 pages $120 per 1000. 12 to 24 pages $180 per 1000. Minimum charge $550. Over 24 pages POA.

Check the Insert Specifications page for all requirements before supplying inserts.

Inserts must be delivered no later than five working days prior to the print date or the inserts may be rejected.

 

MAJOR TOWNS IN DISTRIBUTION AREA
Kempsey, Clybucca, Crescent Head, Frederickton, Gladstone, Hat Head, Macksville, Scotts Head, Smithtown, South West Rocks, Stuarts Point

 

POSTCODES IN DISTRIBUTION AREA
2431, 2441, 2447, 2440, 2444

 

GET IN TOUCH

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Australian Community Media
+61 (02) 9478 1200 Email NSW – National Sales
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Managing Director
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+61 404 872 065 Email QLD – Andrew Knowles
SA – National Sales
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VIC – Linda Nameh
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+61 (03) 9826 5188 Email VIC – Linda Nameh
WA – Mairi McDonald
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