MEDIA KIT 2018
Dear Business Leader, Thank you for your interest in The Daily Reporter. Since 1897, The Daily Reporter has provided the latest in news and information about Wisconsin s commercial construction industry. The Daily Reporter is committed to providing the latest bidding information about upcoming projects. Specific, practical, helpful that s the kind of vital information The Daily Reporter delivers and is considered essential reading by those in the commercial construction industry. In addition, we host four award events Rising Young Professionals of Construction, Top Projects, Newsmakers, Diversity in Business Awards recognizing outstanding individuals in our commercial construction community. We also host various networking and thought leadership events throughout the year. Dailyreporter.com provides daily updates on breaking business news, blogs and bidding opportunities. Our daily e-mail news alert service, HardHat E-Mail, sends the day s headlines, breaking news, bidding highlights and information about upcoming events directly to your inbox. We look forward to serving you in the future and hope this media kit is helpful. Very truly yours, Joe Yovino Associate Publisher/Editor EDITORIAL JOE YOVINO Associate Publisher/Editor (414) 225-1829 DAN SHAW Associate Editor (414) 225-1807 KEVIN HARNACK Photographer (414) 225-1835 NATE BECK Staff Writer (414) 225-1820 ERIKA STREBEL Staff Writer (414) 225-1825 Wisconsin Newspaper Association 2016 5 Awards - Feature Photo, Digital Projects (2) & General News Story (2) Wisconsin Newspaper Association 2015 Digital Project Award Milwaukee Press Club 2014 2nd Place - Feature Photo Wisconsin Newspaper Association 2014 First Award General Web Excellence Wisconsin Newspaper Association 2014 & 2012 First Award Continuing Web Coverage Wisconsin Newspaper Association Second Award General Web Excellence 2012 Wisconsin Newspaper Association 2012 Second Award Online Revenue Builder Milwaukee Press Club 2011 Best Innovative Feature - First Place Wisconsin Newspaper Association 2011 Best Continuing Web Coverage - First Place Milwaukee Press Club 2003 Best News Story Originally Published on a Website (Web Journalism) ADVERTISING SUSAN QUINN Advertising Director (414) 225-1844 SUSAN BERNA Account Executive (414) 225-1830 JENNY BYINGTON Classified Account Executive (414) 225-1803 JOBTRAC RICH HOLEVOET JobTrac Manager (414) 225-1822 KEITH BARBER Construction Data Reporter (414) 225-1821 AWARDS ALL IN THE FAMILY ONLINE SERVICES RICK BENEDICT New Media Specialst (414) 225-1828 BUSINESS OFFICE BONNIE PORTER Regional Business Manager (414) 225-1804 MICHAEL LOWIN Public Notice Coordinator (414) 225-1801 In 2015 we were acquired by GateHouse Media, who publishes more than community and business publications, including 121 daily newspapers, along with more than 525 local affiliated websites. At GateHouse Media, our mission is to deliver high quality and trusted journalism, products and services that enrich the communities we serve our readers, commercial partners, employees and investors. Our Thrive Hive Business Services division, which provides marketing and general business support to small and mid-sized businesses, continues to grow.
Issued: Daily, Monday- Friday ISSUE Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday THEME Opinions. Photo page (picture page of ongoing projects around the state). Top Bidders (a weekly compilation of the largest winning bids around the state). Building Blocks (updates on noteworthy projects from around the state). On the Level (a profile and Q&A with a construction industry leader), Recent Transactions (the latest leases), and Business Digest (news on hirings, promotions and awards). BEHAVIOR Wisconsin Readership: 40,000 National Construction Reach: 93,784 * *Combined GateHouse Media Publications We reach more than 6,000 business owners, developers, contractors, architects, government officials and industry leaders - every business day. 74 % of subscribers read 5 out of 5 issues of the newspaper each week. 83 % of subscribers rate The Daily Reporter as an excellent or good news source. Over 2/3rds of subscribers say that The Daily Reporter is the most commonly-used resource for bidding information or leads. On average, our subscribers pass their issues to 1.3 others, more than doubling The Daily Reporter s reach. 25 minutes is the average amount of time spent with every issue. Over 3 in 4 subscribers are managers, including fully 50% who are owners/partners/presidents/ceos. 86% of our readers are involved in their organizations purchases of products and services. 50% of the subscribers say that reading The Daily Reporter leads to new business at least monthly.
TOP PROJECTS May17, 2018 Potawatomi Casino, Milwaukee NEWSMAKERS OF THE YEAR October 25, 2018 The Garage @ Harley Davidson Museum Our annual must-attend events provide an opportunity to network with key business leaders while aligning your company with Wisconsin leaders who are making an impact in the building industry. Sponsoring a Daily Reporter award event - or two - is the way to build value for your company in the eyes of Wisconsin s building, engineering and architecture firms. PRESENTING SPONSOR ($7,500) PROMOTION: Top billing at event. Company logo attached to all event promotions including nominations, advertising, invites and flyers starting 4 months prior to event in both print and online. Name and logo on web page promoting event with link to your company site. (3) full-page ads running in The Daily Reporter. AWARDS EVENT: Table of ten at awards event with preferred seating. Logo placed throughout video presentation. Sponsor representative to present welcome at event and participate in event program 90 second sponsor video played during awards presentation. Video can be used to market your company post-event. MAGAZINE: Full-page ad in event magazine, to be distributed at the awards event and inserted into The Daily Reporter. 250 word company profile to be published in the magazine (profile to be supplied by partner). POST EVENT: Attendance list provided to sponsor for marketing purposes.
2018 EVENTS SAVE THE DATE! Rising Young Professionals of Construction - March 15 Nomination Deadline: January 12, 2018 Top Projects - May 17 Nomination Deadline: February 10, 2018 Contractor Networking Happy Hours January 11 April 12 Thought Leadership January 24 Construction Law Newsmakers of the Year October 25 Nomination Deadline: August 17, 2018 On behalf of Bray, we just wanted to say thank you for a wonderful awards event last night. We had a fantastic evening and enjoyed hearing about each of the honorees and the great work they are doing across the state! It was truly a testament to our industry! -Claire Karon, Bray Architects Thanks again for making the award so much fun. In my past roles, I have set up events and I know when they go smoothly there is a team of staff people, often unheralded, who made sure to get rid of any bumps in the road. It was really fun and we all had a great time. -Larry and GRAEF Thanks again for a fantastic night! I know how much work it is to pull off a large event and you did it beautifully! -Jen Bauer, Miron Construction What a great event last night! Thanks for all your help. -Chris Grow, Third Eye Local We have been partnering with The Daily Reporter Publishing Company through ad placements, event sponsorships and expert resources for over five years. We find our relationship beneficial because of their target demographics and how well attended their events are. They aren t just sales people trying to get your business, but a partner that understands where your business needs to get. -Ken Kraemer, Building Advantage
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2018 EDITORIAL / EVENT CALENDAR JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH SUSTAINABILITY FEATURE Publish: Jan. 15 Close: Jan. 12 CONSTRUCTION LAW Wed., Jan. 24 Pabst Best Place, Milwaukee Publish: Jan. 24 Space: Jan. 5 Close: Jan. 12 CONTRACTOR NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR Wed., Jan. 31 Sprecher Brewery, Glendale PROJECTS OF DISTINCTION 2017 Publish: Feb. 16 Space: Jan. 24 Close: Jan. 31 Publish: Feb. 20 Space: Jan. 29 Close: Feb. 5 NATIONAL SECTION Black History Month Publish: Feb. 26 Close: Feb. 22 Wed., March 15 Harley Davidson Garage, Milw. Publish: March 15 Space: Feb. 26 Close: March 5 READER RANKINGS Publish: March 22 Space: March 5 Close: March 12 COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FEATURE Publish: March 28 Close: March 27 APRIL MAY JUNE CONTRACTOR NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR Thurs., April 19 Sprecher Brewery, Glendale THOUGHT LEADERSHIP Thurs., April 26 Festival Hall, Racine NATIONAL SECTION Healthcare Publish: Apr. 30 Close: Apr. 26 Thurs., May 17 Potawatomi Casino, Milwaukee Publish: May 17 Space: April 20 Close: April 27 NATIONAL SECTION Cybersecurity Publish: May 28 Close: May 24 MILESTONES Publish: June 21 Close: June 12 COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FEATURE Publish: June 28 Close: June 27 TAX REFORM SPECIAL ROP Publish: June 29 Close: June 28 JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER TECHNOLOGY FEATURE Publish: July 30 Space: July 11 Close: July 18 THOUGHT LEADERSHIP Thurs., August 2 Festival Hall, Racine SAFETY FEATURE Publish: August 23 Close: August 22 CONTRACTOR NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR Wed., Aug. 29 Luckys 1313 - Madison COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FEATURE Publish: Sept. 19 Close: Sept. 18 COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE THOUGHT LEADERSHIP Wed., Sept. 19 Location TBD NATIONAL SECTION Employment/Staffing Publish: Sept. 24 Close: Sept. 20 RECRUITMENT FEATURE Publish: Sept. 24 Close: Sept. 20 OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FEATURE Publish: Oct. 8 Close: Oct. 5 LABOR & EMPLOYMENT THOUGHT LEADERSHIP Tues., Oct. 30 Location TBD Thurs., Oct. 25 Harley Davidson Garage, Milwaukee Publish: Oct. 25 Space: Oct. 2 Close: Oct. 9 NATIONAL SECTION Cybersecurity Publish: Oct. 29 Close: Oct. 25 Thurs., Nov. 15 The Grain Exchange, Milwaukee Publish: Nov. 15 Space: Oct. 26 Close: Nov. 2 NATIONAL SECTION Healthcare Publish: Nov. 19 Close: Nov. 15 HUNTING FEATURE Publish: Dec. 3 Close: Nov. 30 CONTRACTOR NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR Thurs., Dec. 13 Location TBD YEAR IN REVIEW FEATURE Publish: Dec. 28 Close: Dec. 27
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