North Shore Times
The North Shore Times is the North Shore's Community Newspaper.
Established in 1949 with a strong tradition of service to the community it consistently attracts the highest readership in the area.
- Published
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Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
- Editor
- Cover Price
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Free
- Page Size
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Run of Paper, 38cm x 7col
Classified, 38cm x 7col - Readership
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Average Issue: 127,000 15+
Source: Nielsen Consumer and Media Insights Survey Q1 2012-Q4 2012 - Circulation
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81,298
Source: ABC - 12 months to Dec 2012 - Other Editions
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North Shore Times online
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Newspaper Details
The North Shore Times is unique.
With a population of approximately 220,300 the North Shore is renowned for it's warm climate, magnificent beaches, scenery and lifestyle it is a highly desired destination for homemakers. It is also a prime location for commercial and industrial development.
The North Shore has high quality retail centres, trendsetting business and industrial parks and acclaimed educational and medical institutions.
With 120 kms of coastline there are many excellent recreational and sports facilities of international standard.
The North Shore includes Albany, a growing centre which also features the 25,000 capacity North Harbour Stadium.
The North Shore Times is the North Shore's Community Newspaper.
Established in 1949 with a strong tradition of service to the community it consistently attracts the highest readership in the area.
The Circulation area includes Albany, Beach Haven, Bayswater, Bayview, Belmont, Birkdale, Birkenhead, Brookfield, Browns Bay, Bushlands, Campbells Bay, Castor Bay, Chatswood, Chester Park, Devonport, Forrest Hill, Glenfield, Greenhithe, Hillcrest, Mairangi Bay, Meadowood, Milford, Murrays Bay, Northcote, Northcross, Okura, Paremoremo, Pinehill, Rothesay Bay, Schnapper Rock, Stanley, Point, Sunnynook, Takapuna, Torbay, Unsworth Heights, Waiake, Wainoni, Westlake, Windsor Park.
Newspaper Display Advertising
Display advertising is located throughout the publication and utilises size, colour, illustration and typography to attract the reader's attention. Display advertising is primarily found in the editorial sections but can also be placed within classified sections if deemed appropriate and relevant.
You can request a preferred position within the newspaper for a fee or choose "run of paper" whereby the advertisement is placed in any position in the paper at our discretion. Opting for run of paper generally results in a reduced charge to an advertiser.
Classified Advertising
Classifieds are advertising only pages across a number of different categories e.g for sale, trade services or situations vacant.
Premium Positions
Advertisers are able to purchase front page solus positions, premium pages and loaded or specific positions, subject to availability.
The North Shore Times runs their weekly Real Estate feature, "North Shore Homes" every Friday. Both MREINZ and private home owners can use this feature.
Standard Sizes
Run of Paper display ads range from 10cm high x 7.5cm wide to a full page at 38cm high x 27cm wide.
Classified - Run-ons minimum of 4 lines to boxed ads with discounts available for regular volume advertising, colour classified ads are available.
Run of Paper (ROP)
The North Shore Times publishes ROP on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Sections are Local News and regular features on Health, Beauty, Business, Lifestyle, Sport, Education.
Weekly features include Health & Wellbeing, Business in Action, Timeout, The Weekender, Motoring, Fitness & Sports, Education & Training, Home Living, Buy Direct & Save and Family & Relationships.
Advertorials are available for every 6 ads placed in one of the above features.
Quarterly features are Focus On Education, The Health Report and School Holiday features with yearly features such as at Christmas.
Reader advertisements are also accepted, they must contain the following:
- - reader advertisements must be entirely contained within a ruled border
- - the text may be set in ordinary news type
- - the word ADVERTISEMENT must be set in 14pt capitals and in bold, and must be placed inside the border at the top left-hand corner of the advertisement or centred at the top.
Online
The North Shore Times is available online at:
http://northshoretimes.realviewdigital.com/
Wraps
External wraps are available around the outside of the North Shore Times.
Inserts
Catalogues and flyers are distributed in the North Shore Times and delivered to letterboxes where junk mail and circulars are not permitted.
Contact: Graeme Robb phone +64 9 925 9619, email inserts@snl.co.nz
Ad-tachments are also available on request.
How to calculate a rate
The North Shore Times has a number of varying rate levels depending on volume and position in the paper.
Group buy rates are:
- - Auckland Regional Coverage, 10 papers
- - Auckland Metro Coverage, 8 papers
- - Any 5 Suburban Newspaper
Solus or special loading positions are available for an added percentage rate
The total amount is exclusive of gst
Classified non display bookings can be placed through a Classified Sales Consultant, by phoning +64 9 525 2100 or emailing clsad@snl.co.nz.
Deadlines
Booking deadlines for display advertising are:
Tuesdays paper Thursday prior 12noon
Thursdays paper Monday prior 12noon
Fridays paper Tuesday prior 12noon
Camera ready material deadlines for display advertisements are:
Tuesdays paper Thursday prior 12noon
Thursdays paper Monday 12noon
Fridays paper Tuesday 12noon
Classified booking and material deadlines are:
Tuesdays paper Friday prior 11.30pm
Thursdays paper Tuesday prior 11.30am
Fridays paper Wednesday prior 1.30pm
Note: Statutory holidays will affect the deadlines
Specifications
Camera ready ads high resolution pdf
Images - jpeg
Logos - tif or eps
How to book
Bookings can be made through the North Shore Times, Suburban Newspapers & the New Zealand Community Network, Central Park 666 Great South Road Penrose Auckland.
All bookings are booked to a monthly account or prepaid by Credit Card or Direct Debit.
National Credit Application form
Contacts
Sales Manager North Shore Times: Alan Barr
1 Byron Avenue
Takapuna
Ph: +64 9 489 4189
Email: alan.barr@fairfaxmedia.co.nz
Classified Advertising
Ph: +64 9 525 2100
Fax: +64 9 580 1643
Email: clsad@snl.co.nz
Inserts
Contact Graeme Robb
Ph: +64 9 925 9619
Email: inserts@snl.co.nz
New Zealand Community Network Manager: Michele Chapman
DDI: +64 9 925 9962
Email: Michele.chapman@fairfaxmedia.co.nz
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