The Postmark

Serving Springfield Communities:
New Middletown, New Springfield and Petersburg

P.O. Box 284
New Middletown, Ohio 44442
Phone: (330) 542-2640
Fax (330) 757-2461
email: ThePostmark2009@att.net





Dear Community Member:

The Postmark is a community newspaper which has a history of showcasing businesses, community leaders, and residents. The Postmark was first started years ago by a couple named Randy and Stacy Gooden. They had a successful run for about 6-7 years and ended the publication of The Postmark due to having to relocate. About 3 years went by and the idea was suggested to bring back The Postmark. It was also a time when community leaders wanted to begin a Chamber of Commerce in Springfield and New Middletown. Combining the two seemed like a wonderful idea. March 1 of 2009 was the first issue of the new Postmark, which is now published monthly.

The paper is not run as a private individual’s business, as it was in the past with the Goodens. It is solely funded by advertising alone. At this time, there are no other costs charged to raise funds in order to offset printing and typesetting costs. Residents can pick up the paper for free at their local merchants. Classified advertising, at this time, is free to anyone who wishes to use it. Advertising is kept at a minimal cost used only to sustain our expenses. This is a not-for-profit public service to our community.

We are contacting you today in order to gain your support for this much needed community project. We have included in this packet: advertising costs, incentives for long-term contracts, samples of past issues of The Postmark, and a letter and chamber membership information for you to review. We truly need your support to keep the paper publishing.

Below is some information pertaining to the specs of The Postmark for your evaluation of this business expense. We hope that you will choose to be a part of this community effort and join the chamber and advertise in The Postmark. Should you have any further questions, please contact the appropriate person listed below. We hope to be speaking with you soon, and we thank you for your past and continued support.

Sincerely,

The Postmark
Carrie Swansiger, Editor

Springfield Community Chamber of Commerce
Susan Bender, President

Postmark Specifications:

Circulation: July, August, September (1500 copies printed and distributed to various merchants in area) Rest of year (3000 copies printed and distributed to merchants and to each SLS student)

Paper specs: Generally averages about 12 pages, but is growing to a consistent 16 page paper. Each page is an 11x17 sheet in a 3 column grid layout. Printed in black ink only unless advertiser pays for spot color advertising (see sheet). Inserts are also an available option.
Artwork: Artwork can be submitted via email, fax, mail or over phone. Deadline is 15th of every month prior to issue desired.

Advantages to advertising in Postmark:
1. Potential customers see you are supporting their community
2. Cost effective and geared specifically to your location
3. Long-term advertising saves you money

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