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FranchiseConnect AMERICA’S BEST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY MAGAZINE ® 2019 MEDIA KIT OUR READERS ARE YOUR TOP PROSPECTS ARE YOU REACHING THEM? YOUR SUCCESS STARTS HERE
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FranchiseConnectAMERICA’S BEST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY MAGAZINE
®
2019 MEDIA KIT
OUR READERS ARE YOUR TOP PROSPECTS
ARE YOU REACHING THEM?
YOUR SUCCESS
STARTSHERE
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AUDIENCE+REACHFranchiseConnect
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OUR AUDIENCE: THE FRANCHISE BUYER We are the most effective Franchise Magazine in the US because:
The Metropolitan Washington DC area is the most vibrant, fastest growing, and one of the wealthiest and recession proof regions in the country. This is the perfect place to have your franchise; investors want to be here.
This is the only printed magazine distributed to the core investor group in the DC area.The electronic version will be distributed nationwide.
The franchising industry produces $710 billion in total economic output, with 750,000 establishments.One new franchised business is opened every 8 minutes of every business day.One out of every 12 businesses is a franchised business.
A UNIQUE
15,000POTENTIAL INVESTOR AND ENTREPRENEUR
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WHY ADVERTISE WITH US?FranchiseConnect
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Aff ordable Pricing. We off er a variety of advertisement sizes and rates that fi t your budget.
Greater Distribution. Our magazine's print edition will be distributed in the Washington DC metropolitan area to the most affl uent leaders and places. Also, it will be distributed at franchise and business expos and conventions.The digital version will be distributed to national and international potential investors.Our distribution model is diff erent from other publications.
Best ROI. We are targeting hard to reach specifi c groups so you can get the best resulting Return on Investment (ROI). Don’t think you can aff ord to advertise? Think again!
Free Magazine. The magazine is free. It can reach more entrepreneurs.
Free ad design. Our award-winning designers professionally design your ad to be as unique as your business.
Color Sells! All ads in the magazine are in Full Color at no extra charge. Independent research confi rms it; color increases reader attention span by up to 82%. Decision-making improves by 70%. Reader retention increases by 78%. Get readers’ attention and get your message out!
Reputation. We have 35 years publishing experiences. We want to build a long-term, mutually benefi cial relationship with you – your success is our success!
Save advertisement budget. Purchase an ad for one year and save money. We will promote your franchises/services for one year long.
Better Known. We are living in a hi-tech age. You must be in front of your customer all the time. Otherwise, they will choose others. We promote your companies name through all possible mediums.
Quality Counts! Your ad is always shown in full color and printed on magazine quality, glossy paper. Not newsprint!
Best advertisement opportunities:Buy and Sell businessesEthnic MarketplacesHome Based BusinessesCommercial Real EstateOnline BusinessNew Ideas and ConceptsDistributorshipsLow Cost Business
We are targeting hard to reach specifi c groups so you can get the best Save advertisement budget. Purchase an
ad for one year and save money. We will
WHY ADVERTISE WITH US?We off er a variety of
advertisement sizes and rates that fi t your
Our magazine's print edition will be distributed in the Washington DC metropolitan area to the most affl uent leaders and places. Also, it will be distributed at franchise and business expos and conventions.The digital version will be distributed to national and international potential
Our distribution model is diff erent from
We off er a variety of advertisement sizes and rates that fi t your
Washington DC metropolitan area to the most affl uent leaders and places. Also,
to national and international potential
Our distribution model is diff erent from
OUR MAGAZINE GOES DIRECTLY INTO THE HANDS OF POTENTIAL INVESTORS
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CIRCULATIONFranchiseConnect
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OUR READERS ARE YOUR TOP PROSPECTS ARE YOU REACHING THEM?
Print MagazineThe magazine will be distributed to the Washington DC area's most affluent leaders and places.◗ Potential Investors & Entrepreneurs◗ Chambers of Commerce◗ Golf Clubs◗ Luxury Hotels◗ Country Clubs◗ Private jet terminals◗ Business-related high-level places◗ Ethnic Markets
DISTRIBUTION 15,000
Digital MagazineThe magazine is available in digital format, delivered to desktops and mobile devices. ◗ Attorneys◗ Franchise Owners/Franchisors◗ Franchisees◗ Suppliers/Services Providers ◗ Financial Consultants◗ C level Executives◗ Top Commercial Realtors
DISTRIBUTION 55,000
eBlastOur extensive email database has potential investors and entrepreneurs
DISTRIBUTION 15,000
Bonus DistributionFranchise Connect Magazine will be distributed to Franchise and Business related expos and conventions.
70,000CIRCULATION
215,000+READERSHIP
The magazine is published bi-monthly.
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EDITORIAL CALENDARFranchiseConnect
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WHAT IS FRANCHISE CONNECT 360 MARKETINGOff ering more visibility for your company. If you purchase a full page or half page ad space from us, you will automatically get this option. No additional fee.Your company name or message will be displayed on multible platforms so you can generate more leads and sell more.
1. Display ad in the print magazine2. Digital ad in the online version3. Banner ad on our website4. eBlast5. Social Media promotion
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COMPANY PROFILEFranchiseConnect
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C O M P A N Y P R O F I L E
Incredible Educational Franchise OpportunityMaking Science & Engineering Fun for Students
After-school programs are one of the fastest-growing industries in the nation. According to Marketresearch.com, over the five years to 2018, the number of students partici-pating in after-school activities has risen due to increased demand and over the five years to 2023, industry revenue is anticipated to continue growing. Furthermore, accord-ing to data from the Afterschool Alliance regarding parents who have a child in an after school program:
• 77% agree that afterschool programs help children gain teamwork, leadership, and critical thinking skills
• 88% agree that afterschool programs help develop children’s social skills
Stemtree franchise presents a K-12 educational business opportunity to be a part of this growing multi-billion dollar after-school industry.
Stemtree’s focus on science, technology, and engineer-ing aligns with today’s nationwide emphasis on STEM: Sci-ence, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. In com-parison to other STEM centers, our K-12 Stemtree education goes deeper and broader. Stemtree’s unique education model offers each child a self-paced, customized program which allows them to become confident and capable in a less intimidating, yet fun environment. Our highly struc-tured curriculum not only incorporates STEM activities/experiments but also teaches the principles of science and engineering behind these activities. We are currently the ONLY franchise that offers a complete curriculum for each of the following workouts:
• Science by grade level and high school Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
• Coding • Robotics• Electricity & Electronics
Stemtree’s unique concept and perspective on the marketplace has prepared us to expand our franchise at a rapid pace. Our business model is structured to support the industry influx, allowing for new Stemtree franchisees to start generating quicker returns.
The Stemtree support system is consistent throughout the lifetime of our partnership, and we assist you in every step of the way. If you have a passion for helping others and improving lives, then owning a Stemtree franchise would be one of the most rewarding franchises available.
Stemtree franchise system offers you an opportunity: • To Inspire Children• Access our specialized Turnkey Curriculum• 365 Potential Revenue: In-center & out-center
enrollment plans throughout the year • Training and Support• Highly Structured Curriculum• Unique Education Model
220 Maple Ave, WestVienna, VA 22180
+1 (877) 200-STEM (7836)[email protected]
STEMTREE FRANCHISING, LLC®
NEW MARKETPLACE SECTION
3.42" X 2.275"
Budget size ad but still effective. You can get single-unit marketplacead or combine other boxes as much as you want. For exampe: Double Vertical, Triple Vertical, Quad Vertical, Double Horizontal, and Quad Horizontal.No design required. Send an image and text, we do the rest!
YOU CAN PROMOTE YOUR COMPANY AND SERVICES ADVERTORIAL STYLE.
Readers can quickly find your business information and services. It's not really about who you know, it’s who knows you.
We send you a template. You fill out the template, enter your promotional sales text, approx. 350 - 400 words. Send it back to us with photos and vector logo. We create the page for you.
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WHAT IS BLEED? Bleeds allow you to run artwork to the edge of a page. On a press, the artwork is printed on a large sheet of paper and then trimmed down to size.
PRINT AD SPECIFICATIONSFranchiseConnect
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FULL PAGEwith bleed
FULL PAGEno bleed
1/2 PAGEhorizontal
1/4 PAGE
1/2 PAGE
vertical
1/3 PAGEhorizontal
Full Page Spread
AD DIMENSIONS WIDTH HEIGHT
Full Page Bleed (includes add'l 1/8" that will be trimmed) 8.50" X 11.125"
2-Page Spread Bleed (includes add'l 1/8" that will be trimmed) 16.75" X 11.125"
Full Page (non-bleed, live area) 7.00" X 9.60"
2-Page Spread (non-bleed, live area) 15.25" X 9.60"
1/2 Page (vertical) 3.40" X 9.60"
1/2 Page (horizontal) 7.00" X 4.70"
1/3 Page 7.00" X 3.00"
1/4 Page 3.40" X 4.70"
NEW Marketplace Section - Single-unit / One box 3.42" X 2.275"
MAGAZINE SIZE 8.25” X 10.875”
1/8” bleed Requirement beyond trim for bleed ads (will be cut off when book trims)
Page trim 8.25” x 10.875”
1/4” Safety margin for all text,logos, etc. (keep all critical infowithin 1/4” of page trim)
Keep all text and vital elements
within theLIVE AREA
7.00" X 9.60"
PRINT ADVERTISING OPTIONS FOR EVERY BUDGET AND GOALS
CHOOSE FROM A WIDE VARIETY OF SHAPES AND SIZES TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS
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PRODUCTION INFORMATION FranchiseConnect
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File Formats for Submission
COMPLETED ADS:PRESS OPTIMIZED ORPDF-X-1A PDFs ARE REQUIREDIf the ad is intended to bleed, registration marks must be applied with an off set of 16 pt. In the PDF fi le, there must be a minimum of 1/8” bleed beyond the trim.
◗ Please convert all RGB & Pantone colors to CMYK.
◗ Ads created in Microsoft Word or other desktop publishing software cannot be accepted.
◗ All elements intended to bleed must be extended at least 1/8” beyond the edges of the document onto the pasteboard.
◗ All live text or images should be at least 1/4” from the trim.
◗ File must contain completed ad in the exact dimensions to be printed.
◗ If sending more than one ad, each ad should be a separate fi le.
◗ No camera-ready art will be accepted.
◗ Do not send JPEG or GIF fi les.
◗ All text should be saved at 100% Black.
◗ All images should be 300dpi or higher at 100% of fi nished size (no web images).
ADS NEEDING DESIGN WORK:Please supply ad copy, logo and images as a set. Design is free of charge.
◗ Ad copy: Word document, RTF fi le, or include in mail
◗ Logos: Vector EPS/AI or JPEG/TIFF at 300 dpi or larger*
◗ Photos: JPEG at 300 dpi or larger*
* Lower resolution fi les will not print correctly and will appear raterized.
All fi le materials can be sent to [email protected] much larger fi les please use www.wetransfer.com
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READY TO PLACE AN AD?FranchiseConnect
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ADVERTISING CONTACT
Micheline JohnsonAdvertising [email protected]: (703) 665-5507 main (571) 225-0447 mobile
FRANCHISE CONNECT MAGAZINE
EDITORIAL [email protected]
1751 Pinnacle Drive Suite 600McLean, VA 22102
(703) 665-5507 phone
www.franchiseconnectmag.com
Ready to talk about your ad program? Quotes are customized based on your budget, goals and preferences. Contact us today.
