This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing family of targeted magazines, MustDo magazines are a vital part of the Gannett Pacific Publications family. MustDo's concept is designed to bring advertisers together in a dedicated marketplace while serving readers with fun and entertaining information - all of this is available free.
Who is Gannett Pacific Publications?
Gannett Pacific Publications (GPP) is a division of Gannett Co Inc., a leading international news and information company that publishes 91 daily newspapers in the US, including USA Today, the nation's largest selling newspaper. Since it's inception in April 2002, GPP has grown into a company made up of seven unique print and online products covering several national and international markets.
Along with MustDo magazines, GPP manages Hawaii.com, 101Things to Do magazines, 101ThingstoDo.com, MustDoTravel.com, Your Health Monthly, Community magazines and TV Y Mas. GPP's corporate headquarters is located in Phoenix, Arizona.
Benefits of becoming a Licensed Partner
First and foremost, GPP is dedicated to working with valued partners to build successful publications that fill a vital niche in their local markets by providing comprehensive sources of local information.
Licensed partners can expect the following benefits during the start-up phase:
Complete training on sales techniques held in Scottsdale, AZ, distribution processes, ad and layout designs.
32 page color mock up magazine for your market for sales presentation purposes
Access to discounted pricing on Distribution/display racks
Review relevant mailing list goals
Localized magazine logo
Localized media kit, rate cards, advertising contracts, and other pertinent collateral forms and materials. Support for media kit will be made available at www.mustdo.com
Online training for sales, reporting ad design and web billing
Licensed partners can expect the following benefits during the start-up phase:
Complete training on sales techniques held in Scottsdale, AZ, distribution processes, ad and layout designs.
32 page color mock up magazine for your market for sales presentation purposes
Access to discounted pricing on Distribution/display racks
Review relevant mailing list goals
Localized magazine logo
Localized media kit, rate cards, advertising contracts, and other pertinent collateral forms and materials. Support for media kit will be made available at www.mustdo.com
Online training for sales, reporting ad design and web billing
Licensed partners can expect the following ongoing benefits:
Complete editorial and production support to include:
- Writing for market introductions, print and online
- Updated topical guidelines for five categories: print and online
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Editing/proofing for submitted content: Print and online
- Layout and design of entire magazine to include the wrapping of relevant, local content and advertising around strong, content and advertising
- Interfacing with GPP on ad design and submission as well as general production of magazine using Rampage system
- Ad Design and content support for online web site
Marketing power of GPP's National brand
Options for partnering with local media
Additional support to grow magazines to 48 page and 64 pages
Various print quality options
Direct mailing from printer to identify market zip codes - up to 3500 magazines inclusive of print supply - (additional fee required)
If necessary, re-training for Licensee and Account Executives (fee required)
If you would like to get further information on how you can champion your local visitor guide, please contact:
Herb Tedebjorg - Director of Product Development via email: Herb@gpppubs.com