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The Illinois VOICE is an authentic,

engaging and stimulating

eMagazine with bold imagery

published for today’s urban

professional. The Illinois VOICE is a

monthly publication that provides our

readers with information that is

important and relevant to them.

Whether its news on inspiration,

culture, health matters, business,

sports, or hard news on local, state and federal issues, the

Illinois Voice provides a unique vehicle that gives Professional

Urban African Americans in the State of Illinois a credible

VOICE.

The Illinois VOICE is emailed to over 7,000 readers every month with a 2.5

pass on rate. This gives us a current monthly readership of between 7,000 to

17,500 readers. Our target market audience has an annual buying power of

$57.1 billion.

Advertising with the Illinois VOICE will enhance your entire marketing

agenda and provide your campaign with added value and an opportunity to:

Increase Sales & Retail Traffic

Build Brand Name Equity & Product Awareness

Expand Market Share & Increase Market Penetration

Let us be one of the forums to market your product, services, events and

general information where in today’s economy every advertisement dollar

has to reach more, but cost less. We take pride in our mission of service to the

community and our ability to reach our target market efficiently and cost

effectively.

Gender

Men 30% Women 70%

Age

20 - 64

Education Level

Have attended college 60%

Have High School diploma 90%

Have college degree 75%

Household Income

Average Household Income $40,000

Median Household Income $30,000

Own Real Estate

Own primary residence 72%

Own additional real estate 38%

Occupation

Professional/Manager 64%

Business Owner/Partner 35%

Interests / Activities

Participates in sports activities 88%

Professional organization membership 30%

Community Involvement 51%

Business conference seminars 57%

Volunteering 44%

Entertain one or more/mo. 37%

Copy Deadline The 25th day of the month preceding publication by 5:00 p.m. Payment All ads must be paid for at the time of placement. An additional fee will be charged for ads that require

re-sizing or adjustment.

Make checks payable to: Illinois VOICE P.O. Box 2704 Springfield, IL 62703

Electronic Files All files must be a minimum of 300 DPI. A smaller size will result in pixilation. We accept JPEG, EPS & TIFF file formats. Printing All ads received camera ready will be charged the designated rate.

Additional Color Cost One Color Ads - $25.00 Full Color Ads - $50.00

Photo Cost $10.00 per photo (for ads)

$10.00 per photo (for ads) Production Cost A minimum charge of $35 will be made for all ads requiring production.

Questions? Call: 217-528-2227 or e-mail us at

illinoisvoice@gmail.com or myillinoisvoice@gmail.com

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Back Page $ 600 $ 575 $ 550 $ 500

Inside Front $ 500 $ 475 $ 450 $ 400

Inside Back $ 500 $ 475 $ 450 $ 400

Full Page $ 300 $ 280 $ 275 $2 00

¾ Page $ 175 $ 175 $ 175 $ 150

½ Page $ 150 $ 150 $ 125 $ 125

3/8 Page $ 125 $ 125 $ 115 $ 110

1/4 Page $ 100 $ 100 $ 90 $ 80

1/16Page $ 90 $ 90 $ 80 $ 75

1/8 Page $ 80 $ 80 $ 80 $ 80

Business Card $ 50 $ 50 $ 50 $ 45

Illinois VOICE understands that

not for profits exist to serve many

interests. Whether its charitable,

educational or social not for pro-

fits provide important services

to those that they serve. To show

our support, Illinois VOICE offers

a 20% discount off of any

advertising purchased by not for

profit organizations.

Illinois VOICE is the

perfect venue to ad-

vertise your continued

promotions and special

events.

Let Illinois VOICE market your product

and/or services where in today’s economy

every advertisement dollar has to reach more,

but cost less.

We take pride in our mission of service to the

community and our ability to reach our target

market efficiently and cost effectively.

At Illinois VOICE we pride ourselves on

bringing the latest news, information and

views on living an inspirational and spiritual

lifestyle. For all of your Faith Based

marketing...choose us!

Attention artists, promoters and

managers! Illinois VOICE maximizes

the exposure of artists from diverse

genres. (i.e. Blues, R & B, Hip Hop,

Jazz, Neo Soul, Gospel, Rock etc.)

Let Illinois VOICE become

a part of your film or

literary marketing

campaign. We take pride

in our layout and pro-

duction of advertisements

for movies, short films,

animation, documentaries

and books.

When your event, promotion or business needs

“immediate” exposure Illinois VOICE can provide

the solution. We send out eBlasts to our entire

mailing list or we can target your eBlasts to our

readers that meet your marketing objectives.

This is the perfect vehicle to advertise your

political candidate!!

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Editorial and advertising office

P.O. Box 2704

Springfield, Il. 62703 Phone: (217) 528-2227 Fax: (217) 793-6939 Web: www.myillinoisvoice.com

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