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ReNews Newsletter

The Best Coverage of Midwestern RE News

ReNews is a quarterly newsletter that includes articles on energy issues, book reviews, case studies, and other general information about renewable energy. It will also keep you up to date on the activities of the MREA, including the Energy Fair and our workshops.

The newsletter is a free publication for all MREA members. Submissions are welcome, and can be emailed to renews@the-mrea.org. ReNews is printed on 100% recycled paper. See below for issue details as well as to reserve your ad space today.

ReNews Advertising Rates and Deadlines for 2010

	Issue #1 Special Edition	Issue #2 Program Guide	Issue #3 Home & Business Issue	Issue #4 Education Issue	Annual Rate (save $50)
1/6 Page (2.25"w x 4.6875"h)	$75	$175	$75	$75	$350
1/4 Page (3.5"w x 4.625"h)	$100	$225	$100	$100	$475
1/3 Page Vertical (2.25"w x 9.5"h)	$125	$275	$125	$125	$600
1/2 Page Horizontal (7.375"w x 4.625"h)	$150	$325	$150	$150	$725
1/2 Page Vertical (3.5"w x 9.5"h)	$150	$325	$150	$150	$725
Full Page (7.375"w x 9.5"h)	$300	$550	$300	$300	$1,400
Full Page Inside Cover (with bleeds) (8.375"w x 10.5"h)	$750	$750	$750	$750	$2,950
Deadline for Artwork	3/1/2010	4/1/2010	8/14/2010	11/9/2010
Distribution Date	4/7/2010	5/1/2010	9/8/2010	12/30/2010

*All MREA Business Members receive a listing and FREE Marketplace size ad in the annual Business Member Directory (2.25"w x 2.25" h) - in Issue #3. To join the MREA as a business member, please see the MREA membership page.

Download an ad solicitation today. Or scroll down to register for ads online.

Contact Kirsten at kirsten@the-mrea.org with any advertising related questions.

Advertising Details:

Ad Copy: Print ready electronic formatted ad copy is required. Format preference is a High Resolution 300dpi PDF or TIFF. If you send in ad copy that is not camera ready (word documents, excel files etc.) you will be billed at $50 per hour for ad design. All type should be black, not CMYK.

Annual Ads:

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Full Page Ad (Color) Annual- $1400.00 Full page Ad (Four Color) Annual - $2950.00 1/2 Page Vertical Ad Annual - $725.00 1/2 Page Horizontal Ad Annual - $725.00 1/3 Page Vertical Ad Annual - $600.00 1/4 Page Ad Annual - $475.00 1/6 Page Ad Annual - $350.00

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Issue 1: Special Topics: Green Jobs Issue

Issue #1 This "Special Topics" issue changes yearly to serve our members' interests and needs. The theme for the 2010 issue, Green Jobs, will discuss training and resources for careers in the renewable energy and sustainable living fields, as well as provide our annual report and sneak preview of the Energy Fair.

• Circulation: 7,000
• Advertising Deadline: March 1, 2010
• Circulation Date: April 1, 2010

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Full Page Ad (Color) Issue 1- $300.00 Full Page Ad (Four Color) Issue 1 - $750.00 1/2 Page Vertical Ad Issue 1 - $150.00 1/2 Page Horizontal Ad Issue 1 - $150.00 1/3 Page Ad Issue 1 - $275.00 1/4 Page Ad Issue 1 - $225.00 1/6 Page Ad Issue 1 - $175.00

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Issue 2: 21st Annual Energy Fair Program Guide Issue

Issue #2 This issue serves as the program guide for the 21st Anniversary Energy Fair. It contains everything people need to know to get to, and enjoy, the world's largest renewable energy educational event. It is distributed to thousands of fairgoers who have a serious interest in renewable energy, and is used as a business directory throughout the year.

• Circulation: 25,000
• Advertising Deadline: April 1, 2010
• Circulation Date: May 1, 2010

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Full Page Ad (Color) Issue 2- $550.00 Full Page Ad (Four Color) Issue 2 - $750.00 1/2 Page Vertical Ad Issue 2 - $325.00 1/2 Page Horizontal Ad Issue 2 - $325.00 1/3 Page Vertical Ad Issue 2 - $275.00 1/4 Page Ad Issue 2 - $225.00 1/6 Page Ad Issue 2 - $175.00

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Issue 3: Home & Business Issue

This issue showcases the MREA Business Member Directory. Interested customers can find all of your information right here! This issue also includes details on the Wisconsin Solar Tour. It highlights how homeowners and businesses are incorporating renewable energy into their buildings and lives.

• Circulation: 10,000
• Advertising Deadline: August 14, 2010
• Circulation Date: September 8, 2010

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Full Page Ad (Color) Issue 3- $300.00 Full Page Ad (Four Color) Issue 3 - $750.00 1/2 Page Vertical Ad Issue 3 - $150.00 1/2 Page Horizontal Ad Issue 3 - $125.00 1/3 Page Vertical Ad Issue 3 - $125.00 1/4 Page Ad Issue 3 - $100.00 1/6 Page Ad Issue 3 - $75.00

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Issue 4: The Education Issue

This issue will contain the 2011 workshop descriptions. It will also focus on the nuts and bolts of how renewable energy systems work and are installed. It will include helpful information to get people started on installing their own system.

• Circulation: 9,000
• Advertising Deadline: November 9, 2010 --
• Circulation Date: December 30, 2010

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Full Page Ad (Color) Issue 4- $300.00 Full Page Ad (Four Color) Issue 4 - $750.00 1/2 Page Vertical Ad Issue 4 - $150.00 1/2 Page Horizontal Ad Issue 4 - $150.00 1/3 Page Vertical Ad Issue 4 - $125.00 1/4 Page Ad Issue 4 - $100.00 1/6 Page Ad Issue 4 - $75.00

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