Advertise on Portland Picks

Portland Picks employs an editorial writing staff whose Picks are completely unsolicited. Portland Picks is free to our susbcribers and to those who visit our website.

However, we also provide an advertising venue for reaching our readers at a fraction of the price of other local media.

Advertising in the Picks is an affordable, effective way to reach a highly targeted market of savvy and responsive local female shoppers. Our rates are extremely competitive and we pride ourselves on providing excellent results for local businesses.

We accept first-time paid placements if you get in touch to request coverage and we deem your business/product/service to be right for the Picks. If we find you on our own (e.g. a writer visits your place of business, we include it in the Picks, and you have such a good response that you want to be featured again), our policy is one free placement, then paid.

We support our advertisers 100% and give them the same respect and love as the businesses we include in our editorial. We will write your ad for you in our signature style based on the information you provide. By placing your ad in the Picks, we are truly endorsing your business.

Our goal is to bring the best the city has to offer to our subscribers in a fun, engaging format, and they love us for it! As an advertiser, we hope you will too.

Place your ad now!

Fast Facts
- More than 17,000 subscribers to the email publication.
- Readers are educated, professional women with a high household income who love to shop, dine out, and use services to enhance their lives.
- Readers say they buy at least one item or visit at least one business per issue.
- Readers look forward to each Friday to receive their Portland Picks.
- We have a personal relationship with Portland Picks readers. They believe and care about what they read and what we recommend. (Feel free to request fan mail and endorsements.)
- The Website receives approximately 11,000 unique visits per month.
Added Value
- Your ad will be stored in our Website's archived issues. These get picked up by the search engines helping others find your product. See this example: search for "Velveteria" on Google.com
The Power of Portland Picks
- Advertising on Portland Picks = results! See what happens to your Website's Hits stats!
Ad Rates
1. Hip Happenings, $225 (event notices, sale/grand opening/fashion show/etc.)
  These include a max 55-word intro, 1 JPG image and a listing of what/when/where/call/visit
2. Chick Picks, $325 (individual products, services, websites, online shopping)
  These include two paragraphs (75 words max) and 1 JPG image
3. Item/Event/Cocktail/Etc of the Week, $375 (a bold, mid-page ad that really stands out)
  These include a max 60-word description, plus 1 big JPG image, and are perfect for showcasing a product, event or service.
4. Picks, $475 (top-of-page write-ups)
  These include 3 paragraphs (175 words max) at the top of the page, and 2 JPG images
5. Homepage Banner ad, $600 (a fab space for marketing, they read like a print ad!)
  This is a long banner ad on our home page, max 25 words, plus 1 JPG image or up to 4 images in Flash. It stays up for 1 month and is the only ad on our homepage.
6. Dedicated Emails, $1500 (these are All About You, and are sent out independently of the regular weekly Picks, on a Tuesday)
  These include max 200 words, plus 2-3 JPG image
7. Special Sections, $525 (focused, special issues designed to promote specific categories.) These include 80 words max and 1 JPG image
  1. Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Feb. 8
  2. Wedding Planner: April 4
  3. Mother’s & Father’s Day Gift Guide: May 2, $350*
  4. Holiday Gift Guide: Dec. 2
    
    * Special Section rates have not increased from 2007—the rate is still $525 for 80 words + 1 JPG image, except for the Mother's/Father's Day Gift Guide, which is only $350 per placement this year. The Gift Guides are stand-alone sections that pack a powerful promotional punch. They are permanently clickable off our homepage.
  8. Exclusive Issues:
  - Treat Yourself Right, Jan. 18, $275: featuring spas, salons, fitness studios, estheticians, massage, personal growth, nutrition, pampering, acupuncture, etc.
  - Mommy Guide, March 14, $150: featuring products & services, treats & necessities for parents and/or children, including fun ways to "take a vacation" from the kids like dining out, pampering or hotel/travel ideas
  - Pub Crawl , June 13, $150: featuring local restaurants and focusing on signature dishes or seasonal specials, as well as local bars' specials and signature cocktails
  - Back to School Guide, Aug. 29, $275: featuring products and services that send kids back to school in style, or gives parents a much-needed dose of "me-time."
    Exclusive Issues are a great way to promote your business in an effective, punchy and inexpensive manner. These sections are often integrated into the weekly Picks.

Ad Requirements
- Fill out the form below
- One to two jpegs or gifs 150 x 150 pixels 72 dpi
- Two or three paragraphs of information/key points
- Contact information, name, address, phone, email, Web address
- Lead Time: 2 weeks preferred

Please email us with any questions: alisa@portlandpicks.com
503.675.2580
503.675.2581 fax

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