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The North West region has a successful track The North West population record of excellence and achievement are armed with a gross, in business and enterprise, including weekly disposable commercial, retail, industrial, financial income of around and manufacturing. It is also plays host 1 to some fantastic venues, leisure and £2.1billion entertainment along with being a base for many exceptional educational and training opportunities. Why Our local Newsquest brands offer a perfect outlet to market this advertise? success and growth, by reaching a huge, print and online audience. In the North West Region... Our Newsquest North West titles boast a combined print readership of more than + readers per print edition. Our network of 724,000 • During 2017 there were around excellent local websites attract an additional 4.4million++ unique 260,0002 VAT/PAYE registered browsers every month and our social media sites now attract more Enterprises, a 6.1%2 year on year increase than half a million+ followers/likes. • More than a 990,003 adults in the North West region have a Multiple, targeted, features are published throughout the year within personal income of £27,0003 or our local titles, in print and online, offering businesses an ideal more each year opportunity to reach an audience eager to learn more about how • Around a quarter3 of all they can shop, relax, explore and learn more about the multiple households have children under opportunities available within their local area. 16 years of age residing in them • More than half3 of North West Source: Print - JICREG as a Feb 2018 / Publishers Statement 2018 adults are social grade ABC1 Online - ABC / Adobe Analytics Jan-Jun 2017 (average Monthly Unique Browsers), Social media Facebook/Twitter as at Feb 2018 • £67.5million1 is spent each week, in the North West on Clothing and Footwear • In excess of £52.1million1 is spent each week on Furniture, Furnishings and Floor Coverings • £8.9million1 is spent each week on Education • More than £45.4million1 is spent each week on Restaurants and Cafe meals • £16.2million1 is spent each week on health

SOURCE: 1ONS Family Spending 2017 estimated), 2Office for National Statistics: UK Business: Activity, Size and Location 2017, 3TGI/Experian Ltd 2017.

The total marketing solution for the North West Introduction Newsquest Media Group

Newsquest Media Group, a wholly Newsquest North West has grown into a dynamic media owned subsidiary of US-based business publishing 21 print Gannett Co. Inc., is one of the titles, including editions, UK’s largest regional newspaper with an additional 21 local publishers. KENDAL The Westmorland Gazette We serve our customers through: • 200+ brands across the UK publishing online, on LANCASHIRE mobile and in print Lancashire Telegraph • A weekly print readership of over 6 million Burnley Star • A digital portfolio of newspaper and online-only brands Asian Image we serve more than 842 million page views every month Chorley & Leyland Citizen • More than 1,000 experienced employees The Bolton News • Five newspaper print sites Bury Times • Newsquest Direct is the group’s direct marketing wing Radcliffe Times edition and one of the UK’s largest regional media door to door The Oldham Times distributors. Based in Colchester, Newsquest Direct plans and executes nationwide campaigns amounting to around 250 million items per year. TRAFFORD Our vision The Messenger • Consumers will choose Gannett media for their news and information needs, anytime, anywhere, in any form. CHESHIRE/MERSEYSIDE

Our mission Leigh, Tyldesley and Atherton Journal • To successfully transform Gannett to the new Warrington Guardian environment. We will provide must-have news and The POST Warrington information on demand across all media, ever mindful of our journalistic responsibilities. Runcorn and Widnes World St Helens Star • Newsquest’s objective is to have market-leading brands disseminating local information in a number of different Northwich Guardian and simultaneous ways, which reflect the views and Winsford & Middlewich Guardian aspirations of the communities they serve. Our multi-media brands must be the authoritative source Knutsford Guardian Group of information that customers can trust; being willing to incl: Wilmslow Guardian edition listen but not afraid to question. Wirral Globe • Newsquest is market-led and technology-driven and with Chester & District Standard all its products - both print and electronic - the Company’s aim is always to provide optimum service to customers. Ellesmere Port & Neston Standard

SOURCE: PUBLISHER’S STATEMENT 2018, Online NePV – Adobe Analytics, (excludes gallery views) Newsquest Group UB’s ABC Jul-Dec 2017

The total marketing solution for the North West Media Coverage Newsquest Northwest

Offices Kendal Group Blackburn Group Bolton Group The Messenger Star, World & Leigh Warrington Group Mid & South Cheshire Wirral Group

SOURCE: EXPERIAN LIMITED 2017

The total marketing solution for the North West Media Breakdown by area for the North West Region

Online Print LT & BN Daily/ Monthly Monthly TOTAL Others Frequency Unique Page www. Circulation Readership REACH Weekly Published Browsers Impressions Unique Browsers Cumbria The Westmorland Gazette 100,923 48,475 165,201 841,053 thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk 17,724 52,448 PW (Thur) Lancashire - Asian Image best community publication (02 North West Media Awards 2017) Lancashire Telegraph 89,783 57,709 858,687 5,402,932 lancashiretelegraph.co.uk 10,532 32,074 PD (Mon-Sat) Burnley Star* 267,381 as above as above as above as above 11,000 16,500 WF (Thurs) Asian Image* 132,581 23,908 90,581 317,407 asianimage.co.uk 14,000 42,000 MF Chorley & Leyland Citizen 21,343 1,846 7,404 17,308 chorleycitizen.co.uk 18,166 19,497 WF (Wed) The Bolton News 86,653 58,617 796,671 6,076,538 theboltonnews.co.uk 9,271 28,036 PD (M-Sat) Bury Times 94,332 62,883 206,983 956,582 burytimes.co.uk 9,428 31,449 PW (Thur) (Radcliffe Times edition within) The Oldham Times* 89,524 15,995 69,313 297,950 theoldhamtimes.co.uk 6,737 20,211 PW (Thur) The Guide, Prestwich & N/A 7,132 27,766 67,287 prestwichandwhitefieldguide.co.uk N/A N/A N/A Whitefield (ONLINE ONLY) Trafford The Messenger* 86,197 25,805 94,251 285,932 messengernewspapers.co.uk 42,000 60,392 WF (Thur) Cheshire Warrington Guardian 171,966 27,842 393,738 2,246,754 warringtonguardian.co.uk 14278 46323 PW (Thur) Warrington POST* 146,691 as above as above as above as above 14,032 21,048 WF (Tue) (Targeted Letterbox) Leigh, Tyldesley & Atherton 65,476 24,595 82,121 291,607 leighjournal.co.uk 31,121 40,881 WF (Thur) Journal Runcorn and Widnes World* 57,074 32,017 105,294 384,907 runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk 18,893 25,057 WF (Wed) St Helens Star* 136,057 71,986 221,742 1,213,753 sthelensstar.co.uk 48,909 64,071 WF (Thur) Northwich Guardian Group northwichguardian.co.uk (inc: Northwich Guardian / 79,710 50,004 158,560 730,091 winsfordguardian.co.uk 9,083 29,706 PW (Thur) Winsford & Middlewich Guardian) middlewichguardian.co.uk Knutsford Guardian Series knutsfordguardian.co.uk 36,305 23,128 85,901 238,008 4,444 13,177 PW (Thur) (Inc. Wilmslow edition) wilmslowguardian.co.uk Crewe & Nantwich N/A 4,993 18,749 47,170 creweandnantwichguardian.co.uk N/A N/A N/A Guardian (ONLINE ONLY) Cheshire - Merseyside Group Wirral Globe 180,005 78,192 243,973 1,024,407 wirralglobe.co.uk 88,204 101,813 WF (Wed) Chester District Standard* 60,935 11,987 51,947 113, 237 chesterstandard.co.uk 47,702 48,948 WF (Thur) Ellesmere Port & Neston 42,400 as above as above as above as above 26,159 30,413 WF (Wed) Standard*

SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWING ACROSS THE NORTH WEST REGION IS MORE HALF A MILLION!

SOURCE: PRINT - JICREG AS AT FEB 2018,, ONLINE - ABC/ADOBE ANALYTICS JAN-JUNE 2017,, *PUBLISHERS STATEMENT ESTIMATED 2018 - BLACKBURN POST BASED ON ABC JAN-JUNE 2017, RPC 1.5. OLDHAM TIMES TOTAL REACH INCLUDES WEEKLY PRINT READERSHIP BASED ON ABC OCT-DEC 2017 AT 3RPC PLUS MONTHLY ONLINE UNIQUE BROWSERS FEB 2018 ADOBE ANALYTICS . SOCIAL MEDIA FACEBOOK/TWITTER AS AT FEB 2018

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newsquest.co.uk Media information: The Westmorland Gazette

Circulation / Readership Thursday publication

Introduction Celebrating 200 years in business this year, established in 1818, The Westmorland Gazette continues to be a well respected, local media source in the Cumbria, South Lakes and Lancashire area for readers and advertisers alike. With a weekly average of 17,724* copies circulated, 52,448* people read The Westmorland Gazette each week, in a circulation area which covers from Carlisle, Penrith and Cockermouth to Kendal, Ulverston, Barrow, Lancaster and beyond.

We also have an The Westmorland Gazette additional * 29,777 Circulation: 17,724 followers Readership: 52,448* /likes on Facebook and Twitter. As at Feb 2018 Online Weekly Unique Browsers: 48,475* Monthly Unique Browsers: 165,201* Monthly Page Impressions: 841,053*

Combined Audience Weekly print & online audience * 100,923

Key Circulation coverage Ambleside Cockermouth Grange Over Sands Kirkby Lonsdale Milnthorpe Sedbergh Barrow In Furness Coniston Heysham Kirkby Stephen Morecambe Wensleydale Broughton In Dalton In Furness Kendal Lancaster Penrith Settle Furness Garstang Keswick Millom Penrith Rural Ulverston Carnforth Windermere

Source: *Print ABC Jan-Dec 2016, readership (Weekly) JICREG as at Feb 2018. Online - Adobe Analytics Jan-June 2017 (weekly/monthly) average unique browsers/page impressions. thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk Media information: Lancashire Telegraph

Circulation / Readership Mon-Sat edition

Introduction Established one hundred and thirty two years ago in 1886, the Lancashire Telegraph continues to be a leading, local media source in the East Lancashire area for readers and advertisers alike. With a daily average of 10,532* copies sold, 32,074* people read the Lancashire Telegraph each day, in a circulation area which covers Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn, Rossendale, Burnley, Ribble Valley and beyond. Containing the most up-to-date news, and different eye-catching platforms everyday.

We also have an Lancashire Telegraph additional * 115,929 Circulation: 10,532 followers Readership: 32,074* /likes on Facebook and Twitter. As at Feb 2018 Online Daily Unique Browsers: 57,709 * Monthly Unique Browsers: 858,687* Monthly Page Impressions: 5.4million+*

Combined Audience Daily print & online audience * 89,783

Circulation coverage Accrington Bolton Clitheroe Rural Haslingden Padiham Todmorden Bacup Burnley Colne Leyland Preston Whalley Barnoldswick Chorley Adlington Darwen Longridge Ramsbottom Blackburn Clitheroe Great Harwood Nelson Rawtenstall

Source: *Print ABC Jan-Jun 2017, readership (Daily) JICREG data as at Feb 2018. Online: ABC/Adobe Analytics Jan-June 2017 (daily/monthly) average unique browsers/page impressions lancashiretelegraph.co.uk ADDITIONAL PAID FOR COPIES NOW ON SALE VIA MORE THAN 70 DIFFERENT RETAILERS AND OUTLETS EXTENDING OUR MARKET REACH!

Media information: Burnley Star

Circulation / Readership Thursday publication

Introduction The Burnley Star is a new sister title to the ever popular Lancashire Telegraph, East Lancashire’s leading local daily multimedia brand. Our multimedia brands are both trusted and well established within each respective marketplace with more than 130 years of knowledge and experience With a weekly average of circulation of 11,000* copies available free from selected pick up points, an estimated 16,500* people will read the Burnley Star each week, in a circulation area which covers Burnley, Nelson, Padiham and the surrounding area.

Burnley Star Circulation: 11,000* Readership: 16,500*

Online - uploaded to lancashiretelegraph.co.uk Weekly Unique Browsers: 250,881* Monthly Unique Browsers: 858,687* Monthly Page Impressions: 5.4million+*

Combined Audience Weekly print & online audience * 267,381 Paid for points Free pick up points Circulation coverage

Burnley Nelson Finsley Gate Barrowford Briercliffe Colne Padiham

Source: Print readership (Weekly) based on 11k distribution. Publishers Statement 2018. Online - Adobe Analytics Jan-Jun 2017 (Weekly) unique browsers on the lancashiretelegraph.co.uk website. lancashiretelegraph.co.uk Media information: Chorley & Leyland Citizen

Circulation / Readership Wednesday publication

Introduction Established thirty one years ago in 1987, the Chorley & Leyland Citizen continues to be the leading, free, local media source in the Chorley and Leyland area for readers and advertisers alike. With a weekly average circulation of 18,166* copies, 19,497* people read the Chorley & Leyland Citizen each week, in a coverage area which includes Chorley, Bamber Bridge, Leyland and the surrounding area. Containing localised news, views and events and 24/7 online coverage from the heart of the local community.

We also have an Chorley & Leyland Citizen additional * 7,681 Circulation: 18,166 followers Readership: 19,497* /likes on Facebook and Twitter. As at Feb 2018 Online Weekly Unique Browsers: 1,846* Monthly Unique Browsers: 7,404* Monthly Page Impressions: 17,308*

Combined Audience Weekly print & online audience * 21,343 Free pick up points

Key Circulation coverage - Letterbox / Pickups Chorley Brinscall Adlington Coppull Leyland Bamber Bridge Withnell Heath Charnock Eccleston Buckshaw Village Clayton-le-woods Wheelton Charnock Richard Euxton Croston

Source: *Print - ABC Jan-Dec 2016, readership (Weekly) JICREG data as at Feb 2018, Online based on Adobe Analytics Jan-June 2017 (weekly/monthly) average unique browsers chorleycitizen.co.uk Media information: Asian Image

Circulation / Readership Monthly publication Introduction Asian Image celebrated it’s 20th birthday in December 2017. Asian Image reaches the heart of the Asian community in the North West like no other publication. It has become a market leading local brand, winning community publication of the year in 2017 at the O2 North West Media Awards, which will expose you to a whole new community with a thriving economy. With a free, monthly average of circulation of 14,000* copies, 42,000* people read the Asian Image each month, in a coverage area which includes Blackburn, Accrington, Burnley, Preston, Bolton and now Oldham too. We also have an Asian Image additional * 7,984 Circulation: 14,000 followers Readership: 42,000* /likes on Facebook and Twitter. As at Feb 2018 Online Monthly Unique Browsers: 90,581* Monthly Page Impressions: 317,407 *

Combined Audience Monthly print & online audience * 132,581 Supermarket pick up points

Key Circulation coverage - Letterbox / Pickups

Blackburn Burnley Brierfield Bolton Accrington Nelson Preston Oldham

*Source: Print readership - Publisher’s Statement 2018 based on an estimated 3 RPC (readers per copy) and distribution of 14,000 (Monthly). Online based on Adobe Analytics Jan-June 2017 monthly unique browsers of 90,581. asianimage.co.uk Media information: The Bolton News

Circulation / Readership Mon-Sat publication Introduction Celebrating 151 years in business this year, established in 1867, The Bolton News continues to be a leading, local media source in the Lancashire and Greater Manchester area for readers and advertisers alike. With a daily average of 9,271* copies circulated, 28,036* people read The Bolton News each day, in a circulation area which covers Bolton, Bury, Farnworth, Darwen, Chorley, Ramsbottom Horwich and beyond. Containing localised news, views and events and 24/7 online coverage from the heart of the local community.

We also have an The Bolton News additional * 81,388 Circulation: 9,271 followers Readership: 28,036* /likes on Facebook and Twitter. As at Feb 2018 Online Daily Unique Browsers: 58,617* Monthly Unique Browsers: 796,671* Monthly Page Impressions: 6million+*

Combined Audience Daily print & online audience * 86,653

Key Circulation coverage Aspull Chorley Hindley Little Lever Swinton Walkden Atherton Adlington Horwich Radcliffe Pendlebury Westhoughton Bolton Darwen Kearsley Ramsbottom Tottington Worsley Bury Farnworth Leigh Tyldesley

Source: *Print- ABC Jan-June 2017, readership (Daily) JICREG data as at Feb 2018 Online - ABC Jan-June 2017 (daily/monthly) average unique browsers/page impressions theboltonnews.co.uk Radcliffe Times within Media information: Bury Times

Circulation / Readership Thursday publication Introduction Established one hundred and sixty three years ago in 1855, the Bury Times continues to be a leading, local paid-for title in the Bury area for readers and advertisers alike. With a weekly average circulation of 9,428* copies, 31,449* people read the Bury Times each week, in a coverage area which includes Bury, Radcliffe, Ramsbottom, Tottingham and the surrounding area. Containing localised news, views and events and 24/7 online coverage from the heart of the local community.

We also have an Bury Times additional * 27,857 Circulation: 9,428 followers Readership: 31,449* /likes on Facebook and Twitter. As at Feb 2018 Online Weekly Unique Browsers: 62,883* Monthly Unique Browsers: 206,983* Monthly Page Impressions: 956,582*

Combined Audience Weekly print & online audience * 94,332

Key Circulation coverage Bury Heywood Radcliffe Rochdale Bolton Little Lever Ramsbottom Tottington Haslingden Prestwich Rawtenstall Whitefield

Source: *Print - ABC Jan-Dec 2016, readership (Weekly) JICREG data as at Feb 2018 (Bury Times Group), Online based on Adobe Omniture Jan-June 2017 (weekly/monthly) average unique browsers/page impressions burytimes.co.uk Media information: The Oldham Times

Circulation / Readership Thursday publication

Introduction The Oldham Times - A brand new voice for the people of Oldham, launched successfully on Thursday 21 September with a circulation of 6,737* copies, 20,211 people read The Oldham Times on average each week. Containing localised news, views and events and 24/7 online coverage from the heart of the local community. The Oldham Times proved to be one of the most successful newspaper launches in 2017 across the country.

We also have an The Oldham Times additional * 5,021 Circulation: 6,737 followers Readership: 20,211* /likes on Facebook and Twitter. As at Feb 2018

Online Weekly Unique Browsers: 15,995* Monthly Unique Browsers: 69,313* Monthly Page Impressions: 297,950 *

Combined Audience Print & online audience 89,524

Key Circulation coverage

Oldham Chadderton Ashton-under-Lyne

Source: *Print readership (Weekly) Publishers Statement 2018, Online based on Adobe Analytics as at Feb 2018 (Monthly) average unique browsers/page impressions theoldhamtimes.co.uk Media information: The Guide Online

Introduction The Guide, covering Prestwich & Whitefield, is now available online only, bringing localised news, views and events and 24/7 online coverage from the heart of the local community.

Online Weekly Unique Browsers: 7,132 * * Monthly Unique Browsers: 27,766 We also * have an Monthly Page Impressions: 67,287 additional 3,276 followers /likes on Facebook and Twitter. As at Feb 2018

Key Coverage Area

Prestwich Bury Radcliffe Whitefield Unsworth Manchester

Source: *Online based on Adobe Analytics Jan-June 2017 (weekly/monthly) average unique browsers/page impressions prestwichandwhitefieldguide.co.uk CHESHIRE / MERSEYSIDE GROUP

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Media information: The Messenger

Circulation / Readership Thursday publication

Introduction Established for more than 40 years, The Messenger recently relaunched as a ‘bumper’ single edition. Already a well respected brand in the metropolitan borough of Trafford, it’s popular with readers and advertisers alike. An area rich in diversity, the Borough is home to outstanding heritage attractions, a range of shopping centres, superb parks and rural areas and a very rich sporting tradition. With a weekly average circulation of 42,000* copies, 60,392* people read The Messenger each week. Containing localised news, views and events and 24/7 online coverage from the heart of the local community.

We also have an The Messenger additional * 13,273 Circulation: 42,000 followers Readership: 60,392* /likes on Facebook and Twitter. As at Feb 2018

Online - messengernewspapers.co.uk Weekly Unique Browsers: 25,805* Monthly Unique Browsers: 94,251* Monthly Page Impressions: 285,932*

Combined Audience Weekly print & online audience * 86,197

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Key Circulation coverage - Letterbox

Sale Bollington Timperley Altrincham Broadheath Stretford Bowden Hale / Hale Barns Urmston

Source: *Print readership (Weekly) Publishers Statement 2018, based on 42,000 copies. RPC 1.5. Online based on Adobe Analytics Jan-June 2017 (weekly/monthly) average unique browsers/page impressions messengernewspapers.co.uk Media information: Warrington Guardian

Circulation / Readership Thursday publication

Introduction Established one hundred and sixty five years ago in 1853, the award winning Warrington Guardian continues to be the leading, weekly paid-for title in the local area for readers and advertisers alike. With a weekly average circulation of 14,278* copies, 46,323* people read the Warrington Guardian each week, in a coverage area which includes Warrington, Birchwood, Walton and Lymm . Containing localised news, views and events and 24/7 online coverage from the heart of the local community.

We also have an Warrington Guardian additional * 84,091 Circulation: 14,278 followers Readership: 46,323* /likes on Facebook and Twitter. As at Feb 2018 Online Weekly Unique Browsers: 125,643* Monthly Unique Browsers: 393,738* Monthly Page Impressions: 2.2million+*

Combined Audience Weekly print & online audience * 171,966

Key Circulation coverage Warrington Great Sankey Croft Stretton Golborne Walton Birchwood Hollins Green Whitley Culcheth Appleton Lymm Hatton Hollins Green Newton Le Willows

Media information: The POST Warrington

Circulation / Readership Tuesday publication

Introduction The POST is a free weekly title, distributed to carefully selected areas of Warrington, aimed towards a highly targeted audience in the most desirable local areas, designed to connect local businesses with a smart, affluent, engaged audience. With a weekly average circulation of 14,032* copies, it is estimated that around 21,048* people read The POST each week. Delivered door-to-door, The POST is designed to reach the most sought after homes across selected Warrington suburbs Also offering a free online e-edition via warringtonguardian.co.uk extending it’s reach online.

The POST Circulation: 14,032* Readership: 21,048*

Online - uploaded to warringtonguardian.co.uk Weekly Unique Browsers: 125,643* Monthly Unique Browsers: 393,738* Monthly Page Impressions: 2.2million+*

Combined Audience Weekly print & online audience * 146,691

Key Circulation coverage - Letterbox Appleton Grappenhall Stockton Heath Croft Great Sankey Culcheth Lymm

Source: ABC Jan-Dec 2017 based on estimated readership 1.5 RPC Online - Analytics Jan-June 2017 (weekly/monthly) average unique browsers/page impressions warringtonguardian.co.uk Media information: Leigh Journal

Circulation / Readership Thursday publication

Introduction Established one hundred and forty four years ago in 1874, Leigh Journal continues to be the leading, weekly free title in the Leigh area for readers and advertisers alike. With a weekly average circulation of 31,121* copies, 40,881* people read the Leigh Journal each week, in a coverage area which includes Atherton, Hindley, Leigh and Tyldesley. Containing localised news, views and events and 24/7 online coverage from the heart of the local community.

We also have an Leigh Journal additional * 15,711 Circulation: 31,121 followers Readership: 40,881* /likes on Facebook and Twitter. As at Feb 2018 Online Weekly Unique Browsers: 24,595* Monthly Unique Browsers: 82,121* Monthly Page Impressions: 291,607*

Combined Audience Weekly print & online audience * 65,476

Free pick up points

Key Circulation coverage - Letterbox

Leigh Tyldesley Higher Folds Landside Atherton Hindley Hope Carr

Source: *Print - ABC Jan-Dec 2016, readership (Weekly) JICREG data as at Feb 2018 Online based on Adobe Analytics Jan-June 2017 (weekly/monthly) average unique browsers / page impressions leighjournal.co.uk Media information: Runcorn & Widnes World

Circulation / Readership Wednesday publication

Introduction Established thirty eight years ago in 1980, Runcorn and Widnes World continues to be the leading, local weekly free title for readers and advertisers alike. Distributing more copies into the heart of Runcorn and Widnes than any local media provider. With a weekly average circulation of 18,893* copies, 25,057* people read the Runcorn and Widnes World each week, in a coverage area which includes the Borough of Halton. Containing localised news, views and events and 24/7 online coverage from the heart of the local community.

We also have an Runcorn & Widnes World additional * 22,319 Circulation: 18,893 followers Readership: 25,057* /likes on Facebook and Twitter. As at Feb 2018 Online Weekly Unique Browsers: 32,017* Monthly Unique Browsers: 105,294* Monthly Page Impressions: 384,907*

Combined Audience Weekly print & online audience * 57,074 Free pick up points Supermarket pick up points

Key Circulation coverage - Letterbox/Free pick ups Sandymoore Higher Runcorn Crowood / Westbank Lunts Heath Ball of Ditton Beechwood Halton Brook Barrows Green Appleton Lunts Heath Sutton Weaver Brookvale Hough Green Simms Cross

Source: *Print readership (Weekly) Publishers Statement 2018, 1.5RPC for Letterbox/1RPC for Free Pick Ups, Online based on Adobe Analytics Jan-June 2017 (weekly/monthly) average unique browsers / page impressions runcornandwidnesworld.co.uk 2,200 ADDITIONAL PAID FOR COPIES NOW ON SALE VIA MORE THAN 100 DIFFERENT RETAILERS AND OUTLETS EXTENDING OUR MARKET REACH!

Media information: St Helens Star

Circulation / Readership Thursday publication

Introduction Established forty five years ago in 1973, the award winning St Helens Star continues to be the leading, weekly free title in the local area for readers and advertisers alike. Distributing more copies into the heart of St Helens than any local media provider. With a weekly average circulation of 48,909* copies, 64,071* people read the St Helens Star each week, in a coverage area which includes St Helens, Prescot and the surrounding areas. Containing localised news, views and events and 24/7 online coverage from the heart of the local community.

We also have an St Helens Star additional * 39,707 Circulation: 48,909 followers Readership: 64,071* /likes on Facebook and Twitter. As at Feb 2018 Online Weekly Unique Browsers: 71,986* Monthly Unique Browsers: 221,742* Monthly Page Impressions: 1.2million+*

Combined Audience Weekly print & online audience * 136,057 Paid for points

Key Circulation coverage - Letterbox St Helens Sutton Leach Kings Moss Wigan Orrell Prescot Eccleston Newton-le-willows Billinge Winstanley Rainhill Haydock

Source: *Print (Weekly) Publishers Statement 2018, readership based on JICREG Feb 2018 RPC of 1.31, Online based on Adobe Analytics Jan-June 2017 (weekly/monthly) average unique browsers / page impressions sthelensstar.co.uk Media information: Northwich Guardian Group Circulation / Readership Thursday publications Introduction Established one hundred and fifty eight years ago in 1860, Northwich Guardian continues to be a leading, paid-for title in the local area for readers and advertisers alike. Perfectly complemented by the Winsford & Middlewich Guardian, more copies are circulated into the heart of Mid Cheshire than any local media provider1. With a weekly average, combined circulation of 9,083* copies, 29,706* people read these Mid Cheshire Guardians each week, in a coverage area which includes Northwich, Frodsham, Winsford, Middlewich and the surrounding areas. Containing localised news, views and events plus 24/7 online coverage.

We also have an Northwich Guardian Group additional * 31,907 Circulation: 9,083 followers Readership: 29,706* /likes on Facebook and Twitter. As at Feb 2018

combined - northwichguardian.co.uk Online winsfordguardian.co.uk middlewichguardian.co.uk Weekly Unique Browsers: 50,004* Monthly Unique Browsers: 158,560* Monthly Page Impressions: 730,901*

Combined Audience Weekly print & online audience * 79,710

Key Circulation coverage

Northwich Middlewich Frodsham Stretton Winsford Chester Rural Holmes Chapel Tarporley Kelsall

Source: *(Northwich Guardian Group) Print ABC Jan-Dec 2016. readership (Weekly) JICREG Feb 2018, Online based on northwichguardian.co.uk Adobe Analytics Jan-June 2017 (weekly/monthly) average unique browsers / page impressions winsfordguardian.co.uk middlewichguardian.co.uk Media information: Knutsford Guardian Group

Circulation / Readership Thursday publications

Introduction Established one hundred and fifty eight years ago in 1860, Knutsford Guardian continues to be a leading, paid-for title in the local area for readers and advertisers alike. Perfectly complimented by the Wilmslow Guardian edition, more copies are circulated into the heart of the local area than any local media provider. With a weekly average, combined circulation of 4,444* copies, 13,177 * people read these local Guardians each week, in a coverage area which includes the affluent areas of Knutsford, Alderley Edge, and Wilmslow. Containing localised news, views and events plus 24/7 online coverage. We also have an Knutsford Guardian Group additional * 16,232 Circulation: 4,444 followers Readership: 13,177* /likes on Facebook and Twitter. As at Feb 2018

combined - Online knutsfordguardian.co.uk wilmslowguardian.co.uk Weekly Unique Browsers: 23,128* Monthly Unique Browsers: 85,901* Monthly Page Impressions: 238,808*

Combined Audience Weekly print & online audience * 36,305

Key Circulation coverage Alderley Edge Knutsford Macclesfield Rural Wilmslow Holmes Chapel Lymm Northwich

Source: *(Knutsford Guardian Group) Print ABC Jan-Dec 2016, readership (Weekly) JICREG data as at Feb 2018. knutsfordguardian.co.uk Online based on Adobe Analytics Jan-June 2017 (weekly/monthly) average unique browsers / page impressions wilmslowguardian.co.uk Media information: Crewe & Nantwich Guardian

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Introduction The Crewe and Nantwich Guardian is now available online only, bringing localised news, views and events and 24/7 online coverage from the heart of the local community.

Online Weekly Unique Browsers: 4,993* * Monthly Unique Browsers: 18,749 We also * have an Monthly Page Impressions: 47,170 additional 9,029 followers /likes on Facebook and Twitter. As at Feb 2018

Key Coverage Area

Crewe Shavington Hough Oakhanger Minshull Nantwich Weston Haslington Leighton

Source: *Online based on Adobe Analytics Jan-June 2017 (weekly/monthly) average unique browsers/page impressions creweandnantwichguardian.co.uk 2,000+ ADDITIONAL PAID FOR COPIES NOW ON SALE VIA MORE THAN 200 DIFFERENT RETAILERS AND OUTLETS EXTENDING OUR MARKET REACH!

Media information: Wirral Globe

Circulation / Readership Wednesday publication

Introduction Established over forty five years ago in 1973, the Wirral Globe continues to be a leading, weekly free title in the local area for readers and advertisers alike. The number one local media provider for Wirral. With a weekly, average circulation of 88,204* copies, more than 101,800* people read the Wirral Globe each week, in a coverage area which includes Birkenhead, Wallasey, Bebington, West Kirby and beyond. Containing localised news, views and events, plus 24/7 online coverage from the heart of the local Wirral community.

We also have an Wirral Globe additional * 44,557 Circulation: 88,204 followers Readership: 101,813* /likes on Facebook and Twitter. As at Feb 2018 Online Weekly Unique Browsers: 78,192 * Monthly Unique Browsers: 243,973* Monthly Page Impressions: 1,024,407*

Combined Audience Weekly print & online audience * 180,005

Key Circulation coverage

Bebington Heswall Moreton Upton West Kirby Birkenhead Hoylake Neston Wallasey

Source: *Print ABC Jan-Dec 2016, readership (Weekly) JICREG as at Feb 2018 Online based on Adobe Analytics Jan-June 2017 (weekly/monthly) average unique browsers / page impressions wirralglobe.co.uk Media information: Chester & District Standard

Circulation / Readership Thursday publication Introduction Recently aquired by Newsquest Media Group, the Chester & District Standard continues to be a leading, weekly free title in the local area for readers and advertisers alike. This respect is not only reflected in our weekly readership figures but through our high advertising response levels. With a weekly, average circulation of 47,702* copies, 48,948* people read the Chester & District Standard each week, in a coverage area which includes Chester, Frodsham, Tarporley Kelsall and beyond. Containing localised news, views and events, plus 24/7 online coverage from the heart of the local community.

We also have an Chester & District Standard additional * 15,904 Circulation: 47,702 followers Readership: 48,948* /likes on Facebook and Twitter. As at Feb 2018 Online Weekly Unique Browsers: 11,987* Monthly Unique Browsers: 51,947* Monthly Page Impressions: 113,237*

Combined Audience Weekly print & online audience * 60,935

Key Circulation coverage

Chester Chester Rural Frodsham Tarporley Kelsall

Source: *Print - ABC Jan-June 2017, readership (Weekly) JICREG as at Feb 2018. Online based on Google Analytics Jan-June 2017 (monthly) average unique browsers / page impressions, weekly based on monthly x 12 divided by 52. chesterstandard.co.uk Media information: Ellesmere Port & Neston Standard

Circulation / Readership Wednesday publication Introduction Recently acquired by Newsquest Media Group, the South Wirral Standard has been re-branded as the Ellesmere Port & Neston Standard and continues to be a leading, weekly free title in the local area for readers and advertisers alike. This respect is not only reflected in our weekly readership figures but through our high advertising response levels. With a weekly, average circulation of 26,159* copies, 30,413* people read the Ellesmere Port & Neston Standard each week, in a coverage area which includes Neston, Ellesmere Port and beyond. Containing localised news, views and events, plus 24/7 online coverage from the heart of the local community.

We also have an Ellesmere Port & Neston Standard additional * 1,453 Circulation: 26,159 followers Readership: 30,413* /likes on Facebook and Twitter. As at Feb 2018

Online - via chesterstandard.co.uk Weekly Unique Browsers: 11,987* Monthly Unique Browsers: 51,947* Monthly Page Impressions: 113,237*

Combined Audience Weekly print & online audience * 42,400

Key Circulation coverage Neston Backford Willaston Whitby Heath Overpool Great Sutton Little Neston Elton Parkgate Wolverham Little Sutton Hooton Ellesmere Port Thornton Hough

Why include Digital? Standard positions include: • Newsquest Group boast more • 93% of adults who had bought than 26million+ monthly unique online in the last 12 months, had • Skins visitors online done so from online sellers in the • Leaderboard Source: ABC July-Dec 2017 UK Source ONS 2017 • MPU • Newsquest North West social • The largest rise in adults buying media followers via Facebook online was in those aged 55 to 64 We can offer a wide and Twitter accounts are more years Source ONS 2017 range of online marketing than 573,000+ solutions including targeted • In 2017, the most popular internet Source: Publishers Statement Feb 2018 campaigns: behavioural, activity was sending or receiving contextual, demographic • The UK is one of the leading emails (82% of adults), up 3% plus: countries worldwide when from 79% in 2016 Source ONS 2017 it comes to internet usage, • There are over 3.5billion Google • Page peels with 83.9% of the population searches daily. Source: Google expected to access the internet • Overlays in 2018 Source: emarketer • Digital made up close to half of • Post-it’s UK adults time spent with media • More than two thirds of the UK • Expandable Premium in 2017 Source: emarketer population will watch digital Positions video regularly, while at least half • 9.5 million people read will use a social network in 2018 newsbrands on computers every Generate leads to your week Source: Newsworks Feb 2018 business with our business Source: emarketer directory click2find... • 65.6% of the UK population will • Adding online newsbrands to access the internet via mobile your campaign drives business phone at some point during 2018 effects and makes other media Source ONS 2017 work harder Source: Newsworks Feb 2018 • 77% of adults bought goods or services online, up from 53% in 2008. Source ONS 2017 Benefit from further exposure for your business and additional web traffic, now also including a voucher facility.

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Supplying Artwork Advert size guide File guidelines Page Depth 320mm • Save the file as a PDF version 1.3 • Maintain minimum photograph and ensure the .pdf file extension resolution of 300 dpi. Columns mm is included in the file name. • The maximum file size for any • Supply PDF without crop or bleed supplied PDF is 20mb. 1 27 marks. • We do not accept native • Do not include any symbols or software files. 2 56 special characters within the file • All received artwork will be 3 85 name. passed through our • Do not secure your PDF with pre-flight checks. At this time, 4 114 password protection. any RGB or Pantone colour • Ensure all fonts are embedded spaces will be converted to 5 143 within the PDF file and please CMYK and transparencies will avoid the use of TrueType fonts. be flattened. 6 172 • Please do not include • Ensure the file is saved without 7 201 any transfer function, dot gain transparencies in supplied pdfs compensation curves, or or jpgs. We do not guarantee 8 230 colour profiles. the quality or printability of the advert. • Do not embed more than 9 259 3 levels of EPS or PDF 1.3 within the file in order to avoid Contact your representative to postscript errors. obtain a copy of our full artwork specification guidelines.

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Online Advert size guide Key Position Sizes (Width by Height)

A Skin* 1280px by 960px B Leaderboard** 728px by 90px

C High Vis 280px by 130px

D MPU 300px by 250px

F Mini Banner 300px by 60px

G Billboard 960px x 250px

H Adhesion Banner (mobile only) 320px x 50px

I Expandable Leaderboard 728px by 300px

* Skin campaigns consist of a skin (the artwork used for the left and right), extended leaderboard (960px x 106px), billboard and adhesion banner **A mobile leaderboard is also required in We offer a full advert design service GIF format, 320px by 50px with every booking if preferred.

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LANCASHIRE & WIRRAL GLOBE/THE STANDARDS Advertising Manager KENDAL GROUP Julie Balmforth t: 0151 6494026 m: 07967 748 467 KENDAL GROUP e: [email protected] Advertising Manager Ruth Davies MOTORS MANAGER t: 01539 790228 m: 07533 705242 Andy Latham e: [email protected] t: 01782 767496 / 07771 822 041 BLACKBURN GROUP e: [email protected] Advertising Manager Allen Crawford t: 01254 298326 m: 07766 248622 NORTH WEST e: [email protected] DIGITAL EXCELLENCE MANAGER BOLTON GROUP Chris Cook Advertising Manager t: 01925 596324 m: 07816 318914 Mark Fry e: [email protected] t: 01204 537200 m: 07703 313970 e: [email protected] CLASSIFIED MANAGER Deputy Advertising Manager Louise Doyle Janet Almeida t: 01925 596256 m: 07920 765 102 e: [email protected] e: [email protected] RECRUITMENT ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE NW1 Jobs: CHESHIRE GROUP Will Bowler t: 01925 596444 WARRINGTON GUARDIAN / THE POST e: [email protected] MID CHESHIRE GROUP / MESSENGER MARKETING MANAGER Advertising Manager Donna Maddock Bev Eastwood t: 01925 596514 or 01606 813 645 t: 01254 298306 m: 07766 777 206 e: [email protected] e: [email protected] ST HELENS / LEIGH JOURNAL/ LEAFLET SALES TEAM RUNCORN & WIDNES WORLD Michael Holiday t: 01206 508372 Advertising Manager e: [email protected] Clare Fitzgerald t: 01744 762719 e: [email protected]

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