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AL.com is ranked in the Top 10 nationwide out of more than 200 newspaper websites across the nation.2 % % 45WOMEN 54MEN Delivering Measurable Results 72% Through Digital Marketing HOUSEHOLD INCOME $50,000+ Many businesses are unsure about how to track the effectiveness of their marketing campaigns, and spend thousands of dollars each year without a clear sense of what is working and what is not. 73% With AL.com and our extended reach network, our digital team will help you develop BETWEEN a comprehensive digital marketing campaign that will give you clear visibility into your AGES OF campaign’s effectiveness while delivering a clear ROI for your business. 25-54 75% Nationwide Digital Network SOME COLLEGE + Targeted Local Reach OR MORE = Highly Engaged Customers We offer a comprehensive suite of online advertising solutions to help you reach your potential customer. We can create targeted programs that deliver your advertising % message to a specific audience based on geography, demographics and behaviors MARRIED73 across various online and mobile platforms. 1. comScore Media Metrix, December 2012 2. The Media Audit, June 2012 3. 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