It's not easy being the No. 1 source for produce industry news, but somehow we at The Packer have been managing to do it week after week for more than 100 years now. Every Monday, we bring our readers concise and knowledgeable reporting on the news that affects them, exactly what they need to start off a good, productive week. Decision-makers and industry heavyweights recognize this, and in fact, 85% of them said they consider The Packer the most useful publication for their business operations. Those people are your customers and prospects, and that's also why The Packer is your No. 1 source to reach them.

To advertise in The Packer, please contact:

Connie Dudziak
Advertising Operations Manager
The Packer Publications
10901 W. 84th Terrace
Lenexa, KS 66214
Telephone: (800) 255-5116   (913) 438-0758
Fax: (913) 438-0692
E-mail: Connie Dudziak

The following media kit materials require Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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EDITORIAL CALENDAR

To maximize your exposure, advertise when The Packer will be featuring commodities or cities that are important to your business. Review the Editorial Calendar to learn more.

2009 Editorial Calendar 

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DIRECTORIES SCHEDULE

Advertise in The Packer's Directories! Reach thousands of buyers every month. Review the directory schedule and get yours in today!

2009 Packer Directories Schedule

June 2009 Directories — UPDATED

Arvin Grapes

National Blueberries

National Garlic

National Raspberries

National Watermelon

New Jersey Blueberries

Michigan Produce

Specialties Produce

Summer Transportation

Westside Melons

White Flesh Fruit

If you would like a print version or if you would like to advertise in any of these directories, please contact Nancy Rhomberg at (913) 438-0702 or email nrhomberg@thepacker.com.

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ADVERTISING SPECIFICATIONS AND RATES

Click the links below to download our media kit materials. They include rates and specifications for The Packer, Classifieds, The Packer Online, E-newsletters, The Guide and Fresh Trends.

2009 Packer Print Publications Media Kit
(The Packer print publications only)

The Guide and Fresh Trends
(The Packer print publications only)

The Packer Digital Media Kit
(The Packer electronic newsletters & web sites)

2008 BPA Audit
 For more Audit details visit www.bpaww.com

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PRODUCE MERCHANDISING

Advertise in the industry's only magazine for produce retailers!

Produce Merchandising 2009 Editorial Calendar

Produce Merchandising 2009 Print Media Kit

Produce Merchandising 2009 Online Media Kit

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ISSUANCE AND CLOSING DATES

Published weekly. Issued Monday.

Closings:

The Packer
       Friday, 10 days prior to date of issue

The Packer, special sections
      Monday, two weeks prior to date of issue

The Packer, tabloids
   Vellum - Monday, two weeks prior to date of issue
   Enamel - Tuesday, 27 days prior to date of issue

Inserts:

Two full weeks prior to date of issue

Classifieds:

Friday, 10 days prior to date of issue

Printing material, artwork, etc., will be held for 12 months and then destroyed unless otherwise advised by the advertiser or agency.

 

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