With more than 212,000 weekly readers and over 225 years of industry experience, there’s no better place for print marketing than LNP. Newspapers ads are preferred over all other types of advertising. We boast a broad array of print products including magazines, in-paper ads, classifieds, and special sections. This targeted collection allows you to reach specific groups of consumers. When you advertise with us, you also get access to our talented teams of media strategists, ad artists and photographers, as well as a dedicated in-house digital marketing agency. Plus when you purchase an ad in LNP you get free design services!
Who are our readers?
- Over 18 83%
- Married 75%
- Median Household Income of $50k-75k 75%
- 75k Household Income 43%
LNP reaches over 83% of the Lancaster County population over 18 years of age. Our readers are in their prime buying years with median age of 50 – 54 years of age. Almost half of our readers have some form of higher education. Three-quarters of our readers are married, so you’ll reach at least two people in the home. And, most importantly, our readers are affluent, with a median household income of $50K – $75K per year, and 43% of readers exceeding a household income of $75K per year1.
WHY LNP?
LNP maintains a strong, loyal readership through our commitment to the community. We are dedicated to serving the people and businesses that reside in our county.
Newspaper is the most trusted form of media in Lancaster County, and newspaper ads lead to more purchases than ads in magazines, on television, in the mail, or on the radio2.
When you partner with news media, you have access to highly engaged consumers of all ages, on all platforms and at any scale.
Recent studies have confirmed that newspapers are by far the primary source of purchasing information in Pennsylvania.
A survey by an independent research firm, American Opinion Research (AOR), found that 83 percent of Pennsylvania adults, ranging in ages 18 to 34, read a newspaper in print or digitally each week3.
Six-in-ten consumers reportedly make a purchase during an average month after seeing an ad in a printed newspaper or newspaper website3.
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Adults (18-34) who read a newspaper each week.
LNP Print MaRKETING Opportunities
Premium Ad Placements:
1 - Full Page Wrap
2 - Sky Box and Ad Note
Be seen above the fold with a stand-out rectangle ad located in the top right corner of the front page, either printed directly on the newspaper or as a glossy adhesive sticker.
3 - Banner Ad
A front page ad across the length of the bottom of the page.
4 - Half Page Cover
A half page ad on the Sunday Local section front.
5 - Jewel Box Ad
A rectangular ad at the bottom right.
Entertainment Lancaster
Ad space in LNP’s special entertainment and arts broadsheet every Thursday.
LNP Print Advertising Opportunities
SENIOR LIVING
If you have customers, clients, or patients ages 55 and up, LNP’s Senior Living publication is the perfect place for you to advertise. Lancaster County, with its growing and vibrant retiree community, was recently ranked in the top 3 places to retire in the USA, and retirees are newspaper subscribers. Reach this affluent market through Senior Living, our popular, information-packed section designed and written especially for local seniors. The online component, at LancasterOnline.com/seniorliving, also includes a directory of senior living facilities.
PROGRESS
Progress is an annual glossy-cover specialty publication celebrating the growth of our community, local businesses, and the people who live and work here. Progress is all about highlighting successful businesses that contribute to our community. There are many advertising opportunities in Progress, including premium positions in highlighted categories such as community, economy, health, people, and schools. The publication is included in a Sunday edition of LNP in March, reaching over 109,000 Lancaster County readers.
EMPLOYMENT SPOTLIGHT
Ensure that potential employees see your ad by placing it in our Employment Spotlight. Let everyone know you’re hiring by positioning your ad with the day’s biggest news stories. You will receive unparalleled exposure, keeping your business at the front of applicants’ minds as they look for new jobs. Employment is one of the key industries for which we have dedicated resources and longstanding expertise.
Guide to Lancaster County Restaurants
Keep your business top of mind to Lancaster County locals looking for dining options. The Guide to Lancaster County Restaurants will include ads from participating businesses, coupons, and a directory, making it simple for readers to choose their next order-in craving or night out spot.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SHOWCASE
Trying to reach local sports fans? LNP’s High School Football Showcase is a great way to reach these passionate fans at the beginning and end of the football season. Studies have shown that for fans, identifying with a favorite team is more important than being identified with their work and social groups. Published in August and November as a preseason guide and a postseason review, this special section has everything football fans need to know about the season.
PARADE OF HOMES
Showcase your construction, craftsmanship, and real estate services to home design enthusiasts in LNP’s highly anticipated Parade of Homes special publication. Published annually and inserted into LNP in June, this special publication reaches over 109,000 readers and is also available on LancasterOnline. Extra copies are distributed by the Building Industry Association. According to Forbes, brand awareness and content marketing are two key ingredients to successful realtor marketing. Achieve both in Parade of Homes.
THANKSGIVING EDITION – BLACK FRIDAY SALES
According to Fortune, Thanksgiving is the best day of the year for businesses to promote their deals. Advertising in LNP’s popular Thanksgiving issue is a sure way to get your holiday deals noticed because the Thanksgiving issue is distributed to all paid subscribers, even those who normally do not receive a Thursday paper. Plus, thousands of newsstand copies are purchased on Thanksgiving Day. This incredible distribution will extend your audience for Black Friday deals to over 126,000. readers.
1Mark Smith Associates independent market research study
