The Southland Times
With an abundance of spectacular scenery, natural resources
and world-class facilities, there's a lot to like about Southland, and
the daily newspaper; The Southland Times is no exception.
Named as the Regional Newspaper of the Year at the 2011 Canon Media
Awards, The Southland Times prides itself on bringing readers the
stories happening in their community.
With an average of 51,000 people in the Southland, Queenstown and
Central Otago region turning to The Southland Times daily for their dose
of news, features and advertising information, it's THE paper to be
seen in.
| Published |
Daily, Monday to Saturday
Morning Editions |
| Editor |
Garry Ferris |
| Cover Price |
Monday to Friday $1.30, Saturday $1.80 |
| Page Size |
Run of Paper, 54cm x 10col
Classified, 54cm x 11col
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| Readership |
Average Issue, 51,000 (reach of 44.0%)
Weekly Coverage, 76,000 (reach of 65.5%)
Souce: Nielsen CMI Regional 1 Y/E Dec 2013
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| Circulation |
24,209
Souce: NZ Audit Bureau of Circulation, 12 months to June 2014 |
| Other Editions |
Southland Times Queenstown and Central Otago edition
The Southland Times online
The Southland Times digital edition |
With an average issue readership of 51,000, The
Southland Times is the right choice to advertise in if you are looking
to target consumers in the Southland and Central Otago
markets. It's the leading newspaper for the Southland region and has reporters based in Invercargill, Gore, Queenstown and Alexandra.
The Southland Times has played a major role in the life and times of
the region since its first edition was published in 1862. This
allegiance to the region and the paper is seen through the paper's
strong, loyal readership base; with 84% of readers being subscribers,
receiving The Southland Times daily. The Southland Times has a strong commitment to bringing the news of the region to its readers.
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ROP from minimum of 3 cm deep to 10 cols (37.5 cm) wide, up to a maximum of 54 cm deep.
Classified display from minimum of 3 cm deep to 11 cols (37.5cm) wide, up to maximum of 54 cm deep.
Digital
Click here to see what digital advertising solutions The Southland Times has to offer.
Premium Positions
Advertisers are able to purchase, subject to availability, front page
solus and guaranteed positions within the Southland Times. Size,
availability and price are subject to request and availability.
Packages
The Southland Times and its community newspapers provide a vast range
of combination packages with discounted rates for repeat advertisements
into our many publications. (see rate card for more detail.)
Click here (PDF 309.3KB) to view the latest ratecard for The Southland Times, including information on booking/material deadlines and technical specs.