Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much does it cost to advertise with us?
2. Do I have to sign a contract? Will I get a discount?
3. How soon do you need payment?
4. Who designs my ad? Is there an additional fee?
5. How often do you come out?
6. Can I skip an issue? (Power Partner)
7. How many coupons will I get back?
8. How can I use my co-op?
9. How do you pick which homes (zip codes) the products are sent to?
10. Can I pay with a Credit Card?
11. Will I get to see the proof before it prints?
12. Can I be exclusive in the magazine?
13. How do I know it was mailed to all of the homes?
14. What does the price include?
15. Do you have a start-up fee?
16. What is your art-deadline?
17. What if corporate designs my ad? Or if I do my own?
18. What if this is not in my budget?
19. What if this is my slowest or busiest time of the year?
20. What if "direct mail" hasn't worked in the past, and I mostly use "word of mouth"?

1. How much does it cost to advertise with us?

That would depend on the amount of space you would like to use to promote your business. Prices average only 1-3¢ per home! Please view our rate cards for each product.

2. Do I have to sign a contract? Will I get a discount?

A contract is not necessary to be in one of our publications, but it does lock in great rates or specials! An annual contract provides the best discounts available for our direct mail advertising magazines!

3. How soon do you need payment?

We ask for payment at the time of your purchase. We accept check and credit card. If you are on an annual contract, your credit card is on file and we will be notifying you each time that payment is due.

4. Who designs my ad? Is there an additional fee?

We have a professional graphic artist on staff to design your advertisement for no charge. Keep in mind, the quality of your coupon offer will have more of an effect on your results than the eye-catchiness of the ad.

5. How often do you come out?

Each magazine is different. Student Values Magazine, for instance, comes out quarterly to match the start of the Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarter at Oregon State University.

Great Values Magazine will be mailed 4 times a year. We have two mail cycles that are mailed to their separate zones, which are mailed one month apart. This staggered mailing method allows merchants to run an ad in their primary trade zone and in other neighboring markets on the opposite run.

Movie Clips Magazine is mailed 7 times a year, which is about every 6 weeks.

6. Can I skip an issue?

It is possible to skip an issue, although you may lose special pricing, placement, or exclusivity.

7. How many coupons will I get back?

It varies from business to business. For instance, free food and free car washes will usually out-perform a furniture advertisement in terms of the amount of coupons returned. However, big ticket items like furniture and basement remodeling will have a much higher margin than food and drink.

With all of the possible variations in redemption, it is our job to ensure that you get the best exposure possible!

8. How can I use my co-op?

If you are able to promote a company, and use them as a co-op, we would then find out information, such as logo size needed, to help you through the process.

9. How do you pick which homes (zip codes) the products are sent to?

We pick the United States Postal Service routes that include the highest income family homes in the area.

10. Can I pay with a Credit Card?

Yes you can. By paying with a credit card, you may be eligible for additional savings. Everything is documented and secured for each magazine run.

11. Will I get to see the proof before it prints?

Yes. A proof will be shown to you to be reviewed. We ask that you verify the phone numbers, address, spelling, and any other enhancements that you may want.

12. Can I be exclusive in the magazine?

Yes, we do offer exclusivity with our publications, unless otherwise agreed by both parties.

13. How do I know it was mailed to all of the homes?

We do offer copies of postage receipts upon request.

14. What does the price include?

Ad design, 15,000 printed copies, postage to the highest income homes in the market, and advertising on our website.

15. Do you have a start-up fee?

One time, non-refundable fee of $49.50.

16. What is your art-deadline?

Every six weeks. We can give you a "year at a glance."

17. What if corporate designs my ad? Or if I do my own?

If we can "print" you e-mailed version, then Quad Graphics can!

18. What if this is not in my budget?

Why waste money on your own direct mail marketing program, when we can do it for over 10-15 times LESS than the cost of a postage stamp, printing, and time investment.

We will work hard for you, for a mere $6 a day! That makes us your least expensive "employee," less than the cost of a movie ticket.

19. What if this is my slowest or busiest time of they year?

That's even better! When its slow, our direct mail advertising products will surely pick up your business. When you're busy, you should keep the ball rolling! The biggest mistake a small business can make is to discontinue advertising when its too busy.

We can also adjust your offer to accommodate how busy you are. Even if you do not offer a coupon, you will still be getting your business name out there for pennies a home!

20. What if "direct mail" hasn't worked in the past, and I mostly use "word of mouth"?

Word of mouth is a great marketing tool, but you should supplement your marketing with other forms of advertising. We take "word of mouth" to a whole new level with our "net theory."

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