CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — #3 DMA

Often called the “Second City,” Chicago is number one when it comes to culture, fine dining, shopping and commerce. Situated on Lake Michigan, this city offers a diverse economy and an educated and affluent population with a median income of $65,245.

Chicago Tribune’s Portfolio
Reaches 5.6+ million consumers each week, 76% market coverage

Source: 2011 Scarborough Release 1; 2010 Claritas

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PRINT PORTFOLIO

Chicago Tribune
The most trusted and preferred source for news, sports and entertainment information in Chicago.

 • Circulation: 437,205 (Daily) – 780,601 (Sunday)
 • Audience: 1,198,103 (Daily) – 1,994,636 (Sunday)

RedEye
Engaging young, social, on-the-go Chicagoans with to-the-point news, pop culture and entertainment.

 • Distribution: 200,000 (Monday-Friday) – 130,000 (Saturday)

Hoy, Fin de Semana
Chicago’s premier Spanish language publications, distributed in densely populated Latino areas of Chicago.

 • Hoy Free Distribution: 75,410 (Monday-Thursday) – 100,000 (Friday)
 • Fin de Semana Home Delivery: 335,735 (Weekend)

TribLocal
21 unique weekly print editions cover news and events in the greater Chicagoland area representing over 100 communities.

 • Distribution: 344,297 (Combined Weekly)

The Mash
Chicago’s only teen-targeted and teencreated publication, distributed weekly through over 200 Chicagoland schools.

 • Distribution: 150,000 (Thursday)

Chicago Tribune Magazine
The Midwest’s only newspaper magazine, uncovering trends and treasures, specializing in telling stories of Chicago influencers.

 • Circulation: 768,073 (Sunday)

Chicago Magazine
The largest city monthly magazine in the country, this award-winning magazine is a combination of smart journalism and provocative narrative, knit together with colorful and elegant design.

 • Circulation: 150,000 (Monthly)

Print Portfolio Source: ABC Publisher’s Statement, March 2011, December 2010; 2011 Scarborough Release 1

 

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ONLINE PORTFOLIO

chicagotribune.com
#1 in Chicago – where Chicagoans go for up-to-the-minute news, sports, weather, entertainment and breaking information.

 • Average Monthly UVs: 3.9 million – 6 month average
 • Average Monthly PVs: 102.3 million – 6 month average

redeyechicago.com
Reaches Chicago’s young, urban professionals with the latest entertainment news and over 20 blogs.

vivelohoy.com
Connects to Spanish-language Chicagoans offering relevant daily news and information.

chicagonow.com
Engages and connects Chicago through over 350 locally-relevant blogs and niche sites.

chicago.metromix.com
Chicago’s premier online guide to entertainment, restaurants, clubs and nightlife reaching the young, urban professional.

chicagoshopping.com
Chicago’s fully customizable shopping experience featuring value, flexibility and timesaving convenience.

triblocal.com
Chicagoland’s local news community serving over 100 local communities through 88 different websites.

themash.com
Engages teens through the online version of the weekly publication.

chicagomag.com
Features content from the popular monthly magazine and infuses web exclusives, newsletters and blogs.

wgntv.com
One of the most popular broadcast sites in the Chicagoland area.

cltv.com
Extends local CLTV broadcast coverage of live breaking news.

wgnradio.com
Chicago news, Chicago sports, traffic, weather, current events and local news.

Online Portfolio Source: Nielsen NetView and Omniture, November 2010-April 2011

 

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MOBILE PORTFOLIO

Reaches the on-the-go Chicago audience.

mobile.chicagotribune.com

 • Average Monthly UVs: 415,854 – 6 month average
 • Average Monthly PVs: 8.2 million – 6 month average

mobile.chicagonow.com
mobile.chicagoweathercenter.com
mobile.redeyechicago.com
mobile.vivelohoy.com
mobile.wgnradio.com
mobile.wgntv.com

Mobile apps are also available for iPhone, Android and Blackberry platforms. Coming soon to iPad.

Mobile Portfolio Source: Nielsen NetView and Omniture, November 2010-April 2011

 

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BROADCAST PORTFOLIO

WGN-TV (CW9)
With over 42 hours of local news each week and special local programming, WGN-TV delivers the heart and soul of Chicago – plus the Chicago Cubs games live.

CLTV
The only 24-hour local Chicago news and information channel.

WGN Radio 720
Delivers the best local news, personality talk and sports to listeners in the Chicago area and across the Midwest.

 

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EVENTS PORTFOLIO

Chronicles of the Cursed
Chicago’s live action haunted house, scaring thousands of Chicagoans annually.

Printers Row Lit Fest
This annual two-day outdoor literary festival features assorted authors and chefs, and attracts over 125,000 attendees.

Press Pass
The inside VIP, backstage treatment for avid Chicago sports fans.

80+ Events Each Year
Contact your T365 sales representative for a complete list.

 

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OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Tribune Direct
Full-service, direct marketing opportunities including strategy, analytics, creative execution and measurement.

Out of Home
Innovative and creative solutions including mobile tours of Tribune Tower, digital billboards, truck signage, in-store and touch digital screens.

Email Opportunities
Utilizes an opt-in database of over four million registered users to deliver valuable, targeted audience.

 

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