Metro Philadelphia newspaper and Calkins Media today announced a strategic classified advertising alliance, combining Metro's market-leading position in Philadelphia with Calkins leading suburban reach. The alliance, which creates a classified section in Metro, will provide a better and more cost efficient option for classified advertising in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs.
"The combined brand recognition and market strength of both companies creates a winning team," say Metro Philadelphia Sales Director, James McDonald. "Together with Calkins, Metro will deliver a high quality, colorful classified advertising environment to the highest newspaper reach in Philadelphia."
"It's an exciting partnership giving us both extended reach that will benefit our readers and classified advertisers," remarks Cathy Clark, Great Philadelphia Media/Calkins Media and Classified Advertising Director. "We're looking forward to tomorrow's inaugural edition."
To book a classified ad, call (215) 717-2606 or email classifiedads.phl@metro.us.
About METRO: Metro is the 5th largest circulated and fastest growing newspaper in the United States. Attracting a young, active, well-educated audience of 1.2 million daily readers across New York, Boston, and Philadelphia, Metro has a unique reach in the market. Metro provides metropolitans a quick, easy way to stay informed about the world around them and sharpen their minds for the day ahead. As the world's largest global newspaper, Metro is published in over 100 major cities across 17 countries across Europe, North & South America and Asia. www.metro.us.
About Calkins Media: Calkins Media owns six daily newspapers, five non-dailies, two magazines, and three ABC television affiliates in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Florida and Alabama. In addition, Calkins operates consumer websites in each of its daily newspaper and television markets. The corporate offices for Calkins Media are located in Levittown, Pa.
Contacts:
METRO US
Lauren Berkemeyer, 646-792-8076
lauren.berkemeyer@metro.us