The go-to guide for central Ohio families 2016 Media Kit Introducing Columbus Parent Columbus Parent is an award-winning magazine for families. With 45,000 copies distributed free-of-charge each month to more than 1,100 locations, Columbus Parent has earned the trust of central Ohio parents over a 25-year span. From reviews of local playgrounds to family-friendly restaurants, Columbus Parent will help you find the perfect place. For the latest in baby products to crafts for kids and activities to keep families on the move, Columbus Parent is on the scene in central Ohio. Readers will keep up with the current trends and gain an understanding of issues faced by children and families. Each month, Columbus Parent articles will inform, entertain and enlighten parents and caregivers. Potential customers are waiting The Columbus Parent readers: 89% female with the median age of 38 67% have at least one child in the home 48% are married Median household income of more than $54,000 per year Source: Scarborough. Columbus, OH 2015 (April 2013-March 2015) This is a great audience for anyone wanting to reach families and women. Visit ColumbusParent.com/find-a-copy for the nearest pick-up location. In Every Issue Parent Pulse: News briefs about the newest family-friendly businesses and services in central Ohio Fam Five: Our top five picks for the best family events to attend that month Family Finance: Denise Trowbridge dishes up great advice and lively writing every month. Modern Momma: Kristy Eckert shares her insights about parenthood in her bimonthly column. Pediatric Healthsource: A Q&A format news feature, provided by Nationwide Childrens Hospital, about family health issues. Good News, Dad News: Award-winning columnist and local dad Joel Oliphint shares his wit and wisdom about raising kids in central Ohio each month. Cooking with Kids: Recipes for parents and kids to make together, with instructions broken down by who does what. Lots of photos and a story as we follow a real cooking experience. Day Trippin: Reviews of day trips to take with your kids. We also occasionally feature Overnight Trippin itineraries and reviews. Eating Out with Kids: A parent-and-kid team reviews a restaurant with great photos highlighting their experience. Parties: The No. 1 question we get from our readers is whats the best new place to hold a childs birthday party? In our Parties feature, our writers check out the best and the newest birthday party venues, and let readers know all about them. Denise Trowbridge Joel Oliphint Kristy Eckert Parenting. No job is more difficult and no job is more rewarding. The people at Columbus Parent understand this and are dedicated to providing in-depth information for anyone caring for a child from infancy through adolescence. Special Sections Reserve your space for these 2016 special sections: more in-depth coverage, more listings and the best tips for parents in each instance: Childcare Guide (January): One of the most important decisions that parents make is who will provide care for their child while they are at work. Dont miss this overview of local organizations and the ABCs of choosing the best fit for their child. Camp Guide (March): Day camps to overnight; traditional outdoor camps to education camps; arts and sports. If your organization offers camps, dont miss this reader favorite. Back to School (August): Showcase your services and products as area children head back to school at the end of summer. Family Faves (September): Readers vote for the best places in central Ohio starting in June. In September we showcase the winners: food, shopping, entertainment and more! Holiday Gift Guide (December): Columbus Parent highlights the best local gifts for everyone in the family! Columbus Parent teams up with ThisWeek Community News to bring area residents a preview of the camp & activities season with the inaugural Camp & Activities Expo on Saturday, Feb. 27, NEW IN 2016 Columbus Parent and ThisWeek Community News host the 2016 Teachers of the Year contest, beginning in February! 2016 Editorial Calendar January: Childcare Publish: Dec. 23 | Deadline: Dec. 9 February: Schools/Education Publish: Jan. 27 | Deadline: Jan. 13 March: Summer Camp Directory Publish: Feb. 24 | Deadline: Feb. 10 April: Special Needs Publish: March 23| Deadline: March 9 May: Food and Gardening Publish: April 27| Deadline: April 13 June: Summer Fun Publish: May 25| Deadline: May 11 July: Sports Publish: June 22| Deadline: June 8 August: Back to School Teacher of the Year Winners Publish: July 27| Deadline: July 13 September: Family Faves Results Publish: Aug. 24 | Deadline: Aug. 10 October: Having a Baby and Halloween Fun Publish: Sept. 21| Deadline: Sept. 7 November: Autumn, Arts and Adoption Publish: Oct. 26| Deadline: Oct. 12 December: Holiday Gift Guide Publish: Nov. 23 | Deadline: Nov. 9 Retail Rates Ad size1x3x6x9x12x Full page (100%)$2,3292,2131,9801,8641,747 2/3 page (66%)$1,5531,4751,3201,2431,164 1/2 page (50%)$1,1881,1281, /3 page (33%)$ /4 page (25%$ /6 page (17%)$ /10 page (11%)$ /12 page (8%)$ Ad size1x3x6x9x12x Double truck$5,8225,5314,9494,6584,367 Inside covers$2,7952,6552,3762,2362,097 Back page$2,9112,7662,4752,3292,184 Cover banner*$ Skybox*$ *Cover banner and skybox rates include color. 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