MILLIONS of households reached through member publications

About ACP

The Association of Community Publishers (ACP) is a professional business association representing community publishers across North America. Its membership includes over 110 Publishing Members and over 20 Associate Members, made up of owners, publishers, general managers, and sales leaders from local media organizations of all sizes—united by a shared commitment to serving their communities through trusted content and advertising.

ACP brings together leaders from across the community publishing landscape to share ideas, strengthen their businesses, and stay ahead of industry trends. Through collaboration, education, and industry engagement, the association supports publishers as they grow revenue, evolve their offerings, and continue to play a vital role in the local communities they serve.

Publish Magazine

Publish is the monthly publication of the Association of Community Publishers (ACP), reaching the publishers, owners, general managers, and sales leaders driving community media organizations. It delivers timely industry insight and real-world perspectives from professionals actively shaping advertising, revenue, and business strategy within their companies.

Each issue highlights what’s working across community publishing — from sales innovation and operational strategies to emerging trends and new opportunities. Focused, practical, and industry-driven, Publish keeps decision-makers informed, connected, and moving their organizations forward.

Print + Digital

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Rates & Specs

Placement	1X	3x	6x	12x	specs
Inside Front	$1,000	$900	$800	$650	7.5” x 10” 8 3/8″ x 8 7/8″ trim 1/8” bleed
Inside Back	$1,000	$900	$800	$650	7.5” x 10” 8 3/8″ x 8 7/8″ trim 1/8” bleed
Full Page	$925	$830	$735	$600	7.5” x 10”
1/2 Page	$520	$465	$415	$335	7.5” x 4.875″
1/4 Page	$290	$260	$230	$185	3.625″ x 4.875″
1/8 Page	$150	$135	$120	$97	3.625″ x 2.3125″

No bleed on internal pages.

Editorial Calendar

Publish Editorial Calendar

month	theme	Ad Close/ art due	Approx. Mail date
January	Consumer Trends	Dec. 12, 2025	Jan. 2, 2026
February	ACP Member Benefits Update	Jan. 5, 2026	Feb. 2, 2026
March	What’s New in AI	Feb. 4, 2026	Mar. 2, 2026
April	Print Production Trends	Mar. 3, 2026	Apr. 1, 2026
May	Digital Products Update	Apr. 1, 2026	May 1, 2026
June	Special Section Ideas	May 4, 2026	June 1, 2026
July	Graphics Issue / Best of the Best Awards	June 2, 2026	July 1, 2026
August	Editorial Trends / Conference Details	July 7, 2026	Aug. 3, 2026
September	Trade Show Issue	Aug. 4, 2026	Sept. 2, 2026
October	Conference Issue	Sept. 3, 2026	Oct. 1, 2026
November	Publisher of the Year / People Issue	Oct. 6, 2026	Nov. 2, 2026
December	Year in Review	Nov. 3, 2026	Dec. 1, 2026

Publish Magazine Email

The Publish Magazine Email delivers highlights and key insights from each monthly issue directly to ACP’s network of community publishing leaders. Sent to engaged publishers, owners, general managers, and sales professionals, this communication keeps industry decision-makers informed on the trends, strategies, and conversations shaping community media.

Focused, timely, and business-driven, the Publish email serves as a direct touchpoint connecting readers with the most relevant content and updates from the Association of Community Publishers.

Rates & Specs

placement	Rates	Specs
Top Banner Ad	$200	620 x 100px
Bottom Banner Ad	$100	620 x 100px

Content	Subscribers	price
Full Member List	800	$350

Retargeting Campaign

Retargeting is a type of digital advertising that enables marketers to create highly targeted ad campaigns that reach their desired audience across the internet. By utilizing retargeting technology on association websites, marketers capture a prequalified audience to turn association members and supporters into customers of their own.

Provide your campaign budget and your ads will run until contracted impressions are met on ACP’s website. Submitting all materials as recommended will provide the highest placement rate and allow the system to best optimize your ad campaign for performance. Keep the message simple and the text as large and easy-to-read as possible.

Display Rates

IMPRESSIONS	RATEs
40,000	$1,600

*Video options available upon request

Specs

Advertiser to provide the materials as noted for the contracted display ads or video for the Retargeting Campaign:

Required Display Ad Assets:

Display banners for both desktop and mobile in all of these sizes:

300×250
300×600
160×600
Click-through URL

320×50
300×50
728×90

Recommended Ad Formats:

JPG or PNG (Static Image)
GIF (Animated – Max. 15 seconds of looping)

There is a minimum of 40,000 impressions/month.

Retargeting FAQs

Digital Ad Deadlines

Geofencing

Geofencing is the most targeted and effective way to reach an audience that has visited a very specific location at a specific time. For conferences, we start collecting user data on the first day of the show. As users enter the geofenced area their mobile id is collected and we can immediately start to serve your marketing message to this audience. We continue to deliver ads during the conference for an effective “at market” campaign and then target these same users for a week (or more) after the event.

ACP Events:

ACP Annual Conference & Trade Show (October 7-9, 2026) | Minneapolis, MN
ACP Annual Leadership (Winter) Retreat

Option 1

Device ID or “Lookback” Geofencing

This option allows you to capture attendees from the event location and serve them ads after the event. It’s a great way to keep your brand top of mind with this targeted audience.

40,000 minimum impressions per campaign
$40 CPM for Display Ads, $65 CPM for Video Ads
One set of creative supplied

View Geofencing Specs

Submit all sizes for maximum reach. This is a mobile-heavy campaign, so the 300 x 250 and 320 x 50 will deliver the most impressions. Make the text on your ad as large and easy to read as possible. Consider using an animated GIF with multiple frames for the 320×50 so the text can be large and spread across multiple frames.

Display banners for both desktop and mobile in the following sizes (JPEG or GIF plus the click-through URL)

320 x 50 pixels
728 x 90 pixels
300 x 250 pixels
300 x 600 pixels
160 x 600 pixels

Option 2

Microproximity PLUS Device ID or “Lookback” Geofencing

This option allows you to serve ads to attendees both during and after the event. While attendees are at the event, your ad may highlight a session you are speaking at, a special offsite event you are hosting, or simply direct them to your booth. After the event, you may change your creative to a broader message about your brand.

80,000 minimum impressions per campaign
$40 CPM for Display Ads, $65 CPM for Video Ads
Two sets of creative may be supplied

Digital Ad Deadlines

2026 Deadlines

Month ad is running in	Art deadline
January	12/15/2025
February	1/15
March	2/13
April	3/13
May	4/15
June	5/15
July	6/15
August	7/15
September	8/14
October	9/15
November	10/15
December	11/13

2027 Deadlines

Month ad is running in	Art deadline
January	12/15/2026
February	1/15
March	2/13
April	3/13
May	4/15
June	5/15
July	6/15
August	7/15
September	8/14
October	9/15
November	10/15
December	11/13

Ad Submission Requirements

Send digital ad materials to: [email protected]
When emailing us your materials, please include the client acronym in your subject line.
All advertisers are subject to review and publisher’s advertising policies.
Necessary alterations are the responsibility of and at the expense of the advertiser. All materials must be submitted in accordance with the published deadlines and meet the criteria stated in the advertising policy.

Digital Ad Best Practices

ACP Annual Conference & Trade Show

October 7-9, 2026 | Minneapolis, MN | Hilton Minneapolis St. Paul Airport

The ACP Annual Conference & Trade Show is the association’s premier in-person event, bringing together community publishers, owners, general managers, sales leaders, and industry partners from across North America. It serves as a dynamic forum for education, networking, and collaboration within a media sector that continues to evolve and grow.

Designed to encourage meaningful interaction, the conference combines educational sessions with a high-energy trade show experience — creating valuable opportunities for connection among the decision-makers shaping community publishing.

View Enhancement Opportunities

Sponsorships

CONFERENCE PACKAGE FEATURES	DIAMOND	PLATINUM	GOLD	SILVER
Standard 6 ft. table and 2 chairs	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Wi-Fi internet connection for each booth	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Full attendee list provided pre and post conference	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Attendee registration with on-site meals & events included	3	2	2	1 (No add-ons)
Inclusion on traffic-driving game piece (Optional)	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Snacks at each booth to facilitate contacts	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Draw prize presentation (collect & keep business cards)	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Logo on main screen in general sessions included	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Logo in conference promotional materials	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Pre-conference recognition in Publish	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Pre/Post-conference exposure on ACP website	✔️	✔️	✔️
Option to supply materials for inclusion in conference bags	✔️	✔️	✔️
Co-Host of the Wednesday Welcome Reception	✔️	✔️	✔️
Lead a Session in the “Innovation Spotlight Track”	✔️	✔️
Publish advertisement(s) in conference or trade show issue	(2) Full Page Ads	(1) Full Page Ad	(1) 1/2 Page Ad
Custom e-blast to full membership pre and/or post conference	2	1	1 Shared
Post-Conference Advertorial/Article in Publish Magazine	1	1
Premium booth position (for maximum exposure)	1st Pick
Sponsorship of one food and beverage event	1st Pick
Choice of 1 (available) “sponsorship opportunity” from list at no charge	✔️
5-Minute opening welcome address to attendees	✔️
Logo included on all onsite directional signage	✔️
Free VIP passes for non-ACP member customers	2
	Total Value — $9,874 Associate Member — $5,800 After July 1 — $7,000	Total Value — $5,785 Associate Member — $3,600 After July 1 — $4,750	Total Value — $4,550 Associate Member — $2,600 After July 1 — $3,600	Total Value — $3,295 Associate Member — $1,650 After July 1 — $2,500

*Limit Two Diamond Partners

Conference Enhancement Opportunities

Sponsorships extend your presence beyond the trade show floor, increasing visibility and reinforcing brand awareness before, during, and after the event. These opportunities keep your company top of mind with the decision-makers shaping community publishing while enhancing the overall conference experience.

sponsorship opportunity	description	rate
Conference Registration Bags	Your logo featured on one side of the registration bag distributed to every attendee.	$500
Conference T-Shirt	Your logo placed on the front chest of the commemorative conference t-shirt.	$500
Water Bottles	Your logo displayed on every water bottle placed in attendee registration bags and distributed at the registration desk.	$500
Snacks for Breaks	Your logo displayed on snack bins placed throughout the conference area. (20-30 total)	$500
Attendee Wi-Fi	Your logo on the Wi-Fi instructions given to all attendees and use of your company ID in the Wi-Fi password.	$500
Lanyards for All Attendees	Your logo on the lanyard worn by every attendee throughout the conference.	$350
Idea Exchange	Announce the winners onsite during a session in the leadership track and serve as sponsor of the virtual follow-up session following the conference.	$350
Post-Conference Landing Page	Attendees will be directed to a “landing page” to access all conference files and presentations. Your logo will be prominently displayed on the attendee instructions and featured on the landing page.	$250
Pre-Conference Management Training Session	Naming rights and logos displayed on any of the promotional materials, e-blasts, handouts to the attendees, etc.	$250

ACP Annual Leadership Retreat Sponsorships

February 25-26 2027 | Orlando | Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa

ACP’s Leadership Retreat is an annual, highly curated gathering designed for publishing leaders shaping the future of the industry. Attendance is intentionally limited to just 50 leaders and 10 associate members, creating a small, focused environment where meaningful conversations, open idea-sharing, and direct engagement happen naturally—something that’s hard to replicate at larger conferences.

The experience blends focused leadership sessions with informal networking and social time, giving participants the opportunity to connect face-to-face, exchange proven strategies, and explore new opportunities together. Every conversation is grounded in real challenges and real successes, shared by peers who are actively leading and innovating in the space.

It’s a setting built for connection, collaboration, and forward-thinking dialogue—where relationships form naturally and ideas don’t just get discussed, they turn into action.

Retreat PACKAGE FEATURES	PLATINUM	GOLD
Logo / link on website and pre-registration emails	✔️	✔️
Attendee list supplied pre and post event	✔️	✔️
Recognition in Publish Magazine (pre- and post-event issues)	✔️	✔️
Session sponsor (3-5 minute intro remarks or video)	✔️	✔️
Your materials distributed in-person & digitally	✔️	✔️
Attendee registration	2	1
Follow-up eBlasts to members	2
Naming rights: (ACP Leadership Retreat sponsored by…)	✔️
Banner ads on pre-registration emails	✔️
Evening reception or lunch sponsor	✔️
Special add-on (Wi-Fi, Landing Page, Lanyards, Bottled Water and more)	✔️
	Total Value — $4,580 Regular Price — $2,500 Associate Member — $2,200	Total Value — $1,880 Regular Price — $1,250 Associate Member — $950

Virtual Presentation Events Sponsorships

Coming this spring! Stay tuned for the official dates!

ACP’s Virtual Presentation Series features 55-minute, highly targeted sessions built specifically for community publishing professionals across the country. Each event focuses on real-world business improvement—covering topics from graphics and editorial strategy to digital growth and industry-specific sales training.

Typically scheduled over the course of one to two weeks, with two sessions per week, the series is intentionally designed to maximize accessibility and engagement. It serves members who may not be able to attend the annual meeting in person, ensuring they still have access to timely insights and practical strategies.

These virtual events attract engaged decision-makers actively looking for ways to strengthen their publications and revenue strategies. With focused subject matter and a dedicated audience, each session creates a meaningful environment for thought leadership, brand visibility, and direct connection with publishers seeking new solutions.

Virtual Presentation Package | $1,000

Limited to 5 sponsors.

Banner ad rotation of all sponsors on ACP site & related e-blasts
Named host for one complete program session
Top banner on E-Blast promoting your hosted session
Opportunity to provide media in the chat in your hosted session
Sponsor logo in the waiting room and chat on hosted session
Sponsor logo in registration emails to attendees w/the link to the meeting
Two-minute opening message or video in your hosted session
Individualized custom e-blast to all attendees following the session
Branding on the registration page & invite emails

Super Combo Package Pricing

ACP’s Super Combo Packages combines our event exposure and advertising in both print and digital to give you maximum visibility at the best possible rates. These packages help you position your company to be in front of the community publishing industry throughout the entire year.

Ask about splitting your package total into 12 monthly payments!

Package	What’s Included	rate
DIAMOND	– Platinum Trade Show Package – Platinum Winter Retreat – Publish Package (10X Full Page Ads) – Exclusive E-Blast (Quarterly) – Virtual Events Sponsorship – Associate Membership Dues	$11,750
PLATINUM	– Platinum Trade Show Package – Gold Winter Retreat – Publish Package (5X Full Page Ads) – Exclusive E-Blast (Quarterly) – Associate Membership Dues	$7,900
GOLD	– Gold Trade Show Package – Gold Winter Retreat – Publish Package (3X Half Page Ads) – Exclusive E-Blast (Quarterly) – Associate Membership Dues	$5,700
SILVER	– Silver Trade Show Package – Gold Winter Retreat – Publish Package (3X Quarter Page Ads) – Exclusive E-Blast (2 per Year) – Associate Membership Dues	$4,000
BRONZE	– Silver Trade Show Package – Gold Winter Retreat – Associate Membership Dues	$2,700

Join ACP as an Associate Member

Connect with community publishing leaders nationwide.

Becoming an Associate Member of the Association of Community Publishers (ACP) connects your organization with a nationwide network of community publishing leaders and decision-makers. ACP brings together businesses and partners that support the growth and success of local media, creating a collaborative environment built on shared insight, innovation, and industry expertise.

For organizations offering services, technology, or solutions that strengthen revenue, operations, or audience engagement, ACP provides a direct path to meaningful connections and ongoing visibility. Associate Members play an important role in the organization’s mission and are integrated into the conversations, initiatives, and opportunities shaping the future of community publishing.

Through membership, your brand is positioned alongside industry leaders, with opportunities to build relationships, share expertise, and stay engaged with the people driving progress across community publications.

Membership Dues: $300/year

Membership Benefits

Free listing in the Publish Magazine Business & Service Directory for the entire year
Free annual listing in the Associate Member Directory page on the ACP website
Member only access to purchase custom e-blasts and e-blast banner ads to ACP members
ACP Associate Member logo to use in promotional materials
Subscription to our monthly magazine Publish
The option to provide press releases for dissemination to the ACP membership

Learn More & Apply for Membership

Ad Submission Info

PRINT REQUIREMENTS AND FORMATS

A high-resolution PDF/X-1a file is required for all ads.
Colors must be CMYK. No ICC profiles, RGB, or Pantone colors.
Resolution of all photography and scanned illustrations must be at least 300 dpi. Line art should be 600 dpi.
Vital copy and images must be at least 1/8” away from trim. Spread ads must have at least 3/8” total gutter.
Materials should be submitted without crop marks, but full-page ads should include the required 1/8” bleed.
All fonts used must be embedded in the PDF file.
Using the bold, italic, or other style keys is not encouraged. Please use the bold or italic version of the font. (For example, instead of making Adobe® Garamond bold with the style key, use the actual font for Adobe® Garamond Bold.)
Flatten all layers and set transparency to highest setting.
Ads must be suitable to print as-is. The association is not responsible for any errors in content.
PLEASE NOTE: Materials that do not meet the stated advertising specifications will be rejected.
Necessary alterations are the responsibility of and at the expense of the advertiser. All materials must be submitted in accordance with the published deadlines and meet the criteria stated in the advertising policy.

FOR PRINT SUBMISSION

For instructions on how to upload your A high-resolution PDF/X-1a file, click here.

Upload Your Ad

FOR DIGITAL SUBMISSION

For digital submission please email [email protected] or you may upload directly into our submission portal.

For questions about your ad or the portal or if you need an invite, please reach out to [email protected].

For instructions on how to upload your file, click h ere.

Upload Your Ad

PRODUCTION CONTACT

[email protected]

The YGS Group
3650 West Market Street
York, PA 17404
Tel: 717.505.9701

Contact your ACP account executive for more information.

Lauren Kares-Yelk

Account Executive
443.789.6624
[email protected]

About ACP

Publish Magazine

Circulation

Rates & Specs

Publish Editorial Calendar

Publish Magazine Email

distribution

Rates & Specs

Sponsored Eblast

Retargeting Campaign

Display Rates

Specs

Geofencing

ACP Events:

Option 1

Option 2

Digital Ad Deadlines

2026 Deadlines

2027 Deadlines

Sponsored Eblast Deadlines

Ad Submission Requirements

ACP Annual Conference & Trade Show

Sponsorships

Conference Enhancement Opportunities

ACP Annual Leadership Retreat Sponsorships

Virtual Presentation Events Sponsorships

Virtual Presentation Package | $1,000

Super Combo Package Pricing

Join ACP as an Associate Member

Connect with community publishing leaders nationwide.

Membership Benefits

Ad Submission Info

PRINT REQUIREMENTS AND FORMATS

FOR PRINT SUBMISSION

FOR DIGITAL SUBMISSION

PRODUCTION CONTACT

Contact your ACP account executive for more information.