Types of Newspaper Advertising

The ads appearing in newspapers can also be divided into different categories. The major types of newspaper advertising are display and classified. Other special types of ads and preprinted inserts also appear in newspapers.

Exhibit 12-18 Newspaper inserts are used to reach target markets

Exhibit 12-18 Newspaper inserts are used to reach target markets

Types Advertising Marketing

Display Advertising Display advertising is found throughout the newspaper and generally uses illustrations, headlines, white space, and other visual devices in addition to the copy text. Display ads account for approximately 70 percent of the advertising revenue of the average newspaper. The two types of display advertising in newspapers are local and national (general).

Local advertising refers to ads placed by local organizations, businesses, and individuals who want to communicate with consumers in the market area served by the newspaper. Supermarkets and department stores are among the leading local display advertisers, along with numerous other retailers and service operations such as banks and travel agents. Local advertising is sometimes referred to as retail advertising because retailers account for 85 percent of local display ads.

National or general advertising refers to newspaper display advertising done by marketers of branded products or services that are sold on a national or regional level. These ads are designed to create and maintain demand for a company's product or service and to complement the efforts of local retailers that stock and promote the advertiser's products. Major retail chains, automakers, and airlines are heavy users of newspaper advertising.

Classified Advertising Classified advertising also provides newspapers with a substantial amount of revenue. These ads are arranged under subheads according to the product, service, or offering being advertised. Employment, real estate, and automotive are the three major categories of classified advertising. While most classified ads are just text set in small type, some newspapers also accept classified display advertising. These ads are run in the classified section of the paper but use illustrations, larger type sizes, white space, borders, and even color to stand out.

Special Ads and Inserts Special advertisements in newspapers include a variety of government and financial reports and notices and public notices of changes in business and personal relationships. Other types of advertising in newspapers include political or special-interest ads promoting a particular candidate, issue, or cause. Preprinted inserts are another type of advertising distributed through newspapers. These ads do not appear in the paper itself; they are printed by the advertiser and then taken to the newspaper to be inserted before delivery. Many retailers use inserts such as circulars, catalogs, or brochures in specific circulation zones to reach shoppers in their particular trade areas. Exhibit 12-18 shows how the San Diego Union-Tribune promotes its insert distribution service to advertisers.

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  • timothy
    What is the relationship between advertisements and newspapers?
    1 month ago
  • Advertisements and newspapers have a symbiotic relationship, as advertisements play a crucial role in sustaining newspapers financially. Newspapers heavily rely on advertising revenue to cover their operational costs such as journalistic efforts, printing, distribution, and salaries. Advertising is a primary source of income for newspapers, often accounting for a significant portion of their revenue. On the other hand, newspapers offer a platform for advertisers to reach a wide audience. With their large readership base, newspapers provide businesses and organizations an opportunity to showcase their products or services to potential customers. Advertisements help generate awareness, promote sales, and build brand recognition for advertisers. In this relationship, readers benefit from having access to newspapers at a lower cost or even for free due to advertising support. Advertisements also add value to the newspapers by offering readers a diverse range of information, offers, and promotions. However, the relationship between advertisements and newspapers has faced challenges in recent years due to the shift towards digital platforms. Print newspaper circulation has declined, and advertising budgets have shifted towards online platforms, impacting the revenue stream for newspapers. Newspapers have been adapting by integrating digital advertising opportunities on their websites to counterbalance the decline. Overall, advertisements and newspapers depend on each other for both financial sustainability and effective communication with readers and consumers.
    • Swen
      What are the different kinds of advertaisments in newspaper?
      1 year ago
      1. Display Advertising: This is the most common form of newspaper advertising, which involves the display of content, typically including logos, images, and text.
      2. Classified Advertising: This type of advertisement allows individuals and companies to submit classified ads to be printed in the newspaper.
      3. Recruitment Advertising: Newspapers are commonly used to advertise job openings and opportunities.
      4. Inserts and Coupons: Many newspapers now offer coupon inserts or other promotional materials such as flyers and leaflets, which can be included in the paper.
      5. Spot Advertising: Spot advertisements are small, often black and white print ads that can range from a few words to a few paragraphs.
      6. Crossword and Puzzle Ads: Newspapers often use crossword puzzles and other games as unique advertising vehicles.
      7. Sponsored Sections: Many newspapers offer sponsored content sections or special supplements that can feature advertising.
      • franziska
        Which type of advertising generated about twothird of newspaper revenues/classified?
        1 year ago
      • Classified advertising is estimated to generate approximately two-thirds of all newspaper revenues.
        • wegahta
          What types of people will see an advertisement in a national paper?
          1 year ago
        • Potentially, people of all ages, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds could see an advertisement in a national newspaper. People with access to the newspaper, either in print or digitally, may encounter the advertisement. Additionally, people who browse through the newspaper contents, such as those looking for coupons and discounts, may come across the advertisement.
          • luukas
            How many kinds of newspaper advertising?
            1 year ago
          • There are four main types of newspaper advertising: classified ads, display ads, inserts, and sponsored content.
            • mary
              What is advertisement and its types of newspapers?
              1 year ago
            • Advertisement is an announcement or a form of communication that is used to promote or sell a product or service. It is designed to persuade or sway viewers, readers, or listeners to take action or buy a product or service. Types of Newspaper Advertising:
              1. Display Ads: Display Ads are usually full-page or half-page advertisements that appear in a newspaper's regular edition. These ads can be color or black-and-white and usually contain photos, artwork, or a combination of the two.
              2. Classified Ads: Classified Ads are short, non-descriptive blurbs or listings of products or services that appear in a newspaper. These ads appear alongside other listings and are typically categorized by type of product or service.
              3. Inserts: Inserts are fixed-sized, loose advertisements that are inserted into a newspaper and are typically sold by the piece or by bulk.
              4. Direct Response: Direct Response is a form of advertising where a reader responds directly to the advertiser either by mail, telephone, or email. This type of ad is typically placed in the back pages of a newspaper and includes a call to action.
              5. Public Service Announcements (PSAs): PSAs are typically promotional announcements issued by a non-profit organization or government agency. These announcements can include information about upcoming events, public health messages, or other information related to the organization.
              • sara
                What are the types of newspaper advertising?
                1 year ago
                1. Classified Ads
                2. Display Ads
                3. Inserts
                4. Sponsored Content
                5. Co-op Advertising
                6. Pre-Print Advertising
                7. Wraps and Sponsorships
                8. Online Ads
                9. Targeted Ads
                10. Special Sections
                • JULIA FRUEHAUF
                  What are the type of newspaper advertising?
                  1 year ago
                  1. Display Ads
                  2. Classified Ads
                  3. Public Notice Ads
                  4. Editorial Ads
                  5. Inserts
                  6. Circulars
                  7. Co-op Ads
                  8. Box Ads
                  9. Preprint Advertising
                  10. Online Advertising