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Trail Talk - The Quarterly ORTA Newsletter

Members of the Oak Ridges Trail Association receive a quarterly newsletter with information on trail progress, information on guided hikes and club activities as well as other items of interest to ORTA members.

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       Spring 2008 (1.7 MB pdf)
       Winter 2007/08 (2.0 MB pdf)
       Fall 2007 (2.5 MB pdf)
       Summer 2007 (2.2 MB pdf)

You Can Advertise in Trail Talk

  • Did you know you can advertise in our newsletter, Trail Talk, for as little as $25 per issue?
  • Each issue is seen by more than 1,500 members, family members and friends living or travelling regularly in the vicinity of your business.
  • Trail Talk is a very attractive medium for advertisers, featuring photos of our activities - in colour online!
  • Businesses such as coffee shops, restaurants, service stations, retail outlets, etc.with locations in the vicinity of our Trail are excellent candidates to advertise in Trail Talk. Also, for organizations with interests in health, recreation, and the environment.
  • The Oak Ridges Trail passes near many communities:
    Caledon, King, Aurora, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Toronto, Markham, Stouffville, Uxbridge, Port Perry, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, Peterborough, Lindsay, Port Hope, Cobourg, and Campbellford
  • It is an up-to-date resource for those interested in hiking the Trail, providing information about our trail building, hiking & cross country skiing programs & special events.
    » For more information:
  • See the Advertising details below.
  • Contact our Trail Talk Editor, who would be delighted to discuss your requirements. Won’t you please contact us to arrange an ad, or for more info about us or our sponsorship programs!
  • View a Sample Newsletter: Spring 2005

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Advertising Details

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Circulation and Frequency

  • Trail Talk is sent out quarterly to approx 800 members
  • Trail Talk is also sent out to affiliated clubs
  • Member copies of Trail Talk are often read by other family members and friends

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Deadlines for Ads

    Issue Copy Deadline Distribution Date
    Spring February 1 March 1
    Summer May 1 June 1
    Fall August 1 September 1
    Winter November 1 December 1

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Advertising Rates

    The Cost is Very Reasonable!

    Type 1 Issue 2 Issues 4 Issues

    Full Page, back cover

    $240 $360 $600
    Full Page, Inside $200 $300 $500
    1/2 Page horizontal/vertical $120 $180 $300
    Business Card $40 $60 $100
    Classified (members) $20 n/a n/a
    Class (non-members) $30 n/a n/a

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Mechanical and Material Requirements

    What we need from you when you submit your ads:

    Space Height (Approx) Width (Approx)
    Full Page 8" 7"
    1/2 horizontal/vertical 4"/8" 7"/3.5"
    Business Card 2" 3.5"
    Classified about 5 lines of text (about 25-30 words) in 12 point font or equivalent
  • Please submit camera ready hard copy in correct size.
  • Digital formats accepted.
  • Basic design assistance available

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Terms

  • Invoice issued on publication
  • Net 30 days.
  • No cancellations accepted after camera-ready submission.

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Contact the Editor

    If you have questions about advertising or suggestions for Trail Talk, please contact

David Wells , Editor, Trail Talk
Phone: 647-999-9478
E-mail:   editor@oakridgestrail.org        

For Membership enquiries, complete the membership application form

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