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Webster Kirkwood Times presents holiday advertising package to Old Orchard commission
Summary
A representative of the Webster Kirkwood Times described a longstanding local paper and requested the district continue participation in its holiday advertising program, citing circulation metrics and a full-page request of $700; commissioners accepted the presentation and deferred funding decisions to the budget process.
A representative of the Webster Kirkwood Times presented an annual holiday advertising package to the Old Orchard Business District Commission, explaining the paper’s history and circulation and asking the commission to continue its participation.
The presenter said the paper began in 1978 and expanded coverage to Kirkwood, Rock Hill and Glendale. The representative described the newspaper as an audited publication and cited circulation metrics, saying, "94% of people in 63129 and 122 say they receive a paper, and 75% of those people say they make purchases based on what they see in the paper." The presenter asked the district to purchase a full page in the gift-and-recipe guide at a cost of $700 and offered a package in which participants can join for $95.
Commission members asked clarifying questions, expressed support, and thanked the visitor for the materials. No formal vote was taken during the presentation; commissioners noted the request would be considered during the budget discussion.
Next steps: staff will incorporate the request into budget deliberations and report back when the commission takes a final funding vote.
