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Main News

  • Advertise among the day's top stories, in the first section of the Bay Area's top newspaper.
  • Reach affluent, professional readers - the ones who need the big picture every day.
  • Prime location for business-to-business and big ticket items.


Advertise among the
day's top stories
 

When you want to reach Silicon Valley's most educated, informed residents, place your ad among the biggest stories of the day in Main News - the front section of the Mercury News.

THE BIG PICTURE
There's more to Main News than headlines. We know our readers want a clear and complete overview of world events, combining depth and quality journalism with fast and easy navigation. Skillfully presented articles are supported by:

  • What’s Inside: A summary of top stories throughout the paper and where to find them.
  • People: A quick read of celebrity and entertainment news.
  • National News in Brief and World News in Brief: Short items from across the country and around the globe.
  • Nation, World and California & the West: Convenient bannered pages with a geographic focus.

AFFLUENT, PROFESSIONAL READERS
The Mercury News enjoys an average weekday readership of 717,500 Bay Area adults, and an average Sunday readership of 808,300. Among them you'll find the region's most educated and affluent residents.

In Santa Clara County alone - the heart of Silicon Valley - a single weekday edition reaches 576,300 adult readers, including:

  • 43% of all Santa Clara County adults.
  • 51% of all with a college degree or higher.
  • 45% of all in professional/managerial positions.
  • 33% of all in technical/sales/administrative positions.
  • 49% of all with a household income of $75,000 or more.
  • 44% of all with a household income of $150,000 or more.
  • 45% of adults who participate in high-tech purchase decisions.
  • 53% of all homeowners.

PRIME LOCATION
The Main News section of the Mercury News is a prime location for advertising:

  • Business-to-business
  • Corporate image
  • Travel
  • Big ticket items, from premium automobiles to high-end electronics

ADVERTISING RATES
Regular ROP rates apply. For additional information, contact your Mercury News sales representative today or call 408-920-5589.

Sources: 2004 Gallup Poll of Media Usage and Consumer Behavior