ABOUT JOZI TIMES
Jozi Times is a Joburg’s weekly tabloid – style newspaper that publishes newsworthy information, available in print, with a strong focus on politics, government, business, health, the environment, education, health, civil society and culture in the arts section. It attracts the attention of community readers to important news and issues that surround them.
We publish twice a month on Friday’s and the paper is an alternative from the daily mainstream newspapers, by focusing on key issues that affect the target market, it being people in and around Gauteng Province.
Jozi Times will be for sale, with the aim of creating jobs for vendors within the Gauteng communities. With the paper costing R2.00 per copy, every street vendor will have the opportunity to take home the sales sold. Copies of the newspaper are given to the street vendors for free, while the rest of the copies are sold at retail stores and garages, etc.
ABOUT JOZI MEDIA
Jozi Media is a 100% black-owned and is a profitable publishing and events management consulting firm, an innovative and principled South African media company that delivers quality content to audiences across multiple platforms. Established in 2007, Jozi Media prides itself for owning and publishing Jozi Times.
JOZI TIMES READERS BY AGE
- 18-24 35%
- 25-34 30%
- 35-44 23%
- 45-54 12%
DISTRIBUTION:
Jozi Times has distribution coverage ofthe entire City of Gold.
Print Order: 50 000 copies
Main distribution channels
- Street Vendors
- Transport areas, i.e. Bus Terminals, train station, etc.
- Selected Chain stores, BP, Caltex, Total, Sasol, Pick n Pay, Spar,
- Supermarkets, Spaza Shops etc.
- Subscriptions
Frequency: Bi-Weekly Publication
Distribution area: Joburg
Target Audience: Local Community
Lifestyle Measure (LSM): 4 – 7
Content Ratio: 45% Ads, 55% News
Readership: 10 people per issue
Gender: 60% female, 40% male
TIME SPENT READING JOZI TIMES
READERSHIP
Jozi Times readers are predominately black readers, proud, hard-working men and women from all over the Gauteng Province. They are the pulse of our society- the working and middle classes. They are a generation of proud parents, and young adults-aspiring for better opportunities.
We focus on a lower income based market of people interested in an objective and truthful approach to politics, current affairs, business and health. A large number of readers are:
Families and Consumers , Local Subscribers, Corporates and SMEs, Institutions, Government, Municipalities, Young Professionals, Domestic Workers, Handy-Man
RATE CARD
1/3 Page = R5, 405.40
Half (1/2) Page = R9, 108.10
2/3 Page = R15, 162.15
Full Page = R26, 216.20
CLASSIFIED PAGES
Mini Classified (50mm X 30mm) = R 500
Standard Classified (50mm X 40mm) = R 600
Medium Classified (50mm X 50mm) = R 700
Double Classified (60mm X 60mm) = R 800
Super Classified (80mm X 100mm) = R 1,000
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PLEASE NOTE: Rates excluding VAT and Agency Commision.
CONTENTS
Jozi Times newspaper’s high quality, varied content appeals to a wide range of readers from all demographic groups.
NEWS
On-the-ground reporting of the latest local and international news. In addition, a lighter Seriaas?! section offers a collection of news covering the more ridiculous side of current affairs.
OPINION
Top quality columnists share their opinions and views on current affairs.
FEATURES
Cover stories and in-depth interviews with local and international celebrities, artists, change makers and noteworthy individuals.
Agents of Change profiles of local people or organizations committed to making positive changes in our society.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
A showcase of local arts and entertainment, including theatre guides, artist interviews and music and book reviews.
VENDORS’ CORNER
Vendor profiles and personal stories of struggle and upliftment.
MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS:
High Resolution (300dpi): PDF, JPEG, CMKY Colour. Please include crop marks to indicate trim, files on disk and colour proof or chromatin to ensure resolution quality.
GIVING BACK-TO COMMUNITY
Jozi Times serves as a vehicle in the fight against joblessness that feeds unemployment instead of starving it. As we see communities revolting because of service delivery, the publication is 100% committed to assist the government to improve service delivery and community development FASTER – SMATTER & BETTER.
OUR SERVICE CHARTER TO OUR READERS
According to the editorial policy and charter of Jozi Times, the publication subscribes to the South African Press Code that prescribes news that is truthful, accurate, fair and balanced. If we don’t live up to the code, you can contact the South African Press Ombudsman, please phone 011 788 4801, sent a fax to 011 788 4990 or email to pressombudsman@ombudsman.org.za
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you can win when you partner with Jozi Times, a new print vehicle to reach your target market, at the right time and at the right price.
Jozi Times is a fantastic current affairs tabloid. We have a print run of around 50 000 per edition and a readership of 1 million all over Joburg. Remember, when you advertise in Jozi Times you are supporting a great cause AND you get points towards your corporate social investment.
To get in touch with our marketing department and send your details to: uloyisongavu@gmail.com
BUY A COPY OF JOZI TIMES FROM A VENDOR NEAR YOU
Jozi Times vendors are situated all over Joburg. Have your R1.99 ready and support your local vendor!
The vendor makes 100% of the cover price.
Contact Us
If you want to reach Jozi’s biggest money spenders speak to them through Joburg’s favorite and most powerful community newspaper. For editorial and advertising queries, please contact
Orapeleng on 011 036 2977 or send email to: uloyisongavu@gmail.com
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