Wisconsin Holstein Association
The Wisconsin Holstein News is the official publication of the Wisconsin Holstein Association. Published 6 times per year, the News focuses on promoting Registered Holstein breeders, sharing association news, recognizing members' accomplishments and providing content that is of interest to members. The News reaches 1600 people and members around the state and beyond.
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Three times a year, the Wisconsin Holstein News partners with other Midwest states to publish Midwest Holsteins. These issues reach up to 5000 readers. Full page breeder ads in Midwest Holsteins are $450 and half page ads are $250.
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If you're interested in advertising or becoming a subscriber, contact Mara Budde at 800-223-4269 ext 2 or at marab@wisholsteins.com.
Upcoming issues
Winter
Breeder Profile
Distinguished Junior Members
Young Distinguished Jr Members
Wisconsin Holstein Convention Information & Preview
Reserve ad space by December 31, 2024
Print-ready ads needed by January 8
Planned mailing date January 21
Spring
Midwest Holsteins
Junior Convention Results
Breeder Profile
Treasure Quest calves
Wisconsin Dairy Showcase Rules and Entry Form
Reserve ad space by February 1
Print-ready ads needed by February 10
Planned mailing date: February 28
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Late Spring
Production Issue
Breeder Profile
District Show Entry and Rule Information
Adult Convention Award Winners
Top Performer Winners
Reserve ad space by April 1
Print-ready ads needed by April 9
Planned mailing date April 28
Summer
State Show information and schedule and hotels
District Show Results
Wisconsin Dairy Showcase Results (Holstein & Red & White)
National Convention winners
Reserve ad space by July 1
Print-ready ads needed by July 15
Planned mail date July 30
Fall
Midwest Holsteins
State Fair Results, Futurity Results
Wisconsin Summer Championship Show Results
Breeder Profile
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Reserve ad space by September 1
Print read ads needed by September 9
Planned mailing date September 30
Late Fall
Youth Focus
Junior Convention information & Junior Award Winners
WDE Results
Breeder Profile
Reserve ad space by October 15
Print ads needed by October 31
Planned mailing date November 14
Advertising Costs
Ad design is included FREE with each breeder ad placed in the Wisconsin Holstein News. No designer, no problem, we are happy to create an ad for you.
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Breeder Rates:
Full page, color: $450
Half page, color: $260
Photos: $5 each
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Commercial Rates:
Full page, full color: $600
Half page, color: $350
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One ad - many opportunities
What can you do with your final ad?
Use your ad for:
• A banner for shows or your barn
• Digital ad - a JPEG will be provided of the final product. Share it on social media!
• A flyer for your farm
• Promotion in other publications
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We offer contract advertising discounts starting at just 4 ads per year, any size. If you are interested in learning more about contract advertising, contact the WHA staff.