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
Distinguished Junior Members
Wisconsin Holstein Convention Information & Preview
Junior All-Wisconsin Winners
Ad space and info needed by January 6
Planned mailing date: January 21
Spring
Midwest Holsteins
Junior Convention Results
Wisconsin Dairy Showcase Rules and Entry Form
All-Wisconsin Winners
Ad space and info needed by February 1
Planned mailing date: February 26
Late Spring
Production Issue
District Show Entry and Rule Information
Adult Convention Award Winners
Top Performer Winners
Ad space and info needed by March 23
Planned mailing date: 4/14
Summer
Summer Show information and schedule and hotels
District Show Results
Wisconsin Dairy Showcase Results
National Convention winners
Ad space and info needed by July 6
Planned mailing date July 24
Fall
Midwest Holsteins
Wisconsin Summer Championship Show Results
Wisconsin State Fair Junior Dairy Show Results
Ad space and info needed by August 28
Planned mailing date September 29
Late Fall
Junior Convention information
WDE Results
Junior Award Winners
Ad space and info needed by October 26
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.