Wisconsin Holstein Association
The Wisconsin Holstein News is the official publication of the Wisconsin Holstein Association. Published 7 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 1800 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 5300 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
January/February
Featured Districts 1 & 2, Distinguished Junior Members
Save your ad space by: January 3
Planned mail date: January 18
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March
Featured District: 3, Midwest Holsteins, Junior Convention Results, Treasure Quest calves, Wisconsin Dairy Showcase Rules and Entry form
Save your ad space by: February 1
Ad content needed by: February 6
Planned mail date: February 29
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April/May
Featured District: 4, Production Issue, District Show Information, Entry Form and Rules, Adult Convention Results
Save your ad space by: March 15
Ad content needed by: March 20
Planned mail date: April 4
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June/July
Featured District: 10, Midwest Holsteins, Wisconsin Dairy Showcase Results
Save your ad space by: May 1
Ad content needed by: May 7
Planned mail date: May 31
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August/September
Featured District: 7, District Show Results, District Show Premier Breeder & Exhibitor features
Save your ad space by: July 15
Ad content needed by: July 22
Planned mail date: August 8
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October
Featured Districts: 5 & 8, Midwest Holsteins, State Fair Results, WHA All-Breeds Futurity results, Wisconsin Summer Championship Show results
Save your ad space by: August 30
Planned mail date: September 30
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November/December
Featured District: 6, Youth Issue, Red & White Highlights, YDJM and 12 & Under recognition, WDE Results and Champion features
Save your ad space by: TBD
Ad content needed by: TBD
Planned mail date: TBD
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
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.