2020 THEME SCHEDULEFULLY TEMPLATED ONLINE AND PRINT SPECIAL SECTIONS

JANUARY PACKAGE | Available 11/20/19

WeddingsA new year means wedding season is on the horizon,and this special section ensures a perfect match betweenadvertisers and readers focused on making their big dayas memorable as possible. From toasting tips to packingpointers to finding the right reception hall, Weddingshas all happy couples need to tie the knot in style.

NEW for 2020!Health & Medical Guide**Health and fitness is foremost on the minds of many at thedawn of a new year. Utilize our Health & Medical Guide toattract advertisers who can help everyone start the year offon healthy footing.

Emergency Preparedness & ResponseMen, women and children need to know where to turn inemergency situations. Our Emergency Preparedness &Response secton is a great way for publishers to help theirreaders prepare for any emergency while connecting themwith the businesses they can rely on to help them throughany situation.

APRIL PACKAGE | Available 2/20/20

Lawn & Garden Guide**Spring and the great outdoors go hand-in-hand, andhomeowners with a green thumb typically can’t wait toonce again make their lawns and gardens the envy of theneighborhood. Lawn & Garden Guide has everything theyneed to do just that, providing the perfect opportunity foradvertisers and lawn and garden enthusiasts to connectand restore their lush landscapes.

NEW for 2020!Thanks to Our NursesNurses are often the unsung heroes of the medicalcommunity, helping patients confront difficult situationswhile providing invaluable services during the treatmentand recovery process. This section shines a unique light onnurses and all they do while providing valuable advertisingtie-in opportunities for local medical professionals.

Easter*Capture the excitement of Eastertime with festive featurespackaged in a special section perfect for promoting yourown local events and advertising surrounding this multi-billion-dollar holiday!

FEBRUARY PACKAGE | Available 12/20/19

Spring Home**Home improvements peak in the spring, and SpringHome is tailor-made for editors and advertisers hopingto capture the attention of homeowners looking to getstarted. From spring cleaning tips to DIY dos anddon’ts, this section is something no handyhomeowner can afford to go without.

Tech Culture, Gadgets & GamingVideo game and portable electronics markets show nosigns of slowing down, giving this section wide-rangingappeal across all age groups. Use it to share the latesttech news alongside advertising and special offers fromlocal businesses in this sector.

Valentine’s Day*Perhaps no holiday is better suited to advertisers thanValentine’s Day. Advertisers and readers make theperfect match in this section devoted to coupleslooking to make this Valentine’s Day as specialand as memorable as possible.

MAY PACKAGE | Available 3/20/20

NEW for 2020!Parents, Kids & Community**Raising a family is a full-time, ever-changing job. Thissection focuses on how moms and dads can becomebetter parents, raise healthy, happy kids and buildcommunities they and their children can be proud of.Family-friendly advertisers won’t want to miss this chanceto engage with consumers focused on strengthening theirfamilies and the communities they call home.

Women TodayWhether she’s a working mother balancing a family anda career or a young woman just starting out, a modernwoman faces no shortage of challenges. Women Todayhas all an advertiser needs to connect with today’s career-,family- and health-oriented women.

Prom & Graduation*High schoolers across the country look forward to promnight all year long, and this section has all they need tomake this the special night they have looked forward tofor so long. Make the most of the many prom nightpromotional opportunities available in this section that’sall about making prom a night students will rememberfor the rest of their lives.

MARCH PACKAGE | Available 1/21/20

Living 50 Plus**Men and women over 50 are the fastest-growing segmentof the population, and Living 50 Plus is here to ensure theirnext 50 years are just as happy and healthy as their first 50.Thanks to this special section, advertisers hoping to reachthis attractive and influential demographic can do so on anumber of levels by running alongside features focused onfitness, finances and much, much more.

DRIVE Into SpringSpring is synonymous with road trips, and advertiserswon’t want to miss this opportunity to connect with readersrevved up about hitting the open road. From vehiclemaintenance to tips on buying a new car and much, muchmore, DRIVE Into Spring has everything auto enthusiastsand advertisers need to get their motors running.

St. Patrick’s Day*Few holidays are more beloved than St. Patrick’s Day, whenrevelers across the country don their greenest get-ups incelebrating the culture of the Emerald Isle. Advertiser tie-inopportunities abound in this section aimed at the millionsof readers who can’t wait to hoist a pint and dance a jig incelebration of St. Patrick and all things Ireland.

JUNE PACKAGE | Available 4/20/20

NEW for 2020!Play It Safe**Safety should always be a priority whether you’reprotecting your family, home, pets, or possessions. OurPlay It Safe section is an invaluable resource for anyonelooking to protect themselves and the people and thingsthey cherish the most.

Cancer Awareness & PreventionFew men and women have not been touched by cancer atsome point in their lives, and this special section is aimed at increasing awareness of this potentially deadly yet oftenpreventable disease. Advertiser tie-in opportunities aboundin this section that promotes awareness, prevention andmaking healthy lifestyle choices to keep cancer at bay.

NEW for 2020!Summer Vacation & Lifestyle*In summertime, the living is easy. Our Summer Vacation &Lifestyle section is ideal for advertisers hoping to helpreaders kick back, relax and make the most of their summervacations.

Expand your print and digital ad sales with a coordinated sections program. Each month, Metro delivers new section opportunities filled with fresh contentand ready-to-sell ad positions. Contact us today to get started with Metro’s fully templated print and online sections: 800.223.1600, service@metro-email.com.

JULY PACKAGE | Available 5/20/20

COVID-19 RELATEDFit, Fab & Healthy**Feeling good and looking good is no small task while socialdistancing. But Metro’s special Fit, Fab & Healthy section haseverything readers need to stay fit, look fabulous and get healthy.Local businesses can utilize this unique opportunity to connect withcustomers even if their facilities are closed or open for limitedbusiness.

COVID-19 RELATEDLocal Livelihoods: Jobs,Small Business & the EconomyThe economic fallout of the COVID-19 outbreak presents anunprecedented challenge for businesses and professionals. Thissection is designed to help businesses and professionals confrontthat challenge head-on. With features offering advice on everythingfrom maintaining connections with customers while social distancingto keeping careers on track in the wake of a layoff to how to supportlocal businesses in these difficult times, Local Livelihoods is aresource no community can afford to go without.

Fun & GamesGames will never go out of style, and Fun & Games is loaded withpuzzles that are sure to engage readers who love nothing more thancompleting a crossword or solving a sudoku puzzle. Advertisers cantake advantage of this unique opportunity by running alongsidepuzzles that will appeal to puzzle enthusiasts of varying skill levels.Puzzles include crosswords, sudoku, word search and more.

OCTOBER PACKAGE | Available 8/20/20

Holiday Gifts & Lifestyle**The holiday season is one of the busiest and most joyoustimes of year, and Holiday Gifts & Lifestyle is ideal forreaders and advertisers filled with holiday cheer. Fromshopping suggestions to hosting tips to advice on holidaydecor, this section has all readers and advertisers need tomake this holiday season as memorable as it is festive.

NEW for 2020!Think Pink**October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, making it anideal time for Metro to shed light on this potentiallydeadly disease that affects millions of families across theglobe. Local advertisers can join the fight against breastcancer by running alongside features focusing on raisingawareness, the role of cancer prevention and much,much more.

Halloween*Adults and kids alike can’t get enough of Halloween, andthis section has all they need to have a ghoulishly goodtime. Advertisers can capitalize on the popularity of thisbeloved holiday by running alongside features offeringcostume tips, candy recipes and advice on having a safeand scary Halloween.

AUGUST PACKAGE | Available 6/19/20

Fall Home & Garden**Fall is the ideal time of year to tackle all of those projects aroundthe house, and Fall Home & Garden has just what readers andadvertisers need to make the most of the fall homeimprovement season. From painting pointers to tips onprepping a home for the upcoming winter weather and much,much more, Fall Home & Garden is a valuable resource readerswon’t want to miss.

COVID-19 RELATEDSchool Year / Student Artists,Athletes & ScholarsUncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak and its effecton schools has made it difficult to predict what the 2020-21school year will look like. This special section is designed to helpfamilies plan for the school year ahead while simultaneouslyshining a light on the extraordinary students who continue towork hard in pursuit of their academic, athletic and artistic goals.

COVID-19 RELATEDFood & BeverageSocial distancing guidelines took a toll on many businesses.Perhaps none were more adversely affected by the COVID-19outbreak than those within the food and beverage industry. Thisspecial section provides a host of tie-in opportunities for localrestaurants, breweries and wineries to promote their takeout anddelivery services, while also offering readers a host of cookingtips and tantalizing recipes they can prepare at home as theyawait the reopening of their favorite local eateries.

NOVEMBER PACKAGE | Available 9/21/20

Dine In. Dine Out.**Dine In. Dine Out. is a go-to resource for local foodies andthe businesses that cater to them. Advertisers can feast ona host of opportunities to run alongside features offeringtips on everything from healthy eating habits to partypointers and much, much more.

Giving BackThe season of giving is upon us, and now is the perfecttime to go the extra mile to help the less fortunate. Fromdonation tips to volunteering ideas to suggestions on how to encourage young people to give back to theircommunities, Giving Back is loaded with opportunitiesfor like-minded advertisers and readers to connect atthis very special time of year.

NEW for 2020!Paws & ClawsPet owners love their furry friends, and this section isloaded with features aimed at readers whose pets are a toppriority. Our Paws & Claws section is an ideal opportunityfor readers and advertisers to connect in an effort to makesure pets live long, happy and healthy lives.

SEPTEMBER PACKAGE | Available 7/20/20

Holiday Gift Guide**’Tis the season for holiday shopping, and our Holiday GiftGuide has all advertisers and readers need to connect andmake the most of this festive time of year. From gift ideasto shipping suggestions and much, much more, thissection is the perfect present for readers, editors andadvertisers alike.

Drive & RideFall is a great time to hit the open road, and Drive & Ridehas all advertisers need to connect with adventurousreaders about to embark on their next road trip. Frommaintenance tips to features on the latest in automotivetechnology to advice on safe driving, this is a sectionno car guy or gal can go without.

NEW for 2020!The Great Outdoors*Nature beckons people from all walks of life. This section isideal for local advertisers looking to connect with outdoorsenthusiasts who can’t spend enough time hunting, fishing,hiking, and taking in the great outdoors.

DECEMBER PACKAGE | Available 10/20/20

Financial Planning**Money management has never been a more pertinenttopic, and Financial Planning is tailor-made for readershoping to take control of their finances. Advertiser tie-inopportunities abound in this section focusing on a varietyof financial topics, from investing in real estate to becominga more attractive borrower to making early retirementa reality.

Shop LocalEducate readers about the benefits of supporting local,independent businesses while helping those advertisersconnect with more potential customers in a special sectionfocused on this trending topic.

Best Year Yet! Resolutions 2021*The end of the calendar year is synonymous with manythings, including the opportunity to make resolutions forthe new year that’s just around the corner. Advertisers canget a head start on promoting their services in the newyear by running in this section aimed at readers who wantto make sure next year starts off on the right foot.

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