Advertise in 3 Proven Visitor Publications
Celebrating our 17th Year as the #1 Visitor Map Publication Company in San Francisco
Map West, Inc. was established in 1992 and has quickly become one of the largest publishers of Visitor Guides and Traveler Information in San Francisco. With a dedicated sales force and a talented in-house design staff we continue to publish informative and easy-to-use Visitor Guides for San Francisco and the Bay Area. All of our publications are delivered in MapWest company trucks with computerized distribution tracking. We also publish the Show Program for Beach Blanket Babylon®
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Publications Sheet A quick publication overview All
current publications and deadlines.
 New Concierge Countertop Version |
MAPSF is now in its 17th year in San Francisco. We currently print 1,700,000 FREE copies. MAPSF is published two times yearly: 850,000 per targeted run. New for 2009 a compact padded version of MAPSF for Concierge Desks!
2009 Fall / Winter Issue September–February 850,000 copies Space Reservation Deadline: August 4 Artwork Deadline: August 10
2009 Spring / Summer Issue March–August 850,000 copies Space Reservation Deadline: February 3 Artwork Deadline: February 10
MAPSF has over 1000 Northern California distribution spots including Regional Airports, Visitor Information Centers, Hotels & Motels, Car Rental Agencies, Museums, plus area Restaurants, attractions and much more! The MAPSF wide area of distribution not only covers the Bay Area, but also reaches inbound visitors from Monterey to Sacramento and beyond. For a detailed list of where to pick up MAPSF see our Distribution Page or contact the Sales Department.
Publication Info and Ad
Specs: MAPSF Publication Information and Ad sizes. ( Call or email for current advertising rates)
NEW FOR 2009: MAPSF advertisers get twice the reach with the two versions of MAPSF printed each year. The 1st version is a traditional folded full size map. The 2nd version is a padded tear off compact countertop map popular at Concierge, Hotel and Welcome Center desks.
 New Concierge Countertop Version |
MAPWHARF is celebrating its 12th year in 2009. MAPWHARF is the established Fisherman’s Wharf publication with everything you need to explore Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco’s #1 tourist destination. MAPWHARF includes detailed maps of the Wharf including PIER 39, Ghirardelli Square, The Anchorage, The Cannery, Parking, ATMs, Hotels, Restaurants, Attractions and historical information.
MAPWHARF is printed annually in June. 1,500,000 FREE copies per year! Advertisers get twice the reach with the two versions of MAPWHARF printed each year. The 1st version is a traditional folded full size map. The 2nd version is a padded tear off compact countertop map popular at Concierge, Hotel and Welcome Center desks.
Space Reservation Deadline: May 5 Artwork Deadline: May 12
Publication Date: 12th Edition: Mid June 2009
Circulation is increased by 37% during the five busiest summer months to accommodate peak tourist demand.
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January |
110,000 |
July |
144,000 |
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February | 110,000 |
August | 144,000 |
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March | 110,000 |
September | 144,000 |
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April | 110,000 |
October | 110,000 |
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May | 144,000 |
November | 110,000 |
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June | 144,000 |
December | 110,000 |
MAPWHARF is distributed all over the Fisherman’s Wharf. It can be found in 30+ green street boxes located on many Wharf corners as well as in Hotels and Motels, Restaurants and at many Wharf Attractions. MAPWHARF is also distributed at 300+ visitor spots around the Bay Area.
Publication Info and Ad Specs: MAPWHARF Publication Info and Ad sizes. (Call or email for current advertising rates)
Beach
Blanket Babylon ® 34th Year - Show Program
Advertising.
156,000 program copies annually–13,000 per month–distributed to an affluent audience of worldwide visitors and bay area residents. This Show Program is treasured by many patrons as a souvenir of their evening in North Beach. Included as part of the show program is a center spread North Beach Map pinpointing your location in relation to Club Fugazi. Your address, phone and hours are included on this map. Theater patrons are encouraged to visit your establishment after the performance and on their next visit to the North Beach area.
As a bonus, your name and detailed information will become a part of the Beach Blanket Babylon ® web pages located at mapwest. com.
Your name, address and phone number is listed on a Beach Blanket Babylon ® North Beach Map mailed to visitors planning trip in the US and Canada. This bonus North Beach map is also available online in PDF format, at the Beach Blanket Ticket Booth, TIX Half Price Tickets, Boudin Bakery Info Desk and other area merchants. Visitors are encouraged to patronize your company when the pick up their tickets or as they are planning a trip to San Francisco.
| Program Edition | Space Reservation | Artwork Deadline | Publish Date |
| January-March 2009 | December 4, 2008 | December 16, 2008 | January 2, 2009 |
| April-June 2009 | March 3, 2009 | March 11, 2009 | April 1, 2009 |
| July-September 2009 | June 3, 2009 | June 11, 2009 | July 1, 2009 |
October-December 2009 -Includes distribution at extra Holiday Shows |
September 2, 2009 | September 10, 2009 | October 1, 2009 |
| January-March 2010 | December 3, 2009 | December 10, 2009 | January 1, 2010 |
2009-2010 Media Kit, Rates and Specs: Beach Blanket Babylon Show Program Advertising Media Kit
Graphic Designers:
If you are preparing an ad for any MAPWEST publications please use this spec
Sheet. Electronic
Specs: Current electronic ad layout specs. Easy to follow instructions
for our current print advertisers who wish to submit their own electronic
artwork.
Our Distribution is Designed to Reach San Francisco And Bay Area Visitors At Every Turn!
Map West Distribution in San Francisco and The Bay Area
Since 1992 our consistent distribution ensures that visitors have access to MAPSF and MAPWHARF throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area. Our attractive desktop holders, street racks, and amply stocked distribution locations are at all the area airports, high traffic visitor information centers, hotels and motels, top car rental agencies, ferry and train terminals. We also cover Realtors and relocation firms, museums, youth hostels, restaurants, attractions, and more!
Don't miss an opportunity to reach inbound visitors from Monterey to Sacramento and beyond, whether they arrive by plane, train, car, ferry or bus.
Our distribution manager uses a i-phone based delivery tracking system to accurately record the delivery of all Map West Publications with confirmation on site.
Delivery in our Map West Company truck assures the best in reliable deliveries and great customer service at all of our distribution locations.
Prime Distribution Locations.
This is a partial list. Each publication has specific targeted locations. The complete list is available in the media kit for each publication. Please contact us for more information.
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Web Site Advertising
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Contact Us
To set up an appointment for a full presentation on any of our publications, please contact us:
San Francisco Office:
Jenny Rauh, Associate Publisher
Map West Inc. 165 Jefferson Street Suite 2F San Francisco, CA USA 94133–1201
Phone: 415.474.3126 ext 0929 Fax: 415-885-6070 Toll Free 800.474.3126
E-mail: send feedback or questions
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