11-05-2010, 08:51 AM
Star Advertiser raises ad rates by large amounts. I guess being the only paper in town is going to pay off.
Intro to article:
"Since becoming Hawaii’s only daily statewide newspaper, the Honolulu Star Advertiser has raised advertising rates 762 percent for weekday classified ads and 1,373 percent for Sunday classifieds, according to documents posted on a state website.
Similar steep increases have been imposed for retail and legal advertising.
The base price of a weekday classified ad has jumped from $9.75 to $84. On Sundays, the prices increased from $11 to as much as $216"....
Link to full text of article:
[url][/url]http://www.hawaiireporter.com/state-fights-shocking-price-increases-from-hawaiis-monopoly-statewide-daily-newspaper-%E2%80%93-dispute-may-lead-to-legislation-approving-alternative-electronic-options-for-state-advertising
Intro to article:
"Since becoming Hawaii’s only daily statewide newspaper, the Honolulu Star Advertiser has raised advertising rates 762 percent for weekday classified ads and 1,373 percent for Sunday classifieds, according to documents posted on a state website.
Similar steep increases have been imposed for retail and legal advertising.
The base price of a weekday classified ad has jumped from $9.75 to $84. On Sundays, the prices increased from $11 to as much as $216"....
Link to full text of article:
[url][/url]http://www.hawaiireporter.com/state-fights-shocking-price-increases-from-hawaiis-monopoly-statewide-daily-newspaper-%E2%80%93-dispute-may-lead-to-legislation-approving-alternative-electronic-options-for-state-advertising