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The Old House Media Group offers more ways to reach more customers in 2013 with the very best and up-to-date info for restoration, design and period-style new home construction. We realize that you have options to promote your business, but none as comprehensive and far reaching as our combined Old House Media Group opportunities.

• 23 magazine issues in 2013 devoted specifically to the old-house and period-inspired design market. We cover the entire market with six issues of Old-House Journal, six issues of Old-House Interiors, five issues of Arts & Crafts Homes, three issues of New Old House, two issues of Early Homes and the annual Design Center Sourcebook.

Continuing Old House and period design expertise in 2013. Magazine Anniversaries:
Old-House Journal celebrates its 40th Year
Old-House Interiors celebrates its 19th Year
Early Homes celebrates its 10th Year
New Old House celebrates its 10th Year
Arts & Crafts Homes celebrates its 9th Year

• Editorial expertise in old house how-to, design and products like no other publication group. Our editors are the real deal. Patricia Poore has been a leader in the restoration field for 34 years, and we bring combined 69 years editorial experience and old house expertise with Demetra Aposporos and Nancy Berry. Plus specialty expertise offered by contributing editors Mary Ellen Polson, Brian Coleman, and others totals 100′s of years of experience.

• Coffee-table quality publications dedicated specifically to period design and restoration: Kitchen & Bath Classics and the Design Center Sourcebook focus on the best old-house and period design how-to resource information. Arts & Crafts Homes Buyer’s Guide presents the only buyer’s guide book specifically for the arts & crafts companies and enthusiasts.

• Marketplace is an attractive special-advertising section appearing in every issue. It’s a great entry buy, or included as added value with purchase of qualified display ad. An e-promo version of Marketplace is sent to our list of opted-in newsletter subscribers.

• Subscriber levels are steady and/or growing in 2012 across all of our magazines and we have strong newsstand sell thru of all titles. Kitchen Classics, Design Center Sourcebook and Early Homes are all top newsstand sellers.

• Digital editions: this year all six issues of Old-House Journal and five issues of Arts & Crafts Homes, Kitchen & Bath Design Classics and the Design Center Sourcebook will be fully interactive digital editions available through several distribution channels including the iPad. Bonus distribution for Old-House Journal, Old-House Interiors, Arts & Crafts Homes, New Old House and Early Homes will be available through e-readers including the Nook and Kindle. They will also be available on multiple digital newsstands including Google Newsstand and Zinio.

Half way through 2012, almost 15,000 digital subscriptions and single copies have sold for the old house titles – 70% unduplicated print subscribers.

Phenomenal website growth:

• OldHouseOnline.com
–Avg Monthly Page Views: 365,000
–Avg Monthly Unique Visitors: 140,000
–Page Views up 27% over last year and Unique Visitors up 45%

• ArtsandCraftsHomes.com
–Avg Monthly Page Views: 70,000
–Avg Monthly Unique Visitors: 20,000
–Page Views up 20% over last year and Unique Visitors up 55%

• SEO maximization targets top ranking keywords to increase traffic and bring web users to your site.

• Hosted Webinars cover a variety of topics, from flooring, kitchens to do-it-yourself projects. Sponsorship opportunities are available, and bring an enthusiastic, targeted audience to your product.

• Bi-weekly, subject specific enewsletters sent to opted in subscribers for both Old-House Savvy and Arts & Crafts Homes promote companies editorially and offer banner sponsor opportunities.

• Partnership with Institute of Classical Architecture, the largest organization of professionals and associate members dedicated to advancing the classical tradition in architecture, urbanism and their allied arts with 15 chapters nationwide.

• Cross-promotional opportunities with Log Home Living, Timber Home Living, and Country’s Best Cabins readers. Reach a much larger and broader audience.

• Bonus distribution of issues with your ads, through trade-show exposure, Craftsman shows, and home shows covering restoration, renovation, and new house construction.

The Eddie Awards were created to honor the best in editorial and design from the expansive world of magazine publishing. A highly sought-after award, the Eddie Awards ceremony will celebrate the winners at an awards gala in New York in November.

General Manager, Laurie Sloan said, “We at Old House Media Group have been supporters and admirers of these shows for many years. When Bob Goodrich announced his retirement, we could not sit by and allow these events to fade away. We know from talking with many of Bob’s exhibitors and supporters that these shows have been an indispensible component of their success over the years. Continuing that tradition and the high quality of these shows is an exciting opportunity.”

Ms. Sloan went on to say, “The Designer Craftsmen and Historic Home shows are the perfect complement to our magazines and websites. The Old House Media Group has an audience of two million, from readers to online users to email newsletter subscribers and Old House Live attendees. Naturally, we will be inviting that audience to join the substantial following that already loves these shows.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be working closely with Bob to ensure a smooth transition. Rest assured, we will be keeping this show at the same high level of quality that previous and current exhibitors are used to. We’ve been producing The Log & Timber Home Shows around the country for 15 years, and have an excellent track record of well-run, attractive events specifically designed to introduce exhibitors to qualified consumers. Combining that with our extensive old-house audience and this show’s reputation seems like a no-brainer! We now have the unique ability to tap into enthusiasts in several specific, yet related niches. They all share a love of historic homes and quality products and now we have the perfect event for them.”

When asked how he felt about passing his decades-old event on to Home Buyer Publications, Bob Goodrich said, “I am confident these folks will carry on the tradition of my show, maintain the quality, and take them to a level that I could never achieve.”

About Old House Media Group
Old House Media Group (OHMG) is the result of several years of magazine brand acquisitions by Home Buyer Publications, a division of Active Interest Media. Home Buyer Publications has for 27 years been the producers of the premier publications, events and websites in the custom wood home industry. In 2007, Home Buyer Publications (HBP) acquired Old-House Journal and New Old House from Restore Media. In 2009, the Gloucester Publishers stable of brands was added to the group. During this time, HBP has been upgrading and creating new online brands, including www.oldhouseonline.com.

About Home Buyer Publications
Home Buyer Publications comprises two categories of home magazines, events and online properties. The Log & Timber Group includes Log Home Living, Timber Home Living, Country’s Best Cabins, The Log & Timber Home Shows & Seminars, loghome.com and timberhomeliving.com. The Old House Media Group includes Old-House Journal, Old-House Interiors, Arts & Crafts Homes, Early Homes, New Old House, Old-House Live! events, and artsandcraftshomes.com and oldhouseonline.com.

About AIM
Based in El Segundo, California, AIM (aimmedia.com) is a consumer enthusiast media company that serves a base of loyal constituents through print, event and online products that connect consumers with their passions. AIM operates in four distinct vertical segments; Healthy Living, Marine, Home, and Western Living & Outdoor. Its titles include Yoga Journal, Backpacker, Vegetarian Times, Better Nutrition, Optimum Wellness, SNEWS® , Whole Foods Market® magazine, American Cowboy, Black Belt, Yachts International, the Home Buyer Publications titles and various equine titles. AIM produces and markets conferences, DVDs and books, and produces log-and-timber home shows and seminars. The company also produces the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show®, the largest boat show in the world. AIM is sponsored by Wind Point Partners, LLC.

In announcing the change, HBP’s General Manager Laurie Sloan said, “‘Cabin’ is a state of mind. This magazine’s audience embraces a lifestyle. The word cabin evokes tradition, family, security, Americana. It embodies comfort and coziness.” Ms. Sloan went on to cite other important factors:

Research: HBP has conducted focus groups, newsstand tests, reader surveys and SEO research, indicating that the term cabin appeals to a broader audience interested in a lifestyle choice in a new home. Country’s Best Cabins will continue to feature accessible home features, how-to and practical information for new home buyers and homeowners.

Differentiation: HBP also publishes Log Home Living, the leading log home magazine for 27 years. “Opening up Country’s Best to the ‘cabins’ term further differentiates our two titles into complementary niche categories,” said Sloan.

Lifestyle: In an interesting paradox, the log home industry and related publications have avoided the term cabin promoting the term “log homes” to convey a more upscale, permanent residence. Many consumers, however, have consistently gravitated to the down-to-earth comfort of the term cabins. Sloan says, “With both of these titles in our mix, we can satisfy our dual audience of aspirational, discerning Log Home Living readers and hands-on, practical readers of Country’s Best. Demographically, these readers are nearly the same: highly educated with excellent incomes. But psychographically they are different. By having two distinct magazine voices, we can deliver information to each group in a way that speaks to them very personally.”

Home Buyer Publications comprises two categories of home magazines, events and online properties. The Log & Timber Group includes Log Home Living, Timber Home Living, Country’s Best Cabins, The Log & Timber Home Shows & Seminars, loghome.com and timberhomeliving.com. The Old House Media Group includes Old-House Journal, Old-House Interiors, Arts & Crafts Homes, Early Homes, New Old House, Old-House Live! events, and oldhouseonline.com.

About AIM
Based in El Segundo, California, AIM (aimmedia.com) is a consumer enthusiast media company that serves a base of loyal constituents through print, event and online products that connect consumers with their passions. AIM operates in four distinct vertical segments; Healthy Living, Marine, Home, and Western Living & Outdoor. Its titles include Yoga Journal, Backpacker, Vegetarian Times, Better Nutrition, Optimum Wellness, SNEWS® Whole Foods Market® magazine, American Cowboy, Log Home Living, Timber Home Living, Black Belt, Old-House Journal, Old-House Interiors and Yachts International. AIM produces and markets conferences, DVDs and books, and produces log-and-timber home shows and seminars. The company also produces the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show®, the largest boat show in the world. AIM is sponsored by Wind Point Partners, LLC.

For more information, please contact Laurie Sloan at 800.826.3893, Ext 2203 or lsloan@homebuyerpubs.com