Clipper Magazine
Clipper Magazine is a local, regional and national direct-mail advertising company, with 447 local editions and specialty publications in 22 states each mailing 6 to 12 times annually to more than 24 million homes.[1] In addition to the Clipper Magazine brand, it publishes under the brands Local Flavor, Mint Magazine, Reach, Great Deals Magazine, Get1Free and Market Magazine as well as various specialty publications.
Type | Subsidiary |
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Industry | Direct Mail, Internet Advertising, and Marketing |
Founded | 1983 |
Headquarters | Mountville, Pennsylvania United States |
Key people | Steve Zuckerman, Ian Ruzow, Bob Zuckerman |
Products | Coupon and Deal magazines |
Owner | Valassis |
Number of employees | 850 |
Parent | Vericast |
Website | clippermagazine |
The company started in 1983 as a student business at Franklin & Marshall College, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, by Steve Zuckerman, Ian Ruzow and Bob Zuckerman. Clipper Magazine was acquired in November 2015.[2]
Naming rights
In 2004, Clipper Magazine purchased the naming rights of Clipper Magazine Stadium, home of the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, for $2.5 million over ten years. The baseball park is located at 650 North Prince Street in the Northwest Corridor neighborhood of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.[3] This agreement was extended in 2013 through the 2019 season.[4][5]
In November 2015, Clipper Magazine was purchased for an undisclosed amount by Valassis Communications, a Michigan-based direct-mail company. Valassis acquired Clipper Magazine in an effort to accelerate its expansion into local business markets.[6] Valassis currently owns the magazine.[7]
References
- "Company Profile". Clipper Magazine. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
- Urie, Daniel (2015-11-12). "Clipper Magazine acquired by Michigan-based company". PennLive.com. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- "Clipper Magazine buys naming rights". Clipper Magazine. Retrieved May 16, 2006.
- "Clipper Magazine Extends Naming Rights Agreement". Lancaster Barnstormers. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
- Marilyn Odesser-Torpey (4 June 2013). Insiders' Guide® to Philadelphia & Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Rowman & Littlefield. pp. 260–. ISBN 978-0-7627-8376-2.
- Mekeel, Tim (6 November 2015). "Michigan firm buys Clipper Magazine for undisclosed price". LancasterOnline. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- "Valassis Accelerates Growth Strategy by Unifying Digital and Print Organizations". Citizen Tribune. 7 January 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2019.