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Reach 2.6 million consumers across six distinct properties.
Reach 2.6 million
consumers across six
distinct properties.
We are Open Road Integrated Media.
Open Road Integrated Media is a prestige content brand delivering
digital experiences that entertain and inform readers around the world;
our network of digital properties produces compelling stories that keep
audiences engaged—across devices. Our catalog includes more than 32,000
titles that we market on behalf of leading publishers around the globe.

We research audience demand, develop engaging content, and launch
campaigns powerfully to bring in readers via 6 distinct sites, newsletters,
and social channels. This approach works beautifully for our titles and our
vast network of partner titles—readers know they will f ind high quality and
engaging books when they turn to ORIM. We’re delighted to include your
books here as well.

                      2021 Media Kit
                      Daniel Berkowitz, Director, Audience Monetization
                      dberkowitz@openroadmedia.com
Reach 2.6 million consumers across six distinct properties.
2021 Media Kit
                                                                                            dberkowitz@openroadmedia.com

   Why work with us?
               Target 2.6M                                     Drive sales and traffic to
                                                                                                        Build awareness
               engaged consumers                               online retail

                                           Improve SEO and discovery                    Acquire new audience

   Our Brands

    Book deals/Recommendations                    True crime, Horror, Creepy                        Sci-fi & Fantasy
          Reach 1.3M consumers                    Film - TV - Culture - Books                     Books - Pop culture
                                                      Reach 850K consumers                        Reach 175K consumers

          Mysteries & Thrillers                            Obscure History                     Romance & Relationships
           Books - Culture                                Pop culture - books                      Books - Media
          Reach 135K consumers                            Reach 160K consumers                    Reach 80K consumers

   How do we work?
                                               Feature
Themed                                         Articles
  Lists                                          with                                             Dedicated
                                               Excerpts                                            Emails

                                                                                                                             Deal
                                                                                                                          Promotions
                                                                         Dedicated
                                                                         Giveaways

                   Social
                Promotions
                              600 x 300
                             Display Ads

                                                                                                                                 2
Reach 2.6 million consumers across six distinct properties.
2021 Media Kit
                                                                                     dberkowitz@openroadmedia.com

                                                                                                   650K
                                                                                                    average
                                                                                                    monthly
                                                                                                                    70K
Book Deals & Recommendations
                                                                                                   pageviews
                                                                                                                  newsletter
www.earlybirdbooks.com/articles                                                                                   subscribers

You likely know Early Bird Books as one of the largest daily book
deal emails in the world. Our EBB deals newsletter reaches 1.3
million readers interested in multiple genres. View a breakdown of
audience size by genre.

Did you know we also reach book buyers via the Early Bird Books site
and The Reader email? Come talk with us to promote a new book
or author, build your mailing list or get readers hooked on a series.
EBB’s audience is 75% female, and 50% over the age of 55.

2021 Editorial Calendar
Here are just a few features we’re planning for 2021. Don’t see
anything that fits? Email us for a custom proposal.
                                                                                                   130K
                                                                                                     social
                                                                                                   followers

              JANUARY                                       MAY                                   SEPTEMBER
 New Books We Can’t Wait to Read in        Thriller Books to Send Chills Down Your   Bittersweet Books for When You Need a
              2021                                           Spine                                 Good Cry
   Modern Books for Fans of Ernest             New Books by Diverse Authors          Nonfiction Books That Can Really Teach
           Hemingway                                                                             You Something

              FEBRUARY                                     JUNE                                    OCTOBER
   Must-Read Books by Iconic Black              The Best Beach Reads of 2021          Indie Books That Belong On Your TBR
              Authors                                                                                  List
                                            These Books Are the Perfect Presents
     The Best Modern Retellings of                   for Father’s Day                The Best New Suspense Books to Read
              Cinderella                                                                           This Fall

                                                            JULY
                MARCH                                                                             NOVEMBER
                                           Short Books to Bump Up Your Summer
  Editor’s Choice: What to Read Next                      Reading                     Historical Fiction Books About Life on
     Historical Fiction Books About                                                               the Home Front
                                           Travel Books That Take You Around the
           Incredible Women                                World                     Books That Remind Us to Be Thankful

                APRIL                                     AUGUST                                  DECEMBER
 The Best Book Club Books for Spring            Books to Read Before You Die                 The Best Books of 2021
                2021                                                                    Book Bundles That Make Perfect
                                            Must-Read Books for Elena Ferrante
     Books for Fans of Luanne Rice                       Fans                                   Holiday Gifts

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Reach 2.6 million consumers across six distinct properties.
2021 Media Kit
                                                                              dberkowitz@openroadmedia.com

Editorial Opportunities
                  DESCRIPTION                                                             PRICING

Dedicated           • Send a dedicated email with custom CTA to our targeted list
                                                                                         $1500
Email

Feature Article     • Dedicated editorial, 800-1600 words, SEO-optimized
                                                                                         $2000
                    • Promoted via the site, social, and email
                    • Includes dedicated email promotion with custom CTA (The Reader)

Short Article     Dedicated editorial, 300-500 words, SEO-optimized.
                                                                                         $700
                    • Promoted via the site, social and email
                    • Add a dedicated email promotion for 25% off the normal rate

Themed List         • Include 1 title in a themed list, SEO-optimized
                                                                                         $1500+
                      +$300 per extra title
                    • Promoted via the site, social, and email

Author            Run an interview with your author, 800-1,600 words.
                                                                                         $1250
Interview           • Promoted via the site, social and email
                    • Add a dedicated email promotion for 25% off the normal rate

Guest Post        Have your author write an 800-word guest post.
                                                                                         $750
                    • Promoted via the site, social and email
                    • Add a dedicated email promotion for 25% off the normal rate

Excerpt           Run an excerpt from an upcoming title.
                                                                                         $700
                    • Promoted via the site, social and email
                    • Add a dedicated email promotion for 25% off the normal rate

Dedicated         Acquire emails by offering an exclusive giveaway.
                                                                                         $5000
Giveaway            • Sponsor receives emails of ALL entrants

Package             • Promoted via the site, social, and email
                    • Includes dedicated email promotion (The Reader) and paid social
                      advertising

                                                                                                             7
Reach 2.6 million consumers across six distinct properties.
2021 Media Kit
                                                                                dberkowitz@openroadmedia.com

Editorial Opportunities - Continued
                DESCRIPTION                                                                     PRICING

Email Display   A perfect opportunity for smaller budgets.
                                                                                                $300
Ads               • Featured in The Reader content newsletter
                  • Only one 600x300 ad featured per email                                      Reserve

Deal Promos     Downpricing a title? Feature it in our signature deals newsletter, Early Bird
                                                                                                $300
                Books.

                Please contact us if you are interested in buying multiple slots for a bulk     Nominate
                rate.

                Remember: Price promotions impact day-of sales AND average daily sales,
                as much as 1000% over baseline sales following a promotion.

Website Ads     A perfect opportunity for smaller budgets.

                  • Please contact us to inquire about rates.

Website           • Please contact us to inquire about rates.

Takeover

Monthly         Plug into a regularly-scheduled monthly giveaway. Winners receive a
                                                                                                Free!
                bundle of prizes from all participants.
Bundled
Giveaway          • Promoted via the site, social, and email
                  • Participants receive winner’s name only.
                  • Participants are asked to promote via 1-2 social posts

                                                                                                               8
Reach 2.6 million consumers across six distinct properties.
2021 Media Kit
                                                                                          dberkowitz@openroadmedia.com

                                                                                                        450K
                                                                                                         average
                                                                                                         monthly
                                                                                                                           118K
Reach 850K Fans who love True Crime,
                                                                                                        pageviews
                                                                                                                         newsletter

Horror and the Paranormal
                                                                                                                         subscribers

www.the-line-up.com
The Lineup (TLU) is a unique community for fans of all things creepy.
Want to promote a new true crime series, movie or podcast? Build
audience around a new product or haunting experience? Delight
uber-fans who are opening mystery subscription box Creepy Crate?
Consider The Lineup: our signature property. The Lineup’s audience
is 70% female and primarily under the age of 35.

2021 Editorial Calendar
Here are just a few features we’re planning for 2021. Don’t see
anything that fits? Email us for a custom proposal.

                                                                                                        275K
                                                                                                         social
                                                                                                       followers

              JANUARY                                         MAY                                      SEPTEMBER
 All the Upcoming Horror Movies You        13 Real-Life Haunted Houses You Can               Fall 2021 Horror, True Crime, and
          Need to See in 2021                           Actually Visit                             Paranormal Frontlist
 The Most Anticipated True Crime and       11 Grisly Serial Killer Thriller Movies Like   American Horror Story: 11 Chilling Real-
        Horror Books of 2021                               SAW: Spiral                     Life Events That Inspired the Show

              FEBRUARY                                       JUNE                                       OCTOBER
  13 Romantic Horror Shows to Binge-        13 Terrifying Books for Fans of The              Every Halloween Movie, Ranked
      Watch Together This Month            Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It            The Best Horror Books to Read This
       11 Must-Read Paranormal             Summer of Screams: The Best Scary                            October
           Romance Books                   Books to Bring with You to the Beach
                                                       This Summer

               MARCH                                                                                   NOVEMBER
                                                              JULY
  Spring 2021 Horror, True Crime, and                                                     9 Haunting New Paranormal Podcasts
         Paranormal Frontlist              The Best Horror Movies of 2021 (So Far)                 to Listen to This Fall
      The Best New True Crime              The Best Horror Books for Every State           13 New True Crime Audiobooks You
  Documentaries to Watch on Netflix,                                                                 Need to Hear
   Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video

                APRIL                                       AUGUST                                     DECEMBER
 13 Post-Apocalyptic Monster Movies to          13 Scary Books to Read if You             The Best Horror Movies of 2021 That We
  Watch Now That You’ve Seen A Quiet                                                            Can’t Stop Talking About
                                                      Loved Candyman
             Place Part II
                                            The Best Horror Movies to Watch on            The Best Horror and True Crime Books
 11 Riveting New True Crime Podcasts                                                                     of 2021
                                           Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video
      You Need to Hear This Spring

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Reach 2.6 million consumers across six distinct properties.
2021 Media Kit
                                                                                  dberkowitz@openroadmedia.com

Editorial Opportunities
                  DESCRIPTION                                                                     PRICING

Dedicated           • Send a dedicated email with custom CTA to our targeted list                 $1100
Email

Feature Article     • Dedicated editorial, 800-1600 words, SEO-optimized
                                                                                                 $2000
                    • Promoted via the site, social, and email
                    • Includes dedicated email promotion with custom CTA

Short Article     Dedicated editorial, 300-500 words, SEO-optimized.
                                                                                                 $700
                    • Promoted via the site, social and email
                    • Add a dedicated email promotion for 25% off the normal rate

Themed List         • Include 1 title in a themed list, SEO-optimized
                                                                                                 $1500+
                      +$300 per extra title
                    • Promoted via the site, social, and email

Author            Run an interview with your author, 800-1,600 words.
                                                                                                 $1250
Interview           • Promoted via the site, social and email
                    • Add a dedicated email promotion for 25% off the normal rate

Guest Post        Have your author write an 800-word guest post.
                                                                                                 $750
                    • Promoted via the site, social and email
                    • Add a dedicated email promotion for 25% off the normal rate

Excerpt           Run an excerpt from an upcoming title.
                                                                                                 $700
                    • Promoted via the site, social and email
                    • Add a dedicated email promotion for 25% off the normal rate

Dedicated         Acquire emails by offering an exclusive giveaway.
                                                                                                 $4000
Giveaway            • Sponsor receives emails of ALL entrants

Package             • Promoted via the site, social, and email
                    • Includes dedicated email promotion and paid social advertising

Creepy Crate      Ask about this unique opportunity to be featured in our bi-monthly             Ask for details
                  mystery box!

                    • Sponsor a ‘takeover’ box
                    • Feature a book or galley
                    • Include a product sample or coupon
                    • 6 weeks of front billing in editorial content, dedicated emails, social
                      promotion, influencer outreach, and more.

                                                                                                                   4
Reach 2.6 million consumers across six distinct properties.
2021 Media Kit
                                                                               dberkowitz@openroadmedia.com

Editorial Opportunities - Continued
                DESCRIPTION                                                                PRICING

Email Display   A perfect opportunity for smaller budgets.
                                                                                          $300
Ads               • Featured in The Lineup content newsletter
                  • Only one 600x300 ad featured per email                                Reserve

Deal Promos     Downpricing a title? Feature it in The Lineup weekly deals newsletter.
                                                                                          $150
                Remember: Price promotions impact day-of sales AND average daily sales,
                as much as 1000% over baseline sales following a promotion.               Nominate

Website Ads     A perfect opportunity for smaller budgets.

                  • Please contact us to inquire about rates.

Website           • Please contact us to inquire about rates.

Takeover

Monthly         Plug into a regularly-scheduled monthly giveaway. Winners receive a
                                                                                          Free!
                bundle of prizes from all participants.
Bundled
Giveaway          • Promoted via the site, social, and email
                  • Participants receive winner’s name only
                  • Participants are asked to promote via 1-2 social posts

                                                                                                              5
Reach 2.6 million consumers across six distinct properties.
2021 Media Kit
                                                                                    dberkowitz@openroadmedia.com

                                                                                                   130K
                                                                                                   average
                                                                                                   monthly
A Haven for Science Fiction and                                                                   pageviews             25K
                                                                                                                      newsletter
Fantasy Fans                                                                                                          subscribers

www.theportalist.com
Put your brand, product, book or author in front of an engaged
audience enthusiastic about all things science fiction and fantasy.
We cover adult and YA books, film/TV, the bizarre and pop culture.

The Portalist’s audience is 50% male and 50% female, with 54%
between the ages of 25-44.

2021 Editorial Calendar
Here are just a few features we’re planning for 2021. Don’t see
anything that fits? Email us for a custom proposal.

                                                                                                  20K
                                                                                                   social
                                                                                                 followers

              JANUARY                                         MAY                                SEPTEMBER
The 10 2021 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Releases    The 2021 Nebula Award Winners: How       Easy Ways to Celebrate National Read a
      We’re Most Excited to Read                  Many Have You Read?                    Book Day on September 6th
  The New Fantasy TV Series We Can’t       TK Caitlin R. Kiernan Books You Won’t        Giveaway: The Best SFF Books
        Wait to Watch in 2021                         Be Able to Forget                         of 2021 So Far

              FEBRUARY                                       JUNE                                 OCTOBER
 Books That Prove Black SFF Has Been      LGBTQ Sci-Fi Movies to Watch This Pride            10 Terrifying Tales of
        Around for Centuries                   Month (and the Entire Year)
                                                                                             Haunted Spaceships
   The Worst Fantasy Boyfriends to         How Octavia Butler’s Legacy Informs
    Celebrate Valentine’s Day With                 Our World in 2021

                                                                                                 NOVEMBER
                MARCH                                        JULY
                                                                                       10 Foolproof Tips for a Successful
   20 Great Sci-Fi Movies Directed by       10 Aldous Huxley Books to Celebrate
                                                                                                 Nanowrimo
                Women                              the Author’s Birthday
                                                                                        The 10 Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy
 11 Magical Fantasy Books Inspired by
                                                                                                 Books of 2021
            Irish Mythology

                APRIL                                      AUGUST
                                                                                                 DECEMBER
 Everything to Know About Cli-Fi, the             Witness Them! The 2021
       Genre That Explores Our                                                             Review: Dune, the Movie
                                                   Hugo Award Winners
           Imperiled Planet                                                          The 2022 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Releases
                                             The Most Highly-Anticipated SFF              We’re Eagerly Anticipating
2021 Con Season: The SFF Conventions
                                                      Releases of Fall 2021              TK Predictions for 2022 from
    That Should Be on Your Radar
                                                                                                Science Fiction

                                                                                                                                    9
Reach 2.6 million consumers across six distinct properties.
2021 Media Kit
                                                                              dberkowitz@openroadmedia.com

Editorial Opportunities
                  DESCRIPTION                                                            PRICING

Dedicated           • Send a dedicated email with custom CTA to our targeted list
                                                                                        $750
Email

Feature Article     • Dedicated editorial, 800-1600 words, SEO-optimized
                                                                                        $1700
                    • Promoted via the site, social, and email
                    • Includes dedicated email promotion with custom CTA

Short Article     Dedicated editorial, 300-500 words, SEO-optimized.
                                                                                        $600
                    • Promoted via the site, social and email
                    • Add a dedicated email promotion for 25% off the normal rate

Themed List         • Include 1 title in a themed list, SEO-optimized
                                                                                        $1200+
                      +$200 per extra title
                    • Promoted via the site, social, and email

Author            Run an interview with your author, 800-1,600 words.
                                                                                        $1000
Interview           • Promoted via the site, social and email
                    • Add a dedicated email promotion for 25% off the normal rate

Guest Post        Have your author write an 800-word guest post.
                                                                                        $600
                    • Promoted via the site, social and email
                    • Add a dedicated email promotion for 25% off the normal rate

Excerpt           Run an excerpt from an upcoming title.
                                                                                        $600
                    • Promoted via the site, social and email
                    • Add a dedicated email promotion for 25% off the normal rate

Dedicated         Acquire emails by offering an exclusive giveaway.
                                                                                        $3000
Giveaway            • Sponsor receives emails of ALL entrants

Package             • Promoted via the site, social, and email
                    • Includes dedicated email promotion and paid social advertising

                                                                                                             10
2021 Media Kit
                                                                                 dberkowitz@openroadmedia.com

Editorial Opportunities - Continued
                DESCRIPTION                                                                PRICING

Email Display   A perfect opportunity for smaller budgets.
                                                                                          $250
Ads               • Featured in The Portalist content newsletter
                  • Only one 600x300 ad featured per email                                Reserve

Deal Promos     Downpricing a title? Feature it in The Portalist deals newsletter.
                                                                                          $125
                Remember: Price promotions impact day-of sales AND average daily sales,
                as much as 1000% over baseline sales following a promotion.               Nominate

Website Ads     A perfect opportunity for smaller budgets.

                  • Please contact us to inquire about rates.

Website           • Please contact us to inquire about rates.

Takeover

Monthly         Plug into a regularly-scheduled monthly giveaway. Winners receive a
                                                                                          Free!
                bundle of prizes from all participants.
Bundled
Giveaway          • Promoted via the site, social, and email
                  • Participants receive winner’s name only.
                  • Participants are asked to promote via 1-2 social posts

                                                                                                                11
2021 Media Kit
                                                                                   dberkowitz@openroadmedia.com

                                                                                                 110K+
                                                                                                  average
                                                                                                  monthly

For Fans of Mystery & Thrillers                                                                  pageviews

www.murder-mayhem.com
Our fastest-growing property, Murder & Mayhem delivers the best
in mystery & thrillers—from forgotten masterpieces of detective
fiction’s Golden Age to the latest heart-pounding tales of twisted
suspense. We cover books, film, TV, and culture.

Murder & Mayhem represents a perfect opportunity to engage
targeted, enthusiastic fans who buy books. Murder & Mayhem’s
audience is 70% female.

                                                                                           17K
2021 Editorial Calendar                                                                 newsletter
                                                                                        subscribers
Here are just a few features we’re planning for 2021. Don’t see
anything that fits? Email us for a custom proposal.

               JANUARY                                       MAY                               SEPTEMBER
   The Most Anticipated Mystery and            11 Domestic Thriller Books You        Fall Mystery and Thriller Frontlist
        Thriller Books of 2021                           Need to Read              13 Sweeping Historical Cozy Mysteries
 New Mystery and Thriller Movies You        13 New Mystery and Thriller Books to
        Need to See in 2021                       Dive Into This Summer

                                                                                                 OCTOBER
              FEBRUARY                                       JUNE                      11 Spine-Tingling Paranormal
     13 Romantic Mystery Shows to               13 Award-Winning LGBTQ+                       Mystery Books
         Watch This February                            Mystery Books                13 Supernatural Suspense Movies
    11 New Mystery Audiobooks You                  11 Gripping Mystery and                You Can Watch Tonight
             Need to Hear                             Thriller Beach Reads

                                                                                                NOVEMBER
                MARCH                                        JULY                       13 Delectable Thanksgiving
  Spring Mystery and Thriller Frontlist        13 Gritty Rural Noir Books That                Cozy Mysteries
 11 Brilliant British Mystery Movies You           Belong on Your TBR List            15 Thrilling Holiday Gifts for the
            Can Watch Tonight
                                              11 Conspiracy Thrillers That Will         Mystery Lover in Your Life
                                                   Get Your Pulse Racing

                                                                                                DECEMBER
                 APRIL
                                                           AUGUST                      The Best Mystery and Thriller
      13 Riveting Spy Thrillers for
                                              The Best New Crime Dramas to                     Books of 2021
        James Bond Superfans
                                                    Binge-Watch This Fall            The Best Mystery Movies of 2021
    The Best Mysteries and Thrillers
                                               13 Suspense Books for Fans of
    Streaming on Netflix, Hulu, and
                                                      Patricia Highsmith
         Amazon Prime Video

                                                                                                                           12
2021 Media Kit
                                                                              dberkowitz@openroadmedia.com

Editorial Opportunities
                  DESCRIPTION                                                            PRICING

Dedicated           • Send a dedicated email with custom CTA to our targeted list
                                                                                        $750
Email

Feature Article     • Dedicated editorial, 800-1600 words, SEO-optimized
                                                                                        $1500
                    • Promoted via the site, social, and email
                    • Includes dedicated email promotion with custom CTA

Short Article     Dedicated editorial, 300-500 words, SEO-optimized.
                                                                                        $550
                    • Promoted via the site, social and email
                    • Add a dedicated email promotion for 25% off the normal rate

Themed List         • Include 1 title in a themed list, SEO-optimized
                                                                                        $1000+
                      +$200 per extra title
                    • Promoted via the site, social, and email

Author            Run an interview with your author, 800-1,600 words.
                                                                                        $850
Interview           • Promoted via the site, social and email
                    • Add a dedicated email promotion for 25% off the normal rate

Guest Post        Have your author write an 800-word guest post.
                                                                                        $550
                    • Promoted via the site, social and email
                    • Add a dedicated email promotion for 25% off the normal rate

Excerpt           Run an excerpt from an upcoming title.
                                                                                        $550
                    • Promoted via the site, social and email
                    • Add a dedicated email promotion for 25% off the normal rate

Dedicated         Acquire emails by offering an exclusive giveaway.
                                                                                        $2500
Giveaway            • Sponsor receives emails of ALL entrants

Package             • Promoted via the site, social, and email
                    • Includes dedicated email promotion and paid social advertising

                                                                                                             13
2021 Media Kit
                                                                              dberkowitz@openroadmedia.com

Editorial Opportunities - Continued
                DESCRIPTION                                                               PRICING

Email Display   A perfect opportunity for smaller budgets.
                                                                                          $200
Ads               • Featured in Murder & Mayhem content newsletter
                  • Only one 600 x 300 ad unit featured per email                         Reserve

Deal Promos     Downpricing a title? Feature it in Murder & Mayhem deals newsletter.
                                                                                          $100
                Remember: Price promotions impact day-of sales AND average daily sales,
                as much as 1000% over baseline sales following a promotion.               Nominate

Website Ads     A perfect opportunity for smaller budgets.

                  • Please contact us to inquire about rates.

Website           • Please contact us to inquire about rates.

Takeover

Monthly         Plug into a regularly-scheduled monthly giveaway. Winners receive a
                                                                                          Free!
                bundle of prizes from all participants.
Bundled
Giveaway          • Promoted via the site, social, and email
                  • Participants receive winner’s name only.
                  • Participants are asked to promote via 1-2 social posts

                                                                                                             14
2021 Media Kit
                                                                                   dberkowitz@openroadmedia.com

                                                                                                 120K
                                                                                                 average
                                                                                                 monthly
                                                                                                pageviews
Exploring Little-Known History                                                                                        26K
                                                                                                                  newsletter
www.explorethearchive.com                                                                                         subscribers

Showcase your book, author, travel brand, or product on a fast-
growing site for curious fans of obscure history and travel. The
Archive covers books, media, places and events. The audience is 52%
male, with 40% over the age of 45. Not surprisingly, the audience is
receptive to email and heavy purchasers of books and other media.

2021 Editorial Calendar
Here are just a few features we’re planning for 2021. Don’t see
anything that fits? Email us for a custom proposal.

                                                                                                 15K
                                                                                                  social
                                                                                                followers

              JANUARY                                      MAY                                 SEPTEMBER
         2021 History Releases             World War II’s Most Important Battles   Ancient Battles That Shaped the World
Books About the Civil Rights Movement        Books About the War of the Roses           History’s Greatest Teachers

              FEBRUARY                                     JUNE                                  OCTOBER
              Malcolm X                        Books about Space and Lunar              The Truth Behind History’s
Biographies of America’s Finest Leaders                Exploration                            Greatest Haunts
                                          Juneteenth: Books About Emancipation            The October Revolution

               MARCH                                       JULY                                 NOVEMBER
 Female Warriors Throughout History         The Olympics from Antiquity to the        Native American History Books
                                                      Modern Era
The Boston Massacre and the American                                                            WWI Books
             Revolution                         WWI’s Battle of the Somme

                                                                                                DECEMBER
                APRIL                                    AUGUST
                                                                                         Best History Books of 2021
 How Climate Change Lengthened the                 The Haitian Revolution
                                                                                        Historical Holiday Traditions
          Great Depression                  Lydia Litvyak: WWII Soviet Ace Pilot
 The History of the Library of Congress

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2021 Media Kit
                                                                              dberkowitz@openroadmedia.com

Editorial Opportunities
                  DESCRIPTION                                                            PRICING

Dedicated           • Send a dedicated email with custom CTA to our targeted list
                                                                                        $750
Email

Feature Article     • Dedicated editorial, 800-1600 words, SEO-optimized
                                                                                        $1500
                    • Promoted via the site, social, and email
                    • Includes dedicated email promotion with custom CTA

Short Article     Dedicated editorial, 300-500 words, SEO-optimized.
                                                                                        $600
                    • Promoted via the site, social and email
                    • Add a dedicated email promotion for 25% off the normal rate

Themed List         • Include 1 title in a themed list, SEO-optimized
                                                                                        $1000+
                      +$200 per extra title
                    • Promoted via the site, social, and email

Author            Run an interview with your author, 800-1,600 words.
                                                                                        $1000
Interview           • Promoted via the site, social and email
                    • Add a dedicated email promotion for 25% off the normal rate

Guest Post        Have your author write an 800-word guest post.
                                                                                        $600
                    • Promoted via the site, social and email
                    • Add a dedicated email promotion for 25% off the normal rate

Excerpt           Run an excerpt from an upcoming title.
                                                                                        $600
                    • Promoted via the site, social and email
                    • Add a dedicated email promotion for 25% off the normal rate

Dedicated         Acquire emails by offering an exclusive giveaway.
                                                                                        $2500
Giveaway            • Sponsor receives emails of ALL entrants

Package             • Promoted via the site, social, and email
                    • Includes dedicated email promotion and paid social advertising

                                                                                                             16
2021 Media Kit
                                                                                   dberkowitz@openroadmedia.com

Editorial Opportunities - Continued
                DESCRIPTION                                                                  PRICING

Email Display   A perfect opportunity for smaller budgets.
                                                                                            $200
Ads               • Featured in The Archive content newsletter
                  • Only one 600x300 ad featured per email                                  Reserve

Deal Promos     Downpricing a title? Feature it in The Archive deals newsletter.
                                                                                            $100
                Remember: Price promotions impact day-of sales AND average daily sales,
                as much as 1000% over baseline sales following a promotion.                 Nominate

Website Ads     A perfect opportunity for smaller budgets.

                  • Please contact us to inquire about rates.

Website           • Please contact us to inquire about rates.

Takeover

Monthly         Plug into a regularly-scheduled monthly giveaway. Winners receive a
                                                                                            Free!
                bundle of prizes from all participants.
Bundled
Giveaway          • Promoted via the site, social, and email
                  • Participants receive winner’s name only.
                  • Participants are asked to promote via 1-2 social posts

                                                                                                                  17
2021 Media Kit
                                                                                 dberkowitz@openroadmedia.com

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2021 Editorial Calendar                                                                newsletter
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Here are just a few features we’re planning for 2021. Don’t see
anything that fits? Email us for a custom proposal.

              JANUARY                                      MAY                                SEPTEMBER
  Historical Fiction Romances to Read        Sports Romance Books That Will          Sweet and Sexy Young Adult
 Once You’re Done Binging Bridgerton                  Win Your Heart                        Romance Books
Modern Romance Novels to Cozy Up to             Mafia Romance Books That         Alpha Male Romance Books You Won’t
           This Winter                                                                   Be Able to Put Down
                                                       Are To Die For

              FEBRUARY                                                                          OCTOBER
                                                           JUNE
  Valentine’s Day Books for Hopeless                                                   Shifter Romance Books to
                                            Out and Proud: Our Favorite Queer
              Romantics
                                                    Romance Novels                       Give You Goosebumps
    The Best Black Romance Novels
                                                Romantic Novels for Fans of       Romantic Suspense Books That Will
                                                      In the Heights                Send Tingles Down Your Spine

               MARCH                                                                           NOVEMBER
                                                           JULY
      Romance Novels for Fans of                                                   These Romance Novels Deserve to
                                            The Best Romance Series Books You
            Courtney Milan                       Need to Read Right Now                Become Hallmark Movies
     Amish Romance Novels That              Victorian Romance Books That Will    Steamy Romance Novels That Give Us a
          Prove Less Is More                          Steal Your Heart                  Lot to Be Thankful For

                APRIL                                     AUGUST                               DECEMBER

     Our Favorite Romance Reads                College Romance Books That           The Best Romance Books of 2021

            in Spring 2021                            Make the Grade                 Sweet Romance Books To Fit

 Time Travel Romance Books That Will       Romance Authors to Read If You Love                 Any Gift List
        Take You on a Journey                        Lisa Kleypas

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2021 Media Kit
                                                                              dberkowitz@openroadmedia.com

Editorial Opportunities
                  DESCRIPTION                                                            PRICING

Dedicated           • Send a dedicated email with custom CTA to our targeted list
                                                                                        $500
Email

Feature Article     • Dedicated editorial, 800-1600 words, SEO-optimized
                                                                                        $1200
                    • Promoted via the site, social, and email
                    • Includes dedicated email promotion with custom CTA

Short Article     Dedicated editorial, 300-500 words, SEO-optimized.
                                                                                        $500
                    • Promoted via the site, social and email
                    • Add a dedicated email promotion for 25% off the normal rate

Themed List         • Include 1 title in a themed list, SEO-optimized
                                                                                        $800+
                      +$100 per extra title
                    • Promoted via the site, social, and email

Author            Run an interview with your author, 800-1,600 words.
                                                                                        $750
Interview           • Promoted via the site, social and email
                    • Add a dedicated email promotion for 25% off the normal rate

Guest Post        Have your author write an 800-word guest post.
                                                                                        $500
                    • Promoted via the site, social and email
                    • Add a dedicated email promotion for 25% off the normal rate

Excerpt           Run an excerpt from an upcoming title.
                                                                                        $500
                    • Promoted via the site, social and email
                    • Add a dedicated email promotion for 25% off the normal rate

Dedicated         Acquire emails by offering an exclusive giveaway.
                                                                                        $1500
Giveaway            • Sponsor receives emails of ALL entrants

Package             • Promoted via the site, social, and email
                    • Includes dedicated email promotion and paid social advertising

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Editorial Opportunities - Continued
                DESCRIPTION                                                               PRICING

Email Display   A perfect opportunity for smaller budgets.
                                                                                          $100
Ads               • Featured in A Love So True content newsletter
                  • Only one 600x300 ad featured per email                                Reserve

Deal Promos     Downpricing a title? Feature it in A Love So True deals newsletter.
                                                                                          $100
                Remember: Price promotions impact day-of sales AND average daily sales,
                as much as 1000% over baseline sales following a promotion.               Nominate

Website Ads     A perfect opportunity for smaller budgets.

                  • Please contact us to inquire about rates.

Website           • Please contact us to inquire about rates.

Takeover

Monthly         Plug into a regularly-scheduled monthly giveaway. Winners receive a
                                                                                          Free!
                bundle of prizes from all participants.
Bundled
Giveaway          • Promoted via the site, social, and email
                  • Participants receive winner’s name only.
                  • Participants are asked to promote via 1-2 social posts

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