Marketing with The Denver Post
Denver Post Media Who we are
For over 133 years, The Denver Post has been a trusted voice in the community. We consistently adapt to technological advancements, providing digital access through our website, digital replica, apps, advanced digital, social media, alongside our enduring print edition.
We provide the means to connect with those entrusted to our care, no matter where their community extends.
In addition to sharing the stories of lives lost, we help businesses connect with potential customers through a variety of products and services.
With a full suite of multi-platform editorial and advertising products, The Denver Post and denverpost.com are the market leaders in print and digital to reach consumers in Colorado and beyond.
As an award-winning news source, our mission is to inform, entertain and educate readers on the events and issues that impact our communities. In addition to breaking news, we pride ourselves on long form journalism, investigative reporting and in-depth sports & entertainment coverage. Our value proposition is to offer our advertising partners unparalleled access to our diverse audience, adjacent to our trusted and reliable content.
Our Partnership with Adtaxi gives our clients access to the best local solutions coupled with award winning, nationwide coverage and industry-leading digital marketing capabilities.
Whether you are looking to spread awareness on a large scale, engage with a qualified audience or focus on efficient conversions, Denver Post Media delivers premium solutions to accomplish your specific goals.
Marketing Solutions for brand awareness, education, urgent need and pre-need.
Denver Post Media Our Solutions
CONTENT MARKETING Showcase your expertise in your field or sponsor a custom series with sponsored content running through The Denver Post. Excellent opportunity to educate people for something that, inevitably, everyone needs.
SEARCH Solutions for both long term success and immediate results in the online search space. Leverage cutting-edge bidding, optimization and analysis
SOCIAL Partner with our brands through social media to get your message out with engaging creative targeted to a custom audience
TARGETED EMAIL Our targeted email database allows for advanced targeting with additional data options for retargeting and reporting
ADVANCED DISPLAY Leverage an omni-channel targeting approach to maximize performance and optimize towards the metrics that matter
PRINT Get in front of our vast, highly-affluent audience by placing a modular or high impact ad in a weekday or Sunday issue of The Denver Post
EMAIL NEWSLETTERS Reach highly engaged readers who are checking their inbox for recent articles on specific topics produced by The Denver Post
DISPLAY Get in front of our online audience with digital display advertising across The Denver Post and The Know
AUDIO & VIDEO From pre-roll to podcasts, our team has the capabilities to get your video and audio message in front of your target audience
CONNECTED TV Put your message on the largest screen in the house. Prime Time is now any time with Connected TV
GEO-FENCING Target your audience based on specific location data and utilize our tracking capabilities to measure the resulting foot traffic lift at your location(s)
DYNAMIC ADS Promote and sell relevant products/services to the most interested users across feed-based display, social or shopping
ENDLESS TRIBUTES & OBITUARIES E-NEWSLETTER These are two products with a dedicated following of death announcements
Denver Post Media Our Approach
We possess a breadth of platforms and products that allow us to strategically manage, grow and balance your digital ad portfolio to ensure that we seize the best opportunities in the short term…as well as the long term. We call this our Omnichannel strategic advantage.
With this in mind, we use a three prong approach to capture more business and achieve your goals:
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We NURTURE and connect with consumers on a personal level to drive trust and preference for your business.
We ENGAGE the audiences that have interest in what you offer.
We CONVERT visitors by strategically influencing them throughout the consumer journey.
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Our partnerships, acquisition approach and proprietary optimizations distinguishes us as leader in digital marketing.
Obituaries and In-Memoriams
Denver Post Media Obituaries
What do we offer with our obituaries?
Denver Post obituaries offer a range of options to honor a loved one's memory:
● Choose from 6 templates to share as little or as much information as the family would like
● Life Stories: Craft a personalized tribute with photos, service times, donation requests, or emblems of service.
● Social Media: Include a special message for a Facebook announcement to reach a targeted audience.
● Keepsakes & Recognition: Receive an obituary plaque and inclusion in our 'In Memoriam' special section.
Whether you desire a concise notice or a detailed life story, The Denver Post helps you create a lasting memorial.
Where are obituaries with The Denver Post published? They are available in print, on our Endless Tributes website and in our digital replica of the printed edition.
Plaques- if a family requests more than the one plaque that comes with their obituary, please reach out to Jamie Kittelson - funerals@denverpost.com
Facebook post - a targeted FB post that shares the message of your loved-ones passing with former schoolmates, colleagues, co-workers, friends, etc.
Denver Post Media Why publish an obituary?
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences we face. In the midst of grief, finding ways to honor their memory and celebrate their life can feel overwhelming.
The Denver Post publishes ads in the printed edition and on our Endless Tributes website encouraging people to consider their obituary and including it in their preplanning.
Denver Post Media How to place
How to place an obituary with The Denver Post
Visit our self-service website https://promote.denverpost.com/denver-adportal/obits/index.html
For user account management, please reach out to our funerals desk - funerals@denverpost.com
Our self-service platform allows for the entry of obituaries and death notices.
Benefits of running obituaries with The Post for funeral homes:
Funeral homes can include their logo in the obituary free of charge
Funeral homes receive a discount on each obituary and death notice (discount is not shown in our self-service platform)
Our iPublish platform allows you to create the obituary with the family or enter the information at a later date with options to save and complete later
For a guided tutorial on the entry process, please reach out to our funerals desk.
Death notice example
An obituary this size is ~$500
Obituary options
Price and size examples
Obituary template options
Good to know…
FH logos can be included in an obituary or death notice for no extra cost
An obituary this size is ~$771 Obituaries and prices shown are examples of the price. Many factors determine the price of an obituary.
An obituary this size is ~$1700
Obituary options
Cost-effective option - death notice
A paid announcement that gives the name of the person, their birth and death dates, city/state, and a brief message of services or where to read the full obituary.
No photos or emblems.
Cost: $225.00
What is included with a death notice?
> The Denver Post printed edition and in the digital replica edition
> Online on Endless Tributes
> Inclusion in our bi-annual Tributes/In Memoriam section
Can a death notice run for multiple days? Yes, up to 3 days in one booking
Is there a multiple date discount? No
Obituaries
A paid announcement providing more details about the deceased. An obituary can be as short or as long as the family prefers it to be and it can offer as many life details as the family wishes to share.
Cost: Variable depending on the length, number of photos or emblems
Options: 6 templates to choose from
Best Value Package - 3 day package. 1st day is full price, 2nd day is 50% off and 3rd day is free. The three dates do not have to run consecutively
What is included with an obituary?
> The Denver Post printed edition and in the digital replica edition
> Online on Endless Tributes
> One pop mount/plaque keepsake - more can be ordered for $55 per plaque. We can also order them for $20 per plaque if you reach out to funerals@denverpost.com
> Inclusion in our bi-annual Tributes/In Memoriam section
> Obituary will be published on Facebook you can opt out of Facebook but the charge remains a part of the package
Deadlines
Monday through Friday - 3pm for the next day’s edition
Saturday - Noon for the Sunday and Monday edition
We are closed on major holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day) and have earlier deadlines for holidays.
For assistance, please call us at 303-954-2312 or email funerals@denverpost.com
Digital Only Obituaries
We understand that every family is unique. In addition to our print options, we offer digital-only obituaries, providing a meaningful way to commemorate your loved one online.
Our digital-only obituaries offer the same template options as a print obituary and a targeted Facebook post.
When selecting the Classification in iPublish, select Obituary Digital Only then Obituary Digital Only for the package.
Digital only obituaries will not appear in the printed edition of The Denver Post or our digital replica edition. They will be posted on our Endless Tributes website and on Facebook.
This online only obit is ~$1125
Deadlines
Monday through Friday - 3pm for the next day’s edition
Saturday - Noon for the Sunday and Monday edition
This online only obit is ~$680
We are closed on major holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day) and have earlier deadlines for holidays.
For assistance, please call us at 303-954-2312 or email funerals@denverpost.com
Denver Post Media Audience
Monthly Pageviews: 8.6M & Monthly Users: 4M*
Denverpost.com reaches readers in Colorado and outlying areas. Our digital audience includes every age segment.
Denver Post Media Recruitment Solutions
Reducing the Cost of Open Positions – Let's Optimize Your Recruitment Strategy
The Denver Post has robust recruitment solutions to find qualified candidates for your industry.
We offer a self-service portal for placing job openings click HERE
To learn more about our recruitment options, click HERE
Denver Post Media Contact Information
We are available to assist you Monday through Friday, 11am – 4pm MST.
Our deadlines to submit obituaries, announcements, and death notices are:
Monday through Friday - 3pm for the next day’s edition
Saturday - Noon for the Sunday and Monday edition
We do not offer assistance on Sundays
We are closed on major holidays and have an early deadline the day prior to the holiday
If you need assistance, please call us at 303-954-2312 or email us at funerals@denverpost.com
For weekend emergencies, please call Jen Bryan Director of Advertising Operations and Inside Sales
303-807-7735