What We Do
614 Media Group is entering its 12th year of business. We are proud to provide our customers with integrated, targeted advertising solutions through our niche publications. Our philosophy is simple: under-promise, over-deliver. This guiding principle has allowed our publications to maintain sizable growth for over a decade and advertiser retention rates second to none.
A respected name in print
Our primary publishing unit produces two weekly newspapers that serve two of the largest universities in America. These products are driven by relevant, original content that appeals to the 18-24 college demographic. Though one of the hardest demos to consistently reach, our college publications continue to grow in readership and circulation year after year.
Our community publishing unit reaches the post-college, young professional crowd. (614) Magazine is our newest addition targeted to the 25-35 demographic. It's oversize and high quality glossy format is unique to Columbus and is poised to become a standout product. It's editorial hallmark is high-quality, original content that reflects the diverse interests and tastes of Ohio's capitol city.
Web innovation
Launched in 2008, Hotfoot Labs is an innovative web development company that helps publishers focus on their core business of content production and sales by providing turn-key technology solutions. Our applications greatly improve the user experience, generate increased site usage and help create new or enhanced revenue streams for publishers.
Our philosophy for growth is simple: Deliver the client's message to a well defined audience on a consistent basis, at a price point that makes sense for everyone. Our constant appetite for talented people combined with sound, ethical business practices has allowed us to weather all types of economic challenges. It will continue to be the driving force for making 614 Media Group a market leader in niche media.
Columbus, Ohio
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(614) Magazine™Circulation: 25,000 | Avg. Page Count: 72 | Published: Monthly (614) Magazine highlights the people, places and things that make Columbus such an attractive place for the 25-35 demographic. From Gallery Hop to the latest restaurants and live music to downtown living — 614 Magazine is the premier source for the very best Columbus has to offer. It is led by a team of talented writers and editors who craft intensely local content that captures the attention of our readers with a unique mix of style, verve and depth. This original content is published in a high-quality format (10" x 12" oversized) unmatched by other local publications. The only thing more impressive than this commitment to quality is that the publication is free! |
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UWeekly™Circulation: 20,000 | Avg. Page Count: 48 | Published: Wednesdays, 40x annually UWeekly is our weekly college newsmagazine that reaches The Ohio State University. It is the leading print medium that reaches OSU's 50,000+ students. Average weekly circulation is 20,000 copies, published in a 11" x 12" tabloid format with over half it's pages in four color. The newsmag features relevant campus news, sports and local entertainment targeted to the 18-24 college demographic. We also use a heavy dose of regular promotions and giveaways to maintain the "buzz" of the product. More advertisers choose UWeekly as their primary advertising buy to reach the OSU community. |
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Sloopybucks™Circulation: 20,000 | Single sheet | Published: Wednesdays, 40x annually Sloopybucks is our coupon hybrid product that reaches The Ohio State University community. This product allows local advertisers to run coupons on a weekly, glossy insert inside UWeekly. Clients and users also have access to a full-featured website with hundreds of coupons. Sloopybucks is a low-cost alternative to traditional campus coupon books. It allows advertisers to reach the campus community on a more regular basis, with better tracking and at a lower cost. |
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Hotfoot LabsHotfoot Labs helps publishers focus on their core business of content production and sales by providing turn-key technology solutions for your online platforms. Our applications greatly improve the user experience, generate increased site usage and help create new or enhanced revenue streams for publishers. We understand how print and online products can work together to meet the strategic objectives of today's publishing environment. Our solutions drive this integration by combining the latest online database technology with marketing strategies that leverage the marketing muscle of your print products. Our customers include small publishers along with the country's largest. |
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Restaurant Week Columbus™Bi-annual | July 13-17, 2009 Modeled after the nation's most successful Prix Fixe restaurant weeks, this event is a celebration of the city's best restaurants. As the producer for RWC, our company works with local media, community and vendor partners to deliver one of the largest publicized events in the city. |
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Tiger Weekly™Circulation: 20,000 | Avg. Page Count: 52 | Published: Wednesdays, 39x annually Tiger Weekly started it all in 1997 as a competitor to the established LSU daily. Since then, Tiger Weekly has grown into the largest weekly paper in Baton Rouge and is the number one targeted advertising buy for reaching the LSU community. Despite its growth, the paper has maintained its tight focus on campus news, sports and entertainment relevant to the 18-26 crowd. It has a deep and wide readership base from current LSU students to graduates spread across Baton Rouge. It is considered to go-to resource for finding out what’s happening in the capitol city. |
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Redbook™Circulation: 40,000 | 64-72 PAGES | Published: 2x annually (Fall and Spring) There are several coupon book products in Baton Rouge but nothing like Redbook. It is published shortly after the beginning of each academic semester to bring coupon values to more users than any other book. One advantage is our ability to saturate the LSU campus by inserting 20,000 copies of Redbook into our highly popular, Tiger Weekly. The remaining 20,000 are circulated all across the city making Redbook the most widely available coupon book product. Redbook also has a companion website with coupons from the book plus additional ones available only online. |
Careers
No matter your role inside 614 Media Group, we look to offer a fun, friendly and challenging environment that drives you to be your best. Our company's success is a result of the quality people that work to put out great products in highly competitive environments. As we continue to grow, we look forward to creating new and bigger opportunities for our employees to take advantage of. 614 Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Baton Rouge, LA
Posted: March 12, 2009
Fast-paced and challenging. High income potential. The leader in our field.
If this is the kind of company you're looking for, let's talk. Did you know Tiger Weekly is the largest non-daily newspaper in Baton Rouge? For 12 years, Tiger Weekly has established itself as the #1 buy for reaching the LSU and surrounding market. This a rare opportunity to be a part of one of the best small companies in town.
Tiger Weekly is seeking to hire one full-time Account Executive to continue our rapid growth. Your job will be to develop new advertising accounts from our extensive database, assist clients with developing creative marketing campaigns, service existing customers and help develop and participate in Tiger Weekly sponsored events. This is a fun, fast-paced position with lots of perks and room for rapid advancement.
You should be:
- Preferably a recent LSU graduate (so you'll know the territory right away).
- Enjoy setting and meeting weekly goals.
- A fast learner with the urge to continually improve your skills.
- Naturally outgoing and personable, yet persistent.
- Not afraid of hard work.
- Outside sales experience preferred, media experience a huge plus!
We offer:
- Competitive salary/draw while you learn the ropes
- Salary plus a great commission plan
- Regular bonus and incentive opportunities (like our annual Vegas trip!)
- Employer provided Health, Dental and Life Insurance plan
- Employer-matching IRA program
- Company cell phone, health club membership and many staff parties and promotions!
- A fun yet challenging environment which will never bore you!
How to apply:
E-mail cover letter and resume to with subject RE: Account Executive, Tiger Weekly
Columbus, Ohio
Posted: March 12, 2009
One of the most fun, challenging and rewarding positions in Columbus!
In less than five years, UWeekly has become the dominant advertising medium for reaching the OSU community. With a weekly circulation of 20,000 on and off campus, relevant content and more promotions and giveaways than any other local media, UWeekly is poised for significant growth and is looking for the right person to help us get there.
UWeekly is seeking to hire one full-time Account Executive to continue our rapid growth. Your job will be to develop new advertising accounts from our extensive database, assist clients with developing creative marketing campaigns, service existing customers and work with our marketing staff to develop new events and promotions to help our advertisers. This is a fun, fast-paced position with lots of perks and room for rapid advancement.
You should be:
- Preferably a recent OSU graduate (so you'll know the territory right away).
- Enjoy setting and meeting weekly goals.
- A fast learner with the urge to continually improve your skills.
- Naturally outgoing and personable, yet persistent.
- Not afraid of hard work.
- Outside sales experience preferred, media experience a huge plus!
We offer:
- Competitive salary/draw while you learn the ropes
- Salary plus a great commission plan
- Regular bonus and incentive opportunities (like our annual Vegas trip!)
- Employer provided Health, Dental and Life Insurance plan
- Employer-matching IRA program
- Company cell phone and many staff parties and promotions!
- A fun yet challenging environment which will never bore you!
How to apply:
E-mail cover letter and resume to with subject RE: Account Executive, UWeekly
Contact Us
614 Media Group is headquartered in Columbus Ohio and operates businesses in two states. The company is managed and operated by a team of talented professionals who bring a true partnership mentality to work each and every day. Let us know how we can help your business achieve its goals.
614 Media Group, Inc.PO Box 623Columbus, OH 43216 (614) 488-4400 Wayne T. Lewis Founder and CEO Clark Gaines Partner and CFO |
UWeeklyPO Box 623Columbus, OH 43216 (614) 488-3226 Michael Riches Associate Publisher Tiger Weekly5261 Highland Rd. #167Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (225) 248-1229 Chris Brooks Associate Publisher |
(614) MagazinePO Box 163096Columbus, OH 43216 (614) 488-4400 Meggin Weimerskirch Advertising Director Hotfoot LabsPO Box 623Columbus, OH 43216 (614) 488-3611 Kevin Dutton V.P. Development |
