What We Do
614 Media Group is entering its 14th year of business. We work hard to provide our customers with the very best integrated, targeted advertising solutions through our niche publications and websites. We live by the mantra: 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.
Reaching more than a quarter million people in print
Our college publishing unit produces three weekly newspapers that serve some of the largest universities in America: The Ohio State University, University of Texas/Austin and Louisiana State University. These products are driven by relevant, original content that appeals to the 18-24 college demographic. Though one of the hardest demos to consistently penetrate by any media, our college publications continue to grow in readership and circulation year after year. The combined weekly readership of these papers is over 150,000.
The community publishing unit reaches the post-college, young professional crowd. (614) Magazine is our newest addition targeted to the 25-45 demographic. It's oversize and high quality glossy format is unique to Columbus with original content that reflects the diverse interests and tastes of Ohio's capitol city. (614) has quickly become one of Columbus' popular publications and has spawned the wildly popular Restaurant Week Columbus as its signature event.
Online 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. The latest tun-key online product is Faveroo.com - operating successfully in the Daily Deal space.
The Future
Our philosophy for growth is simple: Deliver the attention of our readers and users to our advertising clients better than our competition. Our constant appetite for bringing aboard 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.
"If you never take a chance, you don't have one."
Columbus, Ohio
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(614) Magazine™Circulation: 30,000 | Avg. Page Count: 96 | Published: Monthly (614) Magazine highlights the people, places and things that make Columbus such an attractive place for the 25-45 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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FoodCity™Circulation: 25,000 | Avg. Page Count: 112 | Published: July and January FoodCity is our newest addition and has been received with rave reviews. This high quality glossy magazine is an unparalleled guide to the Columbus culinary scene. FoodCity features over 50 pages of original content from dining out to cooking at home. What further sets FoodCity apart is the back of the magazine which carries more than 40 menus from fine local restaurants. FoodCity is available exclusively during Restaurant Week Columbus, local hotels and at select distribution points. |
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UWeekly™Circulation: 18,000 | 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 18,000 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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Faveroo™High quality and exclusive deals for Columbus Faveroo.com was launched in August 2010. The site helps local consumers save 50% or more from local businesses ranging from dining, retail and personal services. Despite the overwhelming presence of Groupon, Faveroo.com has grown to reach more than 18,000 Columbus users with the help of 614 Media Group's local media assets. In December, Faveroo takes the next step in its evolution to bring multiple deals offerings at once and a focus on the highest quality local brands and unique offerings. |
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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 18-23, 2011 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. The event has grown to 50 restaurants and served more than 58,700 diners during the January 2011 event. To date, Restaurant Week Columbus has donated over $15,000 to the mid-Ohio Foodbank. |
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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DIG Baton Rouge™Circulation: 30,000 weekly | Avg. Page Count: 52 | Published: Wednesdays, 52x annually DIG Baton Rouge is the evolution of Tiger Weekly which started it all in 1997 as a competitor to the campus newspaper. Today, DIG is the city's Alternative Weekly and is the number one advertising buy for reaching the 18-35 community. DIG has a deep and wide readership base from LSU students to graduates and young professionals across the city. From community features, people, LSU sports, dining and nightlife - DIG is the go-to resource for discovering all there is to do 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:
Columbus, OH
Posted: April 5, 2010
(614) Media Group is seeking a graphic design pro to join our Columbus team! Our company produces some of the best products in their class including (614) Magazine, UWeekly, Faveroo.com and publications in two other states.
We are seeking an individual to layout a weekly newspaper along with online design and development work. You should have the following attributes:
You will possess:
- Exceptional skills in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop (Mac).
- Experience in print and web production
- Creative and fast
- Outstanding attention to detail and well organized
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment with deadlines
- Personable and work well with others
Our company will offer:
- Full-time salary commensurate with experience
- Participation in company healthcare, dental and vision plan
- IRA program with employer-matching
- Flexible paid days off
- A fun and challenging work environment
- Opportunity to design new online concepts and UIs
How to apply:
Please send us your resume and cover letter along with salary requirements and work samples (links preferred) to:
Columbus, OH
Posted: December 9, 2010
Our growing company is pleased to announce the opening of two new sales positions in Columbus, OH. One position is with UWeekly - the leading print product serving the Ohio State University. UWeekly is the number one ad buy for local businesses who want to reach the campus community. The second position is for Faveroo.com - a local deal site that brings the best deals to Columbus consumers. We are the #2 deal site in Columbus behind Groupon.
You will possess:
- A winning attitude and likable personality
- Outside sales experience in the Columbus market with a proven and successful track record. If you have no sales experience, an aptitude and desire to become a sales pro is great too!
- Enjoy working in a fun, fast-paced environment
- Great multi-tasking and organizational skills
- Willingness to out-work your competition
- The desire to build a career, not occupy a job
Our company will offer:
- Quality, paid-training program.
- Competitive salary and commission package. $40-60K opportunity first year.
- 50% employer paid health, dental and life insurance
- Employer matching IRA program. We match up to 3% of annual wages.
- iPhone and laptop with data plans
- Monthly expense account
- Opportunity for bonuses and sales incentive trips... Vegas anyone?
- Opportunity for advancement within the company
How to apply:
Send resume and cover letter explaining why you would be a perfect fit for this position in addition to your compensation expectations.
Baton Rouge, LA
Posted: December 13, 2010
Our growing company is pleased to announce the opening of a brand new position for Tiger Weekly -- the number one ad buy for local businesses who want to reach the campus community and beyond.
This position will be responsible for developing our new classified section in the jobs and real estate categories. It is a part-time, position that is perfect for stay-at-home moms or someone looking for lots of flexibility. The position is work-from-home and commission based.
We're looking for:
- Creative, result-driven self-starter
- Always reliable and deadline oriented
- Call center or phone sales experience
We offer:
- Generous commission program with bonus opportunities. $20-40K first year opportunity.
- Browser-based classified management system so you can work from anywhere
- Opportunity for bonuses and sales incentive trips
- A fun, professional company with opportunities for advancement
How to apply:
Send resume and cover letter explaining why you would be a perfect fit for our company:
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.458 East Main StColumbus, OH 43215 (614) 488-4400 Wayne T. Lewis Founder and CEO Clark Gaines Partner |
UWeekly458 East Main StColumbus, OH 43215 (614) 488-3226 Michael Riches Associate Publisher DIG Baton Rouge5261 Highland Rd. #167Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (225) 248-1229 Chris Brooks Associate Publisher UWeekly Austin2002 GuadalupeSuite A-291 Austin, TX 78705 Michael Huereque General Manager |
(614) Magazine458 East Main StColumbus, OH 43215 (614) 488-4400 Meggin Weimerskirch Advertising Director Hotfoot Labs458 East Main StColumbus, OH 43215 (614) 488-3611 Matt Nowack Director of New Media and Web Development |
