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1 Media Kit 222 W. Ontario St. #420, Chicago, IL / Tel: / Fax:

2 ABOUT US/MISSION STATEMENT Founded in 1920, Key Magazine is the first and only weekly visitor guide in Chicago. We provide comprehensive and easy-to-find information about Chicago s restaurants, shops, nightlife, sightseeing, performing arts and special events. Key uniquely appeals to the city s diverse visitor market. Through our timely covers, editorial features and calendar of events, only Key captures what s going on This week in Chicago. 1

3 DISTRIBUTION Key prints between 18,000 and 24,000 copies a week, and over 1 million copies per year. KEY covers all of Chicago s 37,000 hotels, both major airports, the Merchandise Mart, Navy Pier, major shopping destinations on Michigan Avenue, over 50 corporate and residential concierge locations, and boasts exclusive distribution on Go- Airport Express. READERSHIP This comprehensive coverage area ensures that your message will be seen by the greatest possible number of visitors to the city. NATIONAL PRESENCE Chicago Chicago Fort Worth 2

4 THE CHICAGO VISITOR MARKET Last Year, Chicago hosted over 48 million visitors, including vacationers, conventioneers, and business travelers visiting as individuals, couples and families. Gender Avg Party Avg Income Ave Spend Leisure Business 51% male/49% female 67% male/35% female 2.11 people 1.63 people 97, ,000 1,000 1,157 Visitor Activities Performing Arts Performing Arts 9% 19% Sightseeing 17% Dining 35% Nightlife - 16% Sightseeing 8% Dining 51% Nightlife 21% Museums 21% Shopping 30% Museums 10% Shopping 25% Average length of stay : 3.5 days Visitors spend over 12 billion a year in Chicago Hotel occupancy : 75.2% (all time high) Number of hotel rooms : 37,000 hotel rooms Can you afford not to have your message in front of this lucrative market? 3

5 EDITORIAL OPPORTUNITIES Editorial content dramatically increases an advertiser s exposure and Key guarantees the most frequent editorial support. With an average stay of approximately 3 days, Key s weekly frequency is perfectly timed to deliver the most up-to-date information for visitors. gospel music hand-selected by the legendary Kirk Franklin. 10am and 12:30pm. Adults, 40; children (ages 6 12), N. Dearborn, # Get a first look and listen of the new musical The Last Ship, featuring tunes and lyrics from Grammy Award-winner Sting, as it continues its limited prebroadway tryout today at the Bank of America Theatre. 2pm W. Monroe, to Monroe 7 MONDAY 8 Weekly Calendar: The heart and soul of our weekly coverage is this timely and convenient guide to all of the exciting things going on in the city right now The 12-voice collective Chanticleer presents its She Said / He Said program as a harmonic soundtrack for a night under the stars at Ravinia Festival. 7pm Sheridan Road in Highland Park, to Ravinia Patti Vasquez closes out a big five-night stand tonight at Zanies Comedy Club. 8:30pm N. Wells, #151 Featuring comedy talent from around the city, 100 Proof Comedy focuses on some of the best local standup performers tonight at ComedySportz Theatre. 8pm W. Belmont, Patricia Barber can be found playing into the wee hours at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge. 9pm N. Broadway, to Lawrence Outstanding Chicago trumpeter Corey Wilkes supplies the sounds during the latest installment of the Tuesdays on the Terrace jazz series at the Museum of Contemporary Art. 5:30pm. FREE. 220 E. Chicago, Catch an al fresco screening of the 2014 Academy Award-winner for Best Documentary as the Summer Film Series presents 20 Feet from Stardom tonight at Millennium Park. 6:30pm. FREE. 201 E. Randolph, WEST EGG CAFE Located within walking distance of dozens of downtown hotels, this cozy Streeterville café offers everything from eggs benedict and pancakes to rotisserie chicken and taco salad. Tasty, hearthealthy dishes also available. Bonus: insulated coffee pitchers at every table. Mon. Fri., 6:30am 3pm; Sat. Sun., 7am 3pm. All major cards N. Fairbanks, (K-29) Publisher s Picks: Our exclusive editorial reviews give readers an expanded description of your business or event The Best Thai Restaurant is also the closest to all the major hotels Chicago Tribune YOLK Yolk is the talk of the town. Expect creative twists on traditional breakfast favorites including frittatas, Benedicts, French toast, and skillets. Lunchtime options include salads, burgers, and sandwiches. Mon. Fri., 6am 3pm; Sat. Sun., 7am 3pm E. Ohio, ; 1120 S. Michigan, ; 747 N. Wells, eatyolk.com (L-30) (I-42) (G-27) CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN CROSSROADS AT HOUSE OF BLUES Dine on American, Southern, and Mexicaninspired dishes from celebrity chef Aarón Sanchez. Staples jambalaya, pulled pork sandwiches, 312/ / 2 Blocks From the Mag Mile at 230 East Ohio Street In support of her Grammy-nominated album The Blessed Unrest, singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles brings her Little Black Dress tour to the Chicago Theatre. 7:30pm N. State, to Lake The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents a program featuring Stravinsky s Firebird suite and Dvo ák s New World Symphony tonight at Ravinia Festival. 8pm Sheridan Road in Highland Park, to Ravinia 6 The Chicago Cubs return to the Friendly Confines from a long road trip for a weekend series against the Atlanta Braves with games today and Saturday at 3:05pm, and Sunday at 1:20pm at Wrigley Field W. Addison, to Addison Are you ready to move to the sounds of Haitian compass and rara? Emeline Michel supplies the music for tonight s Chicago SummerDance session in the Spirit of Music garden at Grant Park. Dance lessons at 6pm, music and dancing at 7:30pm. FREE. 601 S. Michigan, Catch the best in WNBA action as superstar Elena Delle Donne and the Chicago Sky host the Phoenix Mercury tonight at the Allstate Arena. 7pm Mannheim in Rosemont, to Rosemont The fascinating spectacle that is Lady Gaga hits town as the singer continues her Artpop tour with a stop tonight at the United Center. 7:30pm W. Madison, #20 Enjoy a lake tour, live music, delicious food and a healthy sampling of some great craft beer from Lagunitas Brewery aboard the Brew Cruise from Shoreline Sightseeing. 8pm E. # 124 Grand, keymagazinechicago.com Here the Deal! DEALS FROM THE MAGNIFICENT MILE SHOPPING FESTIVALTM PRESENTED BY MASTERCARD FRIDAY Get 15% off your purchase when you mention the Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival at MARY MARY. 706 N. Dearborn, SATURDAY Take in the sounds of a FREE concert from pop star Andy Grammer this afternoon at JOHN HANCOCK PLAZA. 1pm. 835 N. Michigan, extreme coupons Kids Korner Ed Debevic s: Present ad page 10 FREE collectible souvenir. Rainforest Café: FREE chef s appetizer of the day or kid s meal with ad on page 11 Sights Bike Chicago: Get 5 OFF Rental or Tour with ads on pages 9 & 20. Medieval Times: Adults save 20, kids save 10 with ad on page 15. SUNDAY Grab a snack to refuel during ShopFest Weekend (Aug 23-24) with complimentary appetizers at VIAND BAR AND KITCHEN. 2pm-5pm. 155 E. Ontario, Anita Dee: Get 5 OFF with ad on page 19. Kayak Chicago: Get 5 OFF Rental or Tour with ad on page 22. Jet Ski Chicago: Get 19 OFF Rental with ad on page 30. Seadog Cruises: 2-for-1 tickets with ad on page 30. MONDAY During the Shopping Festival, admission to Magritte, The Mystery of the Ordinary, is included with regular admission at the ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO. 111 S. Michigan, Tall Ship Windy: 2-for-1 tickets with ad on page 30. Here s the Deal: Call attention to one of your special offers or great deals tied to any Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours: Get 5 OFF Tour with ad on page 43. Shopping TUESDAY DQ Luxury: 39 full hour reflexology massage with ad on page 47. Dining The Melting Pot: Buy one entree get one FREE! See ad on page 59 for details. WEDNESDAY keymagazinechicago.com Sample great Goose Island beers and authentic barbecue specialties from Sweet Baby Ray while cruising Lake Michigan and the Chicago River on the Beer and BBQ Boat Ride from Wendella Sightseeing. 5:45pm N. Michigan, #151 Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy a true Chicago big screen classic under the stars as Matthew Broderick and friends sample the sights and sounds of the Windy City on Ferris Bueller s Day Off, tonight s Movie in the Park presentation outside the Chicago History Museum. Dusk. FREE N. Clark, Take 50 off your purchase of 350 or more, 100 off a purchase of 500 or more or 300 off a purchase of 1,200 or more at VINCE. 106 E. Oak, Check out the latest large-scale installation for Chicago from the Spanish designer of the popular Crown Fountain: the outdoor sculpture exhibition Jaume Plensa: 1004 Portraits today at Millennium Park. FREE. Michigan and Madison, Ageless Beatle Paul McCartney returns to Chicago for a stop on his big Out There tour tonight at the United Center. 8pm W. Madison, # An Old Town Classic! ELEVEN CITY DINER An old-school diner serving breakfast ALL day. Enjoy authentic soda fountain drinks while noshing on renowned hand-sliced delicatessen sandwiches, fluffy omelets, giant salads, and, of course, a full bar. Mon. Thu., 8am 9:30pm; Fri., 8am 10:30pm; Sat. 8:30 10:30pm; Sun., 8:30 9pm. All major cards S. Wabash, elevencitydiner.com (I-42) Enjoy spectacular skyline views, live music, fireworks and cocktails plus lots of great marine life as Jazzin at the Shedd celebrates its 20th anniversary at the Shedd Aquarium. 6pm-10pm. Adults, 18; kids (3-11), S. Lake Shore, #146 Publisher s Pick FRIDAY THURSDAY The Taste of Chicago remains a summertime tradition, and one of the best places to sample the city s diverse dining scene while rubbing elbows with thousands of likeminded folks. The 34th annual edition opens today and runs 11am-8pm daily through Sunday. FREE (tickets required for food purchases). Columbus and Jackson See page 71 for more to see and do at the Taste! The Second City s Incomplete Guide to Everything is a hilarious collection of scenes and songs that skewer everything that you learned in college or that you should have learned in college on the days you slept in. Tonight at UP Comedy Club. 8pm W. North, #151 PICK OF THE WEEK Since 1989, the Family-owned Dinotto Ristorante (215 W. North Ave., ), has been a favorite with both locals and out-of-towners, even drawing the occasional celebrity (keep your eyes out). The Ristorante s ambiance has a New World feel that projects European warmth and intimacy. While each classically prepared meal is cooked to order and special requests including vegetarian, low-carb and low-fat are welcomed. Dinotto also features a small bar with a spectacular Italian wine selection, feel free ask your server for pairing suggestions. And don t forget, it s close proximity to Piper s Alley and the legendary Second City and Zanie s comedy clubs makes it the perfect spot before or after a show. WEDNESDAY Come for the animals, stay for the play! Chicago-based troupe Storytown Improv presents Kids Summer Theater, a series of family-friendly, audience-participation live performances on the South Lawn of the Lincoln Park Zoo. 11am, 12pm and 1pm. FREE N. Cannon, The weekly new music series Downtown Sound continues tonight with a double bill featuring Austin, Texas singer-songwriter Joe Pug and New Orleans neo-folkie Alynda Lee Segarra (a/k/a Hurray for the Riff Raff) at Millennium Park. 6:30pm. FREE. 201 E. Randolph, TUESDAY Enjoy a one-pound lobster feast at cost, and wash it down with 6.50 handcrafted cocktail at DEVON SEAFOOD GRILL. 39 E. Chicago, Gino s East: Present ad on page 61 to your server to receive a FREE special gift. Nightlife THURSDAY During the Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival, kids under 12 ride FREE with each paid adult (31) on the Urban Adventure Cruise from MERCURY SKYLINE CRUISE LINE. 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm. 112 E. Wacker, Welcomes the Chicago Dental Society 149th Midwinter Meeting! See page 3. Kingston Mines: 3 OFF Cover with ad on page 64. On Stage Laugh Factory: Mention KEY Magazine for a FREE VIP ticket upgrade. Events Sights Shopping Maps Dining Nightlife Theater February 21, 2014 Dining A Real Taste of Chicago Convention Banners: We partner with some of the biggest and This Week welcome their exhibitors and attendees to the Windy City In Chicago What hasn t changed is Farrell s dedication to eclecticism, with a lineup that features performances from big names like Mumford & Sons, The Killers, Nine Inch Nails, Vampire Weekend, New Order, The Cure, Queens of the Stone Age, Phoenix and many more, plus dozens of on-the-cusp artists and a full schedule of electronic dance music (EDM) acts in the wild outdoor nightclub known as Perry s Place. In addition to the music, there are a variety of art and music vendors throughout the park, as well as a full array of food and drink. Lollapalooza runs Friday through Sunday, noon 10pm. One-day (95) and three-day (235) passes are sold out, but check around town or with your concierge for tickets, they may be able to hook you up. Jackson and Columbus, Many Lolla artists are hosting aftershows at other venues this weekend. Country fans will want to check out Eric Church and Frontier Lolla Pops Friday, 10pm. 31. Alternative rock band, The Mowgli s most known for their song San Francisco is playing with The Bright Light So- If you happen to find yourself anywhere near the Loop cial Hour at Double Door (1572 N. Milwaukee, this weekend, you may find it nearly impossible to ) will also play Friday at 11pm. avoid the crowds and the sound bleed of one of the 15. Ellie Goulding s DJ Set performs at morning off right at SUNNY SIDE UP (42 E. Superior, ). You have to stop in to try one summer s biggest happenings. Studio Paris (59 W. Hubbard, ) of their amazing breakfast or cronuts! SULLIVANS STEAKHOUSE (415 N. Dearborn, ) It s the annual visit of Lollapalooza, original A great dining experience in the Windy City is as easy as it gets. Throughout February start your on Saturday at 9:30pm founder Perry Farrell s sprawling musical buffet entices guests with one the finest steakhouse experiences in the country. Slip into an intimate from the 90s that has been reincarnated and booth and treat yourself to han-cut steaks, triple-cut lamb chops and swinging live music. And repackaged from its origin as a smaller multi-city tour into a massive three-day Grant Park party. The how could you come to Chicago without sampling some of the finest pizza the Windy City has to audiences are bigger, the band roster is bigger, and offer? GINO S EAST ( 162 E. Superior, DEEP; 500 N. LaSalle, and 521 S. the cultural impact on the city is bigger than ever before. Dearborn, ) is a Chicago tradition since 1966, serving up famous deep-dish pizza with a golden crust, vine-ripened tomatoes and your choice of toppings. 34 Ruckus at Metro (3730 N. Clark, ). keymagazinechicago.com 86 Editor s Choice Editor s Choice Editor s Choice Editor s Choice Editor s Choice Editor s Choice Editor s Choice Still undecided about what to do in Chicago? Here is one of our favorites: keymagazinechicago.com Please call to confirm hours, prices and credit cards accepted. Section Leads: Highlight your business in one of our targeted section lead pages Editor s Choice: These occasional advertorial pages are a perfect opportunity to provide greater detail on your big event 4

6 MARKETING CAPABILITIES Welcomes the Chicago Dental Society 149th Midwinter Meeting! See page 3. Events Sights Shopping Maps Dining Nightlife Theater February 21, 2014 This Week This Week In Chicago Concierge Outreach KEY partners with clients to help them host on-site and in person concierge networking events to help build productive relationships with this important group. We deliver collateral materials such a rack cards, brochures, menus, gift bags, etc. to ALL downtown and major suburban hotels. DIGITAL COMMUNICATION Digital Editions - Every weekly issue can be viewed on issuu for the savvy traveler on the go. Mobile App Place your message in front of visitors while they are making decisions on the go. Users can view more information about your business, get step-by-step directions, view your website, or make reservations while on the go. Marketing Our weekly newsletter is sent out every Friday to over 600 local and suburban concierge and guest service professionals. Clients have the opportunity to participate in this program at no additional charge. 5

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