MISSION
Manatee River News is dedicated to creating a fair, accurate and editorially-balanced publication. The entire operation of the company focuses on the needs of Manatee County residents as readers and area advertisers desirous of the fast-growing Manatee River market. The paper strives each day to be meticulous in design, intelligent in composition and exciting in content. Expectations must be exceeded on every level from the first sale of the day to the moment the last paper is distributed.
EDITORIAL CONTENT
Manatee River News is a community weekly, published every Friday, with its editorial content focused completely on Manatee County residents and the communities in which they live. Manatee River News focuses its coverage around all aspects of community life throughout the region. This includes sports, education, lifestyles, recreation and business. The paper tracks and reports on the fast growth and vibrant real estate market, as well as the changes affecting the rapidly developing region. Aside from business, the lives and activities of residents fill the pages both pictorially and editorially. A lively debate of issues and letters to the editor add spice to our weekly Editorial/Opinion pages, and readers enjoy regular features such as On Patrol, the weekly Crossword and Su Doku.
DISTRIBUTION
Manatee River News is diligent in maintaining thorough distribution and market penetration. The delivery staff distributes a minimum of 15,000 papers every Friday, with the on-line edition of each paper appearing on Friday as well. Distribution will be accomplished through: bulk delivery to news racks and select distribution points from Snead Island to downtown Palmetto, east to Parrish and south to Lakewood Ranch. The paper is delivered to numerous planned communities, retail centers and schools in the Manatee River corridor. |
