Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bridgeport Press?
The Bridgeport Press is a new neighborhood informational service produced by Nero Ink. We will gather advertisements and select informational and artistic content to share with every door in our coverage area.
How much does it cost?
The Bridgeport Press is Free to all households and businesses in our coverage area. Advertisements are $49.34 per square inch.
When is the deadline?
Our next deadline for artwork and payment is November 7 at 13:00 (1 PM CST).
Our first edition of The Bridgeport Press is scheduled to arrive in homes the first week of December 2025.
How many Impressions/Pieces will you mail?
Our current mailed quantity is 14,460. The Bridgeport Press will be delivered using USPS Every Door Direct Mail to every door on our selected routes. Coverage area data will be provided to advertisers. USPS routes are subject to variation and will be updated every issue.
What will the Bridgeport Press look like?
Appearance: The Bridgeport Press will be a full-color mailing on gloss or matte stock – printed using the highest quality offset lithographic method.
Size: Our current format is 9.5”x13”
Page Quantity: Depending on the quantity and sizes of the submissions: two or four pages.
Language: Advertisers are free to use whichever language they prefer, but an English translation will be necessary for legal and proofreading purposes. No translation services provided.
Submissions: We will prioritize ads which are from and/or relevant to our local community. We reserve the right to refuse advertisements and submissions that are illegal, harmful, irrelevant, or in poor taste.
Artwork: Designs will be provided by advertisers according to The Bridgeport Press submission guidelines (see below). Design available for an additional fee.
Proofs: A digital or physical proof approval will be required for all ads.
How do I place an ad?
Do It Yourself: Using our website BridgeportPress.com, you can upload photos or graphics, get pricing, and pay for your message.
Full Service: Our team will help you process your advertisement. Call us and mention “Bridgeport Press”, or scan the QR code to get started.
Design Fees: Design for a simple ad is $250 (typography, colorization, element placement)- for other design considerations please inquire for rates.
The Process:
1. Advertisers will be asked to complete an Insertion Agreement; either online or in person. A $100 deposit will hold a spot for your ad.
2. A web interface will be provided to upload artwork, artwork may also be submitted via email.
3. A digital proof of the artwork will be provided to the advertiser for final approval. Physical proofs are available subject to additional fees.
4. Payment is due at time of proof approval, no later than the deadline for print.
5. Advertisements will be compiled on a shared printed piece. The arrangement, ad selection, included content, and final design will not be subject to approval from individual advertisers.
6. The Bridgeport Press will be printed, finished, bundled, and delivered to USPS no later than the last weekday of the first week of the month in which the edition is published.
7. Our EDDM mailers are delivered to the Delivery Destination Unit Post Office, ensuring the fastest possible distribution. The USPS does not provide guaranteed service for EDDM mail. We are not responsible for delays beyond our control.
8. We will deliver one bundle (25 pcs) of The Bridgeport Press to advertisers and select high-traffic areas.
9. Distribution Bundles (50 pcs) available for $15, delivered. The cover price shall remain Free.
Cancellations and Minimum Ad Percentage:
Each mailer must meet the minimum content requirement of 50% advertised content. If there are not enough advertisements to fill a mailer, informational or artistic content may be substituted. Editions with less than 50% advertised content on date of deadline may be delayed or cancelled for full refunds.
Submission guidelines
Accepted file formats: .pdf, .jpg, .tiff, .svg, .png
Resolution: Minimum: 300dpi Maximum 1200 dpi
File Storage Size: No larger than 25 Mb
Margins: 1/4” Recommended, 1/8” Minimum
Size of Artwork: Dependent on Ad Size