Issue Date: 12.11.07 • Ad Close: 10.22.07

African-Americans have fully embraced the EBONY lifestyle. Each month, nearly 40% of African-Americans* turn to EBONY to connect to their community and culture. EBONY Marketplace is the newest and most cost-effective way to increase your customer base with this vital and vibrant market. EBONY Marketplace will feature both a franchise section to highlight franchise opportunities and a general products section to showcase all other products or services such as travel, real estate, insurance, gifts and more.

• This year, about 7 out of 10 African-Americans will have read at
least one issue of EBONY.

• EBONY readers know that EBONY advertisers respect African-
American culture and consumerism.

• 62% of EBONY readers* say that they find EBONY to be a credible
source for advertisements.

• The EBONY Magazine Marketplace features a franchise section and
general offers section to cover a full range of products and services.

*According to statistics released by Mediamark Research Inc.

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