Celebrating our 20th Year as the #1 Visitor Map Publication Company in San Francisco

Map West, Inc. was established in 1992 and quickly became one of the largest publishers of Visitor Guides and Traveler Information in San Francisco. With a dedicated sales force and a talented in-house design staff we continue to publish informative and easy-to-use Visitor Guides for San Francisco and the Bay Area. All of our publications are delivered in MapWest company trucks with computerized distribution tracking. We also publish the Show Program for Beach Blanket Babylon ®

MapWest Publications Overview: A quick publication overview All current publications and deadlines.

"MAPWHARF and MAP SAN FRANCISCO have been in our advertising quiver for more than a decade. Superb Distribution and a Quality Printing is what has made MAPWEST rise to the top in San Francisco..."-

Rodney Fong President, The Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf

Now in Its 20th Year and Still the Largest Visitor Map Circulation!

MORE COPIES:
1.75 million copies distributed annually - more than any other map publication.

MORE LOCATIONS:
1000 distribution locations - more than any other map publication.

DISTRIBUTION EVERY DAY:
Consistent delivery all month long - unlike the monthly publications that run out before the month ends.

TWO MAP VERSIONS:
A map style for every location - new Concierge desktop maps have increased distribution in locations we were never able to reach before.

MapSF is now printed in 2 versions: A traditional full size folded map and a handy compact desk top padded map. Both versions of the San Francisco map are included in the ad price of one.

2012 Spring / Summer Issue March–August 875,000 copies Space Reservation Deadline: January 20 Artwork Deadline: January 27

2012-13 Fall / Winter Issue September–February 875,000 copies Space Reservation Deadline: July 25 Artwork Deadline: August 1

 

REACH REGIONAL TRAVELERS:
Carmel to Sacramento, Wine Country and beyond - MAPSF is everywhere. Your message is in the hands of travelers before and as they arrive in San Francisco.

MAPSF has over 1000 Northern California distribution spots including Regional Airports, Visitor Information Centers, Hotels & Motels, Car Rental Agencies, Museums, plus area Restaurants, attractions and much more! The MAPSF wide area of distribution not only covers the Bay Area, but also reaches inbound visitors from Monterey to Sacramento and beyond. For a detailed list of where to pick up MAPSF see our Distribution Page or contact the Sales Department.

2012-13 MapSF Publication Info and Ad Specs: MAPSF Publication Information and Ad sizes. Please call or email for current advertising rates and multi publication specials.

15 Years Of Successfully Promoting Wharf Businesses!

Target Wharf visitors with our established Fisherman's Wharf publication. Reach day trip as well as inbound visitors. Contains a detailed walking map of the Wharf, the number one destination in San Francisco.

MAPWHARF includes detailed maps of the Wharf including PIER 39, Ghirardelli Square, The Anchorage, The Cannery, Parking, ATMs, Hotels, Restaurants, Attractions and historical information.

MAPWHARF is printed annually in June. 1,500,000 FREE copies per year! Advertisers get twice the reach with the two versions of MAPWHARF printed each year. The original version is a traditional folded full size map. The newest version is a padded tear off compact countertop map popular at Concierge, Hotel and Welcome Center desks.

Space Reservation Deadline: April 26, 2012 Artwork Deadline: May 2, 2012.

Publication Date: 15th Edition: June 2012

Circulation is increased by 37% during the five busiest summer months to accommodate peak tourist demand.

MAPWHARF is distributed all over the Fisherman’s Wharf. It can be found in 40+ street boxes located on many Wharf corners as well as in Hotels and Motels, Restaurants and at many Wharf Attractions. MAPWHARF is also distributed at 350+ visitor spots around the Bay Area.

MapWharf 2012-13 Publication Info and Ad Specs: MAPWHARF Publication Info and Ad sizes. Please call or email for current advertising rates and multi publication specials.

"Advertising in MapWharf has increased the visibility of our legendary San Francisco Cruises among visitors to San Francisco significantly - high coupon redemptions are the proof."

- Stefan Merkl, Sales & Marketing Manager, Red and White Fleet

Beach Blanket Babylon ® 38th Year - Show Program Advertising.

108,000 program copies – 9,000 to 10,000 per month–distributed to an affluent audience of worldwide visitors and bay area residents. This Show Program is treasured by many patrons as a souvenir of their evening in North Beach. Included as part of the show program is a center spread North Beach Map pinpointing your location in relation to Club Fugazi. Your address, phone and hours are included on this map. Theater patrons are encouraged to visit your establishment after the performance and on their next visit to the North Beach area.

Your company is listed on the Beach Blanket Babylon ® web pages on MapWest.com.

As a bonus advertiser are also included in the North Beach Map & Show Sponsor Guide. This guided is given to patrons as they pick up tickets at the theatre. Copies are also available at the Boudin Bakery Concierge Desk in the Wharf or the Union Square TIX Booth. The North Beach map is also available online in PDF format,

Edition: January–March

• Space Reservation: December 1
• Artwork Due: December 8
• Publish Date: January 3

Edition: April–June

• Space Reservation: March 3
• Artwork Due: March 10
• Publish Date: April 2

Edition: July–September

• Space Reservation June 2
• Artwork Due: June 9
• Publish Date: July 2

Edition: October–December - Includes Extra Holiday Shows

• Space Reservation: September 1
• Artwork Due: September 8
• Publish Date: October 2

Beach Blanket Babylon Show Program Advertising Media Kit , Rates and Specs: 2011-2012 BBB Show program Media Kit, Rates and Specs.

Graphic Designers:

If you are preparing an ad for a MAPWEST publication please use these two spec sheets:

• MAPSF Ad Sizes and Artwork Specs
• MAPWHARF Ad Sizes and Artwork Specs

New for 2012: Specs include easy to follow instructions for advertisers to upload their artwork files online.

"Most people find us because of our ads in MapWharf and MapSF and the coupon incentive makes them purchase more. It is great. We get a lot of extra business because of MapWest."

Our Distribution is Designed to Reach San Francisco And Bay Area Visitors At Every Turn!

Map West Distribution in San Francisco and The Bay Area

Since 1992 our consistent distribution ensures that visitors have access to MAPSF and MAPWHARF from The East Bay to Central Valley, Monterey to Sacramento and beyond, whether they arrive by plane, train, car, ferry or bus.

Our distribution managers use an IPAD web based map delivery tracking system to accurately record the delivery of all Map West Publications with confirmation on site.

6 day a week delivery in our new Map West truck assures the best in reliable deliveries and great customer service at all of our distribution locations.

Prime Distribution Locations

This is a partial list. Each publication has specific targeted locations. The complete list is available in the media kit for each publication. Please contact us for more information.

Contact Us:

To set up an appointment for a full presentation on any of our publications, please contact us:

San Francisco Office:

Jenny Rauh, Associate Publisher

Map West Inc. 165 Jefferson Street Suite 2F San Francisco, CA USA 94133–1201

Phone: 415-692-0929 Fax: 415-885-6070 Toll Free 800-474-3126 Ext 0929

E-mail: Please email for current advertising rates and multi publication specials.

 

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