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  • 7,000 FREE, FULL-COLOR PAPERS ACROSS 5+ COUNTIES!!! We are available in all high traffic locations in these areas across 5+ counties incl hotels, CVS, Retro Donuts, Cinema 8 Movie Theatre, The Greenbrier, Greenbrier Sporting Club, Greenbrier County Visitor’s Center, WSS Visitor’s Center, Pocahontas County Visitor’s Center, Greenbrier Valley Airport, Walmarts in Lewisburg and Covington, gas stations, banks, retail shops, bars, and restaurants, Cucci’s in Covington, incl city paper racks at Shoneys, Del Sol, Carlito’s, and Applebees in Lewisburg, Hall Tavern in Union, April’s Pizza in WSS, Wah Gwaan Diner in WSS, and so much more! (Pictured above: Shell across from Walmart in Lewisburg).
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HASHTAGWV FAQ

  • HASHTAG LEWISBURG CITY PAPER has the second largest print and online multimedia platform in Greenbrier Valley. (second only to The Greenbrier Resort).
  • HASHTAG LEWISBURG CITY PAPER is an online and print platform to all things in Greenbrier Valley and surrounding areas.
  • The editorial focus is local music, unique shopping, the arts, and excellent food and drink, each month.
  • Operating 24/7, HASHTAG LEWISBURG CITY PAPER reaches 20,000 locals and visitors every month who are seeking relevant information about the region.
  • Successful advertisers with HASHTAG LEWISBURG CITY PAPER understand the importance of presenting advertisements that demonstrate value to the readers. See our testimonials:hashtagwv.com/testimonials

THE NUMBERS

  • 300-500 unique visitors to hashtagwv.com everyday
  • 7,000 printed papers distributed monthly in: Greenbrier County, Monroe County, Raleigh County, Pocahontas County, & Alleghany County, VA
  • 9,400+ followers on social media including instagram, facebook, twitter, pinterest, and LinkedIn. @hashtagwv
  • 5,457 Instagram followers
  • 3,102 Facebook fans
  • 442+ Twitter followers
  • 85+ Pinterest followers
  • 400+ LinkedIn connections

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Any size advertisement, your business is featured in all of the following ways:

Full-color print, 7,000 free papers across 5+ counties in WV & VA
ALL in-print ads on hashtagwv.com (inside stories/events)
Bulletin Board, last page (just ask!)
Lewisburg Town Map, in the middle of the printed paper

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ABOUT THE MANAGING EDITOR
christina-entenmann
HASHTAG LEWISBURG CITY PAPER Managing Editor-in-Chief, Christina Entenmann has been a Lewisburg, WV resident since September 2008. She was born and raised in Fairfield County, Connecticut, and is no stranger to hard work and the entrepreneur spirit. In 2006, she graduated from Quinnipiac University (Hamden, Connecticut), Cum Laude, with a bachelor’s in History and minor in German. In 2010, she graduated with an MBA (Masters in Business) from Liberty University (Lynchburg, Virginia). In February 2012, Christina launched the LBSPY publication as the first full color, free arts and entertainment tabloid in Greenbrier Valley. Most recently, Christina founded a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization called National Apprentice Day™. This program introduces America’s youth to various trades and work skills across the United States. Learn more at ApprenticeDay.org. For more information about Christina, see the article by Diana Hunt: hashtagwv.com/mountain-scene-women-of-washington-street-the-woman-behind-hashtagwv-diana-hunt/

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    • $699/issue
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  • Any size ad gets you social media shout outs and featured on hashtagwv.com on side widget and inside featured articles! We can link your ad to go directly to your website.
  • Free feature on Bulletin Board (in-print, last page). Post a promotional special, an event, job hiring, or just say hello!
  • Included feature on the Lewisburg Town Map, in the middle pages. This map is excellent for tourists and locals! We have had lots of positive feedback!

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2019 DISTRIBUTION/DEADLINE DATES ARE 12 DAYS BEFORE ISSUE DATE: HashtagWV 2019 Distribution:Deadlines

FEBRUARY

  • Hashtag #110
  • Issue run date: February 4-March 4
  • Advertising deadline: Wednesday, January 23
  • Local Happenings: Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day, —- at Carnegie (2/), Race Matters Summit 2018 at New River Community College

MARCH

  • Hashtag #111
  • Issue run date: March 4-April 1
  • Advertising deadline: Wednesday, February 20
  • Local Happenings: Homegrown Festival at Snowshoe, 16th Annual Polar Bear Plunge (3/10), The Bing Brothers feat. St Patrick’s Day (3/17), Carnegie Hall Gala, —–Congregation at Carnegie Hall, WV Ski Free Day.

APRIL 

  • Hashtag #112
  • Issue run date: April 1-29
  • Advertising deadline: Wednesday, March 20
  • Local Happenings: Lewisburg Chocolate Festival (4/13). WV Craft Brew Festival (4/27), 33rd Annual Great Greenbrier River Race (4/28). Easter & Egg Hunts. The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance 5/3-5

MAY

  • Hashtag #113
  • Issue run date: April 29-June 3
  • Advertising deadline: Wednesday, April 17
  • Local Happenings: The Greenbrier Half Marathon, Dandelion Festival, Alleghany Highlands Triathlon

JUNE

  • Hashtag #114
  • Issue run date: June 3-July 1
  • Advertising deadline: Wednesday, May 22
  • Local Happenings: Alderson 4th of July Celebration, Ronceverte River Festival, Ivy Terrace summer series starts, Farmer’s Day Celebration in Union, Space Race Rumpus, Good Earth Garden Series.

JULY

  • Hashtag #115
  • Issue run date: July 1-29
  • Advertising deadline: Wednesday, June 19
  • Local Happenings: The Greenbrier Classic, Wheels of Hope Ride, Pearl S. Buck Birthplace Celebration. Little Levels Heritage Fair. Covington Cork & Pork Festival. Gran Fondo Alleghany. GVT Art Auction. Pioneer Days in Marlinton. Fire on the Mountain Chili Cookoff.

AUGUST – WV STATE FAIR!

  • Hashtag #116
  • Issue run date: July 29-September 2
  • Advertising deadline: Wednesday, July 17
  • Local Happenings: Lewisburg Literary Festival, WV State Fair, War Comes to Union “reenactment”, Taste of the Mountain Food & Jazz Festival. Camp Barefoot.

SEPTEMBER – BACK TO SCHOOL!

  • Hashtag #117
  • Issue run date: September 2-30
  • Advertising deadline: Wednesday, August 21
  • Local Happenings: 14th Annual Freshwater Folk Festival. Autumn Harvest Festival. Roadkill Cookoff. Autumn Harvest Festival in Monroe County.

OCTOBER

  • Hashtag #118
  • Issue run date: September 30-November 4
  • Advertising deadline: Wednesday, September 18
  • Local Happenings: TOOT (10/12). Halloween events and haunted farms. Art & Craft Show at Fairgrounds.

NOVEMBER

  • Hashtag #119
  • Issue run date: November 4-December 2
  • Advertising deadline: Wednesday, October 23
  • Local Happenings: Giving thanks! Holiday Open House, Shop Small Saturday. Thanksgiving

DECEMBER

  • Hashtag #120
  • Issue run date: December 2-January 6
  • Advertising deadline: Wednesday, November 20
  • Local Happenings: A Christmas Carol at GVT. Girls’ Day Out. Winter Brewfest. NYE. Shanghai Parade (1/1)

Another end to a BIG year! Happy 2020!!!!

“I love reading LBSPY. It has the most eye-catching photographs and most creative ad design. I can also always find new business or events happening around town. LBSPY is the most eye-opening entertainment newspaper,” – Eunice Wang, owner at China Palace. Lewisburg, WV. Read more hashtagwv.com/testimonials

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Lewisburg, West Virginia 24901
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TESTIMONIAL

"Here at WHEN PIGS FLY BBQ, we get the most return advertising with LBSPY. New customers tell us all the time how they see our ad. They then come see us!" - Mike and Kellen, owners of When Pigs Fly BBQ, Lewisburg, WV.
"Christina, Thank you so much for the cover and the ARTICLE. Your LBSPY is fantastic! We hope to grow this ride and other sports events in our area. Your magazine will do this. Again thank you from everyone in the GVBike club. Come ride with us sometime." - Janice Centa

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LBSPY is a free, full color arts and entertainment tabloid dedicated to providing useful information in the areas of Greenbrier County, Pocahontas County, parts of Alleghany County, and more. We distribute 7,000, full color issues every month.

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"LBSPY is the best thing that has happened in Greenbrier County since I have been here for seven years. Maybe the whole state.... a first class operation and a lot of hard work," Patrick O'Flaherty, owner @ The Irish Pub