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Your Success

Advertising works
The most aggressive and consistent advertisers are the most successful. Advertising can generate customers now, and in the future. A campaign that is vigorous and positive can bring consumers into the marketplace, regardless of the economy.

Why Television?
The Television Bureau of Advertising states, "The public's perception of advertising in media is critical in the process of selling products and services. Television gets nearly half the votes for Most Authoritative and 74% for Most Exciting, driven by TV's ability to deliver the advertiser's message utilizing sight, sound, motion, emotion and color."
- TVB Web Site --TV Basics, Image of Advertising in Major Media.


Why the Internet?
Explore opportunities to advertise on our Web site.
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Those exposed to both online and TV ads were significantly more likely to recall the TV spot. Our site also offers online video ads in :10 and :15 spots.

Most Internet users have watched online video; 25% watch regularly, at least once a week. Users regularly see online video ads and 44% have taken some action after viewing an online video ad.*
*Online Publishers Association

Cross media opportunities exist right now!
Reach Chicagoland's diverse audience by incorporating the synergy of television and newspaper into your advertising campaigns. No matter what your target group, marketing message or budget, WGN-TV and Chicago Tribune newspaper have a seamless multi-media package that gives you the most flexible format, placement options, and rewarding advertising opportunities. Tribune's commitment to the success of cross media will ensure powerful and efficient custom packages in Chicago with WGN-TV, the Chicago Tribune, WGN Radio, their respective Web sites, and more!

Our Audience

• DMA: Chicago
• DMA Rank: #3
• Total Households: Total Persons 2+: 9,251,000
• TV Households: 3,455,020 2006-2007 TV Season (effective 9/23/06)
(1 HH rating point = 34,550 homes)
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Our Programming

The CW

We are an affiliate of The CW network, featuring popular shows such as America's Next Top Model, Smallville, WWE Friday Night Smackdown, and One Tree Hill.


Check the current schedule for our exciting programming!


Contact Us

For WGN-TV and WGNTV.com advertising inquiries, please call 773-528-2311 or mail to: 2501 W. Bradley Pl., Chicago, IL 60618.

Our station is owned and operated by TRIBUNE. TRIBUNE is America's largest employee-owned media company, operating businesses in publishing, interactive and broadcasting. It reaches more than 80 percent of U.S. households and is the only media organization with newspapers, television stations and websites in the nation's top three markets. In publishing, Tribune's leading daily newspapers include the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Newsday (Long Island, N.Y.), The Sun (Baltimore), South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Orlando Sentinel and Hartford Courant. The company's broadcasting group operates 23 television stations, Superstation WGN on national cable, Chicago's WGN-AM and the Chicago Cubs baseball team. Popular news and information websites complement Tribune's print and broadcast properties and extend the company's nationwide audience.



 
 
  Industry Buzz
 

"The CW slated three goals for the season…Much in its presentation suggests it may succeed. It unveiled promising young-adult programming along with ad units and platforms that break new ground."
(Upfront)
Television Week