What is Colorado Press Service?

Established in 1945, Colorado Press Service (CPS) is a full-service news media advertising placement service. The CPS makes advertising quotes, placement, and follow-up easy with a staff committed to understanding all of Colorado’s newspapers and marketing platforms.


Who Does CPS Represent?

CPS represents all Colorado newspapers as well as thousands of newspapers nationwide through a national newspaper association network. Advertisers across the country can rely on an established, proven placement agency with a vast knowledge of newspapers and online and mobile platforms. CPS is the advertising arm of the Colorado Press Association.


Reach More than 80 Percent of the State's Population

Media buyers and advertising and marketing firms can tap into a powerful network of more than 250 newspapers in Colorado that reach more than 80 percent of the state’s population. Emerging media has put almost all Colorado newspapers on the digital map via websites, Facebook pages, Twitter feeds, mobile applications and comprehensive cross-platform marketing.

A strong affiliation with AdNet America, the national network of newspaper associations, ensures a rich and thorough understanding of all national print and online media as well as one-stop shopping for all of your newspaper placement needs.


Benefits of your partnership with Colorado Press Service

  • CPA removes time-consuming and labor-intensive barriers to print and online media placement through a dedicated staff newspaper professionals with a vast knowledge of Colorado and national media.
  • CPA maintains accurate and up-to-date mechanical specifications, deadlines, circulation and publication dates for quick and efficient quotes.
  • CPA handles everything from newspaper quotes and mechanicals to deadlines, scheduling and managing ad traffic.
  • CPA maintains lines of credit with all Colorado newspapers to ensure quick and efficient advertising placement, eliminating the need for individual agencies to establish credit with multiple newspapers.
  • Our simple, one-entity services always quoting, placement, tearsheets and billing to take place throughout the country with one local phone call.
  • CPA provides specialized media buy lists based on target audiences and demographics or creates quotes based on your specific newspaper requests. CPA staff can tell you about all of Colorado’s specialty niche publications, which may not be on your buy list.

Our process is simple

One call, one order, one bill.

  1. We provide a quote based on your targeted needs. Our quote will offer the best rates available.
  2. Upon approval, our team handles space reservations, traffics ad materials, completes vendor payments and sends your agency one bill complete with tearsheets.

Colorado Press Service also has two exciting statewide programs that offer economical advertising in five regions.


Contact Us

Elizabeth Bernberg
Vice President - Sales & Marketing
303-571-5117 x 24 ebernberg@colopress.net


Marlys Roddy
Senior Outside Sales Consultant
303-571-5117 x 19
mroddy@colopress.net


Cheryl Ghrist
Advertising Coordinator
303-571-5117 x 13
cheryl@colopress.net

Call today for an advertising quote for any paper in Colorado or the U.S.