Since 1989, The Beacon, a family-owned company, has been the leading source of information for people 50 and over throughout the Washington D.C. area. The Beacon newspaper is a free monthly publication and is one of the most successful senior publications in the United States. More than 300,000 readers pick up their copies at any of 2,000 distribution sites throughout the Washington and Baltimore metro areas - including more than 200 CVS pharmacies and Rite Aids.Through engaging, compelling and award-winning content and design, the paper has developed a loyal readership. More than 45 percent of readers keep their copies for more than two weeks and many cut out and save both articles and advertisements to share with friends and family. More than 87 percent report they patronize it's advertisers.The Washington DC Senior Beacon is in the Washington DC, Hagerstown, DC DMA. It is a monthly senior targeted publication focusing on the needs of the fifty plus community of Washington DC. The Washington DC Senior Beacon offers ROP and insert advertising opportunities in its circulation. Echo Media has direct relationships with over 7,500 newspapers providing tremendous local coverage as well as access to targeted demographic segments.