MAGAZINE
LUXE LIFESTYLE CAROLINAS
2018 MEDIA KIT
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A Life of Style The Luxe Lifestyle, a luxury lifestyle magazine, brings readers information that is entertaining, relevant, useful and inspirational as it celebrates the best of life in the Carolinas and beyond.  It’s a culture, a community, and an experience sharing all things relevant to living a magnificent life.
With an emphasis on every aspect of interest for the modern Carolina resident, Luxe Lifestyle provides editorial content on fashion, food, health, home, beauty, philanthropy, equestrian and travel. Our stories capture the active educated essence of the Southeast and attracts an audience beyond its geography.
www.Luxelifestylemag.com contact: Colleen Richmond Editor@luxelifestylemag.com 203-561-5086
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DISTRIBUTION & DEMOGRAPHICS ur inclusive model includes a digital version and a print version of the magazine, email newsletters, LuxeLifestyleMag.com and social media. This provides our readers a multiplatform to access content in their preferred medium. Research shows multiplatform consumers have a higher household income than their print only and digital only counterparts.
READERSHIP
78% 22%
FEMALE MALE
READERSHIP AGES
22% 51% 24% 25-34
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Readership per issue
35,000 Readers average household income
$175,000+ 50,000+ email distribution *all statistical information is obtained from our social media and website analytics.
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6 ISSUES PUBLISHED ANNUALLY
DISTRIBUTED LOCATIONS Barnes & Noble, Harris Teeter, Publix and independent book and newsstands.
DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION Amazon Kindle Magzter.com
Barnes & Noble Nook Apple Newstand
BONUS DISTRIBUTION & SIGNATURE EVENTS Complimentary copies can be found at local, high-profile events, high-end salons and spas, doctor’s offices, equestrian centers, select upscale hotels and all advertiser locations and more.
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EXCLUSIVE CONTENT
Each issue is filled with unique stories and features along with beautiful editorial photographs. We are the ultimate source for finding the very best in style, travel, home, food and much more. Every story is informative, entertaining and inspiring.
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Travel
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featuring 3 days in ...... and dreamy destinations
Health & Beauty the latest information & trends
Feast featuring the latest in food and wine
Interior showcasing home & design
Style a fashion editorial
Carolina Giving philanthropic events
Equestrian featuring the equestrian lifestyle, events, fashion and design 6
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Feb/March 2018
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Dec/Jan 2017-18
CAROLINA’S
PLUS...
Jason Harris
Twine & Twig
Carolina Giving The Camera & The Horse
of the Design Network
Breaking Tradition in Tabletop
Dreamy Destination to Costa Rico ....and more
PLUS... Polo Lifestyle Meet Dr. Andy Dreamy Destination to Zermatt Switzerland
EDITORIAL CALENDAR
....and more
FESTIVE & FEARLESS
PLAYING OUTSIDE THE BOX
January/February
with jewelry designer Devon Leigh
Artist & Designer Marisa Frandsen
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Life of the Party Health & Wellness
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Oct/Nov 2017
CHARLOTTE
PLUS... 25 Ways to Look & Feel More Beautiful Fall Fashion Trends Dreamy Destination to Oxfordshire England ...and more
High Spirits
The True Charlotte Creatives Interior Design & Spring Fashion
May/June
New Orleans Voodoo, & Haunted Houses
To Dream Wedding & Travel
Winghaven’s
MAGIC Spellbound in the Garden
March/April
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CHARLOTTE GIRL THE MAGAZINE
MARCH/APRIL 2017
Off To The Races
PLUS...
Your Perfect Derby Hat
Eating for a Healthy Lean Body
All That Jazz
3 Days in Savannah
Bringing Charlotte back into the jazz spectrum
Decadence ...and more
A Charlotte Affair & The Arts
September/October Epicurean Food & Drink
November/December
Dreamy Destinations A trip to Ireland
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July/August
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MAGAZINE SPECS MAGAZINE SIZE: 8.25”w x 10.875”h
Double Page Bleed 16.75” x 11.125” Double Page Trim 16” x 10.375” Keep live matter at least 1/2” from ALL edges
Safety from Trim: .5” on all sides Bleed: .125” on all sides Perfect Bound AD SIZES: SPREAD: Non-Bleed: 16”w x 10.375”h Bleed: 16.75”w x 11.125”h. Live matter must be 1/2” from Trim FULL PAGE: Non-Bleed: 7.75”w x 10.375”h Bleed: 8.5”w x 11.125”h Live matter must be 1/2” from Trim
Full Page Bleed 8.5” x 11.125”
Full Page NO Bleed 7.75” x 10.875” Full Page Trim
Keep live matter at least 1/2” from ALL edges (7.25” x 9.875”)
Keep live matter at least 1/2” from ALL edges
Half Page Horizontal: 7.25”w x 4.812”h Half Page Vertical: 3.5”w x 9.875”h One-Third Page Vertical: 2.312”w x 9.875”h One-Third Page Horizontal: 7.25”w x 3.25”h PRINT FILE TYPES: Please submit all ads as PDF/x-1a at actual size (300dpi).
(7.25” x 9.875”)
Please send all final artwork to: Pat@luxelifestylemag.com
1/2 Page Vertical 3.5” x 9.875”
1/2 Page Horizontal 7.25” x 4.812”
1/3 Page Vertical 2.312” x 9.875”
1/3 Page Horizontal 7.25” x 3.25”
DIGITAL SIZING Custom eblasts - 590px jpg (variable depth) ENEWSLETTER ADS Enews ads - 590px X 180px jpg WEBSITE ADS VerticalAd 273pxX350px jpg BannerAd - 846pxX364px jpg www.LuxeLifestyleMag.com | Media Kit 2018
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GENERAL INFORMATION 1. BILLING AND PAYMENT Unless other specified by the agreement, Publisher will bill for advertisement and related production services in accordance with current rate card. Payment is due upon submittal of advertising contract and invoice date. With approved credit, payment is due within (30) days of the invoice date. If payment is not received within (30) days after receipt of invoices for any charges, the Publisher may, at its discretion, cancel advertiser's future advertising , and charges for all prior advertising used by the advertiser will become immediately due and payable, in addition to other charges or legal costs provided herein. For any past due amounts, advertiser agrees to pay a late charge of 1.5% per month. 2. INVOICES All invoices will be emailed via PayPal and paid via PayPal, credit and debit cards. 3. FREQUENCY DISCOUNTS Advertiser acknowledges that all frequency discounts are based on the advertiser's commitment to fulfilling the frequency indicated on contract. If for any reason this frequency is not met by the time of expiration or cancellation of agreement, Advertiser agrees to pay a short rate charge on all advertisements published under this agreement. The original term of the agreement shall not exceed a period of 12 months from the first issue insertion date. 4. CANCELLATION If advertiser chooses to cancel prior to the expiration of the term, advertiser is responsible to submit written notice of cancellation to the publisher (30) days prior to the applicable deadline date and will be responsible for any short rate charges as detailed in the rate card. 5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY The publisher's liability for any error will not exceed the cost of the space occupied by the error. Credit for the errors is limited to the first insertion. The Publisher is not liable for any delays in delivery or non delivery in the event of an act of God , action by government, fire, flood , or condition beyond the control of publisher.
6. ADVERTISER'S REPRESENTATIONS All advertising copy is accepted and published by the publisher on the representation that the advertiser is properly authorized to publish the entire contents and subject matter thereof. Advertiser agrees to indemnify and hold publisher harmless from and against any and other liabilities, claims, or demands for libel, violation of rights to privacy, plagiarism, copyright infringement and any and all other liabilities, claims or demands arising out of or connected with advertiser's advertising in the publication. 7. Publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertising copy which is unethical, misleading, extravagant, in bad taste, otherwise inappropriate or incompatible with the character of the publication. 8. ADDITIONAL CHARGES All advertising copy ordered set and not used will be charged for composition . 9. ADVERTISING COPY When new advertising copy is not received by the applicable deadline date, publisher will repeat the advertising copy which ran in the previous issue. 10.TERM Either party may terminate the agreement by giving written notice to the other party no less than thirty (30) days before the first or any subsequent anniversary of the effective date of the agreement.
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Colleen Richmond Editor@luxelifestylemag.com 203-561-5086 www.luxelifestylemag.com
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