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MISSION Kansas City is our beat.
As the city’s definitive magazine, we bring Kansas City to life with dynamic storytelling, unforgettable photography and design that pops. We’re the metro’s trusted, modern guide - celebrating excellence, spotlighting innovation, and curating the very best in culture, food, fashion, and city life. We know the city’s triumphs and its tensions, digging deep where it matters, helping our readers celebrate its victories, tend to its faults and revel in the things that make it unique. Kansas City magazine 2026 Media Kit
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Kansas City magazine 2026 Media Kit
PRINT Every month, Kansas City magazine delivers the stories, insights and discoveries that capture the metro’s energy. Our editors spotlight the people, places and trends shaping Kansas City today, while providing readers with trusted recommendations on how to explore, enjoy and engage with the city’s best.
D I G I TA L You’ll find all that Kansas City magazine delivers and more on kansascitymag. com. The website delves into the best of KC, from restaurants and bars to arts and entertainment. Find out the latest news, events, trends, health tips, and more in the city.
SOCIAL The magazine’s social following expands our audience to a younger, more digitally focused demographic. The editors deliver news, culture and adventure to 95 ,000+ followers, continuing to expand our audience with double-digit growth in the last year.
E-NEWSLETTERS We stay connected with 40,000+ subscribers with weekly content delivered to their inbox. With Savor focused on the food scene and the Loop delivering weekend activities and other local content, both e-newsletters are a timely promotional option.
AUDIENCE Let us connect you with our audience.
Kansas City magazine 2026 Media Kit
Total Audience: 375,000+ � Print...................................................... 112,500 � Online................................................127,500+ � Social.................................................. 95,000+ � E-Marketing..................................... 40,000+
Age 35 – 64 74%
Age 25 – 54 57%
Gender Female........................ 64% Male............................. 36%
Income Average Household Income $158,623
Home Ownership Average Home Value........................................................................................... $521,000 Education Completed College....................................................................................................... 78% Post Graduate Degree................................................................................................. 29% Readership Habits Purchase Products From Ads Seen In The Magazine............................................73% Keep The Magazine For A Month Or Longer.......................................................... 62% Spend More Than An Hour With Each Issue...............................................72 Minutes
Distribution Channels: • Mailed copies including paid subscribers and direct request copies • In-room copies at the city’s premier hotels •Newsstandcopies(HenHouse,Hy-Vee,NaturalGrocers,PriceChopper,Sprouts,SunFresh,WholeFoodsMarket,Cosentino’s, Walmart, CVS, Barnes & Noble, Target, Walgreens, KC International Airport) • Medical and professional office distribution
CONTENT
Compelling local content that delivers the best of Kansas City. Features
An in-depth look at the people and trends shaping the city
Loop
Theessentialresourcefor current events, politics and how the city works
Beat
The very best things to do each month
Kansas City magazine 2026 Media Kit
Current Curating a beautiful life in fashion and home design
Savor
The ultimate resource guide for food lovers who eat and drink in Kansas City
CALENDAR We cover all things KC. Our readers enjoy lifestyle content from a variety of interests.
Food
Travel
Home
Family
Sports
Medical & Wellness
Arts & Culture
Fashion & Retail
Kansas City magazine 2026 Media Kit
2026 Editorial & Promotional Calendar MONTH COVER FEATURE
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTIONS
AD DEADLINE
NEWSSTAND
- Centers of Excellence/Hospitals - Beauty Gurus - Eyes on KC
12/5/25
01/01/26
- Spa Sanctuary: Pampering Your Face & Body - Winter Warm Up: Indoor Activities - Five Star Wealth
1/9/26
2/01/26
- Spring Getaways/Travel Profiles - The Women of KC - Spring Event Planner
2/6/26
3/01/26
- Living the Good Life/55+ Communities - Leaders in Law 3/6/26
4/01/26
- Community Guide: Lee’s Summit - Summer Ready Skin - National BBQ Month
4/10/26
5/01/26
- Best of KC/Celebration Ads - Summer Fun/Travel Profiles
5/8/26
6/01/26
Weekend Getaways/ Travel
- KC From A to Z
6/5/26
7/01/26
Top Docs
- Medical Profiles
7/10/26
8/01/26
- Fall Getaways/Travel Profiles - Laser Season - Fall Event Planner
8/7/26
9/01/26
- Top Dentists - Excellence in Nursing
9/4/26
10/01/26
- Explore More: Branson, MO - Aging Well
10/9/26
11/01/26
11/6/26
12/01/26
JAN.
Best New Restaurants
FEB.
KC’s Hidden Gems/ Secret Spots
MAR.
Best Tacos
APR.
Golf eaders in Law Produce/Farm to Table/ Urban farms/ Farmers Markets
MAY
JUNE
Best of KC
JULY
AUG. SEPT.
Arts
OCT.
Distillers/Pubs/Beer
NOV.
DEC.
Best Neighborhoods/ Design
Philanthropy in KC/ - FACES of KC All things books & Authors
Special Issue May 2026 FIFA/World Cup Issue
DIGITAL PLATFORMS Increase the exposure of your brand through our growing digital audience. Reach a targeted and highly responsive demographic with the website, weekly e-newsletters, and social media platforms. Kansas City magazine 2026 Media Kit
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Website
E-Marketing
Social
• Run-of-Site Ads • Sponsored Content • Calendar Feature • Digital Directory
• Savor delivered to inboxes every Tuesday • Loop delivered to inboxes every Thursday • Dedicated E-Blast
By the Numbers Average Weekly Subscribers
Average Monthly Pageviews
40,000+
127,500+
Facebook Followers
Instagram Followers
47,000+
47,500+
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HealthWatch BE GENTLE WITH YOURSELF
BE WELL KANSAS CITY
Pain Management/Treating Chronic Pain
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Be Well KC
Health Watch
Choose from one of these monthly topics
Choose from one of these monthly topics
• Pain Management
• Orthopedics
Full page feature focusing on a different wellness topic each month.
• Sleep Medicine • Weight Management
Full page feature focusing on a different medical topic each month.
• Ophthalmology • IV • Dermatology
Therapy
• Plastic Surgery
• Hormone Replacement Therapy
• Fertility
• Regenerative Medicine
• Women’s Health
• Mental Health/Treatment Options
• Sports Medicine
• Functional Medicine
• Podiatry
• Massage Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Chiropractic Care
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Movement/Exercise
• • Concierge Medicine
Nutrition
Pediatrics
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AD SPECIFICATIONS Print
2 Page Spread Bleed: 17" x 11.125" Trim: 16.75" x 10.875" Live Area: 15.75" X 9.875"
1/2 Vertical 3.5" X 9.875"
1/2 Horizontal 7.125" X 4.75"
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Full Page Bleed: 8.625" x 11.125" Trim: 8.375" x 10.875" Live Area: 7.375" x 9.875"
2/3 Vertical 4.75" X 9.875" 1/3 Vertical 2.25” X 9.875”
1/3 Square 4.75” X 4.75” 1/6 Vertical 2.25” X 4.75” 1/6 Horizontal 4.75” X 2.25”
1/4 3.5" x 4.75"
File Types PDF or JPEG 300 dpi CMYK Ad Submission High resolution (300 dpi) files with embedded fonts. Production Contacts: angie@kansascitymag.com and alexia@kansascitymag.com
Digital Online Run of Site Premium Ads Sponsored Content E-Marketing Social Posts
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Medium Rectangle Half Page Ad Leaderboard 3D Rotating Cube
300 px 250 px 300 px 600 px 728 px 90 px 6 Images (magazine will produce)
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Pop Up Banner Calendar Feature Homepage Takeover (Includes all 3 sizes)
500 px 800 px 300 px 300 px 728 px
500 px 432 px 250 px 600 px 90 px
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Homepage Fixed Position 30 Day Premium Position 3 -5 Image Up to 500 Words
Island Ad 600 px Leaderboard Ad 728 px Dedicated E-Blast 600 px
Instagram (Up to 75 Words) Facebook (Up to 40 Words)
400 px 90 px 1200 px (Height is customizable per your specs)
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1080 px 1080 px 1080 px 1200 px
1080 px (Square) 566 px (Landscape) 1350 px (Portrait) 630 px
Supported Ad Types Static Ads: JPG, PNG Animated Ads: GIF Resolution: 72 dpi Max File Size: 40 kb/static 1MB/GIF