Missouri Magazine Media Kit 2024

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missouri's best

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who we are Family Operated Business that is Locally-Owned . Missouri's Best is a vibrant business community dedicated to supporting and promoting local businesses. Our community represents a diverse range of industries, from small businesses, healthcare and finance to retail and hospitality.

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#1

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350K

49.1

largest and fatest growing magazine

years in missouri supporting local businesses, people and events

monthly readers

MINUTES AVERAGE READ TIME FOR OUR DIGITAL EDITION

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WHY MISSOURI MAGAZINE Missouri Magazine, founded in 2015. We' re a family and locallly owned company that has invested in small businesses across the state. Engaged readers, social media audience, Missouri Magazine delivers weekly email events, offers and more.

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missouri's best

@missourimagazine @missourimagazine @missourimag

missouri magazine

supporting and promoting local businesses "I am proud of Missouri and all the local businesses, venues, attractions, events and people who are part of this state. We are more than a magazine, we are your partner in marketing supporting and promoting local businesses. This is what I do is promote local businesses throughout the state of Missouri , it is my passion and the reason behind my company. Sharing with our readers the places to visit, shop, and expore in Missouri.

Supporting Local Businesses!

~Founder and CEO Cheri Cranford

350k

100%

87%

49.1

monthly readers

the official statewide Missouri's Best awards

engagement rate

MINUTES AVERAGE READ TIME FOR OUR DIGITAL EDITION

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Missouri Magazine Missouri Magazine is an important and viable digital magazine in Missouri and beyond. Whether you are looking to promote a new business, product or service, Missouri Magazine will help your business grow and reach real customers.

Overview 350,000 + readers every month​ -Format: Desktop computers, mobile & tablet devices -Frequency: Monthly (12X annually plus three special editions Missouri's Best, Local's Guide and Top Destination Weddings) -Audience: All ages, Male & Female across the state of Missouri and into 7 other states -Page Count: 64-100+ -Subscription: Qualified non-paid

95% of our surveyed readers state that they enjoy reading about local businesses in Missouri Magazine 93% of our surveyed readers report that they look to Missouri Magazine, Missouri's Best and Missouri Bridal magazines to find businesses to meet their personal and family needs 86% of our surveyed readers report that they save articles and ads from Missouri Magazine for future reference

​Digital Ad Benefits Consumer involvement increases by 27% vs static print ads Purchase intention increased by 59% with interactive ads vs static ads ROI on digital ads increased by 16% for digital advertisers 111% increase in digital and ad revenues in USA Interactive advertising allows customized publishing of content Strong social media presence through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram

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Our Readers. Your Market. The Best Advertising Value.

Our mission is to CELEBRATE why we LOVE Missouri!

We take great pride in our community. The people, places, events, and businesses that make up Missouri are second to none!

Each issue is filled with content that is: Insightful | Heartwarming | Educational | Inspiring | Positive And Local!

MISSOURI MAGAZINE IS THE PREMIER STATE WIDE, MONTHLY MAGAZINE, FOCUSING ON LOCAL LIFESTYLE, LOCAL BUSINESSES, PEOPLE, HEALTH, ENTERTAINMENT AND MORE. MISSOURI MAGAZINE IS PRODUCED BY CREATIVES WHO DESIRE TO SHOW YOU WHAT IS GREAT ABOUT THE STATE OF MISSOURI. MISSOURI MAGAZINE IS LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Our Readers Love our Magazine

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98% would recommend our magazines to a friend!

95% like reading about local businesses!

93% look to us to find businesses with whom they want to do business!

86% save ads and articles for future reference!

“These are the best local magazines… they are the best way to learn about local people and what is going on in our community!” Sarah M. “Even though I’ve lived here all my life, I still find something new in the magazine every month.” Mark B.

We are the magazine for Missouri Readers choose to read Missouri Magazine because they seek to live their very best life in Missouri, and we show them where to find it. Our state-wide publication has been the source for the best of Missouri for the past five years and counting.

Beautiful design is paired with top-shelf content to create a magazine readers spend time with and trust.

Missouri Magazine's is an online digital publication that finds our readers wherever they are. Our advertising partners are growing with us as we create new and innovative pathways to reach new customers and clients.

Magazine brands have an undeniable connection with their consumers, resulting in a higher level of engagement. Editorial integrity, authority and inspiration create a unique connection that successfully translate across digital platforms to social media communities.

-MPA Media Facebook 2019

49.1 MINUTES AVERAGE READ TIME FOR OUR DIGITAL EDITION. Compared to 49.6 minutes average read time for print, it's apparent our readers immerse themselves in content both print and digital.

Missouri Magazine's Events Missouri's Best Voting June Missouri's Best Red Carpet Event - April Missouri's Best Athletic June Best of Summer - June 40 under Forty - July Missouri Magazine's Dining Awards - September Missouri Magazine's Cocktail Contest Shakedown - October Missouri Magazine's Best Christmas Decoration Awards - December

In 2023 we grew 98.9% by driving traffic to our website through our Missouri's Best competition. Bringing awareness to the Best businesses in Missouri and celebrating the hard work of business owners and their employees.

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DIGITAL MISSOURI MAGAZINE

Full page ad in Missouri Magazine Each month we send you the stats for your ad how many clicks directly to your website, how long our readers read your ad, and more.

Monthly: $600 or $5200 for the year.

FACES OF MISSOURI

Featured on the cover of Missouri Magazine Featured article for one month on missourimagazines.com 10 images plus 1,000 words $2500

DIRECTORY LISTING Basic listing free Premium listing $50 per month

NEWSLETTERS Dedicated email (sponsored content) Sent weekly 600 x 1200 pixels 350,000 subscribers $299 per month

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING Two or more posts boosted to our social media platforms.

CONTACT US MISSOURIMAGAZINES.COM MISSOURISBEST.CO hello@missourimagazines.com 573-284-5406

THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF OUR COMMUNITY!

Missouri Magazine brand dominates the region on and off the page, an online, digital publication, custom content, and events company. Our belief is that excellence is irresistible — and trust is irreplaceable. By serving our readers and viewers first, we’re able to connect them to the highest caliber of advertisers and marketing partners, with channels and audiences to meet every need.

Missouri Magazine Editorial Calendar *Contact us for more information on deadlines for Missouri's Best and Top Destination Weddings Magazine's

ISSUE

DEADLINES

TOPICS

January: Fitness Issue

December 1

Health/Beauty/Fitness

February

January 1

Wedding/Event Planning

March/April

February 1

May/June

April 1

July/August

June 1

Photography

September/October

August 1

Home/Interior Designs

November

October 1

Missouri Sports

December: Holiday Issue

October 30

Missouri's Best Special Issue

June

Wedding Magazine

4 times per year

Travel/Places to visit in Missouri Entertainment/Night Life Miss Missouri

Covering the entire State of Missouri 40 under Forty Missouri Businesses Missouri's Best Best of Summer Faces of Missouri *Some of the topics we will cover throughout the year and so much more.

Not necessarily in this order.

Missouri Magazine | CDM Media Group, LLC 573.284.5406 hello@missourimagazines.com www.MissouriMagazines.com

Missouri Magazine is a full color digital publication with the mission of keeping the community informed while giving back. Missouri Magazine is dedicated to the celebration of all that is exceptional in our communities. Missouri Magazine will give our community the opportunity to learn about the state's growth & development, culinary flavors, luxury homes, sports, health, beauty and fashion, travel destinations, people of Missouri and so much more. We will feature local businesses and bring the BEST of Missouri to YOU through the BEST magazine in Missouri!

Marketing Prices (Full Color) Full Page 1/2 Page 1/4 Page

1x $1500 $1200 $800

3x $1000 $800 $600

6X $600 $475 $275

Premium Positions *Discounts if you run your ad more than 1x email us for more deatils: Inside Front Cover $1500 Inside Back Cover $1000 Back Cover $1850 Center Spread $2000

Ad Dimensions Full Page 8.125" x 10.875" Non-Bleed Full Page 8.25" x 11.125" Bleed 1/2 Page Horizontal 7.125" x 4.9375" 1/2 Page Vertical 3.5" x 10" 1/4 Page 3.5" x 4.9375" Online ad 300 x 250 $100 per month

*Ask about our Matching Advertising Grant. Email us for more details, hello@missourimagazines.com

Missouri Magazine only accepts PDF (highresolution with all fonts embedded), JPG, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator files in RGB or CMYK format in full color. High resolution EPS or TIF files.

PowerPoint or Publisher files CANNOT be accepted.

All photos and images should be a high resolution 300 DPI. CENTER SPREAD Center Spreads should be provided as facing single pages. See specs for full-page ads.

Missouri Magazine will gladly design your ad at no charge.

Send files on cd or dvd with a color proof. If color is not critical you may email your ad to hello@missourimagazines.com ADS VIA E-MAIL All digital files and ads may be sent via email to hello@missourimagazines.com Publisher does not accept responsibility for accuracy of information or copyright of materials provided by the customer.

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Missouri Magazine You are authorized to reserve the following space for your advertisement in Missouri Magazine at the indicated cost and subject to conditions and terms as follows. Please read carefully before signing.

ADVERTISER _____________________________________ PHONE ________________________ FAX ______________________ ADDRESS __________________________________ CITY ____________________STATE_________________ ZIP______________ CONTACT __________________________________ EMAIL _________________________________________ AD SIZE____________________________________ TIMES _____________ AGENCY CONTACT ________________________________ PHONE ____________________________ FAX ____________________ ADDRESS __________________________________ CITY ____________________STATE_________________ ZIP______________ SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS/PLACEMENT REQUEST ___________________________________________________________________ RATE______________________________________ TOTAL AMOUNT $___________________________ TERMS Invoices are due and payable upon receipt unless otherwise authorized by the account rep and/or publisher. On the day of space reservation, new advertisers may be required to give a good-faith down payment. Multiple insertion accounts must be paid in full before subsequent advertisements will be accepted.

All copy is subject to publisher’s approval and acceptance. Any copy which resembles editorial matter, in the opinion of the publisher, shall have the word “advertisement” printed on the page. Publisher reserves the right to reject any advertisement. Special placement requests are subject to availability and are fulfilled on a first-come first-serve basis.

All advertisements are published for the benefit of the applicable agency and the advertiser, and each is jointly and separately liable for all charges.

Advertisers and agencies are solely responsible and assume full liability for all contents and claims of their advertisements. If advertiser/agency does not supply acceptable artwork/film by deadline date, publisher will bill for contracted insertion cost; late ads may be subject to a late placement fee.

Advertiser and/or Agency will indemnify and save publisher harmless from and against any loss or expense arising out of publication of advertisements, including without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees resulting from claims or suits based upon the contents or subject matter of such advertisements, including without limitation claims or suits for libel, violation of privacy, plagiarism and copyright infringement.

Publisher shall not be liable for failure to publish or distribute all or any part of the publication because of labor disputes, accident, fire, act of God, or any other circumstances beyond the publisher’s control. Further, publisher shall not be liable for damages if for any reason she fails to publish an advertisement.

Publisher is not responsible for supplied advertising materials left unclaimed 30 days after publication date. All advertising created by the publisher or its company are not considered a work made for hire and the publisher retains the copyright to all advertisements created for the advertiser.

PAYMENT TERMS All display-advertising orders require payment with artwork, unless agency or client has approved credit 30 days prior to closing.

Full payment is due upon receipt of invoice. Ten percent discount available upon receipt of ad insertion.

CANCELLATIONS requires a 60-day advance written notice of cancellations prior to deadline date. Advertisers will be short-rate invoiced at the rate card rate.

Due to the timeliness and nature of this publication, this contract is NON-CANCELLABLE 60 days prior to publication date. No refunds.

Agreed by _________________________________________________________ Date______________________ FOR ADVERTISER (TERMS: NET 30 DAYS. 1.5% PER MONTH ADDED TO PAST DUE ACCOUNTS) Agreed by _________________________________________________________ FOR MISSOURI MAGAZINE | CDM MEDIA GROUP, LLC

Date _____________________

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