2027 MEDIA KIT
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About the Magazine
ORTH uses the compass rose in the logo, on the cover, and at the end of every article. This symbol is more than a pretty widget — it represents our mission. The events, places, people, and energy of a region are crucial to its residents, so we present our readers with the real stories of our area to help guide their daily lives. A competent compass that always shows true NORTH will never let you down. The art of story-telling is back at NORTH! NORTH has benefited from good writing by educated, skilled writers who are capable of truly great story-telling. Stories are what connect us to one another, and create community. We can relate to other’s challenges and solutions. We can learn how to improve our own lives from those who have mastered an aspect of theirs. We can raise awareness, engagement, and support by virtue of telling our individual stories. NORTH is different. • Writers who listen carefully and craft outstanding articles that are accurate and interesting. • Locally founded, owned, produced and distributed. • NORTH is about people: the individuals who shape the Front Range, the businesses they build, the places they call home and the stories that bring our community together. • NORTH believes in quality journalism. There are interesting stories everywhere. It takes a skilled writer to find what matters, tell it well and make a reader want to keep reading. • Good writing informs. In print, it also improves information retention (by 30%), encourages and increases individual engagement (by 50% over self-distributed marketing content), and increases brand loyalty (by up to 65%).
Radio Show/Podcast TrueNORTH, a radio show and podcast hosted by Dawn Dawson, returns to Cumulus Media in summer 2027 by popular demand.
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About the Publisher
irk R. Hobbs is a seasoned marketing executive with over 30 years of experience, having served as Chief Marketing Officer for a national biotech organization, NHRA and NASCAR motor-sports programs, and numerous regional and national brands. He has consulted on over 300 feasibility studies, business plans, and capital campaigns across the country. His expertise and advocacy for the medical community earned him recognition as a “physician advocate,” leading to key strategic roles, including a major initiative for a Colorado health system that he completed in 2020. Identifying a lack of media outlets catering to this vibrant region, Hobbs envisioned a publication that would feature the area’s evolving offerings of entertainment, food, retail, tourism, Colorado lifestyle, and family recreation. After careful feasibility research, and countless area focus-groups, Hobbs created Colorado Media Group, which released its first edition of NORTH in October 2021. NORTH has profiled some of the community’s most extraordinary leaders and contributors, all the while, attracting some of the best creative talents in the community! Our team of talented writers include pros from The Gazette, The Independent, and several other publications around the state and beyond. We have award-winning photographers and designers dedicating their expertise to capturing the spirit of our readers. NORTH has become a go-to resource for local businesses who want to expand their message and offerings to all the city.
Publishing Awards • Medical Publisher of the Year 2007-2012, 2015-16 • National Publisher’s Leadership Counsel • Circle of Excellence Sunshine Media 2007-14 • 2022 Everest Award AAF Colorado Springs • 2025 Southern Colorado Icon Awards: Publication of the Year AAF Colorado Springs
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Frequently Asked Questions • Total distribution: 71,000 - Digital | 71,000 - TV Partnership | 60,000 - Radio/Podcast • Distribution area: All areas of Colorado Springs and El Paso County • General demographic: HHI > $125,000/year, degreed, employed • Integrated distribution channels: Print, digital editions, mobile SMS, strategic partnerships (FOX21/Cumulus Media) and website. • Average length of time on digital edition: 8 minutes 19 seconds • Average completion rate of digital edition: 62% • Average open rate: 67% (based on CRM Analytics) • Industries served: All in the region — large employers, small business, retail, development (commercial and residential), food and beverage, lodging, attractions, convenience, health care, sports, leisure, professional services, multi-purpose, services, city, county, schools and more. • Main focus: People, lifestyle & events/attractions of Colorado Springs & El Paso County region. • Purpose: Economic development and attraction, regional business news, B2C, community engagement and awareness, hospitality support, consumer engagement, events promotion, people profiles, and more. • New Frequency: Starting in 2027, NORTH will be El Paso County’s premier luxury lifestyle publication, published monthly (print/digital) + continual/refreshed online presence. • Average per edition investment: $2,000 • Website: www.north.coloradomediagroup.com • Social channels: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X
Regional Partners Air Force Academy Athletics
Cumulus Media
Colorado Springs Airport
FOX21 News Colorado
COS Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Sports Corp
Colorado Springs Sports Corporation
Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce
Cultural Offices of the Pikes Peak Region - COPPR
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Magazine Ad Rates Ad Size
Rate
Back Cover
$3995
Inside Front Cover
$2600
Inside Back Cover
$2600
2-Page Spread
$3495
1 Page
$2395
1/2 Page (Horizontal or Vertical)
$1950
1/3 Page (V only)
$1450
1/4 Page (V only)
$1100
Radio Sponsorship: Includes three 30-second audio commercial runs per show on our radio/podcast and three 30-second video commercials run on our YouTube channel.
$1750/month
$300
Ad Design Fee Sponsored Content: Includes two photos, three links, six months of placement, up to 300 words, three rounds of edits and a unique font.
Writer: $260
NORTH Ad Payment Payment due at the time of placement (active date) or NET 15. Credit card payments will include a 3% for credit fees.
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Magazine Ad Specs
1 Page
2-Page Spread
2-Page Spread: Bleed: 18.25" × 11.25" Final Trim: 18" × 10.875" Safety Area for Copy: 17" × 9.875" 1/4 Page
1/2 Page V
1 Page: Bleed: 9.375" × 11.25" Final Trim: 9" × 10.875" Safety Area for Copy: 8" × 9.875"
1/3 Page V
1/2 Page H
1/4 Page: 3.855" × 4.8" 1/2 Page H: 8" × 4.8"
1/2 Page V: 3.855" × 9.875"
1/3 Page V: 2.5" × 9.875"
All ad dimensions are listed as width × height. Format: High-resolution, print-ready PDF (PDF/X-1a preferred), 300 dpi, CMYK, with all fonts converted to outlines/curves. File Size: Maximum file size of 10MB
If you have an embedded video/links for the digital edition there is no additional charge. Client must provide video link at the time display ad is provided.
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Website/Newsletter Ads Rates & Specs
Ad Size
Rate
Specs width x height
Tile
$250/week
300 x 250 pixels
Banner
$375/week
1200 x 250 pixels
Tower (website only)
$450/week
300 x 600 pixels
Tile: 300 x 250
Banner: 1200 x 250
Tower: 300 x 600
Not to scale. Examples shown for reference only.
Formats: jpg, png File Size: Maximum file size of 300 kb Video: MP4, .MOV 1080 to 4K YouTube Formatted 0:15s, 0:30s, 0:45s, 0:60s, 120:00s, 150:00s Integration Opportunities: Crawlers, direct link, iFrame & streaming capable
If you have an embedded video/links for the digital edition there is no additional charge. Client must provide video link at the time display ad is provided.
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2027 Editorial Calender Edition
Theme*
January 2027
Hearth & Home
Warm interiors, a Broadmoor home reveal, supper clubs and winter escapes.
February 2027
Love is in the Air
Western interiors, private ranch escapes, artisan accents and wine collecting.
Spring Outlook
Outdoor transformations, golf and quiet luxury. Add The Wedding Begins Here as a planning feature.
April 2027
The Art of Celebration
Weddings, milestone birthdays and beautiful gatherings with a distinctly Colorado sense of place.
May 2027
The Open-Air Life
Gardens, outdoor rooms and weekends that move gracefully from patio to fairway to trail.
June 2027
The Private Escape
Time, space and privacy: intimate lodges, cabin design and thoughtfully planned multigenerational travel.
July 2027
The Collector’s Eye
The stories behind art, automobiles, watches and objects worth living with.
August 2027
The New Western
Contemporary Western style expressed through equestrian life, tailoring, architecture and craft.
September 2027
Rooms with a Point of View
Homes shaped by their landscape and owners, from a city retreat to a mountain library.
October 2027
A Seat at the Table
Chefs, cellar keepers and hosts who give Southern Colorado its flavor.
November 2027
The Meaningful Gift
Exceptional gifts with a human story, alongside thoughtful philanthropy and family traditions.
December 2027
Winter, Beautifully
Mountain interiors, festive traditions and restorative escapes for a season worth savoring.
March 2027
Description*
*Subject to change.
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