The Laurel Magazine 2016 Media Kit

THELAURELMAGAZINE.COM

MEDIA

KIT

2016 PRINT WEB

WEEKLY eBLASTS

About THE LAUREL PREEMINENT Since its inception in 2002, the Laurel

CIRCULATION AND DISTRIBUTION

magazine quickly became the popular

The Laurel has a free monthly distribution

reading choice for residents and visitors of

of 10,000 copies (less in Winter and

the Highlands and Cashiers,

March editions). The Laurel can be

North Carolina area.

picked up at hundreds of locations throughout the area, including hotels, chambers of commerce, country clubs,

EDITORIAL OVERVIEW

retail outlets, convenience stores, banks,

Every month the Laurel magazine profiles

more. The Laurel magazine is the most

and promotes the area’s people, places and

widely distributed magazine in the area

events in a vivid full color format. Serving the

and receives thousands of requests for

many visitors and affluent residents of the

wedding packets.

real estate offices, grocery stores and

region, the Laurel’s monthly features and regular departments include local events, artists, history, restaurant profile, homes and lifestyles, outdoor adventure, philanthropy and more. In addition, the Laurel contains a calendar of events, complete listings of restaurants and maps of both Highlands and Cashiers, making the Laurel a vital part of living, visiting and experiencing the area.

PUBLICATION AND CLOSING DATES The Laurel publishes monthly with distribution beginning by the 1st each month. Closing ad dates are the 1st of the month prior to publication. January/ February combo issue closes December 1st; March closes February 1st; April closes

ADDED VALUE Our print advertisers receive a multitude of added value incentives at no additional charge: Ad design and ad photography; Listed in Laurel’s categorized index of advertisers - with web address; Ad displayed on www. thelaurelmagazine.com; A link to advertiser’s website from www.thelaurelmagazine.com.

March 1st; May closes April 1st; June closes May 1st; July closes June 1st; August closes July 1st; September closes August 1st; October closes September 1st; November closes October 1st; December closes November 1st.

Print ¼

ADVERTISING INVESTMENTS

$300

PAGE AD

1

3.66”

4.6”

ISSUE

$280* $295*

3

6

ISSUES

ISSUES

$265*

11

ISSUES

½

PAGE ADS

$600

3.66”

7.5”

VERTICAL

ISSUE

$545*

3

6

ISSUES

4.6”

ISSUES

$490*

11

ISSUES

HORIZONTAL

FULL PAGE AD

$1065

8.875”

1

ISSUE 11.375”

9.525”

1

$515*

$960* $1015*

3

ISSUES

SAFETY 7.5” X 10” TRIM 8.375” X 10.875”

6

ISSUES

$905*

11

ISSUES

*PER MONTH

MULTIPLE PAGES

Discounts 2 FULL PAGES

$600 EACH

8 – 15 FULL PAGES

$375 EACH

24+ FULL PAGES

$700 EACH

4 FULL PAGES

$437 EACH

16 – 23 FULL PAGES

$354 EACH

Prepay for your ad and receive a 10% DISCOUNT

WAYS TO SAVE

Turn in a camera ready ad, by deadline (1st of each month, one month prior to publication) and receive another 5% DISCOUNT!

Design and production of ads are included in advertising cost, however, if camera ready ads are submitted, please follow these guidelines:

 Only digital files are accepted.  Applications supported are: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.  Formats supported are: PDF, EPS, TIF and PSD.  Artwork and photos should be processed at a resolution of no less than 300 dpi at 100% of desired printing size.  Files should be prepared as CMYK.  All fonts should be Post Script and included (screen and printer).

Email PDF files to: michelle@thelaurelmagazine.com

Weekly

EVENTS EBLAST Blast your event details to our 1,000+ Weekly Events subscribers. Our subscribers look forward to the Weekly Events Calender arriving in their inbox to plan the week ahead. Increase awareness of your event with your photo, a paragraph about the event, and a link to the event website.

ONLY $25 PER WEEK

WEBSITE

Marketing Take advantage of The Laurel’s online presence and followers by putting your message and image on The Laurel’s homepage. $25 per month for print advertisers | $100 per month for non-print advertisers

ASK FOR DETAILS

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ADVERTISING WITH THE LAUREL MAGAZINE, OR TO SCHEDULE A MEDIA CONSULTATION

CALL (828) 526-0173 OR EMAIL info@thelaurelmagazine.com