media kit 2014
from the ML team
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e are excited to announce that 2014 marks the 20 th anniversary of Mountain Living magazine. To celebrate, we’ve planned a year of exciting special editions, editorial coverage, high-profile events and exclusive online content. Over the past two decades, ML has become known nationwide for showcasing the best home design resources, products and professionals in the Rocky Mountain West. And just like your business, the ML brand continues to innovate and grow with the changing times. As always, our dedication and investment is in you, our advertising partners. We take great pride in our role as your marketing consultant. We listen to your needs, educate you about the evolving media and marketing space, help you define your message to capture potential clients, and collaborate with you to customize a program that helps you reach your goals.
Our team is committed to you. For 2014, we’ve created even more unique and integrated programs to put you in front of your next customers. We are your long-term partners with one goal in mind: your success . So sit back, relax and know that your investment in ML is the perfect choice for your business.
Holly Scott Publisher
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Cyndi Hochberg Director of Sales & Marketing
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We look forward to working with you.
what we do Mountain Living features the most inspiring homes in the American West and captures the spirit and style of the people who inhabit them. Through our multimedia channels, we deliver an audience of affluent consumers who are actively searching for home design products and services, and connect them with our advertisers—some of the most respected businesses in the luxury mountain marketplace.
AN AFFLUENT, ENGAGED AND GROWING AUDIENCE
LONGEVITY AND BRAND LOYALTY: 20 years in the marketplace
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SUPERIOR EDITORIAL CONTENT produced by world-class photographers and writers LOCAL NETWORKING opportunities in every major mountain market
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total brand reach
Our readers, visitors, fans and followers are
your potential Buyers ML reaches a design-driven audience through a variety of media channels with customized content to maximize engagement. Our print, digital and social media channels reach more than 558,000 affluent consumers each month.
/issue
140,000
*print audience
22,347 10,766 6,887 newsstand
subscribers
26,429
7,915
website traffic/month
e-newsletter audience
targeted distribution
(events, trade, luxury hotels)
/month
97,664
**digital audience Includes digital edition readers
/month
320,970
***social media audience
5,058 Twitter followers
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4,564
1,077
Facebook fans
Pinterest fans
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CMYK / .eps
/month
558,634
total audience
SOURCES: * Print audience includes pass-along. Readership of 3.5 per printed copy. 2012 Ad-Q Harvey Research Studies. ** Google Analytics 2013. ML sends nine e-newsletters per month to a database of 7,915 recipients. *** ML makes a minimum of one social media impression per fan per day.
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distribution
ML’s distribution is precisely targeted to reach every major mountain market and key feeder markets where ML readers have primary homes. This distribution strategy provides our advertisers with an audience of affluent readers who desire a mountain home or want to improve their own mountain residence.
40,000
total DISTRIBUTION PER ISSUE
56%
PAID SUBSCRIBERS (13% are trade professionals)
27% newsstand
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Barnes & Noble, City Market, Clark’s, King Soopers, Rite Aid, Safeway, Tattered Cover, Whole Foods, Target, Walgreen’s, Denver International Airport and more.
17%
TARGETED DISTRIBUTION
High-profile events, country clubs, automotive dealerships, hotels, retailers, showrooms, spas, medical offices and more.
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geographic profile
ML’s content & distribution focuses on THESE KEY MOUNTAIN MARKETS:
Leading distribution locations:
COLORADO
united states
· Aspen/Basalt/Carbondale
· Colorado
· Vail/Beaver Creek/Avon/Edwards
· California
· Summit County/Breckenridge
· Texas
· Copper/Frisco/Keystone
· Florida
· Telluride/Mountain Village
· Illinois
· Steamboat Springs
· Montana
· Winter Park/Granby
· Utah
· Crested Butte
· Washington
WYOMING
· Oregon
· Jackson/Teton Village
· Arizona
UTAH
Canada
· Park City/Deer Valley
· Calgary
MONTANA
· Edmonton
· Big Sky/Bozeman
· Toronto
· Kalispell/Whitefish
· Vancouver
· Missoula
NEVADA/CALIFORNIA · Tahoe/Incline Village/Truckee
IDAHO · Sun Valley/Hailey/Ketchum · McCall/Boise
NEW MEXICO · Santa Fe/Taos
CANADA · Whistler, B.C. · Vancouver, B.C.
most frequent online visitors by geography: Colorado, California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois, Georgia, Washington and Ohio Source: Google Analytics, 2013
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NATIONWIDE REACH ML magazine subscriber & newsstand reach ML key mountain markets
32%
reader profile
of ML Readers plan to buy or build a home in the mountains in the next 12-24 months.
ML has been attracting mountain enthusiasts and prospective home-buyers for 20 years, making us the most established, well-respected mountain home design brand in the West.
Average age 52 Female 65% Male 35% Married 84% College graduate 92%
Income/Net Worth Average household income $353,500 Average net worth $2,019,094
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Professional Status Owner/partner in business 52% Member of board of directors/trustees 30%
Reader engagement 91% took action as a result of seeing advertisements and editorial content 79% visited a website for more information 14% visited advertisers’ social media sites for more information 66% saved an advertisement or article for future reference Readers typically keep each issue an average of 14 months Source: Ad-Q Harvey Research Study, 2012
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58%
of ML readers plan to remodel their homes in the next 12-24 months.
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editorial
departments & features Home Features
Look inside some of the most stunning homes in the high country, created by the West’s top talent and showcasing design styles ranging from mountain-modern to rustic to traditional.
Online
A preview of exclusive content at mountainliving.com.
Shopping
What’s new in shops, showrooms and online, from furnishings and fabrics to lighting and accessories that reflect the latest trends in home design and fashion. Plus new high-country boutiques and galleries.
Matchmakers
ML editors pick a hot new furnishing, and designers tell you what to pair with it.
People
The West’s top tastemakers share their design advice and ideas with readers, plus their favorite home design products.
Travel
A travel guide for the design enthusiast. Where to stay, eat, shop and play in the high country’s dreamiest locations.
Instant Upgrade
Products and design solutions for stylish home improvement.
Get the Look
Products inspired by the furnishings featured in each issue’s homes.
Gallery
Unique works of art for mountain homes, all on display at the West’s top galleries. Editorial content is subject to change
have a great story idea you want to share? We’re always on the lookout for stunning homes to feature, from luxurious mountain retreats to smart small spaces, with styles that range from traditional to contemporary.
send your great ideas here:
email greatideas@mountainliving.com
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Project Submissions Mountain Living 1780 S. Bellaire Street, Suite 505 Denver, CO 80222
editorial calendar
Bringing the spirit of the high country home january/february Special 20 th Anniversary Edition
Ad materials due: November 14, 2013 ON NEWSSTANDS: December 31, 2013
march/april Living Large in Small Spaces
Ad materials due: January 9, 2014 ON NEWSSTANDS: february 25, 2014
may/june mountain Homes on the Water
Ad materials due: March 13, 2014 ON NEWSSTANDS: April 29, 2014
july summer living
Ad materials due: May 8, 2014 ON NEWSSTANDS: JUNE 24, 2014
august Art & Antiques Inside: Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival Program
Ad materials due: June 12, 2014 ON NEWSSTANDS: July 29, 2014
september/october The Rustic Issue
The List: Top Mountain Architects & Interior Designers Inside: Summit County Parade of Homes Program
Ad materials due: July 17, 2014
ON NEWSSTANDS: SEPTember 2, 2014
november/december dream homes
CONTEST: Home of the Year winner revealed!
Ad materials due: September 11, 2014
at Mountain Living, we believe: · · · · · ·
Every home should have a sense of place One style—or size—never fits all A small home can be a luxury home Good design is sensitive design Innovation and tradition can happily coexist A home should capture the spirit of the people who live there
ON NEWSSTANDS: october 28, 2014 Editorial calendar subject to change
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our print audience is...
design finds luxury Products and services for your home
d’amore interiorS
Work from home? Your office could be a source of inspiration—and reflect your individuality—if you approached it like the other spaces in your home. At d’Amore interiors, we design around your personal needs to make your home a reflection of your lifestyle. damoreinteriors.com
affluent, discerning and actively searching for products and services for their mountain homes. We deliver this targeted audience to you. inSpired iron
Offering hand-forged iron lighting and landscape elements since 2000, inspired iron is now offering a variety of other products, including the Yukon Outdoor Heater, shown here. Check out our website for other new products, including the Carnegie ibeam Mirror pictured on our full-page ad in this month’s issue (page 12). insPirediron.com.
Stone Wood and Steel
Pictured: “Manfred the Moose” from the Big 5 Trophy Head series by Yahmis Mild steel on walnut 21” x 19” x 23” Hand-forged in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies stonewoodandsteel.ca
tHe BraSS Bed, fine linens & furnishings
design finds An exciting way to showcase your luxury products. Quarterpage templated advertising section.
The spring-inspired italian print collection in various fun colors (pictured here) pairs Old World craftsmanship with alluring contemporary designs. Available only at THe BRAss Bed, fine linens & furnishings in denver, Boulder, or online at www.brassbedfinelinens.com. for more information, call 303-322-1712.
A MOUnTAin LiVing sPeCiAL seCTiOn
Cathers home
Paul Cathers, OwNer
ClIents Come to You for… A professional and friendly team to help with all their interior needs. with thousands of sources to choose from, we have what you need, at every price point. the unique Cathers Home showroom with paul’s designs, along with finds from all over the world keep our clients coming back again and again. Your desIgn PhIlosPhY Is... A less is more approach. In this age of constant communications and busyness in our lives we are over stimulated every day. Your dwelling should be a place of comfort and calm where your senses can unwind, with clean lines, warm inviting tones, organic touches, and timeless quality. I love bringing Old world organic looks together with furniture, accessories, architectural pieces and rugs for a clean, sophisticated modern look. It’s about creating contrast with old, new and nature in a simplistic rich setting. while always being mindful of the products we use, to be able to reclaim and reuse when possible.
Your stYle Is InfluenCed BY... Fashion, travel and nature. From the beauty of Aspen to the sophistication of a New York City loft warehouse, bringing old together with new and incorporating nature and finds from afar.
p h o t o b y K a i C at h e r s
print ads The core of any multimedia program. Full-page and half-page ads available.
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expert Q&A
everY home must have... An espresso machine. share WIth us one of Your go-to desIgn resourCes. Hickory Chair Furniture Co., hickorychair.com make a deCoratIng PredICtIon. Sustainable design and settings will continue to grow in importance in our society.
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the most InsPIrIng thIng You’ve seen latelY... Spring in the Colorado mountains, the transformation from winter to spring. Also, the New York City contemporary furniture show; new designs using different reclaimed materials. Metal, wood and glass married together in a subtle contemporary look.
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advertorials An advertorial highlighting the region’s top experts. Fullpage Q&A templated layout or a custom advertorial layout.
design expert showcase Showcase your design services to ML’s affluent readers. One-third page templated advertising section.
DESIGN ExPErT ShOWCASE
high-country homes & Properties This affordable option is the perfect way to highlight your high-country real estate listing. One-third page templated advertising section.
high-country
luxury design services for your home
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We believe that great design begins with vision, builds with passion and succeeds with teamwork. By listening to your vision, our team of architects will partner with you to create a unique, innovative design that meets your needs and budget. We strive to deliver personal service, attention to detail and creativity in every design project. bhhpartners.com
A brand new custom home with huge views! Spacious floor plan includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, vaulted ceilings, two-car garage, office, his-and-her walk-in closets in the master suite, two fantastic decks and much more. The Ranch’s 20-acre parcels start at $78,500 and include underground power and telephone. The quality and attention to detail will stun you! Priced at $674,500. Arrowhead Ranch Real Estate, LLC 800.643.9905 | rmi.net/angelfire.com
tKP ArcHitects
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This new, eye-catching contemporary home sits on a cliff overlooking one of the Front range’s most spectacular views. Sustainably designed with geothermal heating, active solar technology, super-insulated construction, green building materials, and sized at a modest 3,200 square feet, this creative work of architecture allowed for a lower construction cost than its striking appearance suggests. tkparch.com
Welcome home to the American dream - western style! Our unique 5,900-acre residential ranch community encompasses two and a half miles of Montana’s celebrated Gallatin River and offers incredible canyons and sceni ridge top views. For the horse enthusiast our equestrian center offers top-of-the-line boarding and arena facilities. The Ranch’s 20-acre parcels start at $78,500 and include underground power and telephone. The Ranch’s 20-acre parcels start at $78,500 and include underground power and telephone. Michael Liddle, broker | Angle fire Resort Real Estate 800.633.7463 x 4369 | angelfireresort.com
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Brewster McLeod ArcHitects The world of Brewster McLeod Architects is about creating architecture that delicately balances living art forms in their natural environment. The goal of each design is to ensure the client’s desires are expressed with stylistic insight and thoughtful expression. The result is architecture set perfectly within the landscape, creating the setting and soul for your home. brewstermcleod.com A MOUNTAIN LIVING SPECIAL SECTION
A brand new custom home with huge views! Spacious floor plan includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, vaulted ceilings, two-car garage, office, his-and-her walk-in closets in the master suite, two fantastic decks and much more. The quality and attention to detail will stun you! Priced at $674,500. Arrowhead Ranch Real Estate, LLC 800.643.9905 rmi.net/angelfire.com
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wild gooSe ranch in Steamboat SpringS
Set in the Striking landScape of Steamboat SpringS, colorado, the Wild Goose Ranch is an authentic interpretation of Western tradition infused with modern-day amenities. With a nod to ranch homes of a bygone era, the residence comprises three buildings connected by light-drenched enclosed walkways. Renewable energy sources and energy-efficient design elements are in place throughout the project. Agricultural ponds dot the property, referencing its history, while nearby, a timber-frame barn hosts a variety of community events sponsored by the civic-minded homeowners. Kelly & Stone Architects created the original master plan for this energy-efficient showpiece, as well as the design for the main residence and barn. A member of the United States Green Building Council, the award-winning firm is dedicated to incorporating sustainable building solutions into their residential and commercial projects. Stunning examples of their work can be seen throughout the mountain west. Visit www.ksaarch.com or call 970.875.0590
PHOTOGRAPHY BY TIM STONE A MOUNTAIN LIVING SPECIAL SECTION
Mountain house collection A unique opportunity to feature your mountain project–and highlight the other design professionals who contributed to the residence–with a high-impact integrated branding campaign.
custom publishing inserts These high-quality inserts are written, designed and formatted for your company or special event. Overruns of the inserts can be distributed at your business, home tour, event or trade show.
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digital menu
redesigned with our readers in mind:
mountainliving.com The new MountainLiving.com is the premier resource for mountain home design. Our new website offers more ways to capture leads for your business, enhanced traffic from organic and referral search, new ways to share content, and more opportunities for you to reach your potential customers.
why advertise online? IN the Past year, Ml’s online Traffic has INCREASED BY
25%
visitors search ML’s website for:
INSPIRATION, DESIGN IDEAS, RESOURCES AND PROFESSIONALs
connect with savvy, engaged consumers looking for your business now! WHY IS digital advertising so eFFECTIVE? • • • •
Creates linking opportunities Drives leads to your business Enhances organic search and traffic to your website Generates more ways to interact with qualified consumers
by the numbers: AVERAGE MONTHLY VISITORS: 26,429 AVERAGE MONTHLY PAGEVIEWS: 47,919 AVERAGE TIME SPENT ON SITE: 2:16 new visitors: 78% Statistics subject to change. Source: Google Analytics 2013, Harvey Research AD-Q 2012
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75%
of ML readers visit mountainliving.com to learn more about the homes, products and pros they see in the pages of our magazine.
find a Resource ML’s online resource directory is the go-to source for visitors searching for products, services and professionals. Prime upper-right-rail placement on our home page, all subsequent landing pages and searchable by product/service. Includes: » 20 photos » 250-word business profile » Logo and contact information including website » Brands, products and affiliations » Ask a Question/Get a Quote functionality
premier collection with premium tile placement Your opportunity to showcase your work on our site. Your premier collection tile has placement on the home page and all subsequent landing pages (with the exception of other portfolio pages). This product has limited inventory—only 30 tiles rotate randomly through six positions on our site.
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Includes: » Unlimited photos » 400-word text about a project or topic of your choice » Logo and contact information, including website » Brands, products and affiliations » Ask a Question/Get a Quote functionality » Social media links to Facebook and Twitter » Video upload capability Banner ads Leaderboard and medium rectangle ads: » Enjoy exclusivity as one of only 24 display advertisers on our site. Your ad will rotate randomly in a 6-time rotation. » Your ad will appear on the home page and every landing page of our site (top leaderboard excluded from home page). » 6-month minimum commitment required.
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Expert Q&A A unique opportunity to showcase your expertise. Includes: » Seven Q&As (50 words max. per question) » Your professional headshot » Contact info and web link » Featured in the Expert Q&A archive for one year » Posted on ML’s Facebook and Twitter pages
spotlight video (NEW) This professionally produced high-definition, on-location video features your business and is tailored to promote your specific marketing goals. Production package includes: » A 2-minute video customized to promote your business » 250 words of professional narration, voiceover script and on-camera script for use with teleprompter » Five background music songs to choose from » Initial intake interview by phone or in-person to discuss your specific video strategy Promotion package includes: » Completed video uploaded to YouTube and “MP4” video uploaded for your own website » Two-week home page takeover at mountainliving.com » One-year video archive spot at mountainliving.com » Social media post on ML’s Facebook and Twitter pages » One dedicated e-newsletter announcement of your new video to ML’s e-newsletter opt-in subscribers
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find a catalog This new product allows online visitors to browse your current catalog with a quick click of the mouse. These influential consumers access your catalog—which you can update seasonally—from a sub-navigation button on our home page.
All ML online advertisers receive Quarterly Analytics at no additional charge upon request .
“Win This” Sweepstakes Program This customized sweepstakes program offers lead-capturing (data collection) for your future marketing efforts. You provide the prize and we do the rest. Design, execution and social media announcement included. Four-week promotion.
e-newsletter skyscraper ad Sponsor a skyscraper ad on our weekly e-newsletter, which highlights design trends, events, decorating tips, travel, luxury real estate and more. Includes: » Two ads per e-newsletter » Editorial adjacency » Sent once per week » Links to your website
DEDICATED E-NEWSLETTER Your opportunity to create your own mini-feature story by sharing advice and insights only you can offer with our e-newsletter subscribers. Includes: » Exclusivity » Features your logo, two images and up to 200 words about a topic or project of your choice » Sent once per week » Links to your website
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digital sherpa
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how does social content marketing help my business? • Google and other search engines are looking for fresh,
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fresh in Google’s eyes • Search engines index the link to the page where this content lives
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why is social media important to my business? • Content on social platforms engages past customers and
potential customers. • Digital “word of mouth” gives customers a way to easily
share your content with friends. • Social content creates inbound links from social platforms to
your site/blog. As a result, Google recognizes that your content is authoritative and increases your page rank.
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80%
of Consumers research online before purchasing within a 10-20 mile radius
putting it all in one place My Digital Sherpa Dashboard makes working with your social media platforms easier than ever! •
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my digital sherpa dashboard (NEW!) LISTENING & MONITORING • Manage your web reputation • Keep track of your competitors • Manage RSS feeds and Google alerts
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event planner
events & partnerships Mountain Living is the chosen partner for the West’s most prestigious events and organizations. Throughout the year, ML sponsors a variety of events across the Rocky Mountain West. In doing so, we create
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opportunities for our clients to reach consumers and trade professionals.
Steamboat Marathon
Bonus distribution of ML’s May/June issue.
steamboat springs Hot Air Balloon Rodeo Bonus distribution of ML’s July issue.
Aspen Art Museum: Architecture Lecture Series Bonus distribution of ML’s July, August and Sept/Oct issues.
Beaver Creek Resort Events Ongoing bonus distribution of ML.
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Bonus distribution of Mountain Living at the following Spring and Summer events:
june jackson hole wine auction
June 26-28, 2014 jhwineauction.org This three-day event showcases the best of wine, food and Jackson Hole with exclusive tastings and a live auction and gala dinner. Bonus distribution of ML’s May/June issue.
photo by Kelly Tasker
strings Music FESTIVAL
july
June-Aug., 2014 stringsmusicfestival.com Each summer this Steamboat Springs, Colorado, festival brings orchestra, chamber, world, blues, jazz and rock music, along with a youth and family series, to the mountains. Bonus distribution of ML’s July issue.
CHERRY CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL
July 4-6, 2014 cherryarts.org Colorado’s signature arts event, held annually during the Fourth of July weekend, celebrates the visual, culinary and performing arts. Bonus distribution of ML’s May/June and July issues.
THE PARK CITY FOOD & WINE CLASSIC photo by lane griffin
July 9-13, 2014 parkcityfoodandwineclassic.com A premier destination event where master winemakers, culinary talents and distinguished guests gather to wine and dine in beautiful Park City, Utah. Bonus distribution of ML’s July issue.
ASID COLORADO CHAPTER AWARDS
July 10, 2014 asidcolorado.org Presented by the American Society of Interior Designers’ (ASID) Colorado chapter, this annual gala recognizes the state’s top designers. Bonus distribution of ML’s July issue.
august photo by lane griffin
steamboat all arts festival
Aug. 14-17, 2014 steamboat-chamber.com With beautiful Steamboat Springs, Colorado, as a backdrop, this five-day event showcases nationally recognized artists and the Yampa Valley’s own unique arts and culture. Bonus distribution of ML’s August issue.
september TELLURIDE FILM FESTIVAL
Aug. 29-sept. 1, 2014 telluridefilmfestival.org Screen breakthrough works and rediscovered classics, and enjoy tributes and one-of-a-kind discussions with actors and filmmakers. Bonus distribution of ML’s Sept/Oct issue.
WESTERN DESIGN CONFERENCE
sept. 3-6, 2014 westerndesignconference.com Craftspeople, scholars, collectors, interior designers, architects and fashion designers gather at this annual celebration of all things Western. Bonus distribution of ML’s Sept/Oct issue.
JACKSON HOLE FALL ARTS FESTIVAL
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sept. 4-14, 2014 jacksonholechamber.com Jackson Hole, Wyoming, attracts discerning Western art collectors with this 10-day event that features more than 30 galleries exhibiting Western and wildlife art. Bonus distribution of ML’s Sept/Oct issue.
CODY HIGH STYLE
sept. 17-21, 2014 codyhighstyle.org This annual event features an exhibition by artisans, furniture-makers and craftspeople working to preserve Western style and design traditions. Bonus distribution of ML’s Sept/Oct issue.
breckenridge festival of film
Interested in participating in these signature events, or a new event in your mountain Market? Contact Sarah Herscovici at sherscovici@mountainliving.com to learn how you can join us!
sept. 18-21, 2014 breckfilmfest.com This annual event celebrates the art of filmmaking with a unique and varied array of independent films, premieres, receptions, educational programs and retrospectives. Bonus distribution of ML’s Sept/Oct issue.
SUMMIT COUNTY PARADE OF HOMES
sept. 19, 2014 summitcountybuilders.org The Summit County Builders Association presents a tour of its members’ finest work, from cozy cabins to fabulous estates. Bonus distribution of ML’s Sept/Oct issue. Information/dates subject to change.
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print specs
sophistication. elegance. luxury. These are the ideas that Mountain Living strives to communicate in every page of the magazine, from editorial to advertisements. Each page contributes equally to a reader’s experience, so keep these ideas in mind as you create your advertisement for ML. Should you require assistance or just another set of eyes, please contact us. We’re happy to help!
print ad sizes
2-page spread bleed 18.25 x 11.125
Full-page bleed 9.25 x 11.125
Please note: all text/ important graphics must be inset .25” from the trim size and .5” from the gutter
Please note: all text/important graphics must be inset .25” from the trim size (9 x 10.875)
digital file requirements for print ads:
bleed size:
9.25 x 11.125; this section of your graphics will be trimmed off after printing
» 300 DPI resolution, PDF “X1A” with a .125” bleed on all four sides and no crop marks (bleeds only apply to full-page ads and 2-page spreads)
» 3-5 images: must be 300 DPI resolution and at least 4x5 inches » Logo: 300 DPI resolution and an EPS, TIFF or .AI file » Text and contact information: maximum of 20 words
Production Fees » $100 Late fee for ads turned in after ad materials deadline » $45 Minor adjustments to ad » $75 Major adjustments or resizing an ad
Ads Designed by ML* (price includes design and 3 proofs) » $400 Full-page ad » $250 1/2-page ad » $299 Leaderboard and rectangle ads (online) *Advertiser is responsible for providing text, logo, photos and color/layout preferences
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1/2-page horizontal 8.15 x 4.897
specs for full-page-bleed ads
If ad is submitted as a PDF (press-ready):
If ML is designing your ad, please submit the following materials:
1/2-page vertical 3.975 x 10
trim size:
9 x 10.875; actual edge of the final paper
safe size:
8.5 x 10.375; no logos, text or important graphics beyond this line
how to submit your files:
ftp site
» Upload on the FTP site » Email if less than 8 MB in size » Send a CD
host: ftp2.nci.com user: homedesign password: homedesign6
Please note: ML doesn’t guarantee exact color matching unless you have purchased a PMS color. We do not provide printed proofs of your ad. ML is not responsible for errors in creative that is submitted “camera-ready.”
NOTE: We recommend using software such as Cyberduck or Fetch to access our FTP site rather than a web browser.
contact Please contact Caroline Graf at
cgraf@mountainliving.com or 303.248.2053 after you have emailed her your ad materials or uploaded them to our FTP site.
Instructions Drag and drop your file into the “Mountain Living” ads folder. Please include your company’s name in the name of your file. All ad materials are to be uploaded to our FTP site or emailed to Caroline Graf at cgraf@mountainliving.com. You must notify Caroline when your files have completely uploaded to the FTP site.
digital specs
digital file requirements Format: .jpg, .gif, or .png files accepted; no Flash, please. leaderboard ad • 728w x 90h in pixels, size under 30K
Need design help? Ask us!
medium rectangle ads • 300w x 250h in pixels, size under 30K find a resource Images: 20 total, 640w x 325h pixels, JPEG file under 30 MB Copy: 250-word description of your company • Logos (2): 280w x 140h pixels and 200w x 100h pixels, JPEG files under 30 MB • Mailing address, phone number, website URL, email address and blog URL • Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn URLs • •
premier collection Home page image: 200w x 100h pixels, JPEG file under 30 MB Main images (unlimited): 640w x 325h pixels, JPEG file under 30 MB • Logo: 280w x 140h pixels, JPEG file under 30 MB • Copy: 400 words about project/product, contact information and a sentence about the project/product to be placed under the home page image • Mailing address, phone number, website URL, email address and blog URL • Video URL (under two minutes) • Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn URLs • •
Skyscraper (vertical) Ad on E-newsletter • 160w x 300h pixels, size under 30K Dedicated E-newsletter Materials Main image: 380w x 200h pixels Secondary image: 160w x 600h pixels • Logo: 230w x 70h pixels • Copy: Send a 4- to 6-word email subject line/headline, plus a well-written 200-word draft promoting events, tips or insights that will inform ML readers. • •
NEW: ML’s editorial staff will edit your draft, as a benefit to you, based on best practices that have been proven to work well for ML. Find a catalog Cover image of your catalog, JPEG file under 30 MB URL to your online catalog • A 40-word description of your company and featured catalog • •
Expert Q & A Image: 640w x 325h pixels, JPEG file (professional image of the expert in his or her work space) • Copy: Contact Caroline Graf (cgraf@mountainliving.com) for the questionnaire that best fits your industry and type your answers in a Word document.
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Video Contact your Account Executive for details.
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testimonials
Karen Keating & Paul Deardorff,
TKP Architects, P.C.
“Mountain Living is always our most important marketing partner. We consistently get more and better quality leads through ML’s diversified print and social media package than from any other source, by far. Our clients often tell us they have saved our ML ad for years! From their excellent staff to their elegant graphic design, ML is a brand we’re proud to be associated with.”
Diana Vincent, High Camp Home
“Mountain Living has been a joy to work with from the start! For over eight years, the publication has beautifully showcased our products and design work, greatly contributing to our client and customer base. High Camp Home is happy to recommend working with Mountain Living without reservation!”
Balz & Christina Arrigoni, Arrigoni Woods “Arrigoni Woods has had a great relationship with Mountain Living for nine years. We appreciate their direct involvement in the community where we live and work. Mountain Living supports and sponsors many events and the magazine is a major presence and influence in the mountain communities.”
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Carol Moore,
Carol Moore Interior Design, Inc.
“When I ask our clients why they chose to work with us, the answer is almost always because they have seen our beautiful advertisements in Mountain Living. As our business has changed and grown through the years, ML has also evolved into the sophisticated mountain design and lifestyle publication it is today. ML is not only our advertising partner, they are proud sponsors of many of our local charity events, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with the personable team at ML.”
Jack K. Snow, RKD Architects, Inc.
“RKD Architects designs high-end residential projects throughout the West. Mountain Living is the only magazine that can reach our clientele in the entire region. We elected to spend our marketing dollars with Mountain Living because of both the broad exposure they provide and the first-class editorial and photography. It is an added bonus that for the better part of a decade they have been consistently great and fun to work with.”
Rebecca Richardson, Charles Cunniffe Architects
“Over the years, Mountain Living magazine has been a strong advertising avenue for Charles Cunniffe Architects. With its tremendous market reach, quality editorial pieces and online presence with social media outlets, the magazine has kept up with the industry and provided us with many advertising opportunities.”
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Photo by Deborah Cota
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meet the team
christine deorio, editor in chief
Loneta Showell, art director
cdeorio@mountainliving.com
lshowell@mountainliving.com
Laura Beausire, associate editor
Caroline Graf, multimedia production director
sarah herscovici, sales & marketing coordinator
lbeausire@mountainliving.com
cgraf@mountainliving.com
sherscovici@mountainliving.com
Photo by julia vandenoever
Photo by julia vandenoever
Photo by julia vandenoever
Photo by Brian Mark
Photo by Custom Creations
Photo by Custom Creations
Holly Scott, publisher
hscott@mountainliving.com
cyndi hochberg, director of sales & marketing
Lori Parsons, integrated media specialist
Judith Moak, integrated media specialist
chochberg@mountainliving.com
lparsons@mountainliving.com
jmoak@mountainliving.com
303.641.3262
320.241.2591
303.582.4703
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