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WHO WE ARE
SHORE Magazine is the Eastern Shore’s premier feature magazine, celebrating the diverse people, rich culture, and natural beauty of the Mid-Shore region. With more than 23,500 readers each month, SHORE Magazine is one of the fastest-growing magazines in Maryland. Featuring interesting people and businesses, acclaimed festivals and events, unique shopping, divine dining, and interesting indoor and outdoor experiences. SHORE Magazine is the go-to publication for residents and visitors who want to know what it is like to live here.
DISTRIBUTION THE BEST OF BOTH MARKETS, LOCALS AND TOURISTS: Each issue of SHORE Magazine tells the compelling stories of people, places and lifestyle interests on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Living a Shore lifestyle is special and not limited by zip code. We attract our loyal readers from The Eastern Shore and the tourists who come here to enjoy all the Shore has to offer. DISTRIBUTION: • • • • • • •
Home Delivery Subscribers of The Star Democrat, Bay TImes/Record Observer, and Kent County News Targeted Drop Locations mapped inside of publication Digital Copies Social Media Campaigns Star Democrat Facebook — over 12,000 followers Over 100,000 targeted digital ads
SUBSCRIPTION RATE:
Subscribe online at ShoreMonthly.com $36 per year (6 issues)
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100,000 DIGITAL EDITIONS EMAILED OUT TO THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AREA 9,000 COPIES INSERTED INTO THE STAR DEMOCRAT, BAY TIMES / RECORD OBSERVER AND KENT NEWS 500 COPIES BUNDLE DROPPED AT LOCATIONS ACROSS THE EASTERN SHORE AND WITH EACH SHORE ADVERTISER
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SHORE
Shore Accent is a special feature inside every Shore Magazine. The content will showcase clever design concepts and Realtor profiles. Perfect for those looking for their forever home, whether that be a new house or improving the one they already live in.
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PUBLISHER
Jim Normandin jim.normandin@adamspg.com
CREATIVE
Jennifer Quinn Meredith Moore
EDITOR
Eli Wohlenhaus
CONTENT COORDINATOR Amy Steward
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER Betsy Griffin bgriffin@chespub.com 443.239.0307
CIRCULATION
Chad Campbell ccampbell@chespub.com
2024 Issue
Space & Copy Deadline
Distribution
Issue
January/February
December 11, 2023
December 29, 2023
Active Senior
March/April
February 9, 2024
February 28, 2024
Food
May/June
April 12, 2024
April 28, 2024
Arts
July/August
June 14, 2024
June 30, 2024
Outdoor Spaces
September/October
August 9, 2024
August 25, 2024
Education
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November/December
October 11, 2024
October 27, 2024
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