M E D I A K I T 2 0 2 5
HOW BIG IS THE LUXURY MARKET?
According to UBS's 2024 Global Wealth Report, nearly 22 million people in the U S approximately one in 15 Americans had wealth exceeding $1 million. The United States is home to 38% of the world's millionaires. With a highly targeted distribution strategy aimed at affluent homeowners in the cities where we publish, Sophisticated Living effectively reaches households with the spending habits necessary to help our advertisers grow their businesses
WHAT WE DO
We are a luxury lifestyle magazine and an omnichannel media company focused on the affluent marketplace. Our flagship publication, Sophisticated Living, offers a wealth of content through various channels, including our website, slmag net, a strong social media presence on Facebook and Instagram, email marketing, highprofile events, and an extensive database of affluent and influential readers. Sophisticated Living is the premier marketing resource for luxury brands in the cities where we are published
Our magazine combines national content on topics such as travel, art, antiques, fashion, jewelry, wine, spirits, and luxury automobiles with local features that highlight human interest stories and philanthropic efforts. Our award-winning editorial work has established us as a leading multi-channel marketing resource, reaching consumers through their doorsteps, inboxes, mailboxes, and social media feeds
WHY WE WANT YOU IN OUR PAGES
We are looking for more than just a paid advertisement; we seek a partnership that will be satisfying and beneficial for both parties. Our audience consists of homeowners who engage with Sophisticated Living both in print and online. These homeowners represent your ideal customers: those in search of unique experiences who are
willing to invest in life's luxuries.
We understand this market and recognize that it requires a more subtle and nurturing approach.
Sales are the result of relationships built and cultivated over time We create these opportunities and invite you to be part of our inner circle
WHY ADVERTISE IN SOPHISTICATED LIVING?
70,000 Bi-monthly circulation
Our controlled circulation and distribution method ensures that each print issue is delivered directly to the homes of highincome earners in the six markets where we publish. We use direct mail, key social events, and our advertising partners to reach this audience.
Effective advertising requires targeting the right demographic without wasting resources on unqualified or aspirational consumers. We handle the data mining for you, and our continuously updated data guarantees that your advertisement reaches the most capable consumers in the marketplace
You won’t find Sophisticated Living everywhere, just anywhere it matters.
2025 Full Page Ad Rates
Cincinnati
Columbus $1,500
Indianapolis
Lexington
Contact: matthew@slmag net
Contact: bridget@slmag net
Contact: jeff@slmag.net
$1,500 $1,800 $2,200 Contact: bridget@slmag.net
Louisville $1,500
Nashville
St. Louis
Contact: bridget@slmag net
Contact: dave@slmag net
Contact: craig@slmag.net
Extended Print Capabilities
Brands don’t always fit in a standard 8.5 x 11 space. So let us take your brand out of the box with additional print capabilities guaranteed to boost your exposure.
Belly bands
Cover stickers
Gatefolds
Double covers
Custom publishing
Polybag mailing Inserts
Deadlines
Publish Date Media Contract & Creative
January/February December 1
March/April February 1
May/June April 1
July/August June 1
September/October August 1
November / December October 1
National Reach With Local Expertise
For companies interested in reaching a broader audience, we can devise custom packages for multicity campaigns.
Cincinnati
Indianapolis Lexington
Louisville
Nashville
St. Louis
Matthew Millett, Cincinnati
Jeffrey Cohen, Indianapolis
Dave & Melissa Mahanes, Nashville
Bridget Williams, Lexington & Louisville, and Common Content Editor
Craig Kaminer, St. Louis.
EDITORIAL SCHEDULE
Every issue in all markets includes features covering the following topics:
· Home & Garden/Interior Design
· Dining / Food
· Society Calendar
· Society/Local Community Events
Motoring
Fine Jewelry / Fashion
· Luxury Travel
· Of Note- a roundup of luxury products for the home
· Wine/Spirits
Additionally, the cities below produce the following special features:
Cincinnati:
Annual Sophisticated Giving Charity Register
Indianapolis:
Annual Sophisticated Giving Charity Register
Sophisticated Weddings & Celebrations
Louisville:
Annual Sophisticated Giving Charity Register
Nashville:
Annual Sophisticated Giving Charity Register
St. Louis:
Annual Sophisticated Giving Charity Register
Annual SOPHI Awards, celebrating the best and brightest in design, architecture, and builders in the city.
St. Louis
Creative & Mechanicals
PRINT TECHNICAL SPECS
Digital photos must be a minimum of 300dpi at 100% scale
Final files must be submitted as high-resolution PDFs, in CMYK, with all fonts embedded.
For production and quality control purposes, we cannot accept low-resolution images from the web
FORMAT
If you have any questions regarding acceptable artwork, please contact our corporate office at 502.582.6563.
