NORTH Home | Style | Life
MEDIA KIT 2025
OVERVIEW An intriguing, world-class magazine celebrating the compelling architecture, remarkable people, and extraordinary experiences in the North.
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AUDIENCE NORTH targets a niche, affluent audience who are often limited in time and therefore more discerning in their media consumption. NORTH offers quality articles, beautiful imagery, and a tactile experience like no other in the area.
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NORTH is designed to have the status of a permanent coffee table book. Organized and printed on high-quality paper, filled with gorgeous imagery, and well-written articles, North includes a calendar of events and a resource guide ensuring it will have staying power.
SHELF LIFE
CONTENT
Remodel Repurpose Cabin Outdoor Space Destination Resort/Lodging Bucket List History Art Made in the North Health Real Estate Market Resources Community Calendar
All articles will be manages and/or written by seasoned journalists whose stories have been featured in publications such as: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Esquire, Harper’s Magazine, The Washington Post, Artful Living, Minneapolis Star Tribune, and Minnesota Monthly
This magazine will reach the local residents and businesses, second home/cabin owners, and visitors like no other publication.
Distribution 15,000+ in 2025 Mailed copies scheduled for distribution Q1 2025 Direct Mail 80% Targeted circulation. Mailed to residences valued at $600,000+ in: Duluth Metro Area (Twin Ports) Island Lake North Shore South Shore Bayfield Lake Vermillion Lake Nebagamon Ely Pokegama Lake Twin Cities (select outlets) Business Executives Community Leaders & Influencers Distribution Partners 20% Medical & Dental Offices, Banks, Golf & Social Clubs, Hotel Rooms & Resorts, Schools, Prominent Businesses and more. Electronic Circulation Every issue of NORTH is also available as a digital edition. Advertisers may send their customers a link to the magazine or post the link on their own website or social media channels.
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STRIBUTION
BENEFITS Annual Launch Event NORTH Hosted Event QR Codes / Embedded Hyperlinks Contribution for Mailed Distribution Copies for Private Distribution Social Media Posts Multiple Category Resource Listings Promotional Marketing S P E C I A L T H A NSKP SE CTI OA LO UT HR AMNSAKPRSEKCTEIOAT LIONUTGRHPA AMNRAKTRSNKTE ORT SIONUGRPA M RA TRNKEERT SI N G PA R T N E R S
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AD RATES Full Page - $3,395 2 Page Spread - $5,895 2 Page Advertorial - $6,395 Inside Back Cover 2 Page Spread - $7,295 Inside Front Cover 2 Page Spread - $7,895 Back Cover - $8,995
Deadline: Per Insertion Order Proposal
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AD SERVICES
NORTH magazine provides in-house design services for all marketing partners. Each AD will effectively communicate the client’s unique brand while harmoniously adhering to the aesthetic guidelines of NORTH.
RESPONSIBILITIES NORTH will create or acquire a new photo for all advertisements. NORTH will provide one proof to advertiser for final review and approval. Marketing Partner to provide: • Logo • Contact information to be included on the ad (e.g.: website, phone number, address) • URL address for embedded link or QR code GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING LOGO ARTWORK For the best printing results, logos should be provided as a Vector file (Adobe Illustrator .ai or .eps) with all fonts converted to outlines. Certain other high-resolution image file formats (.jpg, .png, .psd, .tif, .pdf ), may be used providing they have a minimum resolution of 300 DPI at final output size and meet the approval of our graphics department. (300 DPI @ 18.25” x 12.25”) Ideally, two separate files should be submitted: • 1-color black & white with no tints or screens • 4-color CMYK For the protection of our advertisers, the following files are not accepted as they will not reproduce accurately: • Images with resolutions less than 300 DPI • RGB files
CONTACT US Tracy Ramsay north@northhomeandlife.com 218-390-6747 Owner & Publisher, NORTH
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