See October - November ISSUE specials (schedule and Rate Card below)
- Get Ready for the Holidays Special Feature with Free Editorial Bonus - 75 word bonus with 1/8 display ad ($185) see samples; 175 word bonus with 1/4 page display ad ($460) see samples; 375-475 word bonus plus logo with a 1/2 page display ad (choose 375 words if you would like to include a photo) see sample.
- Business Services Special Feature with Free Editorial Bonus (for businesses that serve businesses such as website designers, accountants, lawyers etc) - 75 word bonus with 1/8 display ad ($185) see samples; 175 word bonus with 1/4 page display ad ($460) see samples; 375-475 word bonus with logo with a 1/2 page display ad (choose 375 words if you would like to include a photo) see sample.
- Gift Guide ($235) - See Sample #1 | See Sample #2
- Animal Talk Section - For new advertisers, 1/2 off first ad with any contract (plus standard contract discount off last ad).
- Free Full Page Business or Nonprofit Spotlight with the purchase of any 6-issue contract (any size ad space). Note that you also get 50% off your last ad. See rate card for display ad prices. See sample.
- Free 1/2 Page Editorial Bonus with the purchase of a 1/2 page display ad in any magazine category when purchased by our ad reservation deadline - this is like getting a full page for the price of a 1/2 page display space ($945). See sample.
- Free Full Page Editorial Bonus with the purchase of a full page display ad in any category up to deadline (this is like getting a full spread for the price of a single full page display space ($1795).
In Addition:
Sign a contract to run three consecutive ads, pay as you go at each issue deadline, and receive 25% off the third ad. Or sign a contract to run six consecutive ads, pay as you go each issue deadline, and receive 50% off the sixth ad.
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ISSUU |
AD RESERVATION DEADLINE |
GRAPHIC DEADLINE |
EDITORIAL DEADLINE |
SPECIAL FEATURES (INCLUDES BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS / EDITORIAL BONUSES) |
FEBRUARY - MARCH |
JANUARY 1 |
JANUARY 5 |
DECEMBER 15 |
LOVE & ROMANCE | CRAFTS & HOBBIES |
APRIL - MAY |
MARCH 1 |
MARCH 5 |
FEBRUARY 15 |
HOME & GARDEN | CAMPS | MOTHER'S DAY |
JUNE - JULY |
MAY 1 |
MAY 5 |
APRIL 15 |
ART & CULTURE | HEALTH & FITNESS |
AUGUST - SEPTEMBER |
JULY 1 |
JULY 5 |
JUNE 15 |
FOOD & DRINK | EDUCATION & WORKSHOPS |
OCTOBER - NOVEMBER |
SEPTEMBER 1 |
SEPTEMBER 5 |
AUGUST 15 |
GET READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS | EDUCATION & WORKSHOPS |
DECEMBER - JANUARY |
NOVEMBER 1 |
NOVEMBER 5 |
OCTOBER 15 |
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE | WINTER ACTIVITIES |
ISSUU |
AD RESERVATION DEADLINE |
GRAPHIC DEADLINE |
EDITORIAL DEADLINE |
SPECIAL FEATURES (WITH BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS) |
FEBRUARY - MARCH |
JANUARY 1 |
JANUARY 5 |
DECEMBER 15 |
LOVE & ROMANCE | CRAFTS & HOBBIES |
APRIL - MAY |
MARCH 1 |
MARCH 5 |
FEBRUARY 15 |
HOME & GARDEN | CAMPS | MOTHER'S DAY |
JUN - JULY |
MAY 1 |
MAY 5 |
APRIL 15 |
ART & CULTURE | HEALTH & FITNESS |
AUGUST - SEPTEMBER |
JULY 1 |
JULY 5 |
JUNE 15 |
FOOD & DRINK | EDUCATION & WORKSHOPS |
OCT - NOVEMBER |
SEPTEMBER 1 |
SEPTEMBER 5 |
AUGUST 15 |
GET READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS | EDUCATION & WORKSHOPS |
DEC - JANUARY |
NOVEMBER 1 |
NOVEMBER 5 |
OCTOBER 15 |
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE | WINTER ACTIVITIES |
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