Media Kit 2025
We’re more than a
magazine.
Print.
Each month the editors of Kansas City magazine uncover the people, places and stories that shape our vibrant city. They serve up the most fascinating content about the city’s past, present and future, while also offering unbiased advice on how to experience all that KC has to offer.
Digital.
You’ll find all that Kansas City magazine delivers and more on kansascitymag.com. The website delves into the best of KC, from restaurants and bars to arts and entertainment. Find out the latest news, events, trends, health tips, and more in the city.
Social.
The magazine’s social following expands our audience to a younger, more digitally focused demographic. The editors deliver news, culture and adventure to 80,000+ followers, growing 20% in the last year.
We’re a multimedia platform.
Let us connect you with our audience.
Distribution Channels:
• Mailed copies including paid subscribers and direct request copies
• In-room copies at the city’s premier hotels
• Newsstand copies (Hen House, Hy-Vee, Natural Grocers, Price Chopper, Sprouts, Sun Fresh, Whole Foods Market, Costco, CVS, Barnes & Noble, Target, Walgreens, KC International Airport)
• Medical and professional office distribution
Features
An in-depth look at the people and trends shaping the city
Loop
The essential resource for current events, politics and how the city works
Curating a beautiful life in fashion and home design
localCompelling, content. theDelivering best of KC.
Beat
The very best things to do each month
The ultimate resource guide for food lovers who eat and drink in Kansas City
2025 Content Calendar
Digital Platforms.
1. Online
• Run-of-Site Ads
• Sponsored Content
• Calendar Feature
• Digital Directory
2.
E-Marketing
• Savor delivered to inboxes every Tuesday
• Loop delivered to inboxes every Thursday
By the Numbers
3. Social Instagram Facebook
45,000+
101,000
204,000
Print Specifications
2 Page Spread
Bleed: 17" x 11.125" Trim: 16.75" x 10.875" Live Area: 15.75" X 9.875" 1/2 Vertical 3.5" X 9.875"
X 4.75"
Please clearly mark your file with the advertiser’s name (not the designer’s name, design studio, or advertising agency name). Also, please indicate the month the ad is to run.
For a full list of advertising specifications, terms and additional fees, please visit kansascitymag.com/advertise.
Full Page Bleed: 8.625" x 11.125" Trim: 8.375" x 10.875"
Area: 7.375" x 9.875"
X 9.875"
2.25” X 9.875”
4.75" X 4.75"
File Types PDF or JPEG
300 dpi CMYK
Ad Submission
x 4.75"
High resolution (300 dpi) files with embedded fonts.
Production Contacts: angie@kansascitymag.com and dominique@kansascitymag.com
Digital Specifications Online
Run of Site Premium Ads
Sponsored Content
E-Marketing
Social Posts
