Missouri Magazine Media Kit 2025

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Family Operated Business that is Locally-Owned Missouri's Best vibrant business community dedicated to supporting and promo local businesses. Our community represents a diverse range of in from small businesses, healthcare and finance to retail and hospi

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W H Y M I S S O U R I M A G A Z I N E

s u p p o r t i n g a n d p r o

"I am proud of Missouri and all the local businesses, venues, attractions, events and people who are part of this state. We are more than a magazine, we are your partner in marketing supporting and promoting local businesses. This is what I do is promote local businesses throughout the state of Missouri , it is my passion and the reason behind my company. Sharing with our readers the places to visit, shop, and expore in Missouri. Supporting Local Businesses!

~Founder and CEO Cheri Cranford

Missouri Magazine

Missouri Magazine is an important and viable digital magazine in Missouri and beyond. Whether you are looking to promote a new business, product or service, Missouri Magazine will help your business grow and reach real customers.

Overview

350,000 + readers every month

-Format: Desktop computers, mobile & tablet devices

-Frequency: Monthly (12X annually plus three special editions Missouri's Best, Local's Guide and Top Destination Weddings)

-Audience: All ages, Male & Female across the state of Missouri and into 7 other states

-Page Count: 64-100+

-Subscription: Qualified non-paid

Digital Ad Benefits

Consumer involvement increases by 27% vs static print ads

Purchase intention increased by 59% with interactive ads vs static ads

ROI on digital ads increased by 16% for digital advertisers

111% increase in digital and ad revenues in USA

Interactive advertising allows customized publishing of content

Strong social media presence through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram

95% of our surveyed readers state that they enjoy reading about local businesses in Missouri Magazine

93% of our surveyed readers report that they look to Missouri Magazine, Missouri's Best and Missouri Bridal magazines to find businesses to meet their personal and family needs

86% of our surveyed readers report that they save articles and ads from Missouri Magazine for future reference

350,000 + Readers

Our mission is to CELEBRATE why we LOVE Missouri!

We take great pride in our community. The people, places, events, and businesses that make up Missouri are second to none!

Each issue is filled with content that is: Insightful | Heartwarming | Educational | Inspiring | Positive And Local!

MISSOURI MAGAZINE IS THE PREMIER STATE WIDE, MONTHLY MAGAZINE, FOCUSING ON LOCAL LIFESTYLE, LOCAL BUSINESSES, PEOPLE, HEALTH, ENTERTAINMENT AND MORE MISSOURI MAGAZINE IS PRODUCED BY CREATIVES WHO DESIRE TO SHOW YOU WHAT IS GREAT ABOUT THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

MISSOURI MAGAZINE IS LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Our Readers Love our Magazine

98 95 93 86

98% would recommend our magazines to a friend! 95% like reading about local businesses!

look to us to find businesses with whom they want to do business! 86% save ads and articles for future reference!

“These are the best local magazines… they are the best way to learn about local people and what is going on in our community!” Sarah M. “Even though I’ve lived here all my life, I still find something new in the magazine every month.” Mark B.

We are the magazine for Missouri

Readers choose to read Missouri Magazine because they seek to live their very best life in Missouri, and we show them where to find it. Our state-wide publication has been the source for the best of Missouri for the past five years and counting.

Beautiful design is paired with top-shelf content to create a magazine readers spend time with and trust.

Missouri Magazine's is an online digital publication that finds our readers wherever they are Our advertising partners are growing with us as we create new and innovative pathways to reach new customers and clients

Magazine brands have an undeniable connection with their consumers, resulting in a higher level of engagement. Editorial integrity, authority and inspiration create a unique connection that successfully translate across digital platforms to social media communities.

-MPA Media Facebook 2019

49.3

MINUTES AVERAGE READ TIME FOR OUR DIGITAL EDITION.

Compared to 49.6 minutes average read time for print, it's apparent our readers immerse themselves in content both print and digital.

Missouri Magazine's Events

Missouri's Best Voting June

Missouri's Best Red Carpet Event - February

Missouri's Best Athletic - October

Best of Summer - June

Missouri Magazine's Dining Awards - September

Missouri Magazine's Cocktail Contest Shakedown - October

Missouri Magazine's Best Christmas Decoration Awards - December

In 2024 we grew 98.9% by driving traffic to our website through our Missouri's Best competition. Bringing awareness to the Best businesses in Missouri and celebrating the hard work of business owners and their employees.

Missouri Magazine brand dominates the region on and off the page, an online, digital publication, custom content, and events company. Our belief is that excellence is irresistible and trust is irreplaceable. By serving our readers and viewers first, we’re able to connect them to the highest caliber of advertisers and marketing partners, with channels and audiences to meet every need.

Missouri Magazine Editorial Calendar

*Contact us for more information on deadlines for Missouri's Best, Local’s Guide and Top Destination Weddings Magazine's

ISSUE

January: Fitness Issue

February

March/April

May/June

July/August

September/October

November

December: Holiday Issue

Missouri's Best Special Issue

Local’s Guide

Wedding Magazine

DEADLINES TOPICS

December 1

January 1

February 1

April 1

June 1

August 1

October 1

October 30

June

4 Times Per Year

4 Times Per Year

Health/Beauty/Fitness

Wedding/Event Planning

Travel/Places to visit in Missouri

Entertainment/Night Life

Miss Missouri

Photography

Home/Interior Designs

Missouri Sports

Covering the entire State of Missouri

Explore Missouri Wines

Missouri Businesses

Missouri's Best

Best of Summer

Faces of Missouri and More!

*Some of the topics we will cover throughout the year and so much more. Not necessarily in this order.

Missouri

hello@missourimagazines.com www.MissouriMagazines.com

Missouri Magazine is a full color digital publication with the mission of keeping the community informed while giving back. Missouri Magazine is dedicated to the celebration of all that is exceptional in our communities. Missouri Magazine will give our community the opportunity to learn about the state's growth & development, culinary flavors, luxury homes, sports, health, beauty and fashion, travel destinations, people of Missouri and so much more. We will feature local businesses and bring the BEST of Missouri to YOU through the BEST magazine in Missouri!

Marketing Prices Ad Dimensions

(Full Color) 1x 3x 6X

Full Page

$1500 $1000 $600

1/2 Page $1200 $800 $475

1/4 Page $800 $600 $275

Premium Positions *Discounts if you run your ad more than 1x email us for more deatils:

Inside Front Cover $1500

Inside Back Cover $1000

Back Cover $1850

Center Spread $2000

*Ask about our Matching Advertising Grant. Email us for more details, hello@missourimagazines.com

Missouri Magazine only accepts PDF (highresolution with all fonts embedded), JPG, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator files in RGB or CMYK format in full color High resolution EPS or TIF files.

PowerPoint or Publisher files CANNOT be accepted.

All photos and images should be a high resolution 300 DPI.

CENTER SPREAD

Center Spreads should be provided as facing single pages. See specs for full-page ads.

Full Page 8 125" x 10 875" Non-Bleed

Full Page 8 25" x 11 125" Bleed

1/2 Page Horizontal 7.125" x 4.9375"

1/2 Page Vertical 3.5" x 10"

1/4 Page 3.5" x 4.9375"

Online ad 300 x 250 $100 per month

Missouri Magazine will gladly design your ad at no charge

Send files on cd or dvd with a color proof. If color is not critical you may email your ad to hello@missourimagazines.com

ADS VIA E-MAIL

All digital files and ads may be sent via email to hello@missourimagazines.com

Publisher does not accept responsibility for accuracy of information or copyright of materials provided by the customer

Missouri Magazine | CDM Media Group, LLC

573.284.5406

hello@missourimagazines.com www.MissouriMagazines.com

Missouri Magazine

You are authorized to reserve the following space for your advertisement in Missouri Magazine at the indicated cost and subject to conditions and terms as follows Please read carefully before signing

ADVERTISER PHONE FAX

ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP

CONTACT EMAIL

AD SIZE TIMES

AGENCY CONTACT PHONE FAX

ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS/PLACEMENT REQUEST

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TOTAL AMOUNT $

TERMS

Invoices are due and payable upon receipt unless otherwise authorized by the account rep and/or publisher On the day of space reservation, new advertisers may be required to give a good-faith down payment Multiple insertion accounts must be paid in full before subsequent advertisements will be accepted

All copy is subject to publisher’s approval and acceptance. Any copy which resembles editorial matter, in the opinion of the publisher, shall have the word “advertisement” printed on the page Publisher reserves the right to reject any advertisement Special placement requests are subject to availability and are fulfilled on a first-come first-serve basis

All advertisements are published for the benefit of the applicable agency and the advertiser, and each is jointly and separately liable for all charges Advertisers and agencies are solely responsible and assume full liability for all contents and claims of their advertisements. If advertiser/agency does not supply acceptable artwork/film by deadline date, publisher will bill for contracted insertion cost; late ads may be subject to a late placement fee

Advertiser and/or Agency will indemnify and save publisher harmless from and against any loss or expense arising out of publication of advertisements, including without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees resulting from claims or suits based upon the contents or subject matter of such advertisements, including without limitation claims or suits for libel, violation of privacy, plagiarism and copyright infringement.

Publisher shall not be liable for failure to publish or distribute all or any part of the publication because of labor disputes, accident, fire, act of God, or any other circumstances beyond the publisher’s control Further, publisher shall not be liable for damages if for any reason she fails to publish an advertisement

Publisher is not responsible for supplied advertising materials left unclaimed 30 days after publication date All advertising created by the publisher or its company are not considered a work made for hire and the publisher retains the copyright to all advertisements created for the advertiser

PAYMENT TERMS All display-advertising orders require payment with artwork, unless agency or client has approved credit 30 days prior to closing Full payment is due upon receipt of invoice. Ten percent discount available upon receipt of ad insertion. No refunds.

CANCELLATIONS requires a 60-day advance written notice of cancellations prior to deadline date Advertisers will be short-rate invoiced at the rate card rate

Due to the timeliness and nature of this publication, this contract is NON-CANCELLABLE 60 days prior to publication date. No refunds.

Agreed by Date FOR ADVERTISER (TERMS: NET 30 DAYS. 1.5% PER MONTH ADDED TO PAST DUE ACCOUNTS)

Agreed by Date FOR MISSOURI MAGAZINE | CDM MEDIA GROUP, LLC

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