Cheryl Magazine Media Kit

Cheryl Media Kit 2022-23

www.cherylmagazine.com

WELCOME

Cheryl Cheryl Magazine is a quarterly publication with a focus on highlighting the amazing work of powerful women. Each issue of Cheryl Magazine brings you the grace, class,

Inspiration for the Everyday Woman

style, and power of this country’s far-most

“Cheryl Magazine provides inspiration,

leading yet unsung women. Some of them

motivation, connection, and powerful

you know, some you will come to know, but

stories of phenomenal women that are conquering business, community issues,

all of them, gifts to their perspective fields

world problems, and life in general; and

of endeavor. It‘s Inspiration for the Everyday

doing it in extraordinary ways.”

Woman—for women, about women, by women.

Cheryl

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Meet our Editor-In-Chief

Cheryl Polote Williamson Nationally acclaimed, award-winning multi best-selling author, award-winning filmmaker and executive producer, transformational speaker, and success coach Cheryl Polote Williamson is a global leader known for connecting others to their purpose. Owner and editor-in-chief of Cheryl Magazine, she is also founder and CEO of Williamson Media Group, LLC, and Cheryl Polote Williamson, LLC. She is a highly soughtafter influencer, and business leader who is also founder and CEO of Soul Reborn, a highly-recognized award-winning 501(c) (3) non-profit charitable organization that has served tens of thousands.

Williamson tours nationally, motivating varied audiences to release negative strongholds, walk in power, and thrive in purpose. She has received multiple national and international media features and mentions, and several awards for her leadership and literary accomplishments to include: selection as one of the Top 25 Women of Dallas and Female Success Factor Award recipient of 2016, the 2017 and 2018 Indie Author Literary Trailblazer and Indie Author Legacy Awards, the 2018 Global Smashers Award, Who’s Who in Black Dallas Publishing, 2018 African American Literary Award, and the 2020 African American Literary Award for Self-Published Author of the Year. She has been the featured author at the 2016, 2017, and 2018 NAACP National Conventions and the 2017 and 2018 Congressional Black Caucus, and is a 2021 Texas Women’s Foundation Maura Award winner. She has published multiple best selling titles and leads award-winning online communities where others have been inspired and motivated to create or take part in author or co-authorship, volunteerism, entrepreneurial ventures, and philanthropic gestures under her mentorship.

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Williamson’s memberships and affiliations include: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, The Links Incorporated (Mid-Cities Chapter), Jack and Jill of America (graduated out), The Walker’s Legacy Group Ambassador, Soul Reborn Charitable Outreach, Non-Fiction Author’s Association, Award-winning Online Communities (mentor for authorship, co-authorship, volunteerism, entrepreneurial ventures, philanthropic gestures), and (formerly) Member of Forbes Coaches Council.

Serving is Cheryl Polote Williamson’s passion, but nothing comes before the love and care she gives to her husband Russ Williamson, her three amazing children, Russ, Jr., Courtney, and Lauren, and two adorable grandbabies, Leah and Russ III.

Our Brands SHIFT YOUR SOUL

Cheryl on

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with Cheryl

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ABOUT CHERYL MAGAZINE

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The Inspired Woman Cheryl Magazine, a lifestyle and women’s empowerment publication, is a Cheryl Polote Williamson, LLC (CPW)

Established

DEC 2020

Readership Buying Power

$3.5 Billion

quarterly produced by Williamson Media Group, LLC (WMG) with a brand reach of more than one million. Cheryl Polote Williamson, editor-in-chief, is an internationally acclaimed leader who has garnered business relationships,

Published

4 Times Yearly

collaborations, partnerships, ambassadorships, and

1 MILLION+

ventures with conglomerates such as Goldman Sachs, Intuit, PayPal, Facebook, Walker’s Legacy, Coffee Bluff Pictures, Café Mocha Network, and many more.

Circulation

43,400

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Our Reach

Across social media, print media, brand ambassadorships, radio, television, and film.

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With an ever-expanding brand reach and a demographic of 75% Women 25-65 and 25% Men 40-65, Cheryl Magazine seeks to have global impact operating as an information and resource channel for business leaders, small business owners and entrepreneurs, authors, speakers, coaches, and those working in the varied areas of media. Included are spotlights on powerful women and women sparking change on the local, national, and international level; human-interest stories; financial news and information; fashion, education, health, family, business, and entertainment features.

Cheryl Magazine also looks to provide opportunities to connect and collaborate through the CPW and WMG teams, with the many amazing leading women you will discover throughout its pages.

Our Subscribers

Top 10 Countries

United States of America Canada South Africa Australia Italy Philippines Ireland Turkey Bahamas Mexico

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Lisa Freeney Lemons to Lemonade

The Multi-Million Dollar Brand

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Malinda Williams She’s Got a Habit

Actress, Author, Producer, and CEO Mom

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WOMEN OF PURPOSE, POWER, AND INFLUENCE - COVER STORIES

WINTER 2021

Cheryl

Meet

New York Times

Best-Selling Author

POLOTE-WILLIAMSON™

Kimberla Lawson One of Roby USA Today’s

MAGAZINE

CHOOSE YOU!

100 Black Novelists You Should Read

TANYA TURNER

The Power To Change The Course of History Dr. Kimberly Jeffries Leonard National President of The Links, Inc. and Creative Consultant on the movie Soul

+

the

female founder

RACHEL SIPPERLEY TECH ROCK STAR Turns Simple Idea Into $4 Million Brand

Winter 2021 - Dual Cover

Winter 2021 - Dual Cover

Spring/Summer 2021

City Manager Chief of Staff, Dallas, TX Entrepreneur

Best-Selling Author and CEO

Ebony/JET CEO

Kimberly Bizor Tolbert

Tanya Turner

Michele Thornton Ghee

Fall 2021

Stevie Swain

CEO and Financial Consulting Expert

DYNAMIC AND IMPACTFUL INTERVIEWS

Kimberly Jeffries Leonard The Power to Change The Course of History

National President of The Links, Inc. and The Links Foundation, Inc.; and Creative Consultant on the movie Soul

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Rachel Sipperley The Female Founder

Tech Rock Star Turns Simple Idea into a $4 Million Brand

Kimberla Lawson Roby Meet New York Times’ Best-Selling Author One of USA Today’s 100 Black Novelists You Should Read

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2021 - 2022

EDITORIAL

Winter 2021-22 Issue Closing Out the Year Empowered , Stepping Into the Affirmed Life!

On the Cover: Actress, director, Kim Fields (Facts of Life, Living Single, and The Real Housewives of Atlanta) current star of the Netflix original series, The Upshaws.

Inside the Issue Bershan Shaw, speaker, celebrated business coach, television personality & host, and current “it girl“ on The Real Housewives of New York.

Terri J. Vaughn, actress, director, producer, and NAACP Image Award winner (The Steve Harvey Show, All of Us, Meet the Browns, and The Game).

On Sale Date: November 30 to February 28 Drop to Digital Subscribers: November 19 Mailed to Subscribers: November 22 to November 30 Article Submission Deadline: September 13 Advertisement Space Reservation Deadline: September 20 Advertisement Artwork Deadline: September 30 Goes to Print: November 10 Spring 2022 Issue Spring Into LIfe. Blossom on Purpose!

On the Cover: Award-winning television and syndicated radio personality, and Brunch Therapy podcast host, Jasmine Sanders (TV ONE, HLN, BET), co-host of The DL Hughley television & radio shows, adoption advocate, and influencer ranked a top nationally-syndicated female personality and media professional.

On Sale Date: February 28 to May 31 Drop to Digital Subscribers: February 21 Mailed to Subscribers: February 21 to February 28 Article Submission Deadline: December 13 Advertisement Space Reservation Deadline: December 20 Advertisement Artwork Deadline: December 30 Goes to Print: February 10

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Summer 2022 Issue Engage in a Self Care Routine, Why that is Important for You? On the Cover: Alexis Kerr, VP of Hallmark Mahogany, former Head of Multicultural Marketing for Cadillac.

On Sale Date: May 31 to August 31 Drop to Digital Subscribers: May 20 Mailed to Subscribers: May 23 to May 31 Article Submission Deadline: March 14 Advertisement Space Reservation Deadline: March 21 Advertisement Artwork Deadline: March 31 Goes to Print: May 10 Fall 2022 Issue Out With the Old, In With the New. Rest, Reset, and Renew!

On the Cover: Danette Anthony Reed, Director of Operations-Frito Lay, International First Vice-President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

On Sale Date: August 31 to November 30 Drop to Digital Subscribers: August 19 Mailed to Subscribers: August 22 to August 31 Article Submission Deadline: June 13 Advertisement Space Reservation Deadline: June 20 Advertisement Artwork Deadline: June 30 Goes to Print: August 10 Winter 2022-23 Issue: Making a Mark That Can Never Be Erased!

On the Cover: Cheryl Magazine owner and editor-in-chief, international business leader, television and radio personality, award-winning executive producer and filmmaker.

On Sale Date: November 30 to February 28 Drop to Digital Subscribers: November 19 Mailed to Subscribers: November 22 to November 30 Article Submission Deadline: September 13 Advertisement Space Reservation Deadline: September 20 Advertisement Artwork Deadline: September 30 Goes to Print: November 10

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A LOOK INSIDE

Contents

The 2021-22 Season will continue to highlight the triumphs of remarkable women in their fields. Some highlights include:

LIFESTYLE

From family to finance, Cheryl Magazine provides readers with insights to help strengthen and empower your life

Daddy Issues

#GirlPower!

FEATURES

Interviews, tips, business, and the latest in entertainment.

Business Sense & Sensibility

with Tess Alexandria

Highlighting young female moguls with Traci Henderson Smith

Focus on Mental Health

Foxxy Wizdom

Style Matters

Aging Well

with Charmaine Roots Castillo

with Keri Henderson

Money Talk

The Gentleman’s Voice

with Roni M. Benjamin

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What Women Should Know Sound advice from male influencers

Inside Each Issue: Exclusives, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Faith & Family, Human Interest, and more!

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DIGITAL Cheryl Magazine Media Kit | 2022-23

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Digital Covers Purchase a digital cover to enhance any marketing or promotional campaign. Or, do you have an event or accomplishment you would care to highlight? A digital cover is sure to impress family, friends, and colleagues. Get the benefit of the Cheryl Magazine brand while allowing us to design a cover just for you.

The digital drop will include you on the cover, photos and highlights of your subject matter inside the issue, and a small write-up of 500-750 words. Digital covers should be booked four to six weeks prior to intended launch date.

Digital cover options are closed two weeks before and after normal publication dates.

Cheryl POLOTE-WILLIAMSON

MAGAZINE

ONLINE EDITION

Executive Producer of the documentary "Twenty Pearls" the Story of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Inspiration & Motivation

Her Latest Books Souled Out Volume 2

Powerhouse Philanthropist

The Art of Inßuence

Empowering Women in Business and Women in Media

PEARLS & PURPOSE

CHERYL POLOTE WILLIAMSON Digital Mini Mag

Please Note: Paid digital covers include Cheryl Magazine branding, but are for purchaser’s promotional use and do not include regular Cheryl Magazine seasonal content, nor are they distributed nor circulated by Cheryl Magazine.

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Print Advertising Rates Placement Opportunity*

1x

2x

3x

4x

Copies

Cover 2

$2,500

$2,250

$2,000

$1,750

5

Advertising Contact:

Cover 3

$1,900

$1,710

$1,520

$1,330

5

Sales@cherylmagazine.com

Cover 4

$3,500

$3,150

$2,800

$2450

10

Full Page

$1,350

$1,215

$1,080

$945

2

1/2 Page

$950

$855

$760

$655

1

Author’s Corner

$175

$175

$175

$175

Digital

* Speak with your Sales Representatives about our Value Added Options for multiple ad insertions.

Additional Advertising Opportunities Print Advertorial

Digital Mini Mag

Online Feature

3 Pages includes: Images, article, and 1/2 page ad 3 Print copies of Cheryl Magazine

6 pages to include: cover, images, article, and full page ad

Online article, 1 image and Instagram post

$1,500.00

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$750

$250.00

• • • •

Banner Ad Instagram Post Instagram Interview Facebook Post

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2021-22 Ad Specifications Print Ad Requirements Finished Print Size: 8.25″ x 10.75″ Covers Live Area - 7.75″ x 10″ Ad Size - 8.25″ x 10.75″ Bleed Area - 8.5″ x 11″

Live Area 7.75″ x 10″

Full Page Ad Live Area - 7.75″ x 10″ Ad Size - 8.25″ x 10.75″ Bleed Area - 8.5” x 11″

Ad Size 8.25″ x 10.75″

1/2 Horizontal Live Area - 7.75″ x 5″ Ad Size - 8.25″ x 5.25″ Bleed Area - 8.5″ x 5.5″

COVER FULL PAGE

FILE FORMAT REQUIREMENTS • Acrobat (PDF files with fonts embedded) • InDesign (INDD or IDML files with accompanying links and fonts included) • Illustrator (EPS or AI files) • Photoshop (PSD) • All fonts should be outlined • Files should be a minimum of 300 DPI • Please follow all live area and bleed requirements.

COLOR REQUIREMENTS All files must be print ready. Files should be formated in CMYK (Cyan/Magenta/Yellow/Black) mode. RGB Files will not be accepted.

NOTE: No text, logos or important information should go outside of the LIVE AREA. Cheryl Magazine is not responsible for information that falls outside the live area.

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Bleed 8.5″ x 11″

Live Area 7.75″ x 5″

1/2 PAGE AD

Ad Size 8.25″ x 5.25″ Bleed 8.5″ x 5.5″ Page 18

2021-22 Ad Specifications Digital Mini Mag Requirements Please provide the following: 1.

2.

3.

4.

500-750 words 3-5 high-resolution images Bio Half or Full Page Ad

Author’s Corner Requirements Please provide the following: 1. An excerpt directly from your book 2. 150 word count 3. A high-resolution image of your book cover 4. A three-line bio 5. Book available at: DIGITAL AND AUTHOR’S CORNER FILE FORMAT • All copy should be provided as a Microsoft Word Document • Times New Roman , 10 point • Images should be TIFF, PNG, or JPEG format • Images should be a minimum of 300 DPI • Files should be a minimum of 1 MB. KB files are acceptable if they are at 300 DPI. No thumbnail images or web pulls.

NOTE: Files from your photographer should be full resolution downloads. Do not send the thumbnails from your proof sheets.

FILE SUBMISSION Files must be emailed or sent via a large file transfer platform. Acceptable are: WeTransfer, Hightail, DropBox or Box. Please do not send or forward Google drive links.

Glossary of Terms

On sale date: The date range the magazine is displayed at retail locations for sale.

Mailed to subscribers date: The date range in which we deliver to the post office.

Gap Mailing: Once you subscribe, we will mail you the current issue within 7-14 business days. You may also purchase the current issue at www.cherylmagazine.com.

Article submission deadline: The deadline for our writers to submit their column, story, or article to be included in this issue.

Advertisement space reservation deadline: The date we need all advertisements intended for the current issue, finalized and confirmed.

Advertisement artwork deadline: The last date to submit artwork for the current issue. All artwork submitted after this deadline will be held for the following issue.

Goes to print: The date the current magazine issue is sent to the printer.

Example of the difference between a high and low resolution image.

300 DPI

72 DPI

Send all artwork to art@cherylmagazine.com.

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