2014 MEDIA KIT
Who Are We?
Demographics Summary
The G.O.O.D.S. Magazine is a rapidly growing fashion and lifestyle publication that educates and updates readers on the latest and greatest trends of today. The G.O.O.D.S. gives an exclusive look at fabulous fashion trends and original art, while keeping readers current on what’s hot in music and entertainment.
SOME COLLEGE
Who’s Reading? The people that read the G.O.O.D.S. are the hip and trendy consumers with an eye for the latest fashion and art, and an ear for the latest music and media buzz. Readers of the G.O.O.D.S. are not only the “trendy” but the trendsetters whom are purchasing the products, fashion and music we are reviewing and covering in our magazine.
Why Us? The G.O.O.D.S. Magazine promises to provide sensational and original content in an exciting, informative and refreshing way. We keep our readers at the forefront of every month’s issue to keep readers and subscribers coming back for more, month after month.
COVER PHOTO CREDITS Clockwise from top left: Tim Vechik, Roxy Rodriguez, Kevin James, Nhi-Long Ngo
38% COLLEGE GRADS 46% PERSUING PHD 16% READERSHIP 8,567 WOMEN 82% MEN 18% AGE BREAKDOWN 18-24 27.5% 25-34 33.5% 35-44 15.5% 45-54 12.5% 55-64 5.5% 65+ 5.5%
PHOTO BY THE-CAPTAIN.ORG MODEL MEGAN LEIGH EMERSON
Social Media Presence As of February 2014, we have 4,700 likes on Facebook, a number that is growing steadily. The G.O.O.D.S. Magazine is a very costeffective marketing tool for a potential business looking to advertise its products or services to a large demographic. When matched up with our competitors, The G.O.O.D.S. offers a cheaper option to facilitate your advertising needs at a fraction of the cost. The G.O.O.D.S. Magazine’s is ideal for a business looking to expose itself to a demographic of consumers with both purchasing power and influence on their peers! Our readers come back to our website daily in order to check up on the latest in fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle—with daily updated content, we’ve seen our web presence skyrocket with our website being as static as any online fashion magazine in Southern California.
The G.O.O.D.S. is making strides with local businesses and local television stations. The G.O.O.D.S. Magazine has been featured on San Diego 6’s segment, San Diego Living by local San Diego designer Susan LaFica. Our local outreach in the San Diego community is unparalleled by any local online/print magazine as we feature new local business owners in the world of fashion monthly throughout the year, providing an avenue for business (small and large) to expand their followings. The G.O.O.D.S. is everywhere. With writers and bloggers spanning from the shores of San Diego to the European plains of Berlin, our magazine’s goal is to introduce San Diego’s hottest new magazine to different fashion enthusiasts and cultures globally.
www.thegoodsmag.co
3
GROOMING OUTSTANDING ORIGINALITY DEFINING STYLE
Editorial Calendar
JANUARY . . . . .
HEALTH ISSUE
FEBRUARY . . . .
SEX LIES & SKIN ISSUE
MARCH . . . . . .
INTERNATIONAL WOMAN ISSUE PT. 2
APRIL . . . . . . .
HAPPILY EVER AFTER ISSUE
MAY . . . . . . . .
SAN DIEGO ISSUE
JUNE . . . . . . . . LIGHTS CAMERA & FASHION ISSUE JULY . . . . . . . .
TRAVEL ISSUE
AUGUST . . . . .
ART ISSUE
SEPTEMBER . . .
FALL ISSUE
OCTOBER. . . . . MUSIC ISSUE NOVEMBER. . . . FOOD ISSUE PHOTO BY ONE-STAR-PHOTOGRAPHY.COM MODEL CRISTINA MARIA SARACUT
DECEMBER . . . . HOLIDAY ISSUE
DOUBLE PAGE
SINGLE PAGE
HALF PAGE WIDE
HALF PAGE TALL
QUARTER PAGE
FULL BLEED: 17” X 11”
FULL BLEED: 8.5” X 11”
FULL BLEED: 8.5” X 5.5”
FULL BLEED: 4.375” X 11”
FULL BLEED: 2.31” X 11”
CROPPED: 16.5” X 10.75”
CROPPED: 8.25” X 10.75”
CROPPED: 8.25” X 5.35”
CROPPED: 4.125” X 10.75”
CROPPED: 2.1” X 10.75”
SAFE ZONE: 15.75” X 9.75”
SAFE ZONE: 7.5” X 9.75”
SAFE ZONE: 7.5” X 4.9”
SAFE ZONE: 3.75” X 9.75”
SAFE ZONE: 1.69” X 9.75”
Design Specifications 1. Must be 300 ppi 2. All ads must be CMYK (no RGB or Pantones)
3. Allow 0.125” bleed around entire ad 4. Keep all text and important imagery within a 0.5” margin for the safe zone
5. Fonts should be outlined 6. Submit ads as a print-ready PDF Need your ad designed for you? We can help!
www.thegoodsmag.co
5
GOODs? are you
G R O O M I N G O U T S TA N D I N G O R I G I N A L I T Y. D E F I N I N G S T Y L E .
goods team EDITOR IN CHIEF & FOUNDER Omarr Olasewere
EDITOR-AT-LARGE
Johnique Woods johnique@thegoodsmagazineonline.com
MANAGING EDITOR & DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING
Solomon Osayande Jr. solomon@thegoodsmagazineonline.com
MARKETING EXECUTIVE
Vanessa Barnes vanessa@thegoodsmagazineonline.com
MARKETING EXECUTIVE
COPY EDITOR
FASHION CONTRIBUTOR
EDITORIAL DESIGNER
Racquel Yarborough racquel@thegoodsmagazineonline.com
Ashley Zubrai Ashley@thegoodsmagonline.com
BEAUTY CONTRIBUTOR
Lindsey Washbourne Lindsey@thegoodsmagonline.com
LIFESTYLE CONTRIBUTOR
Cyrillynn Chen Cyrillynn@thegoodsmagonline.com
LIFESTYLE CONTRIBUTOR
Syltoya Sterling Syltoya@thegoodsmagonline.com
Tien Nguyen tien@thegoodsmagonline.com
Amy Ripplinger
LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER Leo Malevanchik
enquiries EDITORIALS: info@thegoodsmagonline.com WRITERS: solomon@thegoodsmagonline.com ADVERTISERS: solomon@
thegoodsmagazineonline.com