2016 spring media kit

Houston’s Leading Sustainable Living, Health and Fitness Magazine

Houston, Texas

Natural Awakenings – Houston 448 West 19th Street Houston, Texas 77008 713-927-6540

NaturalAwakenings-Houston.com

about us

Natural Awakenings is your monthly guide to a healthier, more balanced life. Our mission is to provide insights and information to improve the quality of life physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. In each issue, readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

healthy living WHO IS THE NATURAL AWAKENINGS READER? Natural Awakenings readership surveys nationwide find that our readers represent an ideal target audience for local businesses seeking to reach savvy, well-educated women who are in charge of making purchase decisions for themselves and their families.

61.5% have been reading Natural Awakenings for more than 2 years.

21% purchase from our advertisers between 1 and 3 times a year.

34.7% share their monthly copy of our magazine with 2 or more additional readers.

80.5% are female 48.6% are between 35 and 54 years of age.

59.8% have one or more college degrees.

57% have an annual income in excess of $45,000.

89.1% purchase healthy or organic food.

51.5% attend spiritual or healing events.

45.9% attend exercise of fitness events.

ENGAGE WITH A ROBUST, ACTIVE HEALTHY LIVING COMMUNITY  Part of the Natural Awakenings family of nearly 100 magazines, published across the country for over 20 years.  18 year reputation as Houston’s leading free healthy living publication.  Over 12,000 copies printed per month.  More than 370 distribution spots from Conroe to Sugar Land, from Downtown west to Katy.  Over 750 Facebook Friends, 350 Twitter followers and 280 email subscribers in our robust online presence (and we are growing!)

NEVER “JUST AN AD” Our revamped campaigns are multi-channel marketing and communications programs that integrate both traditional print and digital.

HAVE A STRATEGY! We provide carefully crafted public relations and print advertisements in our widely read niche print publication as well as our online magazine, our popular Facebook and Twitter profiles, e-newsletter, blog, and the NaturalAwakeningsHouston.com website.

BOOST: website traffic & search engine rankings.

BUILD: brand identity and wordof-mouth referrals.

healthy planet Past issues have featured such nationally recognized healers, teachers and leaders such as Bill McKibben, Michael Pollan, Judith Orloff, Debbie Ford, Ed Begley Jr, Wayne Dyer, Swami Vidyadhishananda and Nell Newman; and physicians Mehmet Oz, Andrew Weil, Deepak Chopra and Cristine Northrup among others.

simple package pricing 

Which package is best for you?

Marketing Packages As Unique As Your Business

 FULL PG $800 X 12 mos 1/2 PG

$500 x 12 mos

ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE 1 Large Article per 12 mos (value $600) 1 Medium Article per 12 mos (value $450) 4 Small Articles per 12 mos (value $1,000) 12 Social Media Posts (value $190) 1 Rectangle WebAd in rotation (value $720)

ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE

1/3 PG

$350 X

12 mos

1/4 PG

$300 x

12 mos

1/6 PG

$240 x

12 mos

1 Medium Article per 12 mos (value $450) 3 Small Articles per 12 mos (value $750) 12 Social Media Posts (value $190) 1 Rectangle WebAd in rotation (value $720)

ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE

1/8 PG

$200 x

12 mos

B. Card

$180 x

12 mos

C.R.G

$ 50 x

12 mos

2 Small Articles per 12 mos (value $500) 12 Social Media Posts (value $190) 12 Calendar Listings (value $180) 1 Rectangle WebAd in rotation (value $720)

Rates listed are for camera-ready ads. Initial ad design fee is 25% of the monthly rate.

6 month campaigns receive 1 small article, 6 Social Media Posts and 1 Rectangle WebAd .

Add 20% premium to monthly cost of ad.

Natural Awakenings-Houston 448 West 19th Street #419 Houston, TX 77008 713-927-6540 sales@naturalawakenings-houston.com

progressive packages  Full Page Ad – 2 months 1/2 Page Ad – 4 months 1/4 Page Ad – 6 months $300 x 12 mos

Full Page Ad – 2 months 1/3 Page Ad – 10 months

$350 x 12 mos

Full Page Ad – 2 months 1/2 Page Ad – 10 months

$375 x 12 mos

PACKAGE INCLUDES 2 Small Articles per 12 mos (value $500) 12 Social Media Posts (value $190) 12 Calendar Listings 1x mo (value $180) 1 Rectangle WebAd in rotation (value $720) 1 Community Resource Guide ad for 12mos (value $600)

PACKAGE INCLUDES 4 Small Articles per 12 mos (value $1000) 24 Social Media Posts (value $380) 24 Calendar Listings 2x mo (value $360) 1 Rectangle WebAd in rotation (value $720) 1 Community Resource Guide ad for 12mos (value $600)

PACKAGE INCLUDES 4 Small Articles per 12 mos (value $1000) 12 Social Media Posts (value $190) 36 Calendar Listings 3x mo (value $540) 1 Rectangle WebAd in rotation (value $720) 1 Community Resource Guide ad for 12mos (value $600)

PACKAGE INCLUDES

Full Page Ad – 6 months ½ Page Ad – 6 months $400 x 12 mos

6 Small Articles per 12 mos (value $1500) 12 Social Media Posts (value $190) 48 Calendar Listings 4x mo (value $720) 1 Rectangle WebAd in rotation (value $720) 1 Community Resource Guide ad for 12mos (value $600)

Natural Awakenings-Houston 448 West 19th Street #419 Houston, TX 77008 713-927-6540 sales@naturalawakenings-houston.com

a la carte options CALENDARS Got events? Get noticed!

DAILY CALENDAR. For events taking place on a specific date in the month.

$15—Maximum 60 words. + $10---Extended listing (61-80 words)

ONGOING CALENDAR. For events taking place on a specific date in the month.

SAVE THE DATE Highlight your listing for even more attention.

SAVE THE DATE.

$20---Maximum 60 words. $10---Extended listing (61-80 words) $5---Upgrade your calendar listing Save The Date.

$15—Maximum 60 words. + $10---Extended listing (61-80 words)

eBLAST Promote your event with an eBlast to our over 270 subscribers.

$25---PREMIUM 3 emails.

(1x every 10 days)

$50---PREMIUM PLUS (6 posts (1x every 6 days)

BASIC EVENT Announce your event with an engaging display and an informative editorial.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

SOCIAL MEDIA When once just isn’t enough. Our Social Media Boost campaigns get your message out to the people you need to reach!

$50--- PREMIUM 3 posts/shares (1x every 10 days)

$99---PREMIUM PLUS (6 posts/shares (1x every 5 days)

Promote your message via social media to our 740 Facebook friends and 230 Twitter followers.

DELUX EVENT Give your event the full Natural Awakenings treatment!

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

1 – ¼ page ad the month before.

1 – ½ page ad the month of.

1 – Event Briefs 1 – Full length article 6 – Social Media posts

2 – ¼ page ads.

1 – ½ page ad 2 – Event Briefs 1 – Full length article 9 – Social Media posts 9 -- eBlasts

$400 per month

$500 per month

Natural Awakenings-Houston 448 West 19th Street #419 Houston, TX 77008 713-927-6540 mike@naturalawakenings-houston.com

Advertising Agreement Contract Length:  12 Months  6 Months  a la carte

ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS Ad Size or Package

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MONTHLY COST Display Ad

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Total a la carte

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MONTHLY TOTAL

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Design fee

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1st Month Total

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From ____/____ Through _____/_____

A LA CARTE OPTIONS Community Resource Guide

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Save The Date

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Social Media Boost

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eBlast

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Event Package

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Other

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TOTAL A LA CARTE

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I authorize Natural Awakenings to bill this credit card for the amounts and frequency specified by this contract, and am aware that it is my responsibility to provide information by the 10 th of the month prior to publication.

If paying by check, make check payable to Holistic Choice Publishing.

Business or Professional Name _________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Business Address _________________________________ City _____________________ State ____ Zip _______ Website: ____________________________________________________________ FAX _____________________ Contact Name _______________________________________________________ Phone ____________________ Contact Email _________________________________________________________________________________ Natural Awakenings accepts the following credit cards.

 Visa,  MasterCard,  American Express

Credit Card # _________________________________________________________________________________ Expiration Date ______________________________ Security Code ____________________________________ Name as it appears on Credit Card ________________________________________________________________ Billing Address ___________________________________ City _____________________ State ____ Zip _______ I agree to the terms of this contract. I understand cancellation penalties and payment policies.

I authorize the above charges to my credit card.

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Billing & Renewals: All advertising must be prepaid. First payment may be charged dayDate of order.

Subsequent credit/debit Cardholder’s Signature ___________________________________________________ _________________

Please initial.

“Yes, I read the fine print.

card charging is on or near the 10th of the month prior to publication unless pre-approved for another date. Charge confirmation will appear on your card statement and email confirmations of each charge is sent, if valid email address is provided. Agreements are renewed automatically. To cancel, notify us in writing before the 1sth of the month prior to the last month of your contract. Broken Agreements: Broken agreements are defined as the initial term of the contract agreed.

25% of the remaining payments which constitutes the unearned discount will be due upon breaking the agreement. Should this become a collection problem, the client assumes all reasonable costs of collection, including, but not limited to court costs, interest and legal fees.

Natural Awakenings-Houston 448 West 19th Street #419 Houston, TX 77008 713-927-6540 sales@naturalawakenings-houston.com