Missouri Magazine Media Kit 2021

MISSOURI MAGAZINE Celebrating why we LOVE Missouri

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Missouri Magazine More than a magazine.

Your partner in Marketing 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 120,000 + readers every month -Format: Desktop computers, mobile & tablet devices -Frequency: Bi-Monthly (8X annually plus three special editions Missouri's Best, Missouri Biz and Missouri Bridal) -Audience: All ages, Male & Female across the state of Missouri and into 7 other states -Page Count: 64-100+ -Subscription: Qualified non-paid

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

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, Pinterest, YouTube and Instagram

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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

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98% would recommend our magazines to a friend!

95% like reading about local businesses!

93% 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

49.1 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 Nominations and Voting Missouri's Best Red Carpet Event Kentucky Derby at Missouri Magazine's Down and Derby May Best of Summer 40 under Forty -July Missouri Magazine's Dining Awards - September Missouri Magazine's Cocktail Contest Shakedown - October Missouri Magazine's Best Christmas Decoration Awards - December

In 2021 we have grown 97.5% 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 | CDM Media Group, LLC 573.284.5406 hello@missourimagazines.com www.MissouriMagazines.com

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 Bridal and Missouri's Best

ISSUE

DEADLINES

TOPICS

January: Fitness Issue

December 1

Health/Beauty/Fitness

February

January 1

Wedding/Event Planning

March/April

February 1

May/June

April 1

July/August

June 1

Photography

September/October

August 1

Home/Interior Designs

November

October 1

Missouri Sports

December: Holiday Issue

October 30

Missouri's Best Special Issue

March 15

Missouri Bridal Special Issue

4 times per year

Missouri's Best

Missouri BIZ Special Issue

6 times per year

Best of Summer

Travel/Places to visit in Missouri Entertainment/Night Life Miss Missouri

Covering the entire State of Missouri 40 under Forty Missouri Businesses

Faces of Missouri *Some of the topics we will cover throughout the year and so much more.

Not necessarily in this order.

Missouri Magazine | CDM Media Group, LLC 573.284.5406 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 (Full Color) Full Page 1/2 Page 1/4 Page

1x $1500 $800 $600

3x $1000 $600 $400

6X $600 $400 $250

Premium Positions *Discounts if you run your ad more than 1x email us for more details: Inside Front Cover $3000 Inside Back Cover $2500 Back Cover $3500 Center Spread $5000

Ad Dimensions 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 $250 per month

*This year we're offering 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.

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

More than a magazine.

We offer more opportunities to take your business to the top and drive more business.

The Local's Guide. Get the visibility your business needs to be successful and top of mind of locals, new comers and visitors to Missouri. Our local marketing techniques will not only help you drive foot traffic, generate leads and increase brand awareness, they will free up precious time and energy so you may get back to the things you really WANT to do. Advertising with us will ensure you reach the right audience at the right time. Our highly engaged audience rely on us to provide them with the only most up to date information on things to do, service providers they can trust and places to go in Missouri.

Every month we hold a monthly social at Missouri Housewives.

Stay connected with local events, local businesses, and philanthropy opportunities. Join us for our monthly girls night out + networking socials and awesome deals. Interested in being a sponsor or a vendor contact your Account Executive. www.missourihousewives.com

Be part of Missouri's Best the biggest annual event of the year.

Sponsorships available. Missouri's Best is Missouri Magazine's annual readers poll of the best businesses, people and events in Missouri. Bringing you the Best of Missouri. For more information call Cheri at 573-284-5406 or email hello@missourimagazines.com www.missourisbest.co The Missouri's Best Community Membership is an exclusive program offered to a limited number of people. As a member, you'll receive access to our members-only platform that is fully loaded with local deals. ***Business Owners: If you want to be a part of the Missouri's Best Community Partnership. Please email us at hello@missourimagazines.com with your deal, company logo, website or Facebook page. There are no additional costs for business owners except to offer the discount to all our members yearly. This is a yearly membership.

Are you a wedding professional? Be a part of Missouri's Bridal Show and featured in Missouri Bridal Magazine.

Missouri's number one resource for brides.

Our website has the top wedding professionals directory for all our Midwest brides.

Contact your Account Executive about Missouri Bridal marketing packages.

MISSOURIBRIDAL.CO

The Cheri and Broc Show INSPIRING OTHERS

CHERIANDBROC.COM The Cheri and Broc show: is the best place to hear about real people accomplishing incredible things. We will be bringing you incredible stories, impactful businesses, and so many amazing guests. Bringing you hope, encouragement, inspiration and sharing the heart of the goodness of humanity. It is our hope that, by listening, you will be inspired and encouraged to go out and accomplish great things in your own life.

Sponsorships Available: • Featured on promotional materials • Promoted during our show • Commercial Breaks during the show For Sponsor Packages Contact Us: Cheri Cranford 573-284-5406 hello@missourimagazines.com

Good Morning Missouri CELEBRATING WHY WE LOVE MISSOURI FASHION · SPORTS · TRAVEL · BUSINESS · LIFESTYLE

We are excited to announce our new show "The Cheri and Broc Show" presented by Missouri Magazine.

Good Morning Missouri has one of the largest covering areas as we cover the entire state of Missouri.

Good Morning Missouri is a lifestyle show that will air weekly.

Online Video Options: • Video Pre Roll- : 15 Second Linkable Video Ads • Video Post Roll - Linkable Extended Video Plays After News Content • Live Stream– Online Commercial Breaks in Streaming Newscasts For Sponsor Packages Contact: Cheri Cranford 573-284-5406 hello@missourimagazines.com

Missouri Magazine is proud to be part of our community. Bringing the Best of Missouri and commitment to serve our community.

Proud to be Local: Proud to be Local showcases locally owned business in our community through media sponsorship, online marketing solutions and community based effort to keep the dollar local. The synergy for our local businesses that take part in Proud to be Local establishes a connection that support the economic growth throughout the state of Missouri with locally owned community.

MOMAGCares represents our commitment to our community. Through the MOMAGCares Community Calendar, Spotlight and our “Did You Know?” PSA campaigns we help provide a voice for the non-profits throughout our state.

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 ___________________________________________________________________ RATE______________________________________ 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.

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

Agreed by _________________________________________________________ Date______________________ FOR ADVERTISER (TERMS: NET 30 DAYS. 1.5% PER MONTH ADDED TO PAST DUE ACCOUNTS) Agreed by _________________________________________________________ FOR MISSOURI MAGAZINE | CDM MEDIA GROUP, LLC

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