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HOW BIG IS THE LUXURY MARKET?
The affluent, mass-affluent and affordable luxury categories are the fastest growing segments in retail and services
In 2019, research firm Phoenix MI reported that a record 6.71% (or 8,386,508 out of 125,018,808 total U.S. households) can now claim millionaire status. That's up from 6.21% in 2018 and just 5.81% in 2017. Sophisticated Living reaches the households with the spending habits to grow our advertisers’ business.
BIG...AND GETTING BIGGER. SLMAG.NET
WHAT WE DO
We are a luxury lifestyle magazine, and omnichannel media company focused on the affluent marketplace
From its flagship Sophisticated Living Magazine to online content at slmag net, a robust social following on Facebook and Instagram, along with email marketing, high-profile events, and an unparalleled database of affluent and influential readers, Sophisticated Living is the go-to marketing resource for luxury brands in the cities where we're published
Sophisticated Living combines national content on travel, art, antiques, fashion, and luxury automobiles, with local features focused on cultural and philanthropic aspects. Our award-winning editorial has become the leading multi-channel marketing resource, delivered to consumers' doorstep, inbox, mailbox, and social media feed.
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WHY WE WANT YOU IN OUR PAGES
We don’t want just a paid ad; we want a partnership that you’ll find is a satisfying and beneficial investment The homeowners who receive and follow Sophisticated Living represent your most desired customers: homeowners seeking unique experiences and who are willing to spend more on the luxuries of life – new cars, new homes, fine wine, couture clothing, investment jewelry, antiques,
fine art, cosmetic surgery and so much more We know the market and we understand it’s an audience that requires a subtle, more nurturing approach.
Sales are the results of relationships, built and honed over time. We create these opportunities, and that’s why we want you to be part of our inner circle.
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WHY ADVERTISE IN SLMAG?
80,000 Bi-monthly circulation
Our controlled circulation and distribution method puts each issue directly in the homes of the highest income-verified earners in the seven cities where we're published via direct mail, at key social events, and through our advertising partners.
Advertising only works when you are speaking to your target demographic and not wasting valuable funds on unqualified or aspirational consumers. We do the data mining, so you don’t have to. Continually updated, this data guarantees that your advertisement is positioned in front of the most capable consumers in the market who can afford your products and/or services.
You won’t find Sophisticated Living everywhere, just anywhere that matters.
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2024 Full Page Ad Rates
Frequency 6x (Annual) | 3x | Open
Cincinnati Contact: matthew@slmag.net
Columbus Contact: bridget@slmag.net
Indianapolis Contact: jeff@slmag.net
Lexington Contact: bridget@slmag.net
Louisville Contact: bridget@slmag.net
Nashville Contact: dave@slmag.net
St. Louis Contact: craig@slmag.net
Extended Print Capabilities
Brands don’t always fit in a standard 8.5 x 11 space. So let us take your brand out of the box with additional print capabilities guaranteed to boost your exposure.
Belly bands
Cover stickers
Gatefolds
Double covers
Custom publishing Polybag mailing Inserts
Deadlines
Publish Date Media Contract & Creative
January/February December 1
March/April February 1
May/June April 1
July/August June 1
September/October August 1
November / December October 1
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National Reach With Local Expertise
For companies interested in reaching a broader audience, we can devise custom packages for multicity campaigns.
Cincinnati
Columbus Indianapolis
Lexington
Louisville
Nashville
St. Louis
Creative & Mechanicals
PRINT TECHNICAL SPECS
Digital photos must be a minimum of 300dpi at 100% scale
Final files must be submitted as high-resolution PDFs, in CMYK, with all fonts embedded.
For production and quality control purposes, we cannot accept low-resolution images from the web
FORMAT
If you have any questions regarding acceptable artwork, please contact our corporate office at 502.582.6563.
We look forward to partnering with you to uniquely position your business effectively in front of the Sophisticated Living audience. Bridget Williams, Co-Founder & Editor-In-Chief 502-299-4269 bridget@slmag.net