SRQ MEDIA 2024 Media Planner, Excerpt

Media Planner

Our Publications

OUR FAMILY OF HYPER-LOCAL PUBLICATIONS

SRQ MAGAZINE

WELLEN PARK LIVING

SRQ HOME+ DESIGN

SRQARTS | GUIDE TO THE CULTURE COAST

SHE ROARS

LIVING

LAKEWOOD

SRQ HOME+ DESIGN

TOP DOCTORS

MEDICAL RESOURCE

ELITE TOP ATTORNEYS

LEGAL GUIDE

ROCKETKIDS: GUIDE TO SUMMER CAMPS AND SCHOOLS

SRQ MAGAZINE

ABOUT OUR READERS

87% of our readers are full-time residents.

The top six neighborhoods our full-time residents live in are:

• Siesta Key

• Downtown Sarasota

• Central Sarasota

• South Sarasota

• Bradenton

We know when we fall in love with a magazine. One part adventure and two parts insight, great magazines engage us in thoughtful travel to uncharted territories where new realizations, tastes, friends and experiences await. In today’s cluttered world, magazines safeguard the pleasurable art of engagement and set the content leaders apart from the pack.

10x | JAN, FEB, MARCH, APRIL, MAY/JUNE, JULY/AUG, SEPT, OCT, NOV, DEC

• Lakewood Ranch/ University Parkway

75% of our readers are between the ages of 45 and 64 year old.

31% are ages 55-64

27% are ages 64-74 17% are ages 45-54

43% of our readers have a minimum average annual household income of $150,000 14% — $150,000-$199,000 11% — $200,000-$249,999 15% — $250,000-$499,999 4.6% — $500,000+

Of the readers who opted to answer, 56% are female and 38% are male.

LIVING LAKEWOOD

PUBLISHING SEPT + MARCH

Exploring one of the fastest growing new home neighborhoods in the nation —Lakewood Ranch.

SRQ HOME+DESIGN PUBLISHING 4x A YEAR

Each season, we capture the people, places and experiences that distinguish joyful living at Wellen Park.

DESIGN INSPIRATION

Discover gorgeous residential space along the Gulf Coast— from trending furniture to modern architecture.

WELLEN PARK LIVING PUBLISHING QUARTERLY SRQARTS

ANNUAL | OCTOBER TO MAY

Exploring the robust regional arts and culture experiences on the Culture Coast | Sarasota + Manatee Counties.

97% of SRQ’s readers highly rated the importance of SRQ Magazine delivering stories that are local.

—According to the 2019 SRQ Magazine Reader Engagement Survey

BRANDED CONTENT PROGRAMS IN EVERY EDITION

Acumen: Ask the Expert

Business Profiles

Editorial Calendar

JANUARY 2024

ANNUAL HEALTH & WELLNESS

Inspirations and innovations for healthy living and wellness.

Top Doctors (Second Printing)

In Conversation: Perspectives in Medicine Guide to Holistic and Alternative Health

FEBRUARY 2024

REGIONAL STATE OF THE ECONOMY

Exploring local business titans, entrepreneurs and economic trends.

FLIPBOOK | SRQ HOME + DESIGN Elite

Top Attorneys (Second Printing)

In Conversation: Legal Perspectives

Tribute2Business: Great Places to Work

In Conversation: Preserving Your Legacy Neighborhoods: Rosemary District Dream Home Portfolio

MARCH 2024

ANNUAL HOME OF THE YEAR

Recognizing the Home of the Year Competitions award-winning spaces.

FLIPBOOK | LIVING LAKEWOOD

Home of the Year Winners Showcase

Elite Agents: Top Producers

SRQ Home + Design: Spring Inspirations

APRIL 2024

ANNUAL BEST OF SRQ LOCAL READERS COMPETITION

Announcing the winners of the annual BOSRQ readers awards competition.

Best of SRQ Local Awards Showcase

RocketKids: Guide to Camps+ Schools Guide to Colleges and Careers

MAY/JUNE 2024

THE GIVING COAST | PETS WE LOVE

Donor trends, stories from local nonprofits and philanthropic wish lists. Readers’ Pets We Love Competition Winners.

Giving Coast: Donor’s Guide to Giving Rejuvenate: Wellness and Beauty Guide to Pet Services, Adjacency In Conversation: State of the Family

JULY/ AUGUST 2024

SUMMER SIZZLERS + BEST OF SRQ WINNERS SHOWCASE

Explore the best exeriences summer has to offer with arts, dining and the outdoors.

FLIPBOOK | SRQ HOME + DESIGN

Best of SRQ Local Winners Showcase Guide to Colleges and Careers

In Conversation: Trends in Real Estate Dream Home Portfolio

SEPTEMBER 2024

TRENDSPORT

Editor’s List of Top Local Trends, Places and Experiences.

FLIPBOOK| LIVING LAKEWOOD

Elite Top Attorneys Legal Guide

Tribute2Business: Celebrating Milestones

In Conversation: Higher Education

In Conversation: Lakewood Ranch Growth

Living Lakewood: New Home Guide

OCTOBER 2024

ARTS AND CULTURE PREVIEW

A preview to the 2024-25 arts and culture season.

FLIPBOOK | SHE ROARS

DIGITAL | CULTURE PRIMER

Elite Agents: Top Producers

In Conversation: NonProfit Innovators

She Roars: Women Who Roar Profiles

She Roars: Rejuvenate: Beauty + Wellness

In Conversation: Strong Women

NOVEMBER 2024

THE EPICUREAN FOODIE TOP DOCTORS

Explore local restaurants and dining. Announcing Top Doctors.

FLIPBOOK| TOP DOCTORS

SRQ Home + Design: Fall Inspirations

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CULINARY JOURNEYS

DECEMBER 2024

THE HOLIDAY EDITION

THE NEW SPIRIT OF PHILANTHROPY

35 UNDER 35 COMPETITION AWARDS

Trends in philanthropy, corporate philanthropy stories and announcing the honorees of the 35 Under 35 Awards Program.

The 35 Under 35 Awards Giving Coast: Spirit of Giving 4Walls Visionary BuildingCompetition (every other year)

In Conversation: Retiring Gracefully Elite Retirement Living Facilities

The four top reasons people read SRQ Magazine is: for enjoyment, to learn things about the local community, to become connected locally and to find things to do.

—According

to the 2019 SRQ Magazine Reader Engagement Survey

Dates + Specs

88% of SRQ’s readers

dine at a restaurant as a direct result of reading the magazine.

—According to the 2019 SRQ Magazine Reader Engagement Survey

SPACE CLOSING + CRA/MATERIALS DEADLINES

JANUARY 2024

Publish Date 1/1/24

Space Closing F 11/10/23, 4pm

CRA/Materials Due W 11/15/23, 4pm

FEBRUARY 2024

Publish Date 2/1/24

Space Closing F 12/8/23, 4pm

CRA/Materials Due W 12/13/23, 4pm

MARCH 2024 Publish Date 3/1/24

Space Closing F 1/12/24, 4pm

SPECIFICATIONS

CRA/Materials Due W 1/17/24, 4pm

APRIL2024

Publish Date 4/1/24

Space Closing F 2/9/24, 4pm

CRA/Materials Due W 2/14/24, 4pm

MAY/JUNE 2024

Publish Date 5/1/24

Space Closing F 3/8/24, 4pm

CRA/Materials Due W 3/13/24, 4pm

JULY/AUGUST2024

Publish Date 7/1/24

Space Closing F 5/10/24, 4pm

CRA/Materials Due W 5/15/24, 4pm

SEPTEMBER 2024

Publish Date 9/1/24

* including .125” bleeds on all four sides

CRA (Camera Ready Ad) is submitted as a JPG or PDF file at 300 dpi. Clients needing design assistance can purchase a Design Package ($350) for the SRQ team to design their ad. The design package includes a consultation meeting with the graphic designer and the creation of a single display ad (one size). Requested changes to CRA and/or pick up ads will incur a flat fee of $85 per set of changes.

Space Closing F 7/12/24, 4pm

CRA/Materials Due W 7/17/24, 4pm

OCTOBER 2024 Publish Date 10/1/24

Space Closing F 8/9/24, 4pm

CRA/Materials Due W 8/14/24, 4pm

NOVEMBER 2024

Publish Date 11/1/24

Space Closing F 9/6/24, 4pm

CRA/Materials Due W 9/11/24, 4pm

DECEMBER 2024 Publish Date 12/1/24

Space Closing F 10/11/24, 4pm

CRA/Materials Due W 10/16/24, 4pm

SUBMISSION OF MATERIALS

Send print ad files via e-mail to: AdPro@srqme.com

Send digital banner and epostcard files via e-mail to: DigitalAds@srqme.com

Materials submitted past the corresponding CRA/ Materials Deadline will incur a late fee of $150, which will be applied to that insertion’s invoice.

PROOFING PLATFORM

Proofing of designed ads and profiles is hosted on the PandaDoc platform. Proofs are provided to clients with two days for review and Approval for Press or Approval with Changes. One round of proofing is included. Subsequent changes after the initial proof will be charged a flat fee of $85/ set of changes.

PAYMENT TERMS + CREDIT

New client accounts will be payable due on contract until credit has been established. Terms: Print advertising invoices are due Net 15 from invoice date. Invoices are generated and transmitted digitally via QuickBooks. A late fee of 3% per month will be added to past due account.s All major credit cards and ACH payment are accepted. For questions, please contact us at: ClientBilling@srqme.com

Competitions

35 UNDER 35 AWARDS

Recognizing and honoring young professionals in the region who are innovators, scientists, creatives, entrepreneurs and philanthropists who have distinguished themselves with their leadership in the field. From pitching the next big idea to developing their bandwidth, young professionals are thriving in our region and leading the way for the next generation.

Nominations Round: 6 weeks (Aug-Sept)

Applications Round: 3 weeks (Sept-Oct)

Awards Ceremony: Every December Published in the December edition.

GOOD HERO AWARDS

We invite the community to nominate individuals who have made a significant impact to realize the mission of local nonprofit organizations— from volunteers and board members to individual staff members and donors.

We recognize Good Hero Philanthropic Award recipients, who are ambassadors of the incredible giving back spirit in our region.

Nominations Round: 6 weeks (Sept-Oct)

Good Hero Awards Ceremony at the SB2 Giving Coast Luncheon: Every December

BEST OF SRQ LOCAL

Celebrating the best locally owned establishments in the region, SRQ MEDIA asks our astute readers to vote for their favorite local eats, shopping, arts, luminaries and hotspots culminating in the buzzworthy special “Best of SRQ Local” awards feature published in the April edition.

Nominations Round: 5 weeks (Oct-Nov) Voting Round: 4 weeks (Jan-Feb) Published in the April edition.

WOMEN WHO ROAR AWARDS

We invite the community to nominate women leader in Sarasota and Manatee Counties who have made meaningful contributions t in the areas of business, philanthropy, education, healthcare, arts and culture, hospitality and science and technology. Women are nominated by their peers in the region and invited to submit the Women Who Roar Competition application capturing their capacity for change, leadership style, professional and industry achievements and community engagement. Judges from across the United States jury the applications and identify twelve winners who are inducted as ambassadors into the Leadership Circle.

SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR OUR POPULAR COMPETITION PROGRAMS CULTIVATING TARGETED READER ENGAGEMENT.

Nominations Round: 8 weeks (Feb-March)

Applications Round: 8 weeks (April-May)

Together We Roar Leadership and Awards Luncheon: Every October

HOME OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Celebrating Gulf Coast homes in the region that articulate superlative architecture and design form and function, from the integrity of the space to the design process. Home of the Year brings these incredibly stunning residential spaces to life—from seaside to street-side, inside and out, these exemplars of the local built environment contribute to the impressive legacy of award-winning architecture. Each year, judges from around the country jury homes submitted by home builders, architects, landscape architects and interior designers to award the Home of the Year Platinum, Gold and Silver Awards.

TOP DOCTORS

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DATA JOE RESEARCH

Nominations Round: 8 weeks (N0v-Jan)

Awards Ceremony: Every February

Published in the March edition.

Licensed doctors in the Sarasota and Manatee County region nominate colleagues in the medical profession for this peer-review awards program to be considered for recognition as a Top Doctor. Program produced in partnership with the DataJoe team who facilitates the process.

Nominations Round: 4 weeks (June) Top Doctors Honoree Awards Edition: November (first printing); and, January (second printing).

71%

PETS WE LOVE

We invite the community to share their favorite pets for the paw-tastic Annual Pets We Love Reader competition. Honorees are published in the May edition.

Nominations Round: 5 weeks (February)

Fan Favorite Voting: 2 weeks (March)

Published in the May Edition

ELITE TOP ATTORNEYS

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DATA JOE RESEARCH

Licensed attorneys in the Sarasota and Manatee County region nominate colleagues in the legal profession for this peer-review awards program to be considered for recognition as an Elite Top Attorney. Program produced in partnership with the DataJoe team who facilitates the process.

Nominations Round: 4 weeks (March) Elite Top Attorneys Honoree Awards Edition: September (first printing); and, February (second printing).

0f readers enjoy SRQ Magazine at their home; 27% at the office, 24% in a local waiting room, 19% at a local retail location and 7% at a hotel or resert. —According to the 2019 SRQ Magazine Reader Engagement Survey

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