Media Kit 2021 The Premier Guide to Arts, Dinning, Shopping, Events & Outdoor Activities in the Southern Appalachian Mountains and Beyond We are Growing, and We Want You to Grow With Us! WHO WE ARE... Welcome to Appalachian Country Print magazines Living Magazine! are more balanced AC Living Magazine is a free bi-monthly, full- color magazine with eye-popping graphics that across generations serves as the Insider’s Guide to the North Georgia than any other Mountain Region. media, including We are dedicated to celebrating and promoting the best of what the North Georgia Mountains and its internet, TV, radio, people have to offer, and are heavily involved in the newspapers and communities we serve, frequently featuring non- profit programs and events. billboards. The people, the culture, and local businesses are (Source: GIK MRI) only a fraction of what we cover. Our extra features include coverage of the arts, events, restaurants, wineries, festivals, homes and cabin rentals, and mountain decor, as well as the people, food, and history— AC Living Magazine provides entertaining and helpful information for residents and visitors alike. We provide better content and service than any other magazine in the area. Not only do readers look forward to our variety of articles, but they save the ‘‘ magazines, bake the recipes, and respond to our I’ve had customers come into my store carrying Appalachian website. If you don’t believe us, just compare us! Country Magazine with tabs marking pages of the businesses You can check us out at our website where readers ‘‘that they wanted to visit. have access to us 24/7. We are Country. –Doug Shelburn, Owner, North Georgia Furniture. Advertiser with AC Living Mag for over 10 years. We are Appalachian Country Living Magazine. Contact Us Today! ALICE SEXTON Publisher 706-492-5070 [email protected] www.aclivingmagazine.com We are Growing, and We Want You to Grow With Us! TARGET AUDIENCE DISTRIBUTION of businesses and restaurants in Our Readers are your customers- Appalachian Country Living Fannin, Cherokee, Gilmer, Pickens, -residents, vacationers, visitors, Magazine is distributed locally Union, Towns, Lumpkin and many and weekend warriors. The and state wide to our subscribers, other outlets in our distribution North Georgia Mountain area of businesses and in high-traffic areas area, including many locations in the Southern Appalachian Chain in over 15 counties and up and the Metro Atlanta Suburbs. Plus we produces over $68 Billion Dollars down the I-575 and I-515 corridor. offer specific targeted distribution for the industry every year and is We expect to grow our distribution based on each issue’s theme. growing! area over the course of 2021. Copies are also sent to all We can be found at the local Georgia State Welcome Centers. Chambers of Commerce, all types APPALACHIAN COUNTRY LIVING DISTRIBUTION AREAS Acworth, GA 30101, 30102 Cumming, GA 30040, 30041 Ocoee Whitewater Center Cooperhill, TN 37317 Alpharetta, GA 30022, 30005, 30004 Dahlonega, GA 30533 River Forks Park, Gainesville, GA 30504 Amicalola Falls Lodge, GA 30534 Dawsonville, GA 30534 Snellville, GA 30078, 30081 Ball Ground, GA 30107 Decatur, GA 30036, 30030 Suwanee, GA 30024 Bent Tree, GA 30143 Discover Lake Lanier Visitors Center, Gainesville, GA 30504 Stone Mountain, GA 30083 Big Canoe, GA 30143 Ducktown, TN 37326 Tucker, GA 30084 Blairsville, GA 30512 Duluth, GA 30097, 30096 Woodstock, GA 30102 Blue Ridge, GA 30513 Dunwoody, GA 30346, 30338, 30092 Young Harris, GA 30582 While traveling, I stopped Buford, GA 30519 Ellijay, GA 30540 at a GA State Welcome Center‘‘ Buckhead, GA 30625 Hiawassee, GA 30546 Brasstown Valley Resort, GA 30582 ‘‘and was pleased to find visitors Jasper, GA 30143 Brookhaven, GA 30319 commenting on my ad in Johns Creek, GA 30005, 30097 Canton, GA 30114, 30115 AC Living Magazine! Lilburn, GA 30047 Chamblee, GA 30341 McCaysville, GA 30555 –Tracey Burnett, Owner, Clarkston, GA 30021 Murphy, NC 28906 Around Back at Rocky’s Place Gallery. Copperhill, TN 37317 Advertiser with AC Living Mag for over 7 years. Contact Us Today! ALICE SEXTON Publisher 706-492-5070 [email protected] www.aclivingmagazine.com We are Growing, and We Want You to Grow With Us! DIGITAL AND • We promote YOUR business on our AC Living Magazine Cover SOCIAL MEDIA Photo We’ve got you covered! Let us Facebook Page boasting nearly and Profile become part of your mixed-media 5,000 target-marketed “Likes” Photo marketing plan in 2021. and growing with each issue. + Boost It’s a known fact that a mixed- included • Featured spots on our Website with Cover media marketing strategy still which has increased in viewer Feature remains the key to long-term sessions by 103% in December successful branding of your of 2020, with over 500 additional Your Posts Shared business. Not one media alone readers per month online and can produce desired results. on our over 10,000 hits per month. Facebook That’s why we provide you with Page additional services to compliment • Current and past issues of your marketing campaign giving AC Living Magazine are always you the best Bang for your Buck! available online on our Website as a flip book. Additionally, the • Circulation is 15,000 to 20,000 URL in your ad is converted to Flip Book per issue bi-monthly depending a hyperlink that takes viewers includes on the season and demand. With directly to your website. URL Links From Your an estimated readership per issue • Our Graphic Design services Ad Directly of 30,000 to 40,000, respectively. are exceptional. If you don’t have to Your an ad to run, the Design of your Website first High-Res ad is included in Current our ad rates. ‘‘ and Past Featured We’re so glad the Appalachian Country Businesses Living Magazines are delivered here, we have on our ‘‘folks asking for them all the time! Homepage –Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center Contact Us Today! ALICE SEXTON Publisher 706-492-5070 [email protected] www.aclivingmagazine.com We are Growing, and We Want You to Grow With Us! AD SIZE 1X PRICE 3X PRICE 6X PRICE COVERS & 2/3 PAGE 1/2 PAGE FULL PAGE HORIZONTAL HORIZONTAL PER ISSUE PER ISSUE PER ISSUE LIVE: 7.375” x 7” 7.375”Front x 4.875” Cover $2500 $2200 $1800 7.375” x 9.875” Back Cover $1800 $1600 $1500 TRIM: 1/4 PAGE 8.375” x 10.875” Inside Front $1600 $1350 $1200 1/3 PAGE 3.675” BLEED: HORIZONTAL xInside Back $1600 $1350 $1200 8.625” x 11.25” 7.375” x 2.75” 4.865”Page 3 $1500 $1200 $1150 1/3 Full Page $1250 $1125 $995 COVERS & 2/3 PAGE2/3 PAGE 1/2 PAGEPAGE 1/2 PAGE FULL PAGE VERTICALHORIZONTAL HORIZONTALVERTICAL VERTICAL2/3 Page $875 $790 $695 1/6 PAGE 2.375” LIVE: 4.875” x7.375” 9.875” x 7” HORIZONTAL7.375” x 4.875”x 3.675”1/2 Page $690 $620 $545 7.375” x 9.875” 4.875” x 2.375” 9.875” x 9.875” 1/3 Page1/8 PAGE $525 $470 $415 TRIM: 1/6 1/41/3 PAGE PAGE 8.375” x 10.875” PAGE 3.675” VERTICAL SQUARE 1/4 Pagex $405 $365 $320 2.385” 1/3 PAGE 3.675” BLEED: 2.375” HORIZONTALx 4.875”x x 4.865” 8.625” x 11.25” 1/6 Page $275 $250 $220 7.375” x 2.75”4.8625” 4.865” 1/8 Page $225 $200 $175 1/3 COVERS & 2/3 PAGE2/3 PAGE 1/2 PAGE PAGE 1/2 PAGE FULL PAGE VERTICALHORIZONTAL HORIZONTALVERTICAL VERTICAL ALL CLIENT SUPPLIED ADS SHOULD BE 300dpi PDF/ X1a 1/6 PAGE 2.375” or HIGH RESOLUTION PRESS QUALITY JPEG. THANKS! LIVE: 4.875” 7.375”x 9.875” x 7” HORIZONTAL7.375” x 4.875” x 3.675” 7.375” x 9.875” 4.875” x 2.375” 9.875” x 9.875” 1/8 PAGE Design of First Ad ADVERTISING TRIM: 1/6 1/41/3 PAGE PAGE 8.375” x 10.875” PAGE 3.675” VERTICAL SQUARE x included in ad rate! CLOSE DATES 2.385” 1/3 PAGE 3.675” Feb/Mar Jan 10 BLEED: 2.375” 6X ads may include HORIZONTAL x 4.875”x x 4.865” Apr/May Mar 1 8.625” x 11.25” 4.8625” 4.865” 7.375” x 2.75” one editorial at June/July May 1 publisher’s discretion. Aug/Sept July 1 1/3 20% discount for Oct/Nov Aug 25 2/3 PAGE PAGE 1/2 PAGE VERTICAL VERTICAL VERTICAL NON-PROFITS Dec/Jan Oct 25 1/6 PAGE 2.375” 4.875” x 9.875” HORIZONTAL x 3.675” 4.875” x 2.375” 9.875” x 9.875” Contact1/8 PAGE Us Today! ALICE SEXTON Publisher 706-492-5070 [email protected] www.aclivingmagazine.com 1/6 1/3 PAGE PAGE 3.675” VERTICAL SQUARE x 2.385” 2.375” x 4.875” x 4.865” 4.8625” We are Growing, and want YOU to join us! ISSUE ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS CLOSING DATES February/March 2021 Valentine’s Day & Spring Getaways Space Reservations, Signed Bonus Distribution: • Home Builders, Buyers & Renovators Contract & Artwork Due: • North Metro Atlanta Locations Guide to Mountain Life January 10, 2021 • Select Festivals and Train Events • Spring Mountain Getaways Ad Payment Due: Jan 15, 2021 • GA State Welcome Centers • PLUS! Valentine’s Day! Target Distribution Date: February 1, 2021 April/May 2021 Spring & Summer Festivals Space Reservations, Signed Bonus Distribution: Preview & All Things Spring Contract & Artwork Due: • Selected Festivals & Home Tours • The Most Complete Guide to March 1, 2021 • Spring Arts in the Park, BR Spring/Summer Festivals & Events! Ad Payment Due: March 15, 2021 • North Metro Atlanta Locations • Arts, Agritourism, Outdoor Events, Target Distribution Date: • GA State Welcome Centers Cabin Rentals, Home & Garden April 1, 2021 June/July 2021 Summer Fun Space Reservations, Signed WINTER SPRING Bonus Distribution: • Lake & River Adventures Contract & Artwork Due: • Selected Events • Summer Events May 1, 2021 • North Metro Atlanta Locations • Great Summer Recipes Ad Payment Due: May 15, 2021 SUMMER & FALL • GA State Welcome Centers • More to be Announced Target Distribution Date: • More to be Announced June 1, 2021 August/September