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Since 1995, Lavender Media has been producing an award-winning glossy magazine and events aimed at the local, national and international lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and LGBTQ-friendly audience. Lavender is published bi-weekly in print, online, iPad and smartphone editions, and connects our readers to current trends in cuisine, family, fashion, fitness, health, news, nightlife, travel and wedding style.
2024 Media Kit
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2024 Editorial Calendar
JANUARY
Health & Wellness
Issue 747
INCLUDES: Senior Living Feature
Deadline: December 27, 2023
Published: January 11, 2024
Sports & Outdoors
Issue 748
Deadline: January 10
Published: January 25
FEBRUARY
Spring Arts & Entertainment
Issue 749
Deadline: January 24
Published: February 8
Spring Home & Garden
Issue 750
Deadline: February 7
Published: February 22
MARCH
Spring Love & Marriage
Issue 751
Deadline: February 21
Published: March 7
Midwest Travel
Issue 752
INCLUDES: North Shore Feature & Senior Living Feature
Deadline: March 6
Published: March 21
APRIL
Spring Dine & Drink
Issue 753
FEATURING: Dining Out for Life
Deadline: March 20
Published: April 4
Summer Preview
Issue 754
Deadline: April 3
Published: April 18
MAY
Summer Home & Garden
Issue 755
Deadline: April 17
Published: May 2
Regional & Small-Town Pride Guide
Issue 756
Deadline: May 1
Published: May 16
JUNE
Lavender's 25th Annual Pride Edition
Issue 757
FEATURING: Special 25th Anniversary Section
INCLUDES: All Special Sections and Pride Worship Guide
Deadline: May 10
Published: May 30
Twin Cities Pride Festival Preview & Lavender's Annual Pride Awards
Issue 758
Deadline: May 29
Published: June 13
Summer Getaways
Issue 759
INCLUDES: Summer Fashion & Summer Treats & Sweets
Deadline: June 12
Published: June 27
JULY
Pride in Pets
Issue 760
FEATURING: Pet-friendly Patio Guide
Deadline: June 26
Published: July 11
Pride in Pictures
Issue 761
Deadline: July 10
Published: July 25
AUGUST
The Great Outdoors
Issue 762
Deadline: July 24
Published: August 8
LGBTQ Families
Issue 763
INCLUDES: MN State Fair Guide & Senior Living Feature
Deadline: August 7
Published: August 22
SEPTEMBER
Fall Getaways
Issue 764
INCLUDES: North Shore Feature
Deadline: August 21
Published: September 5
Fall Arts & Entertainment
Issue 765
Deadline: September 4
Published: September 19
OCTOBER
Fall Home & Garden
Issue 766
Deadline: September 18
Published: October 3
Fall Dine & Drink
Issue 767
Deadline: October 2
Published: October 17
Fall Love & Marriage
Issue 768
INCLUDES: Finance & Year-End Giving Special Section
Deadline: October 16
Published: October 31
NOVEMBER
Holiday Entertainment & Gift Markets
Issue 769
Deadline: October 30
Published: November 14
Winter Home & Garden
Issue 770
FEATURING: Gift Ideas for the Home
Deadline: November 13
Published: November 28
DECEMBER
Winter What-To-Do
Issue 771
INCLUDES: North Shore Feature
Deadline: November 27
Published: December 12
2025 Lavender Pride Pages
Issue 772
Deadline: December 4
Published: December 26
Print Ad Specs
Full Page 8.375” W x 10.875” H (Add 1/8” bleed)
2/3 Page 4.85” W x 9.875” H
1/2 Page (Vertical) 3.59” W x 9.875” H
1/2 Page (Horizontal) 7.375” W x 4.85” H
1/2 Page (Junior) 4.85” W x 7.375” H
1/3 Page (Vertical) 2.33” W x 9.875” H
1/3 Page (Square) 4.85” W x 4.85” H
1/4 Page 3.59” W x 4.85” H
1/6 Page (Vertical) 2.33” W x 4.85” H
1/6 Page (Horizontal) 4.85” W x 2.33” H
1/12 Page 2.33” W x 2.33” H
1/12 Network 2.33” W x 2.00” H
1/18 Network 2.33” W x 1.50” H
1/24 Network 2.33” W x 1.00” H
Full Page ads should have a 1/8” bleed. All files should be submitted as a PDF. Final artwork should be saved in CMYK color at 300 dpi. Lavender can provide creative direction and collateral to help create your ad. Artwork that does not fit our specifications may be modified at the discretion of Lavender’s Creative Department.
Online Ad Specs
Leaderboard 728 W x 90 H pixels
Medium Rectangle 300 W x 250 H pixels
Small Rectangle 300 W x 125 H pixels
E-Blast Graphics should not exceed 700 W pixels
Artwork should be in RGB color with a resolution of 72 dpi and submitted as a JPG, PNG or Animated GIF.
A Passion for Excellence
The Minnesota Magazine & Publishing Association (MMPA) annually celebrates the best in the media industry. Our peers have honored Lavender more than 100 times by recognizing us in the following categories:
Overall Excellence • Best Digital Media • Best Internet Site • Best Directory • Best Single Cover • Best Feature Article • Best Regular Column • Best Single Topic • Best How-To Article • Best Use of Visuals • Best Redesign • Best Media Kit • Best Editor’s or Publisher’s Editorial
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