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Since 1995, Lavender Media has been publishing Lavender, Minnesota’s award-winning LGBTQ lifestyle magazine. Lavender is published biweekly in digital and glossy print editions featuring content that highlights and explores current topics and trends. Since 2000, Lavender has also published Lavender’s Pride Edition, which is annually the largest Pride issue in the nation.
The Minneapolis and St. Paul metro is home to one of the largest LGBTQ populations in the nation. What makes the Twin Cities unique is approximately 75% of the LGBTQ community lives in the suburbs. With a community that is very spread out, Lavender’s publications help keep the LGBTQ community connected and our popular events help bring us together.
Whether you’re a large corporation, locally owned company, organization or event, Lavender’s digital and print opportunities provide the perfect platform to help build your visibility, brand recognition and sales within the LGBTQ community.
2026 Media Kit
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2026 Editorial Calendar
JANUARY
Issue 799 Health & Wellness
Deadline: December 17 Published: January 8
Issue 800 Spring Arts & Culture
Deadline: January 7 Published: January 22
FEBRUARY
Issue 801 Spring Love & Marriage
Deadline: January 21 Published: February 5
Issue 802 Spring Home & Garden
Deadline: February 4 Published: February 19
MARCH
Issue 803 Fashion & Style
Deadline: February 18 Published: March 5
Issue 804 Neighborhoods
Deadline: March 4 Published: March 19
APRIL
Issue 805 Spring Dine & Drink
Featuring: Dining Out For Life
Deadline: March 18 Published: April 2
Issue 807 Summer Home & Garden
Deadline: April 15 Published: April 30
Issue 806 Summer Getaways
Deadline: April 1 Published: April 16
MAY
Issue 808 Summer Preview
Includes: Regional & Small-Town Pride Guide
Deadline: April 29 Published: May 14
Issue 809 Lavender's 27th Annual Pride Edition*
Deadline: May 8 Published: May 28
JUNE
Issue 810 Twin Cities Pride Festival Preview*
Deadline: May 27 Published: June 11
Issue 811 Summer Dine & Drink
Deadline: June 10 Published: June 25
JULY
Issue 812 Sports, Outdoor & Fitness
Deadline: June 24 Published: July 9
Issue 813 LGBTQ+ Families
Deadline: July 8 Published: July 23
AUGUST
Issue 814 Fall Home & Garden
Deadline: July 22 Published: August 6
Issue 815 Fall Getaways
Deadline: August 5 Published: August 20
SEPTEMBER
Issue 816 Fall Arts & Culture
Deadline: August 19 Published: September 3
Issue 817 NGFFL Gay Bowl Preview
Deadline: September 2 Published: September 17
OCTOBER
Issue 818 Fall Dine & Drink
Deadline: September 16 Published: October 1
Issue 820 Aging Well
Featuring: Finance & Year-End Giving
Deadline: October 14 Published: October 29
Issue 819 Fall Love & Marriage
Deadline: September 30 Published: October 15
NOVEMBER
Issue 821 Holiday Markets & Entertainment
Deadline: October 28 Published: November 12
Issue 822 Winter Home & Garden
Deadline: November 11 Published: November 26
DECEMBER
Issue 823 Winter What-To-Do
Deadline: November 25 Published: December 10
Issue 824 2027 Lavender Pride Pages*
Deadline: December 9 Published: December 24
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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