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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.
2025 Media Kit
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2025 Editorial Calendar
JANUARY
Issue 773 Health & Wellness
Deadline: December 24 Published: January 9
Issue 774 Spring Arts & Culture
Deadline: January 8 Published: January 23
FEBRUARY
Issue 775 Spring Love & Marriage
Deadline: January 22 Published: February 6
Issue 776 Spring Home & Garden
Deadline: February 5 Published: February 20
MARCH
Issue 777 Midwest Travel
Deadline: February 19 Published: March 6
Issue 778 Mental Health
Deadline: March 5 Published: March 20
APRIL
Issue 779 Spring Dine & Drink
Featuring: Dining Out For Life
Deadline: March 19 Published: April 3
Issue 780 Fashion & Style
Deadline: April 2 Published: April 17
MAY
Issue 781 Summer Home & Garden
Deadline: April 16 Published: May 1
Issue 783 Lavender’s 26th Annual Pride Edition*
Featuring: Lavender’s 2025 Pride Awards
Includes: Pride Worship Guide
Deadline: May 9 Published: May 29
Issue 782 Summer Preview
Featuring: Regional & Small-Town Pride Guide
Includes: Summer Getaways
Deadline: April 30 Published: May 15
JUNE
Issue 784 Twin Cities Pride Festival Preview*
Deadline: May 28 Published: June 12
Issue 785 Sports & Outdoors
Deadline: June 11 Published: June 26
JULY
Issue 786 Pride in Pets
Deadline: June 25 Published: July 10
Issue 787 LGBTQ Families
Deadline: July 9 Published: July 24
AUGUST
Issue 788 Learning for Life
Deadline: July 23 Published: August 7
Issue 789 Fall Getaways
Deadline: August 6 Published: August 21
SEPTEMBER
Issue 790 Fall Arts & Culture
Includes: Cannabis Culture
Deadline: August 20 Published: September 4
Issue 791 Fall Home & Garden
Deadline: September 3 Published: September 18
OCTOBER
Issue 792 Fall Dine & Drink
Deadline: September 17 Published: October 2
Issue 794 Aging Well
Featuring: Finance & Year-End Giving
Deadline: October 15 Published: October 30
Issue 793 Fall Love & Marriage
Deadline: October 1 Published: October 16
NOVEMBER
Issue 795 Holiday Markets & Entertainment
Deadline: October 29 Published: November 13
Issue 796 Winter Home & Garden
Deadline: November 12 Published: November 27
DECEMBER
Issue 797 Winter What-To-Do
Deadline: November 26 Published: December 11
Issue 798 2026 Lavender Pride Pages*
Deadline: December 3 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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