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.
2023 Media Kit
Click here to download Lavender's 2023 Media Kit. If you are interested in advertising with Lavender, please contact our Sales Director Barry Leavitt [email protected].
2023 Editorial Calendar
JANUARY
Health & Wellness
Issue 721
Deadline: December 28, 2022
Published: January 12, 2023
LGBTQ Sports Scene
Issue 722
Includes: Valentine's Gift Guide
Deadline: January 4
Published: January 26
FEBRUARY
Spring Arts & Entertainment
Issue 723
Deadline: January 25
Published: February 9
Spring Home & Garden
Issue 724
Deadline: February 8
Published: February 23
MARCH
Spring Love & Marriage
Issue 725
Deadline: February 22
Published: March 9
Midwest Travel
Issue 726
Includes: North Shore Feature & Holiday Worship Guide
Deadline: March 8
Published: March 23
APRIL
Dining OUT
Issue 727
Includes: Dining Out for Life Features
Deadline: March 22
Published: April 6
Summer Preview
Issue 728
Deadline: April 5
Published: April 20
MAY
Summer Home & Garden
Issue 729
Deadline: April 19
Published: May 4
Regional & Small-Town Pride Events Guide
Issue 730
Deadline: May 3
Published: May 18
JUNE
Lavender's 24th Annual Lavender Pride Edition
Issue 731
Includes: All Special Sections and Pride Worship Guide
Deadline: May 12
Published: June 1
Lavender's Annual Pride Awards & Pride Festival Preview
Issue 732
Deadline: May 31
Published: June 15
Summer Getaways & Fashions
Issue 733
Deadline: June 14
Published: June 29
JULY
Summer Treats & Sweets
Issue 734
Deadline: June 28
Published: July 13
Pride in Pets
Issue 735
Deadline: July 12
Published: July 27
AUGUST
Fall Home & Garden
Issue 736
Deadline: July 26
Published: August 10
NAGAAA Softball World Series
Issue 737
Includes: MN State Fair Guide
Deadline: August 9
Published: August 24
SEPTEMBER
Fall Getaways
Issue 738
Includes: North Shore Feature
Deadline: August 23
Published: September 7
Fall Arts & Entertainment
Issue 739
Deadline: September 6
Published: September 21
OCTOBER
Drink Up! – Local Beer, Spirits & Wine
Issue 740
Deadline: September 20
Published: October 5
Fall Love & Marriage
Issue 741
Deadline: October 4
Published: October 19
NOVEMBER
Finance & Year-End Giving
Issue 742
Deadline: October 18
Published: November 2
Holiday Gift & Entertainment Guide
Issue 743
Deadline: November 1
Published: November 16
Winter Home & Garden
Issue 744
Deadline: November 15
Published: November 30
DECEMBER
Winter What-To-Do
Issue 745
Includes: North Shore Feature & Holiday Worship Guide
Deadline: November 29
Published: December 14
2024 Lavender Pride Pages
Issue 746
Deadline: December 6
Published: December 28
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
