PRINT ADVERTISING
18,736
Subscribers
3,201
Newsstands
29,112
Health care waiting rooms
4-1
Print magazine readership average
22,610
Hospitality/Hotels
Top 10 reader Zip Codes
Tacoma - 98403/98444
Gig Harbor - 98335
Olympia - 98502
University Place - 98466
Puyallup - 98371
Federal Way - 98003
Auburn - 98001
Lacey - 98503
Lakewood - 98498/98499
PRINT RATES
Ask your sales representative about volume pricing.
| Ad Size | Rate |
|---|---|
| Two Page Spread | Contact for pricing |
| Full Page | $4,200 |
| 2/3 Page | $3,550 |
| 1/2 Page | $2,850 |
| 1/4 Page | $1,800 |
| 1/6 Page | $1,150 |
| OBC | $5,500 |
| IFC | $5,000 |
Custom print options available (Gatefold/Inserts)
Other premiums 20% surcharge.
Specific Placement Requests 15% surcharge.
All rates are net.
ACCEPTED AD FORMATS
High-resolution (300 DPI or higher) PDF, TIFF, or EPS files. A production charge of $85 per hour will be assessed to correct ads not received in the specified digital format.
SUBMITTING A PDF
Outline all fonts prior to creating the PDF.
Embed all component files (linked EPS and TIFF images).
Convert the ad to CMYK.
PRINT AD DESIGN
Talk to your sales representative for more information.
SUBMIT ARTWORK
E-mail: (10MB or less) production@premiermedia.net
Upload: to the Client Center (19MB or less - we recommend WeTransfer for anything larger)
CLIENT SERVICES
For questions regarding your advertisement please contact us at production@premiermedia.net or 253-588-5340.
Print Specs
ADVERTISING SPECIFICATIONS
Files that do not meet ad specifications may be modified at our discretion.
| Ad Size | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| Two page spread | 17 x 11.125 (Bleed) |
| 16.75 x 10.875 (Trim) | |
| 15.75 x 9.875 (Safe area) | |
| Full page | 8.625 x 11.125 (Bleed) |
| 8.375 x 10.875 (Trim) | |
| 7.375 x 9.875 (Safe area) | |
| 2/3 page | 4.7 x 9.75 |
| 1/2 page | 7.125 x 4.8 |
| 1/4 page | 3.56 x 4.8 |
| 1/6 page marketplace | 4.7 x 2.35 |
PRINT & DIGITAL SPECIAL SECTION
Food Traveler
Travel consumers are hungry for amazing food and beverage experiences, and Northwest Travel & Life’s “Food Traveler” is the quintessential guide to the Northwest food and beverage scene. This summer, ignite your brand and region with enticing content in “Food Traveler,” reaching more than 100,000 paid readers of Northwest Travel & Life, 425 and South Sound magazines.
Expand your reach with an additional digital opportunity for a Sponsored ENews Post. Your content will be sent to 35,000+ email subscribers. The sooner you commit, the higher on the email your ad will run.
Pricing & Format
Double Page Spread - $8,000
FP Ad and one page sponsored content
Full Page Ad - $5,995
Sponsored ENews Post - $1,395*
*$995 when combined with a print ad
Includes photo, 50 words and a hyperlink
Materials
Ad Space: 5/5/25
Print Artwork Due: 5/16
E-News Content Due: 6/25/25
Print Materials
Advertorial Sponsored Content
350-400-word editorial copy. All copy submitted is subject to editing.
4-5 high-resolution images ( 300 dpi) representing what’s in the copy
Sponsored ENews Post (Scheduled for 7/5/25)
Headline: 7 words or fewer.
Body text: 50 words or fewer.
Image: Horizontal 600 x 400px (.jpeg, .png, or static GIF)
SUBMIT ARTWORK
E-mail: (10MB or less) production@premiermedia.net
Upload: to the Client Center (19MB or less - we recommend WeTransfer for anything larger)
PRINT & DIGITAL SPECIAL SECTION
Holiday Happenings
In the Northwest, the most wonderful time of the year is full of traditions, experiences, gifts, family, and friends. This Holiday season, spread the cheer of your brand reaching more than 100,000 paid readers of Northwest Travel & Life, 425 and South Sound magazines.
Expand your reach with an additional digital opportunity for a Sponsored ENews Post. Your content will be sent to 35,000+ email subscribers. The sooner you commit, the higher on the email your ad will run.
Pricing & Format
Double Page Spread - $8,000
FP Ad and one-page sponsored content
Full Page Ad - $5,995
Half Page Ad - $3,795
Sponsored ENews Post - $1,395*
*$995 when combined with a print ad
Includes photo, 50 words and a hyperlink
Materials
Ad Space: 9/8/25
Print Artwork Due: 9/19
E-News Content Due: 10/25/25
Print Materials
Advertorial Sponsored Content
350-400-word editorial copy. All copy submitted is subject to editing.
4-5 high-resolution images ( 300 dpi) representing what’s in the copy
Sponsored ENews Post (Scheduled 11/1/25)
Headline: 7 words or fewer.
Body text: 50 words or fewer.
Image: Horizontal 600 x 400px (.jpeg, .png, or static GIF)
SUBMIT ARTWORK
E-mail: (10MB or less) production@premiermedia.net
Upload: to the Client Center (19MB or less - we recommend WeTransfer for anything larger)
PRINT & DIGITAL SPECIAL SECTION
Holiday Gift Guide
The November/December issue of South Sound magazine will prominently feature an informative gift guide, featuring local products, services, and experiences to give readers the ultimate resource in holiday gift shopping. This fun and engaging section of the magazine is a perfect place to showcase your ad and get your business in front of a captive audience of readers who are primed for holiday spending.
Expand your reach with an additional digital listing, consisting of a photo, 50 words and a hyperlink. We will promote the digital guide across our platforms. The online guide will be live starting on November 1. The sooner you commit, the higher on the page your ad will run!
Pricing & Format
Full Page Ad - $2,900
Half Page Ad - $1,700
Digital Listing - $795*
*$395 when combined with a print ad
Includes photo, 50 words and a hyperlink
Materials
Ad Space: 9/8/25
Print Artwork Due: 9/19
Digital Content Due: 10/25/25
Print Materials
Digital Listing (Published Nov 1st)
Headline: 7 words or fewer.
Body text: 50 words or fewer.
Image: Horizontal 600 x 400px (.jpeg, .png, or static GIF)
SUBMIT ARTWORK
E-mail: (10MB or less) production@premiermedia.net
Upload: to the Client Center (19MB or less - we recommend WeTransfer for anything larger)
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