5 Magazine advertising information
Get Recognized.

5 Magazine is North America's only magazine dedicated exclusively to House Music, with 10,000 copies in print and 50,000 monthly visitors.

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WhyAdvertise?

Advertising in 5 Magazine and on 5chicago.com is far and away the most cost-effective marketing. 5 Magazine maintains an extremely strong presence both on the street and with a growing national distribution chain. For as little as $75, you can get your company exposure on an international level in the bible of the House Music industry.
  WhoAdvertises?

5 Magazine has been in continuous publication for 5 years, and our advertisers have included record labels, digital download websites, album releases, events, podcasts, talent agencies, online radio stations, DJs, CD duplicators, audio remasterers and lifestyle companies.
  Why5Magazine?

5 Magazine is a monthly print magazine and website companion based in Chicago. We print 10,000 copies per month and for five years has maintained a standard of excellence in our coverage of the people, places and (of course) the music driving the industry. We also maintain an extensive email list of 12,000 contacts and 50,000 monthly visitors to 5chicago.com.
Print Advertising.
Our ad reps can work to find the best solution for you, but these are our three most common packages. Note that many internet marketing options are included with print packages!
PackageOne:

Includes:
1. Full page color ad in 5 Magazine.
2. 728x80 ad on the front page of 5chicago.com for the month.
3. 6 inclusions in 5 Magazine's eblast, sent out to more than 12,000 subscribers.

  PackageTwo:

Includes:
1. Half-page color ad in 5 Magazine.
2. 478x100 ad on 5chicago.com for the month.
3. 4 inclusions in 5 Magazine's eblast, sent out to more than 12,000 subscribers.

  PackageThree:

Includes:
1. Quarter-page color ad in 5 Magazine.
2. 2 inclusions in 5 Magazine's eblast, sent out to more than 12,000 subscribers.

The print advertising deadline for our February 2012 issue is January 20!
Internet Marketing.
Again, we have many internet options, but these are the most common. Contact your rep to find the option that works best for you.
PackageOne:

Full internet coverage, including:
1. 728x80 ad on the front page of 5chicago.com for the month.
2. 8 inclusions in 5 Magazine's eblast, sent out biweekly to more than 12,000 subscribers.

  PackageTwo:

Email coverage, including:
1. 8 inclusions in 5 Magazine's eblast, sent out biweekly to more than 12,000 subscribers. 2. 300x300 ad on 5chicago.com, in rotation.

  PackageThree:

Website-only coverage, including:
1. 728x80 ad on the front page of 5chicago.com for the month.

Contacts.
Our ad reps can supply you with full rate information, answer any questions you may have and tailor the right package for you.
CzarinaMirani
Editor-in-Chief

Email: czarina@5chicago.com
Phone: (312) 513-4414

  FreddieBain
Account Executive

Email: freddiebain@rcn.com
Phone: (312) 259-0884