5 Magazine is the only monthly publication in the nation dedicated to House music, its culture and lifestyle. Our cover stories have included Frankie Knuckles, Steve Silk Hurley, Barbara Tucker, David Morales, Louie Vega, Chip E., Ultra Naté, Kevin Hedge, Dennis Ferrer, Terisa Griffin, Osunlade, Gene Hunt, Dr. Bob Jones, Sunshine Jones, Lady Kier, Johnny Fiasco, Andre Hatchett, Terry Hunter, Paul Johnson, Marques Wyatt, Ron Carroll, Lego, CeCe Peniston, Mr. A.L.I., Roy Davis Jr, Ron Trent, Groove Junkies, Kerri Chandler, Farley Jackmaster Funk, Gene Farris, Mike Dunn, Danny Krivit, Maurice Joshua, Tyree Cooper, Sandy Rivera, Diz, Alton Miller, Miguel Migs, Jay-J, Armand Van Helden and many, many more.

We also have an exclusive "Industry List": more than 500 (and growing!) industry professionals involved in every aspect of House Music worldwide, from label heads to DJs to producers, singers, club owners, promoters and management.

5 Magazine is a free monthly publication. Our first issue debuted in August 2005, with a circulation of 10,000 copies. We have met our deadline in each of the following months up to the present day. By the standards of the publishing industry, each copy will be read four times, for a total readership of 40,000 people.

Download our 2009 Media Kit (PDF file, requires Adobe Acrobat or Reader) for comprehensive rates, distribution and demographic information, email Czarina Mirani, Terry Matthew or Freddie Bain.

In addition, some specific advertising options (with updated info) are listed below. Please note that our media kit has far more detailed information and additional options.

 

+ In Print

Ads in 5 Magazine are available for as little as $50 per month; see our Media Kit for dimensions and pricing options. Each issue is published the first business day of each month; deadlines are generally the 18th of the previous month (see the Media Kit for specific dates). Contact: Czarina Mirani.

 

+ Internet

Please Note: All of these internet opportunities are included, free of charge, to all advertisers in the print edition of 5 Magazine.

+ eBlasts
Our mailing list numbers in excess of 9,000 and is sent out twice per week, listing all sponsoring events for the coming week. Inclusion in the eblast (see a sample here) consists a graphic or flyer (max width: 570 pixels) with relevant information as text beneath. Inclusion is free for print advertisers, or $40 per week for non-advertisers. Contact: Terry Matthew.

+ 5chicago.com Website Ad
We have 3 sizes at a variety of rates available for you. See our media kit for specific info.

+ Sponsorship Opportunities - Events
We are available for sponsorship opportunities of events, but please keep in mind that we receive far more requests than we could ever follow through upon. We are not offering cash sponsorships at this time. Please make clear a description of the event (date, time, location, etc), what you're seeking from 5 Magazine and what will be provided, and email Czarina Mirani or Terry Matthew.

If you have any questions not answered here, feel free to contact Czarina Mirani or Terry Matthew.