The Pacific Northwest's Premier Magazine for Community, Culture and Lifestyle.

WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT

where you want to be seen

Focusing on the Pacific Northwest with a twist on what’s new and local, 253 Lifestyle Magazine is a publication that reflects the local vibe and trends with an emphasis on the people who live here, work here and play here!  

This is not your traditional vanity magazine but rather a publication that dives deep into the local scene in a way no one has done before. From our community and culture, area cuisine and travel to great local stories, you’ll find all of these and more in the pages of 253.

We hope you will join us in our journey of offering the best to our readers. 253 is unlike anything the area has seen before. This is the place you will want to be seen. Be a part of history and 253 Lifestyle Magazine.

GETTING IN FRONT OF YOUR AUDIENCE'S FACE IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE

DEMOGRAPHICS

26%

Own Vacation/
Secondary Homes

71%

Are Married

78%

Have a
College Degree

90%

Are Homeowners

67%

Between the Ages of 30-60

120k

Average Household Income of Our Readers

71%

DISTRIBUTION

7,000 magazines distributed in over 700 locations monthly in the Puget Sound Area

Direct mailed to high-end homes in Canterwood, Fox Island and Tacoma Golf and Country Club.

80% of circulation delivered directly to a variety of businesses including Grocery Stores, Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Dental Offices, Hotels, Chamber of Commerces, Visitors Centers, Medical Facilities, Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeons and Upscale Spas.

Key Locations

• Tacoma

• Lakewood

• Auburn

• Puyallup

• Federal Way

• Kent 

• University Place

• Sumner

• Fircrest

• Ruston

• Olalla

• Bonney Lake

• South 19th Street 

• Shelton

• 6th Avenue

• Renton

• Olympia

• Lacey

• Gig Harbor 

• Fox Island

WHO SAID WE'RE ONLY IN PRINT?

We're everywhere

1

NOT JUST AN AD

• Graphic design work included

• 1 - on - 1 design consultation with a marketing expert

• Personalized design for your branding

• Free monthly updates.

• Full color

• Intentional placement in the publication

2

SOCIAL/ONLINE PLATFORMS

• Tens of thousands of followers across all of our platforms

• Have an event coming up? We'll gladly blast that for you!

• Each edition is posted on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest

• Website ad:

  • Intentional  placement for optimal viewing ​on our hyperlocal and informational website

  • Hyperlinked back to YOUR website 

3

E-NEWSLETTER

• According to studies, email marketing delivers an exceptional ROI, with a $44 return for every single $1 spent.

• We send out monthly e-newsletters to thousands of opt-in emails each month

• We strategically position advertisers around this hyper-local content to provide increased branding and exposure.

• All ads are hyperlinked back to the desired web address.

4

ONLINE ACCESS

• A digital rendition is produced every month and uploaded to both Yumpu.com and Issuu.com for maximized exposure

• Each advertisement in  the online version is hyperlinked  back to YOUR website 

• Includes shareable links for email campaigns or social media promotions.

• This digital version can be viewed from your tablet, smartphone, laptop or desktop 24/7, 365 days a year.

• Full-service design

• Branding consultant

• Event promotion

• Business and event promotion on our
  e-newsletter

• Listing in our online business directory

• Rotating ad on our e-newsletter

• A hyperlink on our online edition linked to your website

• An option to upgrade for an ad on our local website

• And an ad in print in the area's newest lifestyle magazine

WANT MORE DIGITAL?

CLICK HERE!

RATES

Dimensions are width x height in inches. Please provide:

• 300 DPI. Pdf/ TIF. / JPEG. of your file 

• Full page ads have a 0.125” bleed on all sides and a 0.5” margin for text

Full Page

$850

9”w  x  10.875”h with 0.125” bleed and 0.5” margin for text

1/3 Page

$525

5.2083"w x 4.7456"h

2/3 Page

$695

5.2083”w  x  9.875”h

1 Column

$495

1/2 Page

$595

8"w x 4.7456"h

Call For Pricing:

Cover Package Q&A 

Page 3

Back Cover

Inside Front Cover

Inside Back Cover

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2.4167"w x 9.875"h

WEB MARKETING

Large Block

(300w x 240h pixels) ........................................................................ $250/mo

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Medium Banner 

(300w x 92h pixels) ............................................................................ $250/mo

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Large Banner

(620w x 92h pixels) ............................................................................ $350/mo

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Video Feature ................................................................................... $350/mo

BUSINESS FEATURES

Pinpoint Your Business

Open your doors to locals and visitors alike with a Business Feature. Invite them in and tell them all about your business and what you have to offer! 253 Lifestyle Magazine “Pinpoints” your business location on the map and takes the reader to you, where you’ll have the opportunity to promote your business and tell the world what makes you and your business unique!

3 Page Business Spotlight ..................................... $995

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

BRANDING PACKAGES

EMAIL MARKETING

MARKETING PACKAGES

CONTENT DEVELOPMENT

PHOTOGRAPHY/DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY

SOCIAL MEDIA PAGE DEVELOPMENT

LOGO DESIGN

A LA CARTE:

• Business Cards

• Book Cover Interior

• Book & Magazine Design

• Letterhead & Envelopes

• Website Covers

• Brochures 

• Packaging and Labels

• Apparel

• Mugs & Cups

• Stickers

• Email Designs 

• Restaurant Menus

• Powerpoint 

• Convention & Display Materials

LET'S GET STARTED

Julie Reed

Washington Executive Director

Direct Line:  253.363.8832

"Impacting Communities in a Positive Way"