Here are the benefits of advertising:
- Long Term Exposure to Beaders Across Canada and the U.S
- Free Listing in the Shop Directory.
- Free Ad on our Website & Link to your website.
- Extra Discounts for Kits and Magazines: all of the projects in the magazine will be available as kits. These kits will NOT be sold anywhere except in bead stores. Advertisers will be listed on the magazine’s website as sources for the kits, and will be able to purchase the kits at a reduced price. Additionally, magazines will be available to advertisers at a lower price.
Canadian Beading
is presently one of the only magazines which are increasing in circulation!
Plus, our flow-through rate is double that of most other publications.
Canadian Beading is a handy, digest size (5.5” x 8.5”) magazine,
selling $4.95 at the retail level.
We publish quarterly and are presently printing 8,000 copies:
Our Mission:
Our core ideology at Canadian Beading Magazine is to help foster a vibrant industry here in Canada by i) introducing more Canadians to the art of beading and by ii) providing Canadian bead suppliers & designers with a strategic and affordable means of informing Canadians of their products and services. We believe beading is a wonderful means of expressing creativity, bringing great joy into one’s world and an incredible way to spend valuable time with our loved ones, especially our children. Ultimately, it is our goal to help make a positive impact on society and to create success for Canadian bead suppliers and designers through a holistic and collaborative partnership.
Our Vision:
- To be the Number 1 source of information about beading and beading supplies in Canada.
- To provide Impeccable Customer Service: We create our magazine through teamwork in a casual environment and we love what we do - we call it serious fun. We look forward to and respond promptly to our clients’ and readers’ feedback.
- To provide the most thorough & precise instructions as well as prompt help to readers who encounter difficulty with a project.
- To work with our advertisers and designers as a trusted ally, providing them with the loyalty of a business partner – thus fostering growth for all parties.
| Size | Dimensions | Casual | Campaign (4 ads) | # of magazines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 page | 2.171” x 3.671” | $425 | $325/ad | 20 free copies |
| 1/2 page | 4.5” x 3.671” | $600 | $500/ad | 40 free copies |
| Full page | 4.5” x 7.5” | $800 | $700/ad | 70 free copies |
| Page 3 | 4.5” x 7.5” | $1,000 | $900/ad | 70 free copies |
Premium positions (other than page 3) are presently all sold: Please contact us for upcoming availability and prices.
SERVICE DIRECTORY/WEBSITE
$25/month includes:
up to 35 words in magazine,and showcase page on our website consisting of up to 3 photos and 400 words plus a link to your website.
(minimum one year agreement)
Canadian Beading is published by Sharper Edge Marketing & Design, a publishing and design company since 1982. We also publish The Perfect Wedding, an annual handbook for brides-to-be, The Bronte Villager, a community magazine and BanquetHallsOntario, Ontario’s premier website for wedding venues. We also provide full colour printing designed to provide small business with professional, effective, affordable marketing.
