BLUES MATTERS RATE CARD
There's lots of reasons to advertise with Blues Matters!
Blues Matters is now fully digital, giving fans a richer and more accessible way to enjoy the music they love while helping artists reach a global audience. Interactive features include embedded videos, a built-in listening station and artist interview podcasts on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Best of all, it is completely free to read, removing barriers and creating more readers, more exposure and stronger connections between artists and fans worldwide.
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IN-MAG ADVERTS
FULL PAGE ADVERT PLUS INTERVIEW (from £370)
Maximise your reach with our premium full-page package. Alongside a striking full-page advert, you’ll receive an in-depth 8-page professionally written and designed feature on the artist, helping you tell your story, promote new releases and connect with dedicated music fans.
- 8 page interview with the artist
- Up to 3x embedded youtube videos
- Up to 3x links to website, youtube and spotify
- Links to buy the new album/gig tickets etc
- Promotion in our email newsletter
- Album review in a stand-out box for max visibility (worth £150)
- Podcast version of the interview (if able)
SINGLE ISSUE = £370
x3 ISSUES = £990
HALF PAGE ADVERT PLUS INTERVIEW (from £250)
Boost your profile with our half-page package. Includes a strong half-page advert plus a professionally written and designed 4-page feature on the artist, giving you space to promote new music, tours and your story to an engaged global audience.
- 4 page interview with the artist
- 1 embedded youtube video
- Up to 3x links to website, youtube and spotify
- Links to buy the new album/gig tickets etc
- Album review in a stand-out box for max visibility (worth £150)
SINGLE ISSUE = £250
x3 ISSUES = £700
JUST ADVERT (from £200)
Boost your profile with our advert-only option. Simply send us the artwork!
HALF PAGE
SINGLE ISSUE = £200
x3 ISSUES = £550
12 ISSUES = £2200
FULL PAGE
SINGLE ISSUE = £320
x3 ISSUES = £900
12 ISSUES = £3500
WEBSITE ADVERTS
INJECTED BANNER ADVERT (from £150)
Get the maximum exposure online with our injected banner adverts. These appear on every news article on the website so your sure to be seen! Space is limited so be sure to get in there first!
- Appears on every news page
- 800px wide by 400px tall
- Direct link to album or ticket sales
ONE MONTH = £150
two months = £280
THREE months = £400
SIX months = £750
What's next?
Interview time
We need to book you (or your artist) in for a short interview at a suitable time. If they agree to a podcast version, they should be in a quiet room with a clear microphone and camera for the best result.
DEADLINE:
The magazine goes live on the 1st of every month. Please arrange this as early as possible. editor@bluesmatters.com
High quality images
Please send a selection of high-quality images of the artist that you have permission for us to use. A minimum of four is helpful, with more giving our designer greater choice. Send these to design@bluesmatters.com
DEADLINE:
The magazine goes live on the 1st of every month. Please send your images by the 10th of the month prior to launch (e.g. May 10th for June issue).
Advert artwork
Please send your advert as a finished image file with all text embedded. Hi-res jpg is fine. Email it to design@bluesmatters.com.
Include who the advert is for and the website link it should open when readers click it.
DEADLINE:
The magazine goes live on the 1st of every month. Please send your advert by the 21st of the month prior to launch (e.g. May 21st for June 1st issue).