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We work hard to be sure your ad gets seen. Our Lives creates a chance for your business to put your advertising message before decision-makers with the discretionary dollars to buy (as well as shop!)

Our Lives Circulation

Each issue, 5,500 copies of Our Lives are printed, with overrun distributed at community events.

Beyond the 2,000+ copied delieverd by mail, thousands are delivered to locations including Borders Bookstores, grocery stores (Willy Street Co-Op, Whole Foods, Woodman's), coffee shops, independent retail businesses, and professional offices throughout Madison. Our Lives also has strategic distribution in across the state in cities like Milwaukee, Green Bay, Eau Claire, La Crosse (as well as a few locations in Chicago, too).

Our Lives' Readership

At Our Lives, we choose to use the industry standard of 2.5-3 readers per issue. Therefore, we conservatively estimate that more than 13,750 readers enjoy each issue of Our Lives Magazine.

Our Lives readers are loyal. The LGBT niche market notices who is willing to speak to them in their media. Advertising in Our Lives sends a message that your company values diversity to an audience that is willing to pay a premium for products and services that support them.

Because repetition is key to successful advertising, Our Lives offers special incentives based on frequency.

Editorial Calendar

January/February: Love
March/April: Home & Garden
May/June: Food & Dining
July/August: Health & Fitness
September/October: Arts & Culture
November/December: Family & Holiday Gifts

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