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NOTICE: We are currently updating our media kit for 2018 which will have new advertising prices and packages.

Complete advertising packages start at $300 per month. They include advertising in the PDF/ISSUU version of GayCalgary Magazine, on our social media feeds (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more), web banners on GayCalgary.com and in our weekly email blasts to over 24,600 digital subscribers.

Our stats have changed a lot since 2014. GayCalgary.com has over 400,000 visitors per month and over 1.41 million unique visitors in 2017! Visitors still spend on average about 20 minutes on the website.

Please contact us directly with any questions at 403-543-6960 or toll free 888-543-6960 or email at sales@gaycalgary.com

GayCalgary Magazine is a proud sponsor of prides in Banff, Calgary, Cardston, Drumheller, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Jasper, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Morley, Okotoks, Red Deer, Taber, Whistler and more! Supporting your local gay media helps us support these Gay Pride organizations and other LGBTQ+ groups through out Alberta.

National Advertising Rates

Rates listed below are applicable if advertising is done through an agency that takes commission. Refer to Retail Advertising Rates if no agency is involved.

Sizes 1x 3x 6x 9x 12x
FP Full Page $1380 $1290 $1230 $1170 $1115
HP 1/2 Page $785 $735 $700 $665 $635
QP 1/4 Page $440 $410 $390 $375 $355
EP 1/8 Page $240 $225 $215 $205 $195
SP 1/16 Page $130 $120 $115 $110 $105
Spreads 1x 3x 6x 9x 12x
IFS IFC Spread $2510 $2345 $2235 $2130 $2025
2PS 2 Page Spread $2205 $2060 $1965 $1870 $1780
HPS 1/2 Page Spread $1255 $1175 $1120 $1065 $1015
Covers 1x 3x 6x 9x 12x
IF Inside Front $1570 $1465 $1395 $1330 $1265
IB Inside Back $1570 $1465 $1395 $1330 $1265
OB Outside Back $1775 $1660 $1580 $1505 $1435
Mechanical Information
Please visit the Mechanical Information topic for more information.
Goods & Services Tax
Rates are in Canadian dollars and do not include GST. The federal government requires that we collect a 5% Goods and Services Tax on all advertising and services.
Service Fee
Invoices are due within 30 days of date of invoice. A charge of 1.5% per month is applied to overdue accounts.
Non-Profits & Sponsorship
Non-profit groups receive 12x discount on all paid ads. In-kind sponsorship value is given at 1x National rates.
Agency Commission
The prices above include a 15% commission to recognized advertising agencies.
Paid Directory Listing
Get your business information in the Directory & Events area for $15/month.
2136 17th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB  T2T 0G3

Ph: 403-543-6960
Tf: 1-888-543-6960
Fx: 403-703-0685
Sales Manager: Steve Polyak


Graphics Department: Rob Diaz-Marino