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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.

Publishing Schedule

GayCalgary® Magazine offers monthly print advertising solutions throughout the year. We are currently the only English LGBT Publication in Canada that is more than 48 pages thick each month.

Issue	Booking Deadline	Material Deadline	Goes Online	Hits Newsstands
January 2014	Fri, Dec 27	Fri, Jan 10	Sat, Jan 11	Sun, Jan 12
February 2014	Wed, Jan 29	Tue, Feb 11	Wed, Feb 12	Thu, Feb 13
March 2014	Wed, Feb 26	Wed, Mar 5	Thu, Mar 6	Fri, Mar 7
April 2014	Wed, Mar 26	Thu, Apr 3	Sun, Apr 6	Mon, Apr 7
May 2014	Wed, Apr 30	Wed, May 7	Thu, May 8	Fri, May 9
June 2014	Wed, May 28	Fri, May 30	Wed, Jun 5	Fri, Jun 6
July 2014	Wed, Jun 25	Tue, Jul 8	Wed, Jul 9	Thu, Jul 10
August 2014	Wed, Jul 30	Wed, Aug 6	Mon, Aug 11	Fri, Aug 8
September 2014	Wed, Aug 27	Fri, Sep 5	Mon, Sep 8	Wed, Sep 10
October 2014	Fri, Sep 26	Fri, Oct 10	Mon, Oct 13	Mon, Oct 13
November 2014	Wed, Oct 29	Mon, Nov 10	Wed, Nov 12	Thu, Nov 13
December 2014	Tue, Dec 16	Wed, Dec 17	Wed, Dec 17	Thu, Dec 18

All Dates are subject to change. Advance notice will be given via the monthly business newsletter, and on the website.

Bonus Distribution Schedule

The following is a projected list of bonus distribution opportunities, with the edition where ads will benefit.

NOTE: We typically sponsor or support the events listed below, and thus have special privileges for distribution above other non-sponsoring publications. Entries listed in italics are periods of increased pick-up at our regular distribution locations. Entries in bold show confirmed sponsorship as of January 2014.

For Bonus Distribution at...	Advertise in...
Jasper Pride	March 2014
Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo	April 2014
ISCCA Coronation (Calgary)	April 2014
Apollo Western Cup (Calgary)	April 2014
Fairytales Film Festival	May 2014
Edmonton Pride	June 2014
ARGRA Gay Rodeo (Strathmore)	June 2014
Lethbridge Pride	June 2014
Calgary Stampede	July 2014
Capital Ex (Edmonton)	July 2014
Calgary Fringe Festival	July 2014
Edmonton Fringe Festival	August 2014
Red Deer Pride	August 2014
ISCWR Coronation (Edmonton)	August 2014
Calgary Pride	August 2014
Medicine Hat Pride	September 2014
Calgary AIDS Walk	September 2014
Edmonton AIDS Walk	September 2014
Edmonton Comic & Entertainment Expo	October 2014
Anniversary Edition	November 2014
Lethbridge Comic & Entertainment Expo	November 2014
AIDS Awareness Week	December 2014

Event dates, availability, and sponsorship status may be subject to change. Subscribe to our Monthly Business Newsletter for updates.

2136 17th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2T 0G3
Ph: 403-543-6960
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Sales Manager: Steve Polyak

Graphics Department: Rob Diaz-Marino