Drake Magazine
The Black Voice in Print
Media Kit
“From us. About us. For us.”
Your Brand. Our Platform. Limitless Impact.
About Drake Magazine
Mission
Drake Magazine exists to document, celebrate and elevate Black culture, creativity and community across North Carolina — in print and online, with intention and care.
Vision
To become the definitive cultural record of Black life in the Carolinas: a platform where our people, businesses and artists are written for, not written about.
Core Values
Community
We report with the neighborhoods we come from, not at them.
Authenticity
Real voices, real sources, real stories — no borrowed gloss.
Empowerment
Every feature is built to open a door for someone reading it.
Creativity
Editorial craft, bold design and photography worth framing.
Excellence
Print-quality standards on every page and every partnership.
Audience & Reach
A young, engaged, culture-forward readership across the Carolinas and beyond.
Demographics
- Core age range
- 18–45
- Gender split
- 78% Women / 22% Men
- Ages 18–34
- 65%
- Ages 35–45+
- 35%
- Primary region
- The Carolinas & Beyond
Audience Interests
- Culture
- Music & Entertainment
- Black-Owned Business
- Fashion & Beauty
- Food & Drink
- HBCU Life
- Community Events
- Travel Across NC
10K+
Monthly Readers
5K+
Instagram Community
15K+
Monthly Impressions
1K+
Email Subscribers
Statewide
Print Distribution
Why Advertise With Us
Targeted Audience
Reach engaged Black consumers across the Carolinas who actively support the brands that show up for them.
Maximum Exposure
Print placement plus digital and social amplification on every campaign.
Build Credibility
Editorial context puts your brand beside stories readers trust.
Increase Brand Awareness
Repeat visibility across issues, newsletters and community events.
Grow Your Business
Direct pathways from the page to your door, your site and your bookings.
Support Our Mission
Every partnership funds independent Black storytelling in North Carolina.
Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Remembered.
Advertise With Purpose.
Feature Packages
Tell your story inside the magazine, with our writers, photographers and designers.
Basic Feature
Contact for availability
- One-page printed feature in the current issue
- Short-form interview with a Drake writer
- One professional photo placement
- Digital version published on drakemagazine.com
- One social announcement post
Premium Feature
Contact for availability
- Two-page printed spread
- Extended interview and editorial write-up
- Up to four photo placements
- Digital feature plus newsletter inclusion
- Two social posts and one Reel/TikTok
- Five printed copies mailed to you
VIP Feature
Contact for availability
- Four-page printed editorial package
- Full profile interview with quote pull-outs
- Guided photo direction with our creative team
- Homepage placement for one full month
- Newsletter headline feature
- Four social posts, one Reel and one Story series
- Ten printed copies mailed to you
Magazine Advertising
Available placements and issue specifications are supplied with your custom advertising information.
Quarter Page
4.25" × 5.5"
By inquiry
- Print placement in the current issue
- Ideal for launches and small business promos
Half Page
8.5" × 5.5"
By inquiry
- Wide horizontal print placement
- Strong visibility beside editorial pages
Full Page
8.5" × 11"
By inquiry
- Full-bleed page in the current issue
- Premium editorial adjacency
Double Page
17" × 11"
By inquiry
- Two-page centre spread
- Maximum print impact
Back Cover
8.5" × 11"
By inquiry
- The most visible page in the issue
- Limited to one advertiser per issue
Partnership Packages
Editorial, print, newsletter and social opportunities built around your campaign goals.
Starter Bundle
Contact for availability
- Basic Feature
- Half Page Ad
- One social announcement
- Newsletter mention
Premium Bundle
Contact for availability
- Premium Feature
- Full Page Ad
- Two social posts and one Reel
- Newsletter feature
VIP Bundle
Contact for availability
- VIP Feature
- Back Cover or Double Page Ad
- Homepage placement for one month
- Full social campaign
- Ten printed copies
Submission Requirements
- High-resolution artwork at 300 DPI
- CMYK colour for print placements
- PDF, PNG or JPG files (PDF preferred for ads)
- Full-bleed ads sized with 0.125" bleed on all sides
- Logos supplied as vector or transparent PNG where possible
- Photography you own or are licensed to use
Before You Submit
- Check spelling, phone numbers, handles and web addresses
- Confirm the issue you want to appear in
- Include every file referenced in your notes
- Confirm payment terms with our team before the print deadline
You keep ownership of your brand assets. By submitting, you grant Drake Magazine permission to publish the supplied materials in print and digital editions. Advertising placements are clearly marked and remain separate from independent editorial coverage, which is never for sale.
Timeline
Step 1
Submission Received
We confirm your inquiry within one business day.
Step 2
Consultation
We align on goals, placement and issue date.
Step 3
Invoice & Booking
Your placement is reserved once the invoice is settled.
Step 4
Design & Proof
Artwork is built or reviewed and sent for your approval.
Step 5
Final Approval
You sign off before anything goes to press.
Step 6
Published & Promoted
Your placement runs in print, online and across social.
Advertising & Partnerships Inquiry
Tell us about your brand and the placement you want. Selecting any package above fills this in for you.
Contact Information & Hours
Based in
Raleigh, North Carolina
Hours
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
Most inquiries answered within one business day.