Whidbey Life Magazine is a general interest, evergreen print publication that features the people, places, and experiences that make the island so unique.
Become an advertiser
Whidbey Life Magazine is local to its core, with an emphasis on supporting the entrepreneurial and creative environment on Whidbey Island. Our readers are locals and visitors who are interested in learning about the hidden gems, exciting new experiences, and entrepreneurial spirit that can be found throughout the island.
Support your community. Support local journalism.
Each issue supports local journalists, photographers, and businesses through quality storytelling and advertising support. As a women-owned and island-based business, Whidbey Life Magazine is locally focused with an eye towards creating a professional and polished print publication that represents the beautiful place we call home.
Whidbey Life Magazine is a small business with a big vision of bringing quality and professional storytelling to the island with every issue. Each publication is supported by island advertisers, who are featured in the biannual print publication and whose contributions subsidize the costs associated with bringing each magazine to the public.
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Ad Specifications
Trim size for Whidbey Life Magazine is 8.5 wide x 10.875 inches tall. All dimensions below are width by height.
Full bleed artwork is necessary for full page ads. Please contact Whidbey Life Magazine for more details and a layout template. Keep all essential content within .25 inch of trim.
Full Service ad development requires advertiser to provide all logos and photos at 300 ppi and text in MS Word. A suggested layout is recommended. Advertiser accepts responsibility for proofing and approval prior to publication.
Ad placement is at the discretion of WLM for all ads other than those negotiated and specified in advance. For ads with white backgrounds, please include borders in your ad file. If no border is included, one may be added at the publisher’s discretion.
Camera-ready art: 300 ppi, CMYK, correct dimensions as indicated below, PDF files are preferred, JPG files are acceptable at 300 ppi @ 100% of ad size.
All images print in CMYK. Artwork with spot colors will not be accepted; charges for changes will be incurred if spot colors are used.
Full page
Bleed ad size
9 x 11.375 in
Half page
Total ad size
6.5 x 4.375 in
Half page
Total ad size
3.1875 x 8.875 in
Third page
Total ad size
6.5 x 2.875 in
Quarter page
Total ad size
3.1875 x 4.375 in
Ninth page
Total ad size
2.0833 x 2.875 in
Please note, Whidbey Life Magazine is not currently accepting advertisements that are political in nature and all content decisions are at the discretion of the leadership team.