Why Advertise?
Advertising in The Violet Ray can increase your sales and clients by connecting you to our readers who are looking for the therapies, products and services that you offer. Advertising can attract new clients and help you build rapport to professionally position yourself in the market. Advertising also establishes credibility for you and your business through repetitive exposure and promotes awareness of the services you offer.
Connect with our on-line readers in our Business Directory or List your event in our Calendar of Events section. We offer 50 word Business Listings and Calendar of Event Listings. Capture the Spotlight in our 250 word and 750 word Business Profile listings or an Article Advertising Package (inquire) which are an exceptional value for any size of business.
Your business profile online for a year can attract clients to you from outside your local area and expand your reach. You will get your name out there and let the community know what exactly it is that you do.
2010 Advertising Rates
| Type | Color | B&W |
| Marketplace 2x2 | $95 | |
| Marketplace 2.7x2 | $125 | |
| Marketplace Shoppers Guide 3.5x1.75 |
$150 | |
| Business Card | $175 | $155 |
| 1/6 Page | $225 | $200 |
| 1/4 Page | $350 | $315 |
| 1/3 Page | $450 | |
| 1/2 Page | $675 | |
| 2/3 Page | $875 | |
| Full Page | $1275 | |
| Classified Advertising | ||
| Calendar of Events - 40 Words (per issue) | $30 | |
| Directory for Healthy Living - Per line for a whole year (40 character per line) | $40 | |
| Practitioner Business Profiles | ||
| 250 Word Profile | $375 | |
| 750 Word Profile | $725 | |
Rates for Article Advertising Packages are Not Shown. Click Here to contact us for rates or call 403-358-1656.
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Circulation is 12000-14000 distributed in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and BC.
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Website Advertising also available. Click Here to contact us for more information or complete media kit.
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Our Advertisers
Our advertisers are pleased with the results they have been getting by advertising in The Violet Ray!
"I have gotten quite a few calls in the last couple
of weeks thru the magazine on my articles and set up appointments."
- A.T.V.-
"I have tried various types of advertising over the last two years and hands down The Violet Ray has provided me with the most business!" - N.E.L-
"I wanted to thank you so much for publishing my article, "The Shift of the Ages". I have already received phone calls from people that read it and saw my ad and they are interested in my upcoming Calgary workshop.!" - P.S.-
"Advertising with The Violet Ray WORKS! Thank you Carol for the ads you have designed for my little company. Thank you also for making advertising in a glossy, high quality magazine affordable to practitioners like me. Your integrity and passion for your work is appreciated. Thanks to you The Gathering, 2009 full page color ad was seen by thousands of like-minded people and our conference was a huge success. Thanks also to my ad in your wonderful magazine, our first-ever Moose Wisdom Self-Esteem Camp for Kids was FULL. Over half of our registrants first saw the ad in The Violet Ray. The ad was well-designed and well-placed. Bravo! . . . and once again, THANK YOU." - DS-
"Advertising in The Violet Ray has opened the doorway for me to access my local and provincial community. As an information resource, The Violet Ray has effectively spread the word about my healing sessions and workshops, helping my practice to grow and flourish. It is a viable asset, which has brought me immediate results. The Violet Rays dedication to the wholistic community is a service to us all." - SS-
"I was wondering about keeping my full business profile in the printed magazine. Ever since it was printed in the May issue, I have gained 4 new clients and a few phone calls regarding Ortho-Bionomy. I think the price is excellent for the amount of advertising I received through your magazine, and I am grateful to be a part of the magazine, both online and printed. Thanks for all your help so far, this past year has been great." - KS-
"Can we please book our ad in your magazine for another year? We have had many calls and more than enough sales to continue our campaign with The Violet Ray." - HS-
"I am so glad I chose The Violet Ray for my profile, ads and articles because I not only received calls from Central Alberta, but also as far as Winnipeg! That told me that The Violet Ray is one of the best mediums for marketing my services and products." - ZN-
Our Publication Dates
The Violet Ray – Conscious Living Magazine is published every three months: February, May, August, November
Advertising Booking Deadlines
December 20
March 25
June 25
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