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Mission Statement Vanguard Seattle

VANGUARD Seattle Mission

VANGUARD Seattle creates content that invites our readers to participate in the existing and emerging culture. We create a familial environment within our community of readers, partners, sponsors and advertisers to further support artisans, business leaders, scholars and creatives.

VANGUARD Seattle Brand

The VANGUARD Seattle brand is an integrity brand appealing to those who value a standard of ethics, appreciate intellectual dialogue and have an aesthetic sensibility. The VANGUARD Seattle reader is stylish, social, conscientious, involved and curious. Our audience uses their financial and/or intellectual capital to contribute to the emerging culture.

VANGUARD Seattle Culture

VANGUARD Seattle appeals to intellectually engaged and cultured readers seeking to cultivate social awareness within their community who share an interest in high quality experiences and create healthy social dynamics.

VANGUARD Seattle Partners, Sponsors and Advertisers

Within our ad campaign, we strive to help our partners and sponsors succeed in their branding strategies and business goals by creating individualized packages. We take our business relationships personally and treat our associates as we would want to be treated. Loyalty, mutual respect, long-term planning and vision are important to our team and leadership. As a media entity, we acknowledge the goals and needs of our partners and seek to create successful campaigns. Our overall goal is ensure that readers enjoy and appreciate participating in the VANGUARD Seattle experience.

The Numbers Vanguard Seattle

Editorial Calendar

Interested in sponsoring or advertising in one of our columns? Email us at editor@vanguardseattle.com

The editorial calendar is subject to change.

December 2016 /
January 2017

Polished:
Refined Dining and Health

Week 1 
Wear it Out by Lisa Cole
Gallery Guide by T.s. Flock
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Society Recap
Critical Review

Week 2
Film Feature by Molly Laich
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Critical Review

Week 3
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Society Recap
Critical Review

Week 4
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Get the Dish
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Critical Review

 

February 2017

Open Hearted

Week 1 
Wear it Out by Lisa Cole
Gallery Guide by T.s. Flock
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Society Recap
Critical Review

Week 2
Film Feature by Molly Laich
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Critical Review

Week 3
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Society Recap
Critical Review

Week 4
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Get the Dish
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Critical Review

 

March 2017

Spring Loaded

Week 1 
Wear it Out by Lisa Cole
Gallery Guide by T.s. Flock
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Society Recap
Critical Review

Week 2
Film Feature by Molly Laich
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Critical Review

Week 3
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Society Recap
Critical Review

Week 4
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Get the Dish
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Critical Review

 

April 2017

Alive and Kicking

Week 1 
Wear it Out by Lisa Cole
Gallery Guide by T.s. Flock
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Society Recap
Critical Review

Week 2
Film Feature by Molly Laich
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Critical Review

Week 3
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Society Recap
Critical Review

Week 4
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Get the Dish
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Critical Review

 

May 2017

Anchors Aweigh:
Spring Festivals and Boating Season

Week 1 
Wear it Out by Lisa Cole
Gallery Guide by T.s. Flock
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Society Recap
Critical Review

Week 2
Film Feature by Molly Laich
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Critical Review

Week 3
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Society Recap
Critical Review

Week 4
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Get the Dish
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Critical Review

 

June/July 2017

Full Throttle:
Summer Shows and Festivals

Week 1 
Wear it Out by Lisa Cole
Gallery Guide by T.s. Flock
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Society Recap
Critical Review

Week 2
Film Feature by Molly Laich
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Critical Review

Week 3
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Society Recap
Critical Review

Week 4
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Get the Dish
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Critical Review

 

August 2017

Wild at Art:
Seattle Art Fair and Island Excursions

Week 1 
Wear it Out by Lisa Cole
Gallery Guide by T.s. Flock
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Society Recap
Critical Review

Week 2
Film Feature by Molly Laich
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Critical Review

Week 3
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Society Recap
Critical Review

Week 4
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Get the Dish
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Critical Review

 

September 2017

Art, Design and Fashion – Oh My!:
Fashion Week and Seattle Design

Week 1 
Wear it Out by Lisa Cole
Gallery Guide by T.s. Flock
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Society Recap
Critical Review

Week 2
Film Feature by Molly Laich
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Critical Review

Week 3
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Society Recap
Critical Review

Week 4
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Get the Dish
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Critical Review

 

October 2017

Moonbeams and Dreams:
Halloween Attractions and Fall Art Shows

Week 1 
Wear it Out by Lisa Cole
Gallery Guide by T.s. Flock
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Society Recap
Critical Review

Week 2
Film Feature by Molly Laich
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Critical Review

Week 3
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Society Recap
Critical Review

Week 4
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Get the Dish
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Critical Review

 

November 2017

Full Plate:
Food and Family

Week 1 
Wear it Out by Lisa Cole
Gallery Guide by T.s. Flock
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Society Recap
Critical Review

Week 2
Film Feature by Molly Laich
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Critical Review

Week 3
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Society Recap
Critical Review

Week 4
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Get the Dish
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Critical Review

 

December 2017

No Regrets:
Gifts and The Year in Review

Week 1 
Wear it Out by Lisa Cole
Gallery Guide by T.s. Flock
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Society Recap
Critical Review

Week 2
Film Feature by Molly Laich
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Critical Review

Week 3
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Society Recap
Critical Review

Week 4
Monday Get Out, Seattle!
Get the Dish
Wednesday Weekly Newsletter
Critical Review

 

Society Packages Vanguard Seattle

VANGUARD Seattle Society Packages

VANGUARD Seattle’s society column, On The Town, is an opportunity for our advertisers to showcase their mission and brand through their unique celebrations and fundraising efforts. We offer three packages to accommodate your budget.

Society Package A

 

  • Sponsored On The Town Column describing and photographing events and parties
  • Photographer for duration of event
  • Digital file of photos & shared rights to images
  • Slideshow Hero ad in monthly promo gallery
  • VS Daily write-up promoting the event
  • VS Daily Promotion prior to the event will be featured in weekly newsletter
  • Medium Rectangle ad box on homepage for a month prior to the event (Ad Box B)
  • Social Media Coverage of Event on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

Society Package B

 

  • Sponsored On The Town Column describing and photographing events and parties
  • Photographer for duration of event
  • Digital file of photos photos & shared rights to images
  • VS Daily write-up promoting the event
  • VS Daily Promotion prior to the event will be featured in weekly newsletter
  • Social Media Coverage of Event on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

Society Package C

 

  • Sponsored On The Town Column describing and photographing events and parties
  • Photographer for first two hours of event & shared rights to images
  • VS Daily write-up promoting the event
  • VS Daily Promotion prior to the event will be featured in weekly newsletter

Advertising with VANGUARD Seattle

VANGUARD Seattle’s website has three different standard ad sizes for our adverting partners. Ad’s will cycle through on a regular basis.

Digital Specifications

File Formats: GIF, JPG, or PNG

Resolution: Corresponding resolution for ad placement

Animation: Static (no animation)

File Size:  Each file should be below 100 KBs.

Linked URL: Please remember to provide the URL (web address) for the ad’s destination.

WEB AD SUBMISSION
ADINFO@VANGUARDSEATTLE.COM

Ad StyleDimensionsFile Size
Leaderboard728 x 90 Pixels<100 KBs
Island Ad Right Column300 x 250 Pixels<100 KBs
Half Page300 x 600 Pixels<100 KBs
Ad Sizes

For advertising opportunities and information please contact the representatives below.

Executive Editor

Sarah Caples Noble
206-931-0904