Advertise on TheMag4
Let's talk about reaching people who actually go places.
TheMag4 is read by Southern Californians and tourists who trust us to tell them where to eat, what to see, and which weekend is worth clearing the calendar for. When we recommend something, they go. That's the whole point of building a publication on taste instead of volume, and it's what makes this a good place to put your business in front of the right people.
Here's how we work with advertisers.
What we offer
Sponsored Article — starting at $1,250 A full feature written in our voice, about your business, built to be read rather than skipped. It lives permanently on the site and gets shared through our channels like any other story. Every sponsored article is clearly labeled "Sponsored," because our readers trust us precisely because we don't hide the ball. Clear labeling is good for you too: a well-marked piece that people actually finish beats a disguised one they resent.
Newsletter Placement — starting at $350 A spot in our weekly newsletter, delivered to subscribers who opted in because they want exactly this kind of recommendation. Your business, in front of an engaged local list, in the inbox they actually open.
The Bundle — starting at $1,450 One sponsored article plus one newsletter placement, booked together. The article gives you a permanent home on the site; the newsletter drives people to it the week it runs.
How it works
Every sponsored piece is written in the same voice as the rest of TheMag4, and clearly marked "Sponsored" at the top and bottom. We don't disguise advertising as editorial. That honesty is the reason our recommendations carry weight, and it's the reason a sponsored piece here gets read instead of scrolled past.
We work with businesses that fit what we cover: restaurants, bars, salons and barbers, shops, events, makers, and the kind of Southern California businesses our readers already want to find.
Let's talk
Tell us about your business and what you're hoping to reach, and we'll figure out the right fit. Email gary@themag4.com and we'll take it from there.