Advertise with The Skinny

The Skinny guarantees the best possible visibility and return on investment for advertisers. To this end, the magazine has developed a highly professional advertising team who tailor packages to the needs of individual clients. From choosing the right site, the best package deals and great long-term advert discounts, we are keen to work closely with clients to create new and innovative ways to get the message across. Our unique approach to branding and section sponsorship allows for maximum integration with The Skinny's top-notch editorial coverage. Both The Skinny in print and online offer the most effective ways to reach Scotland's young, money-spending, culturally active market.

In Print:

:: FREE, monthly, full colour, tabloid size, minimum 72 pages

:: 700 distribution points and growing fast 

:: Scotland-wide, focusing on Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, St. Andrews & Aberdeen city centres.

:: ABC accredited at 28,592 per issue 

:: Current readership of over 150,000 every month

:: No other arts publication covers Scotland as widely

The Skinny can be found in:

:: 368 of Scotland’s key bars, cafés, clubs and restaurants

:: 80 popular retail outlets

:: 64 music shops, studios and venues

:: 38 key tourist venues (hostels, hotels and tour centres)

:: 29 art galleries and theatres

:: 25 universities, colleges & libraries

:: 14 cinemas and DVD rental stores

For more information of advertising in print with The Skinny download our media pack pdf

The Skinny Online:

:: New site launched 26 April 2008, full listings for Scotland, editorial from print plus exclusive online only content.

:: Currently running 42,000 unique users & 130,000 impressions

:: City centre outdoor advertising, poster campaigns and increased online links from May

:: Specific online-only competitions and giveaways promoted in print

:: Affiliates and cross-promotion to bring The Skinny Online to the attention of a wider audience

With the website having doubled in size from April 2008 - August 2008 and the current level of promotion the site is recieving, we estimate to be attracting 75,000 unique users a month by December 2008.

For more information of advertising online with The Skinny download the online media pack pdf!

Student Guides

Essential information for students in Scottish universities and colleges.

:: 30,000 copies, A5 glossy

:: Distributed in key student venues accross Scotland

:: September release in time for Freshers week

:: FREE

To find out more, download the Student Guide media pack PDF

Fest

Our sister publication is dedicated to independent coverage of the Edinburgh Festivals in August

:: 90,000 copies over four weeks
:: distributed in the major Edinburgh Festival venues and Fringe venues
:: A5 glossy
:: FREE

Find out more in the Fest media pack PDF

Please do not hesitate to contact any one of our advertising team with regards to working with The Skinny, we'd like to hear from you.

Email the sales team now at sales@theskinny.co.uk or call the office on +44 (0)131 467 4630