Print and Online Advertising
We invite you to advertise in Washington Woman. Started in 1995, it's the only publication specifically targeting Washington women, and an unique opportunity to reach the nation's brightest and best!
Our Readers ... Your Customers and Clients
- Well-educated, affluent and professional women
- The majority ages 30–55+
- Half single; half married; majority with children
- Knowledgeable, discerning consumers of goods and services
What defines the Washington woman as a consumer?
- She owns, or is planning to purchase, a home.
- She makes decisions on home-related purchases and projects.
- She travels often.
- She dines out frequently but enjoys cooking.
- She places a high priority on health and fitness.
- She is a busy woman who relies on service providers.
- She makes decisions about automobile purchases.
- She not only makes purchases for herself and her family but for her company or organization as well.
- She is a loyal reader of Washington Woman magazine.
- She shares the articles and ads with friends, relatives and co-workers.
Monthly Distribution
- Supermarkets: Giant, Harris Teeter and Whole Foods
- Borders Books
- Public Libraries
- Area Public Events
- Community Centers
Editorial Excellence
Every month your advertising is supported by the quality editorial that has made Washington Woman “must” reading since 1995. Regular departments and features include:
- Health & Wellness
- Home
- Gardening
- Fitness
- Fashion
- Travel
- Arts
- Fresh Finds
- “It” List
- Career, Legal & Finance
- Capital Cuisine
- Personal Growth & Mental Health
- Looking Your Best
- Profiles of Local Women/Organizations
Plus our “Around Town” calendar with not-to-be-missed happenings
Our community presence benefits our advertisers
Washington Woman is a strong supporter of nonprofit and community events throughout the metropolitan area, which increases the distribution of our publication and the visibility of your advertising!
Look for Washington Woman at Taste of Bethesda, Bethesda Arts Festival, Montgomery County Women’s Fair & Business Expo, Jewish Community Center Book Festival, Celebrate Gaithersburg, Shaker Forest Festival, NBC4 Health & Fitness Expo, Kennedy Center Prelude Festival, Celebrate Fairfax, Fall For Fairfax, Alexandria Walk to Fight Breast Cancer, Taste of Arlington, Wine in the Woods and more.
Washington Woman online
Washingtonwoman.com complements Washington Woman’s print edition, offering advertisers increased access to our readers online.
Why do women visit washingtonwoman.com?
- To find local events in our comprehensive online calendar.
- To find products and services in our guides and resource listings and through our e-mag advertisers.
- To find support, classes and resources.
- To find well-written and relevant articles.
Why should you advertise on washingtonwoman.com?
- To complement your print presence.
- To reach the online audience.
- To leverage your display ads in our e-mag.
- To enhance your online guide listing.
- To round out your advertising campaign.
Advertising Promotions
We give you added value for your advertising dollars! When you advertise in an issue with a guide or directory featuring your business category, you’ll receive a free listing in that month’s print edition and online at washingtonwoman.com, for a full year.
Testimonials
“Thanks for great reading!”
M.S., Vienna
“I picked up my copy at the Giant supermarket, and it was like finding an unexpected gift waiting for me. Your aim is true and the women in the area have a friend in Washington Woman.”
R.R., No.VA
“I benefited greatly from the professional quality of your service and also from the effective, feminine advertising in your fine publication.”
Clementina Brown, Sanctum
“I love this magazine.”
Nancy Aiken, “21 this Week”
“The response to my ads in Washington Woman has been better than I get anywhere.”
Patricia Larkin, Amazing Space
“No matter what your interest or schedule, Washington Woman’s calendar will give you something unique and fun to do in your area.”
J.P., NW, DC
“Thank you for publishing such a high- quality, useful resource for women.”
S.Z.
“Just wanted to drop a note and say the issue looks great. I enjoyed reading it and found so much valuable information that I ended up with a pile of clipped ads and articles to follow up on.”
Kathy Jentz, Publisher/Editor
Washington Gardener Magazine
“You guys are becoming a leader in a targeted market. Washington Woman is free and always there...”
Dream Dinners
“I love your magazine. I have been reading it for 10 years.”
Realtor with Saab Realty
Advertising Specifications
Washington Woman's Advertising Specifications are available for downloading as Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). You may view PDF files with Adobe Systems Inc.'s free application, Acrobat Reader.
"The best gift you can give your advertisers is the trust and loyalty of your readership." -- Katherine Graham, late publisher of The Washington Post, in a speech to the Ad Club of Greater Washington, June 24, 1998
For more advertising information, please call Washington Woman at 301-229-0247 or e-mail contactus@washingtonwoman.net. PLEASE INCLUDE A PHONE NUMBER AND BUSINESS NAME WHERE YOU CAN BE CONTACTED. Please also let us know the type of business you are considering advertising, so that we can customize the information we send you and alert you to upcoming special promotions.
