The Messenger
The Messenger – LEAH’s Quarterly Magazine
This magazine is a part of LEAH’s ministry to home educators. Our goal is to serve homeschoolers through education, information, inspiration, encouragement, and to present a positive image of home education.
The Messenger is published four times per year by:
NYS Loving Education At Home
P.O. Box 634
Elmira, NY 14902
Messenger Coordinator- Emily Hutchinson
Email: LEAHMessenger@nysleah.org
Subscription to The Messenger is included as one of the many benefits you receive when you join LEAH.
The opinions expressed by contributors within The Messenger are those of the authors, not necessarily those of LEAH. Please note that nothing in this publication should be construed as legal advice. LEAH exists to educate, inform, and serve New York State home educators. For additional information regarding the values of LEAH, please see our Statement of Faith.
LEAH members, this is YOUR magazine. Please send your articles, letters, photos, events, and ideas to share with your fellow homeschoolers across NY. Submissions should be sent electronically, if possible, to the Messenger Coordinator.
Article size – One page, 500-900 words
| Issue | Submission Deadline | Advertising Deadline | Issue Mailing Date |
| Fall | July 15th | July 15th | Late August |
| Winter | October 15th | October 15th | Late November |
| Spring | February 15th | February 15th | Late March |
| Summer | May 15th | May 15th | June |
PRINT ADVERTISING | The Messenger Magazine
We currently have over 2,700 homeschool families that subscribe to our quarterly magazine.
Size (please include 1/2” margins) | Rate (+ $25 if you need an ad created) |
1/8 Page (2×3.5” horizontal or vertical) | $60 |
1/4 Page (3.5×5” vertical) | $95 |
1/3 Page (7.5×3” horizontal OR 3×11” vertical | $125 |
1/2 Page (8.5×5.5” horizontal) | $175 |
Full Page (8.5×11”) | $290 |
- Place a 1/2 page ad for 4 consecutive issues to receive a 5% discount for a total of $665.
- Place a full-page ad for 4 consecutive issues to receive a 15% discount for a total of $986.
- Receive an additional 5% off if your ad offers a discount or special promotion for our membership.
- All payments + ads are due by 15 for the spring issue + Apr. 15 for the summer.
DIGITAL ADVERTISING | E-blasts + Social Media
Share your ad in an e-blast to our membership (regional or statewide – you pick!), as well as on our statewide social media (Facebook + Instagram) pages.
We send 1 e-blast per week, which features multiple ads. To be featured at the top of the email + in the subject line, select the “Premium” option below. Preferred advertising dates may be submitted with payment + are selected on a first come, first served basis.
Size | Includes | Basic Rate | Premium Rate |
1 Month | 1 FB post, 1 IG post, 1 e-blast | $25 | $45 |
3 Months | 3 FB posts, 3 IG posts, 3 e-blasts (1 per month) | $50 | $70 |
6 Months | 6 FB posts, 6 IG posts, 6 e-blasts (1 per month) | $75 | $95 |
9 Months | 9 FB posts, 9 IG posts, 9 e-blasts (1 per month) | $100 | $120 |
12 Months | 12 FB posts, 12 IG posts, 12 e-blasts (1 per month) | $125 | $145 |
- Receive an 5% off if your ad offers a discount or special promotion for our membership.
- E-blasts: Please provide a JPG/PNG graphic, tagline, + hyperlink.
- Social Media: Please provide text + a PJG/PNG graphic.
- Electronic ads are due 1 week before the scheduled e-blast date.
BUNDLES | Digital + Print
Get $10 off by combining 3 months of digital advertising with a printed magazine ad!
Size | Includes | Basic Rate | Premium Rate |
1/8 Page + 3 Months Digital | 1/8 page magazine ad, 3 FB posts, 3 IG posts, 3 e-blasts (1 per month) | $100 | $120 |
1/4 Page + 3 Months Digital | 1/4 page magazine ad, 3 FB posts, 3 IG posts, 3 e-blasts (1 per month) | $135 | $155 |
1/3 Page + 3 Months Digital | 1/3 page magazine ad, 3 FB posts, 3 IG posts, 3 e-blasts (1 per month) | $165 | $185 |
1/2 Page + 3 Months Digital | 1/2 page magazine ad, 3 FB posts, 3 IG posts, 3 e-blasts (1 per month) | $215 | $235 |
Full Page + 3 Months Digital | Full-page magazine ad, 3 FB posts, 3 IG posts, 3 e-blasts (1 per month) | $330 | $350 |
- Pair 12 months of digital advertising with a 1/2 page ad for 4 consecutive issues to receive a 10% discount for a total of $742.50 (+ $20 for Premium).
- Pair 12 months of digital advertising with a full-page ad for 4 consecutive issues to receive a 15% discount for a total of $1,090 (+ $20 for Premium).
- Receive an additional 5% off if your ad offers a discount or special promotion for our membership.
PAYMENT
- Prices are valid through January 2022.
- Payments can be made online at advertising or by sending a check https://leah.regfox.com/messengeradvertising made out to LEAH to PO Box 634, Elmira, NY 14902.
CONTACT
For more information, email leahmessenger@nysleah.org
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