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Here you can find the answers to many of your questions. If you do not find your specific question listed here, please feel free to email us directly and we'll do our best to answer you as quickly as possible.
Q: Where is Country Pleasures distributed?
A: Country Pleasures is distributed primarily through our advertisers, as well as a few other select locations such as Visitor’s Centers, throughout Oregon and Washington. In addition, there is dedicated group of subscribers, most of whom reside in California, Idaho and Montana, who use the magazine for vacation planning.
Q: Can I distribute Country Pleasures even if I do not advertise?
A: Requests to distribute from non-advertisers are handled on a case-by-case basis. Some examples of non-advertiser distribution might include:
- Trial periods, so that business owners can get a feel for their own customer’s response to the magazine
- Distribution in an area with limited availability
- Distribution based on reader request when no other access point can be identified
- All non-advertiser distribution is limited based on availability and is not guaranteed. Most non-advertisers receive less than 20 issues per month.
Q: If I advertise, how many issues will I get each month?
A: A standard bundle is 50 issues. However, in some cases, certain shops may wish to receive fewer copies, and some shops may require more. We will be happy to work with you in determining the best quantity of monthly issues for your shop.
Q: Can my business be listed only in the Northwest Marketplace?
A: No, the Northwest Marketplace is reserved for display ad advertisers only.
Q: How do you select events for Travel Notes or the Quilt Calendar?
A: Neither Travel Notes nor the Quilt Calendar are paid advertising sections. Inclusion of all events is at the Publishers discretion, and prioritized as follows:
- Guaranteed listings to regular paid advertisers when they notify us of their wish to utilize Travel Notes/Quilt Calendar by the 10th of the month prior to publication.
- After regular advertiser listings, all other listing are first come - first served and prioritized:
- Secondary priority goes to non-profit and community based events such as church or school sponsored bazaars, farmer’s markets, and community festivals.
- Any remaining space is available to for-profit events such as antique or craft shows.
- Every month, several non-advertiser events are eliminated due to lack of space.
Q: If I advertise for a 3, 6 or 12 month term, will I still be able to change my ad during that time?
A: Absolutely. Your ad can be changed every month, just call us by the 10th of the month prior to publication. In some circumstances changes may be made later in the month, please call if you need specific dates.
Q: Are there extra fees for group ads?
A: We do not charge any extra fees for group ads, however we do have a few requirements:
- One person in the group must serve as the “group leader.” This person will be our sole contact for any & all billing, collections, ad changes, ad proofs and any other required communications.
- If your group ad consists of several smaller ads, we ask that monthly changes within the individual spots are limited to text only. Clip art, logos, or other changes can be made at the start of each new term.
Q: I want to advertise, but don’t have an ad prepared or know how to design an ad. Can you help me?
A: Of course! We design most of the ads which appear in Country Pleasures in house. We can start with an ad from another publication, your business card, or just a few ideas. If needed, we will design several options till we find the right ad for your business.
Q: I love the ad you designed for me. Can I use it in other publications?
A: Yes, just have your ad representative from the other publication call or email us and we will provide them with a camera ready proof.
Q: Can you print flyers based on my ad for me to distribute locally?
A: We are not a print shop, but we can send a PDF to your email address, which you can then print and take to your local copy shop. We can also email the PDF directly to your local printer if you prefer. Please call us for further details.
Q: How can I get a story on my shop? A: Clearly, every business that advertises with Country Pleasures wants to have a story done on them. With over 150 shops and more than 60 shows advertising over the course of a typical year, it is not possible to run a story on every one of them. We do our best to cover each of our regular advertisers in a black and white or color story at least once per 36 months. Other editorial coverage available includes:
- Travel Notes & Quilt Calendar
- In The Shops – Send us 3 to 5 sentences on what’s new in your shop, we will print as much as space allows.
- Press Releases – Printed at publisher’s discretion, limit of 250 words.
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