MEDIA KIT
Media Kit · 2026
Partner With The Culture
Reach the audience that drives Black music, entertainment, and style — across print, digital, and the streets.
Reach the audience that drives Black music, entertainment, and style — across print, digital, and the streets.
Since 1983, Black Beat Magazine has been a defining voice in Black music and entertainment — chronicling the artists, movements, and moments that shape the culture. Today, Black Beat reaches a passionate, engaged, and influential audience across print and digital platforms, connecting brands with the people who set the trends the rest of the world follows.
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Full-page, half-page, and premium cover-adjacent placements in the Black Beat print edition — a collector-quality publication readers keep.
Display advertising across blackbeatmagazine.com, reaching readers actively engaging with culture content daily.
Native articles and branded features written in the Black Beat voice, putting your brand directly into the editorial conversation.
Sponsored posts and takeovers across Black Beat's Instagram and social channels, reaching an engaged, culturally-tuned audience.
Dedicated placements in the Black Beat newsletter, landing your message directly in subscribers' inboxes.
Co-branded activations, event sponsorships, and on-the-ground presence at the cultural moments that matter.
| Placement | Format | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Print — Full Page | Full page, 4-color | $1,250 |
| Print — Half Page | Half page, 4-color | $850 |
| Print — Premium Cover Adjacent | Inside front / back cover | $2,500 |
| Digital — Leaderboard Banner | 728×90, monthly | $350 |
| Digital — Sidebar | 300×250, monthly | $250 |
| Sponsored Article | Native feature + social push | $500 |
| Social Media Post | Single sponsored post | $75 |
| Newsletter Feature | Dedicated placement | $125 |
blackbeatmagazine.com — reaching readers nationwide and beyond, 24/7.
Collector-quality print issues distributed to readers, retailers, and cultural hubs.
Instagram @blackbeatmagazine and growing presence across social platforms.
Direct-to-inbox delivery to an engaged subscriber base.
On-the-ground presence at festivals, premieres, and cultural events.
Cross-promotion with aligned cultural and entertainment partners.
Ready to reach the audience that moves the culture? Get in touch to request our full rate card and discuss a custom partnership.
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