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The Artist
Professional and aspiring musicians, bands and solo artists building careers.
Advertising & Media Opportunities
Put Your Brand Where Music Happens
Reach the musicians, creators, professionals and decision-makers who make moves in the music industry—with print, dedicated email, digital and custom campaigns from Music Connection.
1977Music Connection founded
85KPrint readers
75K+Dedicated email reach
The Audience
Reach the People Behind the Music.
Music Connection reaches a working music audience—from artists and producers to managers, labels, publishers, engineers, entrepreneurs and the industry professionals who support them.
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The Creator
Songwriters, producers, engineers and creative professionals shaping the sound.
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The Professional
Managers, labels, publishers, agents, attorneys, publicists and other industry leaders.
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The Entrepreneur
People building businesses, services and opportunities around music.
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The Tech Community
Readers following recording, distribution, production and music technology.
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The Industry Insider
Readers who want to know what's happening behind the scenes—and what's next.
01—04 / Advertising Channels
More Than Advertising.
A Place in the Conversation.
Choose a focused placement or combine channels into a campaign built around your objective.
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Print Magazine
Put your brand alongside the journalism, interviews, reviews and industry resources Music Connection readers have trusted for decades.
Print from $315 1/8 B&W
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Dedicated Email
A dedicated email campaign puts your message directly in front of Music Connection's opted-in musicians and music-industry audience.
From $750 20,000 recipients
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Digital
Keep your brand visible across Music Connection's website and Weekly Bulletin with time-based digital placements.
From $100 per week
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Custom
Combine print, email, digital and special opportunities into a campaign designed around your launch, product, event or business objective.
Custom Built around your goals
2026 Pricing Highlights
Choose Your Price.
Current published 2026 rates are summarized below. Use the official rate cards for complete specifications, placement rules and additional options.
4-color larger display advertising
Full Page$2,700
1/2 Page$1,625
1/3 Page$1,295
1/4 Page$995
1/8 Page$525
Published 1-issue rates. Multi-issue commitments receive published discounts. Premium positions carry additional charges.
Most Popular
Dedicated email blast
20,000 recipients$750 / blast
40,000 recipients$1,250 / blast
75,000+ recipients$1,950 / blast
The current 2026 email material describes the audience as double-opt-in musicians and music-industry professionals.
Online
Website & Weekly Bulletin
Masthead Banner$500 / week
Our Sponsors$500 / week
Pandora's Box$250 / week
Medium Rectangle$200 / week
Sidebar$175 / week
Anchor Ad$100 / week
Weekly Bulletin Top Banner$500 / week
“OPPS” Text Ad$200 / week
Premium Positions
Print placement upgrades
Inside Front Cover+15%
Inside Back Cover+10%
Back Cover+20%
Guaranteed Position+15%
Premium positioning is subject to availability. See the official print rate card for complete details.
2026 Editorial Calendar
Put Your Brand in the Right Place at the Right Time.
Music Connection's editorial calendar gives advertisers a clear view of the year's major issue themes, directories and key advertising deadlines.
January
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A&R / Music Attorneys Issue
Annual Directory of A&R / Guide to Music Attorneys
DeadlineDec. 8, 2025
Materials DueDec. 10, 2025
February
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Grammys / Producers / NAMM Issue
Annual Directory of Producers / Engineers
DeadlineJan. 12, 2026
Materials DueJan. 14, 2026
March
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Everything Indie Issue
Guides to Record Labels, Publicists, Promotion, Marketing & Media Relations
DeadlineFeb. 9, 2026
Materials DueFeb. 11, 2026
April
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Recording Studio Issue
Directory of Recording Studios
DeadlineMar. 16, 2026
Materials DueMar. 18, 2026
May
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Digital Resources Issue
Guide to Social Media
DeadlineApr. 13, 2026
Materials DueApr. 15, 2026
June
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Music Education / Vocal Issue
Annual Guide to Music Education / Vocal Directory
DeadlineMay 18, 2026
Materials DueMay 20, 2026
July
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Managers / Booking Agents Issue
Directory of Managers and Agents
DeadlineJun. 15, 2026
Materials DueJun. 17, 2026
August
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Rehearsal / Gear Rentals Issue
Annual Directory of Rehearsal Studios / Gear Rentals & Audio
DeadlineJul. 13, 2026
Materials DueJul. 15, 2026
September
09
Film & TV Music Issue
Directory of Film / TV Music / Music Supervisors
DeadlineAug. 10, 2026
Materials DueAug. 12, 2026
October
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Mastering Studios Issue
Directory of Mastering Studios
DeadlineSep. 7, 2026
Materials DueSep. 9, 2026
November
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Music Publishing / Songwriter Issue
Directory of Music Publishers
DeadlineOct. 12, 2026
Materials DueOct. 14, 2026
December
12
Special Year-End Anniversary Issue
Annual Hot 100 Live Unsigned Bands / Top 25 New Music Critiques / Music Gifts
DeadlineNov. 9, 2026
Materials DueNov. 11, 2026
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