ESSENCE Media Kit
With a rate base of 1,050,000, ESSENCE is the premier lifestyle, fashion and beauty magazine for African-American women. Each month our motivating message, intimate tone and culturally relevant editorial lineup celebrates, inspires, entertains and empowers our audience of 8 million readers. ESSENCE occupies a special place in the heart of each reader—it’s not just a magazine, ESSENCE is her trusted confidante. It’s that girlfriend who always has her best interests at heart, makes her laugh, understands the complexities of her personal relationships, hips her to the best fashion and beauty trends, supports her political and social agenda, and shares her spirit.

ESSENCE speaks to a woman with myriad responsibilities—she’s overscheduled, overworked and underappreciated. But within the pages of ESSENCE she comes FIRST! Cover to cover, ESSENCE inspires this woman to strive for a better life, celebrate her unique beauty, achieve financial and career success, develop healthy relationships and nurture her inner spirit. ESSENCE is the definitive voice of dynamic African-American women. While most magazines are either described as a window or a mirror, ESSENCE is both: a reflection of our best selves and a window into the possibilities of a better life.

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2008 Media Kit

2007 Media Kit