vibe
INFORMAL
noun plural noun: vibes 1.a person’s emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others.
2026/27 Media Kit
SANTA CRUZ VIBES IS
A community-driven media company amplifying culture and connection across print, digital, podcast, and DOOH.
Print Advertising Rates
| PREMIUM PAGES | SIZE (W x H) | 1X | 4X |
|---|---|---|---|
| BACK COVER SOLD OUT 2025 | 8.625″ x 11.125″ | $3400 | $3200 |
| INSIDE FRONT COVER SOLD OUT 2025 | $3400 | $3200 | |
| INSIDE BACK COVER SOLD OUT 2025 | $3400 | $3200 |
| DISPLAY ADS | SIZE (W x H) | 1X | 4X |
|---|---|---|---|
| FULL PAGE | 7.75 x 10.25 | $2200 | $1900 |
| HALF PAGE (H) | 7.75 x 4.965 | $1500 | $1200 |
| HALF PAGE (V) | 3.6825 x 10.25 | $1500 | $1200 |
| QUARTER PAGE | 3.6825 x 4.965 | $900 | $750 |
SCVMTV
Santa Cruz’s first hyper-local, vertical Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) network. We bring local stories, businesses, and nonprofits into the real world — where people gather, connect, and belong.
what is DOOH?
Santa Cruz’s first hyper-local, vertical Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) network. We bring local stories, businesses, and nonprofits into the real world — where people gather, connect, and belong.
local & affordable.
Packages start with a 10-screen buy-in delivering 400,000+ annual impressions for just $640 per month (that’s $64 per screen). With a CPM of roughly $1.60, SCVM TV delivers hyper-local reach at a fraction of the cost of national campaigns, where DOOH often averages $8-12 CPM.
SCVM TV is different…
SCVM TV isn’t just another screen network— it’s an extension of the Santa Cruz Vibes ethos. The same storytelling, community focus, and 20% nonprofit halo that define our magazine and media platforms live here too. Every impression is part of a shared cultural narrative rooted in connection, authenticity, and giving back.
Vibes Monthly Media Bundles
The Storyteller: $1,350 – $1,650/month
Approximate Impressions: 750K+
Your brand enters the Vibes narrative — on SCVM TV in print, and through monthly creative boosts that keep your story alive.
- SCVM TV: 5-screen ad block
- Vibes Magazine: 4 print advertisements per year ( 1/4 to FULL )
- Podcast & Radio Ads: 4-10 spots per month
- Monthly Social Media Boost: video/photo shoot w/ Vibes Team
- Light copy-writing support
The Connector: $2,100 – $2,900/month
Approximate Impressions: 1M+
Your message moves beyond ads— weaving deeper into community conversations across social, SCVM TV, print, and radio.
- SCVM TV: 10-screen ad block
- Vibes Magazine: 4 print advertisements per year ( 1/4 to FULL )
- 1 FULL Editorial Feature per Year in Santa Cruz Vibes Magazine
- Podcast & Radio Ads: 10-20 spots per month
- Social Media Boost: strategy, posting, engagement + monthly shoots (12x),
1 strategic collaboration per month - Ongoing copy-writing support ( negotiable )
- Quarterly Team Strategy Session
The Amplifier: $4,350/month
Approximate Impressions: 1M+
Your story becomes part of the cultural fabric — fully amplified across every Vibes platform with social, print, video, and our nonprofit halo carrying it further.
- SCVM TV: 20-screen ad block
- Vibes Magazine: 4 FULL print advertisements per year
- 1 FULL Editorial Feature per Year in Santa Cruz Vibes Magazine
- Podcast & Radio Ads: 8+ spots per month
- Comprehensive Social Media Management: multi-channel strategy, daily posting,
community engagement - Monthly Paid Boosts (higher spend + targeting)
- Professional Photo & Video Services: 1 full day shoot per month
- Copy-writing: integrated campaigns, blogs, advertorials, scripts
- Monthly Team Strategy Session
2026 Print Advertising Calendar
SPRING ISSUE
April / May
SUMMER ISSUE
June / July / August
FALL ISSUE
September / October / November
WINTER ISSUE
December / January / February
PRINT RUN
15,000
READERSHIP
80,000
FREQUENCY
4x year
ANNUAL REACH
460,000
