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Montana's only statewide cultural magazine, placed where Montanans wait, meet and gather: 20,000 print copies and 46,000 digital an issue, 50,000 subscribers, 40,000 website visits a month, 305,300 followers on Facebook and Instagram. The media kit has the rates, the dates and who reads it. It takes ten seconds to get.

264,000annual circulation
36%of readers have household income over $100,000
64%more likely to buy what they see advertised in DM
Distinctly Montana Winter 2026-27 cover

Winter 2026-27On newsstands December 15 through March 15. Ad artwork is due November 15. Print ads from $645 an issue.

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Rates, close dates, readership and specs, in one PDF.

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Where Montana picks it up

We place copies where people meet, wait or gather, across our distribution areas in Montana, and sell it at Albertsons, WinCo and Barnes & Noble across the Northwest. Subscribers in all 50 states get it in the mail.

1Doctors, dentists and law offices
2Hotels, resorts and lodges
3Salons, spas and health clubs
4Hospitals and medical centers
5Real estate offices
6Coffee shops and restaurants
7Visitor centers and chambers
8Airport terminals

When it closes

Four issues a year. Ad artwork is due on these dates. Miss one and the next is three months away. Veteran-owned businesses take 17.76% off every rate; non-profits take 15% off.

NextNovember 15Winter 2026-27
ThenFebruary 20Spring
ThenMay 20Summer
ThenAugust 20Fall

Who reads it

61%women
51%aged 30 to 59
36%household income over $100,000
53%full-time Montana residents, 11% part-time, 36% visitors
93%visit advertisers' websites
88%say DM introduced them to a new business
64%more likely to buy what they see advertised in DM
1,000,000readers a year, calculated by industry readership guidelines

In their words

"We are thrilled to have partnered with Distinctly Montana for our advertising efforts! Their magazine has allowed us to connect with a broader audience who appreciates the charm of Montana. The quality of the publication, its interesting articles, and its commitment to showcasing local businesses have made it an invaluable platform for us. We've seen a significant increase in interest since our ads ran, and we couldn't be happier with the results!"

Leesa Finley, Marketing Director, The Andrus Hotel, Dillon

"Building fine homes is our business, and we need to connect with the right customers year-round. We appreciate Distinctly Montana's interest in our business, their willingness to go the extra mile for us and their thoughtful approach in guiding us in the marketing of our business."

Howard Mills, Owner, Yellowstone Custom Country Homes

"Distinctly Montana is uniquely devoted to exploring the culture of Montana and, as a Montanan, that is important to me. As an advertiser, I am happy to use their platform to get the word out about my business. As a reader, I'm happy to see my ad nestled in among so many well-written articles and beautiful photos!"

Medellee Antonioli, Owner, Isle of Books, Bozeman and Butte

"Distinctly Montana is an editor's dream... and a reader's delight. It distills in every issue the wonder, allure, and unique people and personality of our most special state. It answers the question: 'Why do we love Montana?' with an exclamation point."

Landon Jones, Chief Editor (retired), People Magazine and Money Magazine

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