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Cosmopolitan
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What’s Included

Distribution
Your ad appears in copies distributed exclusively to paid subscribers in the local markets you’ve selected. Paid subscribers represent 84.64% of this magazine's total readership (newsstand copies not included).
Proof of Performance
You will receive 2 checking copies in the mail upon publication. Additional copies are available for purchase.
Plus...
You will receive an “as advertised in” display sign with your first placement.

About Cosmopolitan

Known for pushing the boundaries and infusing fun into every issue, Cosmo covers everything their readers care about – fashion, beauty, work, relationships, women’s health and pop culture. The magazine's tagline describes their audience best : “fun, fearless, females!"

Readership

  • Age 35
  • Female 87%
  • Male 13%
  • Med. Household income $56,995

Editorial Calendar

  • January

    Stay tuned! The Cosmopolitan 2020 editorial schedule is coming soon—we'll post it the moment we get it from the publisher.
    On Sale Date: 12/3/2019

  • February

    On Sale Date: 1/14/2020

  • March

    On Sale Date: 2/11/2020

  • April

    On Sale Date: 3/10/2020

  • May

    On Sale Date: 4/7/2020

  • June

    On Sale Date: 5/12/2020

  • July / August

    On Sale Date: 6/16/2020

  • September

    On Sale Date: 8/11/2020

  • October

    On Sale Date: 9/15/2020

  • November

    On Sale Date: 10/13/2020

  • December / January 2021

    On Sale Date: 11/24/2020

Ad Placement

Where this publisher positions local ads fluctuates from month to month. This represents the average placement over the past 12 months.

mag position
71%
front cover
Average ad position
71%
back cover

Sample Issue

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Ad Specs

  • Bleed 9.5" x 11.25"
  • Live Area 6.875" x 10"
  • Resolution 300dpi
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Market

Available Markets

Alabama

Mobile / Montgomery
Circ

19,650

Readers

111,416

Price

$2,880

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Northern Alabama
Circ

29,550

Readers

167,549

Price

$3,710

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Arizona

Southern Arizona
Circ

36,140

Readers

204,914

Price

$4,250

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Arkansas

Arkansas
Circ

24,370

Readers

138,178

Price

$3,290

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California

Long Beach / San Fernando
Circ

26,540

Readers

150,482

Price

$3,480

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Los Angeles
Circ

22,980

Readers

130,297

Price

$3,160

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Marin / Sonoma / East Bay
Circ

21,960

Readers

124,513

Price

$3,070

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Orange County
Circ

16,760

Readers

95,029

Price

$2,730

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Sacramento
Circ

14,880

Readers

84,370

Price

$2,490

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San Diego
Circ

17,450

Readers

98,942

Price

$2,800

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San Francisco City
Circ

8,820

Readers

50,009

Price

$1,790

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San Jose
Circ

10,800

Readers

61,236

Price

$2,000

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Colorado

Denver / Colorado Springs
Circ

16,000

Readers

90,720

Price

$2,660

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Connecticut

Fairfield
Circ

5,190

Readers

29,427

Price

$1,450

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Hartford / New Haven / Waterbury
Circ

19,590

Readers

111,075

Price

$2,880

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District Of Columbia

Washington DC / Arlington
Circ

18,080

Readers

102,514

Price

$2,860

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Florida

Central & Southwest Florida
Circ

32,150

Readers

182,291

Price

$3,910

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Florida Panhandle
Circ

10,230

Readers

58,004

Price

$1,890

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Ft. Lauderdale
Circ

14,770

Readers

83,746

Price

$2,470

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Jacksonville
Circ

20,940

Readers

118,730

Price

$2,990

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Miami
Circ

10,720

Readers

60,782

Price

$1,980

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Orlando
Circ

20,650

Readers

117,086

Price

$2,960

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Palm Beach
Circ

11,760

Readers

66,679

Price

$2,170

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Georgia

Atlanta
Circ

45,440

Readers

257,645

Price

$5,050

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Hawaii

Hawaii & Guam
Circ

6,680

Readers

37,876

Price

$1,470

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Illinois

Chicago
Circ

19,220

Readers

108,977

Price

$2,870

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Chicago North / Chicago West
Circ

19,250

Readers

109,148

Price

$2,870

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Chicago South / Chicago Southwest
Circ

17,740

Readers

100,586

Price

$2,830

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Indiana

Indianapolis
Circ

15,050

Readers

85,334

Price

$2,520

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Iowa

Iowa / Nebraska / Quad Cities
Circ

21,540

Readers

122,132

Price

$3,040

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Kansas

Kansas City
Circ

9,720

Readers

55,112

Price

$1,870

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Kentucky

Louisville / Lexington
Circ

20,540

Readers

116,462

Price

$2,950

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Louisiana

New Orleans / Baton Rouge
Circ

25,360

Readers

143,791

Price

$3,370

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Maine

Maine
Circ

10,300

Readers

58,401

Price

$1,900

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Maryland

Baltimore
Circ

21,620

Readers

122,585

Price

$3,050

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Suburban Maryland
Circ

13,800

Readers

78,246

Price

$2,310

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Massachusetts

Boston City
Circ

14,220

Readers

80,627

Price

$2,380

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Boston North
Circ

7,560

Readers

42,865

Price

$1,530

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Bristol & Plymouth Counties / Cape Cod
Circ

9,270

Readers

52,561

Price

$1,870

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Western & Central Massachusetts
Circ

11,400

Readers

64,638

Price

$2,100

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Michigan

Ann Arbor
Circ

13,460

Readers

76,318

Price

$2,250

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Detroit
Circ

28,960

Readers

164,203

Price

$3,660

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Grand Rapids / Lansing / Kalamazoo
Circ

28,580

Readers

162,049

Price

$3,630

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Minnesota

Minneapolis / St. Paul
Circ

7,120

Readers

40,370

Price

$1,500

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Mississippi

Mississippi
Circ

23,940

Readers

135,740

Price

$3,250

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Missouri

Kansas City
Circ

9,720

Readers

55,112

Price

$1,870

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St. Louis
Circ

16,530

Readers

93,725

Price

$2,710

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Nebraska

Iowa / Nebraska / Quad Cities
Circ

21,540

Readers

122,132

Price

$3,040

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Nevada

Nevada
Circ

18,910

Readers

107,220

Price

$2,860

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New Hampshire

Vermont / New Hampshire
Circ

13,510

Readers

76,602

Price

$2,260

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New Jersey

Greater Southern New Jersey
Circ

26,160

Readers

148,327

Price

$3,440

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Morris / Warren / Somerset
Circ

9,570

Readers

54,262

Price

$1,870

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Northern New Jersey
Circ

21,910

Readers

124,230

Price

$3,070

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New Mexico

New Mexico
Circ

14,650

Readers

83,066

Price

$2,450

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New York

Buffalo / Niagra Falls
Circ

8,650

Readers

49,046

Price

$1,750

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Capital District / Albany
Circ

6,790

Readers

38,499

Price

$1,500

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Long Island
Circ

17,190

Readers

97,467

Price

$2,780

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Mid Hudson Valley
Circ

6,760

Readers

38,329

Price

$1,490

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New York City
Circ

38,550

Readers

218,579

Price

$4,460

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Rochester
Circ

11,460

Readers

64,978

Price

$2,120

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Westchester
Circ

5,010

Readers

28,407

Price

$1,450

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North Carolina

Asheville / Hickory
Circ

12,190

Readers

69,117

Price

$2,200

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Charlotte
Circ

20,230

Readers

114,704

Price

$2,920

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Greensboro / Winston-Salem
Circ

17,690

Readers

100,302

Price

$2,820

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Northeast North Carolina
Circ

22,640

Readers

128,369

Price

$3,130

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North Dakota

North Dakota / South Dakota
Circ

9,230

Readers

52,334

Price

$1,870

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Ohio

Cincinnati / Dayton
Circ

25,100

Readers

142,317

Price

$3,350

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Columbus
Circ

14,130

Readers

80,117

Price

$2,360

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Northeast Ohio
Circ

26,200

Readers

148,554

Price

$3,450

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Oklahoma

Oklahoma City / Tulsa
Circ

27,010

Readers

153,147

Price

$3,520

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Oregon

Portland
Circ

11,570

Readers

65,602

Price

$2,140

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Pennsylvania

Chester & Bucks Counties
Circ

7,470

Readers

42,355

Price

$1,510

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Harrisburg / Lancaster / York
Circ

13,210

Readers

74,901

Price

$2,220

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Philadelphia
Circ

22,170

Readers

125,704

Price

$3,090

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Pittsburgh
Circ

19,320

Readers

109,544

Price

$2,880

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Rhode Island

Providence
Circ

8,400

Readers

47,628

Price

$1,700

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South Carolina

South Carolina
Circ

42,850

Readers

242,960

Price

$4,830

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South Dakota

North Dakota / South Dakota
Circ

9,230

Readers

52,334

Price

$1,870

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Tennessee

Central Tennessee / Bowling Green
Circ

24,360

Readers

138,121

Price

$3,290

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Eastern Tennessee
Circ

26,700

Readers

151,389

Price

$3,490

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Greater Memphis
Circ

19,980

Readers

113,287

Price

$2,900

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Texas

Austin
Circ

13,380

Readers

75,865

Price

$2,240

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Dallas
Circ

32,860

Readers

186,316

Price

$3,970

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Fort Worth
Circ

21,940

Readers

124,400

Price

$3,070

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Houston
Circ

45,970

Readers

260,650

Price

$5,100

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San Antonio
Circ

23,200

Readers

131,544

Price

$3,180

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Utah

Salt Lake City
Circ

14,740

Readers

83,576

Price

$2,460

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Vermont

Vermont / New Hampshire
Circ

13,510

Readers

76,602

Price

$2,260

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Virginia

Norfolk / Richmond
Circ

33,450

Readers

189,662

Price

$4,020

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Washington

Central & Eastern Washington
Circ

9,170

Readers

51,994

Price

$1,860

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Seattle / Tacoma
Circ

15,380

Readers

87,205

Price

$2,570

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Wisconsin

Milwaukee
Circ

10,180

Readers

57,721

Price

$1,880

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Canada

Canada
Circ

6,350

Readers

36,005

Price

$1,540

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