Thanks for your interest in Advertising on the Matador Network -The World’s First Interactive Travel Magazine.

Matador has taken the best of professional journalism and online community and blended the two to create something much more compelling than either by itself. We publish professionally written travel content in an interactive blog format and link it back into our growing social network to make every article a conversation.

Keep reading to learn more about all the benefits of promoting your brand with us.

Matador is spread across 9 different websites allowing advertisers to either dominate the entire Network with a campaign or target specific niches, individually.

The Matador Network at a glance:

• Matador Travel - Our vibrant and growing social network with over 5000 active users
• Brave New Traveler - Spiritual travel in the 21st Century
• The Traveler’s Notebook - Travel writing, photography and expert travel tips
• Matador Study - Study abroad, languages and cultural immersion
• Matador Volunteer - Voluntourism, sustainability and global development
• Matador Trips - Adventure travel off the beaten track
• Matador Nights - Nightlife, events and the arts
• Matador Goods - Travel gear, clothing, gadgets
• Matador Pulse - Travel news from around the world

By the numbers

• 1,500,000 pageviews per month
• 9,000 + active, registered users in our social network
• 80% of our readers are between 18 and 35
• 57% are female

Advertising Options

• Medium Rectangle Ad (above the fold–300X250) $20 CPM or Flat Rate $50/Month
• Leaderboard Ad (above the fold–728X90) $20 CPM or Flat Rate $50/Month
• Dedicated Post — Introducing Your Product/Service$300
• Sponsored Post — Dominating an Article Page, Both Banners $400/Year
• Custom Content w/ Viral Management — (60,000+ views in 48 hours) $2500
• Newsletter Sponsorship (circulation 9000+) $400
• Event Sponsorship (500-1000 attendees) $500

Events

Matador also puts on large events, primarily in San Francisco. At each of our events we’ve had over 600 guests and raised over $5,000 per party, for our non-profit beneficiary.

Our Brand

When you advertise on Matador you will be aligned with a brand that is synonymous with

• Earth Friendly Travel
• Cultural Respect
• Community Empowerment
• Sustainable Living
• Off The Beaten Track Adventure
• Innovation in Music, Art and Sports

Let’s Get Creative!

We offer a wide array of advertising solutions to fit any budget. Discounts are available for larger or long-term media buys and we are always excited to hear ideas from potential clients about creative collaborations and partnerships.

Guidelines

While we welcome all inquires, only sponsors that have a product or service of value to our readership will be accepted.

Payment

Payment is required in advance. Once we have negotiated an agreement with you, we’ll invoice you for the cost of your campaign. After payment has been received, we’ll display your ads immediately.

Questions?

Please contact Ross Borden at: Ross [at] MatadorTravel [dot] com