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MI Agent • 2026 Media Kit

Grow visibility with Michigan’s independent insurance community across print and digital. Reserve space, pick your frequency, and lock in premium placement.

Invoices must be paid by the artwork deadline for your ad to run. Unpaid ads may be withheld.

Distribution

Six print issues per year to nearly 1,200 members and partners, plus a digital edition to 6,000+ recipients.

Editorial calendar themes help align your message with member interests.

Deadlines

Content closing date is the beginning of the month prior to publication. If updated artwork isn’t received by then, the most recent ad runs again.

Issue Content Close
Jan/Feb Dec 1
Mar/Apr Feb 1
May/Jun Apr 1
Jul/Aug Jun 1
Sep/Oct Aug 1
Nov/Dec Oct 1

2026 Editorial Calendar

Jan/Feb

Convention Preview/Election Recap

Mar/Apr

Company/Agent Meetings

May/Jun

Member Benefits in the Spotlight

Jul/Aug

Michigan Market Share Report

Sep/Oct

Leadership Issue

Nov/Dec

Broker/Agency Meetings

Print Advertising Rates per Issue

Pick a size and save with frequency. Pay in full by Dec 1 on 3+ insertions to snag an extra 5% off.

Full Page

Frequency Rate
1x $1,600
2x $1,500
3x $1,400
4x $1,300
5x $1,200
6x $1,100

Half Page

Frequency Rate
1x $1,000
2x $900
3x $850
4x $800
5x $750
6x $700

Third Page

Frequency Rate
1x $750
2x $675
3x $625
4x $575
5x $550
6x $525

Quarter Page

Frequency Rate
1x $600
2x $550
3x $500
4x $475
5x $440
6x $400

Orientation options: Vertical, Horizontal, or Square as applicable.

Premium Placement Add-Ons

Add these to your per-issue rate if you want VIP real estate.

Inside Front Cover

Frequency Add-On
1x $500
2x $450
3x $400
4x $350
5x $300
6x $250

Opposite Inside Front Cover

Frequency Add-On
1x $200
2x $190
3x $180
4x $170
5x $160
6x $150

Opposite Table of Contents

Frequency Add-On
1x $200
2x $190
3x $180
4x $170
5x $160
6x $150

Back Cover

Frequency Add-On
1x $800
2x $750
3x $700
4x $650
5x $600
6x $550

Big I Michigan Partner Discounts

If you’re a 2026 Partner, your tier discount applies to magazine rates for the publication year.

Partner Tier Discount
Super Platinum 25% off
Platinum 20% off
Diamond 15% off
Gold 10% off
Silver 5% off

If your tier changes between the time you order and the publication year, pricing will be adjusted and due before the ad runs.

Bonus 5% additional discount on 3+ insertions when the contract is paid in full by Dec 1.

Select Your Issues

Choose one or more: Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/Jun, Jul/Aug, Sep/Oct, Nov/Dec.

Website Advertising

3-Month Homepage • $750

12-Month Homepage • $2,500

Ad size 398×221px; JPG/PNG/GIF; 72 dpi.

Ad Sizes & Mechanical Requirements

Ad Size Height (in) Width (in)
Full Page 10 7
Full Page with Bleed* 11 8.5
1/2 Page 7 4.625
1/3 Page Horizontal 3.25 7
1/3 Page Vertical 10 2.25
1/3 Page Square 4.625 4.625
1/4 Page Vertical 4.625 3.425
  • Provide PDF; all elements at least 300 dpi resolution
  • Convert all fonts to outlines
  • Convert colors to CMYK; Black = 0/0/0/100
  • Publication prints offset

* For full-bleed, include .125 in bleed on all sides; keep live content inside safe margins.

Payment

Invoice Timing

Invoices are due by the artwork deadline. Ads may be held if payment isn’t received.

How to Pay

Check payable to Big I Michigan
Attn: Accounts Payable, 1141 Centennial Way, Lansing, MI 48917

Online via secure Quick Pay link included on your invoice.

Questions or artwork help?

Email kpeddicord@michagent.org. If you made it this far down the page, congratulations, you officially care more than most ad buyers.

 

 

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