also from the publishers of CS: ns magazine front desk chicago modern luxury interiors chicago

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1 cs is the preeminent luxury lifestyle publication in chicago, acting as the local authority on topics such as high-end retail, dining hot spots, design trends, and chicago s top tastemakers and personalities. as part of the award-winning modern luxury network of regional publications, cs delivers cutting-edge fashion spreads, international travel features and revealing celebrity profiles, actively engaging the cultured reader. plus, thanks to a renowned team on the ground with its pulse on the market, interactive digital brand extensions and unrivaled events, cs excels in being a valuable partner for companies wishing to reach chicago s most affluent consumers. also from the publishers of CS: ns magazine front desk chicago modern luxury interiors chicago men s book chicago modern luxury brides chicago social charity & social datebook 200 w hubbard st 8th floor chicago, il

2 [spending power] 3rd largest city in the u.s. 3 million+ residents 100+ neighborhoods the market The CHICAGO Area is a leading market for affluence in the U.S. visitors spent a record $12.76 billion in 2012 (a gain of 6.7%) 11 fortune 500 company headquarters five professional sports teams, including chicago bulls, chicago bears, chicago cubs, chicago white sox and chicago blackhawks million people visited chicago in 2012 [Overseas visitation grew to a record 1.37 million] there are 7,300+ Restaurants in chicagoland Home to some of the most significant luxury culinary & cultural events in the united states and around the globe Chicago Gourmet, EXPO Chicago, SOFA Chicago, Chicago Air and Water Show, Chicago Yacht Club s Race to Mackinac Sources: CityOfChicago.org; U.S. Travel Association

3 We are the magazine of choice for the finest luxury brands and the influencers in our community. We host and support hundreds of luxury, community & non-profit events throughout the greater Chicagoland area. the magazine cs delivers the luxury local and visitor market like no other [digital savvy] Luxury Lifestyle, Affluent Influencers, the Best Neighborhoods We reach our audience via print with an unmatched blend of direct residential mail, controlled commercial, luxury hotel, newsstand and event distribution throughout Chicagoland. This happens selectively in only the top neighborhoods and retail zones of Chicago, delivering to an unparalleled audience. Content that engages affluent and educated consumers We have the highest number of app downloads and the most interaction with our apps, the largest database of engaged consumers via , and more Facebook fans and Twitter and Instagram followers than any other local luxury lifestyle magazine in the Chicago market. $330,500 Average Household Income hold college degrees: 83% hold post-grad degrees: 31% have visited or contacted 86% an advertiser Sources: Ipsos Mendelsohn 2012 Affluent Adults Hhi $100K+; 2011 GfK MRI cs Reader Profile Study * as a result of reading CS

4 who is reading cs? Appealing to the Most Active Luxury Consumer 69% of our readers prefer to buy luxury brands 62% of our readers find CS resourceful when shopping for luxury goods the basics Male/Female...41%/59% Average age...39 College grad...83% Post-grad degree...31% Own their own home...82% Married/partnered...47% engagement Readers per copy Median time spent with an issue min. Have read 3 out of 4 copies...78% affluence Avg. household income...$330,500 Avg. net worth... $1,900,900 Avg. home value....$1,268,300 Avg. investment portfolio... $1,073,800 taking action As a result of reading CS Visited or contacted an advertiser...86% Attended an advertised event...31% Visited an advertiser s website...46% SOURCE: 2011 GfK MRI cs Reader Profile Study, Audience $150K. AAM Audited.

5 results WhAT Our AdverTIsers Are saying AbOuT cs not three days after the fall fashion edition was delivered, i had two new customers walk into the store wanting to purchase the suit that was shown in our ad in the magazine. i sold them not only the suit, but shirts, ties, and shoes. i now have two new clients for life. we ran a few half page ads in fall 2012 and right away, we had customers walking in the door saying, i saw your ad in cs... we had never seen anything like that. we also had an event with cs in our store and met the best customers, the best network of women. so, we did it all again for spring 2013 and now fall and our business is up +40% for the year. women don t necessarily come in saying i saw your ad in cs anymore, but i attribute much of our increase to the awareness and credibility that comes from being in such a magnificent publication. cs just hits our audience perfectly. laura Kofoid co-founder, ceo laudi vidni cs exceptional advertising has enabled cadella, a concierge medical spa, to reach our target clientele both through print and digital media. additionally, cs has furthered my advertising outreach by introducing me to an appropriate and collaborative business community. i feel that the branding and exposure cs has provided me has been instrumental to the growth of my business. i just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for allowing us the opportunity to put half page ads in your cs magazines. over the course of a few months we ve gotten some great responses and orders from clients because of those ads. clients have mentioned they saw our ads in your magazine specifically. Zoila falcon tablescapes event rentals you ve heard it a thousand times... it pays to advertise...how true that is. since signing on with modern luxury in 2012, we have experienced firsthand more than once, numerous prospective clients telling us they saw our ads in interiors chicago. in fact, while its usually difficult to say how much impact your advertising dollars are making, it seems clear to us that there is a direct payoff. wayne KleBe General manger ike Behar eliza parker, md cadella medical spa & wellness center david Kaufman and tom segal Kaufman segal design

6 distribution targeting the most affluent readers in chicago and beyond 75,000 circulation our model A custom survey conducted by MRI reveals a reader profile that embodies what most luxury retailers and markets would call the perfect luxury demographic, a highly engaged audience with a strong interest in fashion, style and luxury goods that earns more and spends more than the readers of any other local magazine. 270,000 readership 30% Controlled Commercial Top-tier salons, private golf clubs, select retailers, medical and professional offices and private jet terminals are among the premier public locations displaying copies, adding significant breadth to our audience. 25% Direct Residential Mail These copies are direct-mailed to homes in the most affluent zip codes in the Chicago area. 25% Newsbox Look for CS on the most coveted street corners from the North Shore to Michigan Avenue and the Loop. 10% Luxury Hotels Placed in-room and with concierges in the finest hotels, these copies reach the discerning traveler. 5% Select Newsstand With targeted precision, our magazines are out to get the most exposure from airports, Barnes & Nobles, and boutique newsstand placement throughout the city. 5% Event Distribution Our magazines will always be at the most important, most exclusive, can t-be-missed events throughout the year. Digital Distribution Tablet devices and smartphones are reinventing how our readers consume content. Accordingly, CS is available in both app and digital edition formats. SOURCE: 2011 GfK MRI CS magazine Reader Profile Study, Audience $150K. AAM Audited.

7 marketing A 360-deGree platform for branding ImpACT Full-service custom Publishing custom print and digital ad design services custom print and digital advertorial layout design, photography and creation print and digital high impact unit concept and creation photography for special events and advertorials digital advertising online advertising on modernluxury.com and through custom designed microsites and videos digital editions with interactive links and enhanced advertising options marketing via weekly e-newsletter or dedicated s deployed to our curated subscriber list mobile apps with customized in-app interactivity social media campaigns reaching our dedicated facebook fans and twitter followers events & PrOmOtiOn event creation exclusively tailored events for highly targeted local influencers by our in-house marketing team signature events presented throughout the year, designed to generate sales, build brand awareness and create strategic alliances among leading upscale brands event sponsorships that leverage our high-profile local and national partnerships. cs offers advertisers affiliations with complementary organizations and generates additional brand exposure to a broader, more involved audience.

8 JanuarY best of the city issue ad close: dec 1, 2013 materials due: dec 1, 2013 this highly anticipated feature includes the best of what s new and upcoming in our cities, with extended beauty coverage. special sections: charity & social datebook; get fit; Best of Beauty; Premier & Private dining FebruarY 101 must-try tastes ad close: Jan 1 materials due: Jan 1 from drinks to desserts, it s the ultimate insider roundup: the most memorable, delectable tastes in the city. march spring fashion and home design issue ad close: feb 1 materials due: feb 1 the latest in seasonal trends and styles in fashion and home design. special section: shop chicago april men s issue ad close: mar 1 materials due: mar 1 our annual men of style portfolio. plus: men s fashion, best-in-class automotive and more! editorial calendar In-The-knOW ultimate ACCess TO A luxury lifestyle may summer travel issue ad close: apr 1 materials due: apr 1 our award-winning array of dreamy destinations both near and far. special sections: Master chefs, sommoliers & Mixologists; great escapes June nightlife and entertainment issue ad close: may 1 materials due: may 1 our hippest issue of the year, covering the artists and venues that make our cities buzz after the sun goes down! special section: luxury nightlife collection JulY restaurant issue ad close: Jun 1 materials due: Jun 1 our annual collector s edition serves up our cities hottest restaurants, best dishes and top chefs on the food and restaurant scene. special section: get fit; Premier & Private dining; shop chicago; destination Beauty august real estate, home and design issue ad close: Jul 1 materials due: Jul 1 inside our cities real estate markets and most coveted areas. plus: the latest trends in homes and design. special sections: destination Beauty; industry insights september fall fashion issue ad close: aug 1 materials due: aug 1 our most glamorous issue of the year! our collection of lust-worthy fashion and accessories. special sections: chicago gourmet; Best of Beauty; shop chicago OctOber winter travel issue ad close: sep 1 materials due: sep 1 our annual ski report and other worldly destinations. plus: weekend escapes. special sections: great escapes; destination chicago november philanthropy issue (plus: gift guide/jewelry and watches) ad close: oct 1 materials due: oct 1 this new feature salutes local do-gooders who have gone above and beyond for our cities charities. special sections: luxury nightlife collection; destination chicago december arts and power issue ad close: nov 1 materials due: nov 1 our exclusive modlux power register of the super-smart, super-talented and super-connected cultural set. special sections: shop chicago; destination chicago

9 JanuarY charity & social datebook issue release party cs will partner with one of the city s hottest venues to host the first-ever issue-release party for our ninth annual charity & social datebook. in honor of the issue, cs will invite all of our advertisers from the charity & social datebook those heading up the most prestigious boards or co-chairing the most talked-about events along with the city s leading socialites for an evening filled with gourmet food, live music, dancing, fine wines and more. JanuarY magnificent mile luncheon each January, cs publisher John carroll invites our valued retail partners from chicago s michigan avenue to a festive luncheon in the private dining rooms of spiaggia. guests enjoy signature cocktails and the culinary creations of spiaggia s executive chef sarah grueneberg and tony mantuano. events signature AffAIrs WITh ACCess TO ChICAGO s elite social CIrCles *this is a small sampling of cs signature events. look for more opportunities to engage with our readers throughout the year! march cs annual spring fashion event each spring, cs celebrates its annual spring fashion issue with a custom fashion show by a world-renowned designer in one of chicago s hottest locations. the fashion show and cocktail party showcase the latest in spring trends, as well as a live performance by a special guest. more than 500 well-heeled chicagoans including boutique owners, restaurateurs, cultural directors, sports figures and fashionable friends of cs gather for an extravagant evening of fashion and fun. JulY cs fourth annual chef s table, presented by Jenn-air cs and Jenn-air will team up to throw the most exclusive chef-, fine foods- and wine-centered event of the year to benefit diffa (design industries foundation fighting aids) and fête cs magazine s annual July restaurant issue. the fund-raiser will take place on the vip rooftop of the whirlpool showroom, where some of the world s best chefs will come out to cook for the city s most elite crowd. and the high-end auction and signature raffle will give guests additional opportunities to support the worthy cause. august fifth annual burger cook-off competition cs will partner with one of the city s prime venues to host the third annual celebrity burger cook-off. the owners and chefs of chicago s hottest bars and restaurants will compete to create chicago s most irresistible burger. guests will enjoy passed food, cocktails, raffle prizes and luxury swag bags, with proceeds from the ticketed event going to a charity of the magazine s choice. september cs magazine/modern luxury 20th anniversary we celebrate the 20th anniversary for modern luxury and cs magazine in chicago. september chicago gourmet/late night gourmet as the local exclusive print sponsor for chicago gourmet, cs has the unique opportunity to host one of the few special events taking place during this annual weekend celebration. following the opening event, the hamburger hop, cs will host the official after-party, late night gourmet, featuring late night bites, tasty libations, and revelry with chicago gourmet chefs, sommeliers and chicago tastemakers. september best dressed list event in celebration of the magazine s annual best-dressed list featured in our september issue, cs will present a custom event in honor of this year s nominees and the shop owners who dress them. cs will invite the well-heeled women and a handful of their vip guests to the most stylish soirée of the year, where they ll enjoy champagne and hors d oeuvres and take home a gift bag brimming with goodies from boutiques selected by the featured women. december arts & power issue release to fête our exclusive power register of the super-smart, super-talented and super-connected artists, musicians, actors, architects, filmmakers, collectors and patrons who are shaking up the art and culture scene in chicago, cs welcomes the city s arts and power elite for an evening of cocktails and bites at the buzziest new venue in the city perfect for a guest list packed with power players.

10 advertisers cs magazine s distinguished brand partners hermes chanel ermenegildo Zegna bloomingdale s tourneau trabert & hoeffer saks fifth avenue donna karen salvatore ferragamo tom ford brunello cucinelli bottega veneta mastercard graff burdi macy s tod s frye fifth third bank spex park hyatt chicago circa lighting bmo harris edrop-off eileen fisher audi l.k. bennett vmr b. young & co. net-a-porter 900 north michigan ave. oska cusp by neiman marcus trump hotel premium outlets breitling volkswagen expo chicago trump international design center at the merchandise mart lincoln park 2550 public chicago maya romanoff the thompson chicago related realty bud light bonpoint nicholas chicago symphony orchestra fiat chicago me by melia the seneca global luxury imports coldwell banker chicago gourmet caesar stone cosentino rockit ranch productions del frisco s bosch Jameson sotheby s fashion outlets of chicago prudential rubloff holtzmann s the goldsmith ltd. conlon central standard dineamic group pops for champagne davis imperial cleaners midtown athletic club northwestern center for skin & laser surgery old town refinery riccardo trattoria riccardo enoteca mario tricoci chicago cut steakhouse sergio & banks real estate piccolo sogno due coco pazzo selective search pizano s pizza protein bar yolk prnetto mei pure kitchen catering revolt events plum market emily sachs wong laudi vidni weller dental steve Quick Jeweler allyu francis son photography cadella medical spa la casa norte muu handbags erin gallagher doctor 4 diet bedside manor luxaby tattoo removal centers of america smile chicago the perfect setting leah chavie chicago athletic club environs

11 the modern luxury network national Reach, community Expertise Modern Luxury is the preeminent luxury lifestyle publisher in the US with 45 titles spanning the top markets in America. Whether it s a revealing celebrity profile, a special feature on the chicest trends in design, cutting-edge fashion spreads or an in-depth review of city hot spots, Modern Luxury excels in capturing the urbane metropolitan lifestyle. Modern Luxury benefits from the management services of Cumulus Media. As the nation s second-largest broadcaster, Cumulus Media operates more than 500 radio stations in 120 US cities, reaching 200 million listeners each week.