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Advertise in Skindependent Magazine

Reach tattoo artists, collectors, and creatives while supporting a nonprofit-driven tattoo lifestyle magazine.

Why Skindependent?

Skindependent is a tattoo lifestyle magazine created from inside the industry, not from the outside looking in. Each issue highlights real artists, studios, collectors, body modification, conventions, and the evolution of tattoo culture with every page connected to the mission of the Creative Solution Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

When you advertise with Skindependent, you’re not just buying space. You’re:

  • Reaching a niche, tattoo-focused audience

  • Supporting nonprofit art and tattoo-based healing projects

  • Connecting with artists, studios, and collectors who actually care about the culture

  • Aligning your brand with an independent, community-driven publication

Who Sees Your Ad

Our readers include:

  • Tattoo artists and apprentices

  • Tattoo collectors and heavily tattooed individuals

  • Studio owners and managers

  • Tattoo convention organizers and vendors

  • Photographers, models, and body modification professionals

  • Art lovers and Ink Master fans

  • Creative communities in Michigan and beyond

Your ad lives inside a magazine built for people who live tattooed not just people who “like tattoo pictures.”

Ad Options & Packages

We keep our ad menu clear and straightforward. Choose the ad size or package that fits your goals, and we’ll work with you on artwork, placement, and timing.

Premium Position

Back Cover Feature

Prime placement on the back cover, the most visible ad in the magazine.
Full-page back cover ad; Complimentary social media shout-out; Priority ad placement in future issues

$1,800

Standard Ad

Full Page Ad

A full-page ad perfect for studios, brands, artists, and companies.
Full-page vertical ad; Ideal for shops, brands, and products

$750 per issue

Package

Shop Spotlight Package

A feature spotlight + full-page ad combo for tattoo studios.
Full-page ad; 2-page Studio Spotlight feature; Social media promotion; 12-month website listing

$1,200

Package

Event Partnership Package

Perfect for conventions and tattoo events.
Event photo coverage; 1–2 page recap; Full page ad; Social media announcement

$1,500

Small Business

Product Feature Listing

A shared page featuring multiple small products.
Product photo; 1–2 sentence description; Product link or handle

$100

Add-On

Artist Spotlight Upgrade

Turn your standard ad into an artist highlight.
1-page mini-feature; Editorial-style text; Includes 3 images

$150

Sponsorship

Community Contributor

Support youth art & tattoo community programs.
Name listed in contributors section; Mention on website

$250

Premium Position

Inside Front Cover

A premium full-page ad located immediately inside the magazine.
Premium full-page ad; Includes social spotlight; Ideal for brands seeking impact

$1,200

Standard Ad

Half Page Ad

A cost-effective option for artists or small businesses.
Half-page ad (horizontal or vertical); Affordable visibility

$350 per issue

Package

Rising Artist Package

Entry-level feature for up-and-coming tattoo artists.
Half-page ad; 1-page artist feature; Social media promotion

$500

Package

Centerfold Spread

A premium 2-page centerfold editorial feature.
2-page spread; Editorial feature; Social media promotion; Optional photoshoot add-on

$3,500

Small Business

Micro-Ad (Business Card Size)

A budget-friendly micro-sized ad placement.
Business-card sized ad; Perfect for small brands or beginner artists

$100

Add-On

Priority Placement

Move your ad closer to the front of the magazine.
Premium placement; Limited availability

$100

Sponsorship

Magazine Patron

Supporter level with recognition inside the magazine.
Name listed for 12 months; Exclusive updates

$500

Premium Position

Inside Back Cover

A high-value full-page placement near the end of the magazine.
Full-page ad; Included in featured advertiser list

$1,000

Standard Ad

Quarter Page Ad

Budget-friendly ad space for small brands.
Quarter-page ad; Perfect for small shops or merch brands

$200 per issue

Package

Brand Visibility Bundle

A multi-channel package for brands seeking bigger exposure.
Back cover or inside cover; Additional full-page ad; 3 social posts; Product highlight; Logo on website

$2,500

Small Business

Business Listing (12 Months)

A simple directory listing inside the magazine + website.
Business name + Instagram; Category listing; 12 months website placement

$100

Add-On

Social Media Boost

Promotion on Skindependent’s social platforms.
1 post on Facebook + Instagram; Tagging + linking included

$75

Sponsorship

Annual Supporter

Annual sponsorship supporting nonprofit creative programs.
Logo in every issue; Website supporter listing; Social media acknowledgment

$1,000 per year

How It Works

  • Choose your ad option
    Pick a standard ad size or one of our spotlight packages.

  • Submit your info
    Fill out the short form below and attach or link your artwork (or ask about design help).

  • Confirm and publish
    We confirm placement, send an invoice, and your ad appears in the next available issue of Skindependent.

Apply to Advertise in Skindependent

Type of Business
Tattoo Shop
Tattoo Supply
Apparel/Brand
Photographer
Event/Convention
Other
Which Ad Options Are You Interested In?
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