Down East Brand Studio

About Us

The Magazine of Maine

Over the past 70 years, Down East magazine has earned a reputation as a trusted source for stories of Maine lifestyle and culture. As the state’s most prominent monthly magazine, Down East has relationships with top tier storytellers, photographers, and designers, and an in-house creative team to bring it all together. With a printer on contract, established distribution channels, audience extensions, and warehouse storage space available, Down East is a one-stop shop. Let us use our talents and resources to help tell your story.

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Meet the Team

Bridget

Bridget Burns

Branded Content Editor

 

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Lawrence Hollins

Associate Publisher

 

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Chad Hughes

Multimedia Manager

 

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Dave Waddell

Brand Photographer

 

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It's a relief to rely on a credible publisher to help us produce one of our most important marketing pieces for the chamber and the member businesses we serve. They're a one-stop shop, which makes my job easier. Their writers produce amazing stories about our area and the photography is always top notch. I know I can count on Down East to deliver a quality product for me. Dorothy Havey, Executive Director of Belfast & Beyond Chamber of Commerce
The quality of the product is incredible. Customers and employees alike have given the magazine extremely positive reviews. And the team is an absolute pleasure to work with. For anyone considering creating a custom magazine, I highly recommend them. Lynn Campbell, Director of Marketing, Advertising & CRM at VIP Tires & Service
“When we thought about how to share the story of Wyman's nearly-150-year history in Maine, we wanted to do so through channels where we had the ability to reach an interested audience who would appreciate the richness of the content. Down East understood the assignment immediately and in quick turn delivered what we needed. Colleen Craig, Senior Communications Manager at Wyman's

How we work

Paid content is a great way to share more of your story than can typically be portrayed in display advertising. Down East’s branded content editor will work with you to create a feature that will appeal to the magazine’s readership while driving interest in your business. Short features are one page with 500 words of text, and up to two photos. Long features are a two-page spread with up to 1000 words, and up to five photos.

Paid content is a great way to share more of your story than can typically be portrayed in display advertising. Down East’s branded content editor will work with you to create a feature that will appeal to the magazine’s readership while driving interest in your business. Short features are one page with 500 words of text, and up to two photos. Long features are a two-page spread with up to 1000 words, and up to five photos.
Paid content is a great way to share more of your story than can typically be portrayed in display advertising. Down East’s branded content editor will work with you to create a feature that will appeal to the magazine’s readership while driving interest in your business. Short features are one page with 500 words of text, and up to two photos. Long features are a two-page spread with up to 1000 words, and up to five photos.
Paid content is a great way to share more of your story than can typically be portrayed in display advertising. Down East’s branded content editor will work with you to create a feature that will appeal to the magazine’s readership while driving interest in your business. Short features are one page with 500 words of text, and up to two photos. Long features are a two-page spread with up to 1000 words, and up to five photos.

Down East’s Ask the Expert showcases the competencies of your team members while sharing information useful to readers. Stories are one page of up to 500 words in a question and answer format, and include a photo. 

Paid content is a great way to share more of your story than can typically be portrayed in display advertising. Down East’s branded content editor will work with you to create a feature that will appeal to the magazine’s readership while driving interest in your business. Short features are one page with 500 words of text, and up to two photos. Long features are a two-page spread with up to 1000 words, and up to five photos.

In print options

Paid content

  • Paid content is a great way to share more of your story than can typically be portrayed in display advertising. Down East’s branded content editor will work with you to create a feature that will appeal to the magazine’s readership while driving interest in your business. Short features are one page with 500 words of text, and up to two photos. Long features are a two-page spread with up to 1000 words, and up to five photos.

Expert advice

  • Down East’s Ask the Expert showcase the competencies of your team members while sharing information useful to readers. Stories are one page of up to 500 words in a question and answer format, and include a photo.
  • Custom Publications
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Digital options

  • Social posts
  • Partner Emails
  • Infographic

By the numbers

  • 75% of readers frequently purchase products or services advertised in Down East
  • 97% paid circulation
  • 35,524 copies distributed in Maine & 35,586 copies distributed outside of Maine
  • Over 70% of our marketing partners are repeat advertisers.

 

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