Expat Living Singapore Media Kit 2022
MEDIA KIT 2022
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ALLABOUTUS
POWERFUL REACH
Welcome to the world of Expat Living!
Our audited print edition has a redership of over 60,000* and our website receives over 300,000 viewers each month.
With so many options available, how do you know which is the best way to reach an affluent, involved and relevant market?
We know it’s changed out there; it’s tough – you have to reach out on so many levels, and as a business owner that means more time and often more money. Branding is still critical – your name must be front of mind with potential clients. Recall needs to be high. Visibility on social media needs to be high. And repetition of the message is often the only way to get a person to commit or connect, or take the next step. We all know how many times we have to see an ad or an email to get us to respond. Our database has been organically grown, so only thosewhowant to receive our digital offering do so. This means our open rates are above average. Our website is made up of fabulous content built up over nine years. Our e-mag is quick and easy to read. Our Facebook likes are organically grown. We create focused events ranging from workshops to shows to enable you to be in front of your target market. We’re the one-stop shop for anything relating to people wanting to move here, or who want to make the most of Singapore life – for expats and Singaporeans too. We can put together the perfect combination tomake your life easier and your marketing strategy more efficient and effective. We want to save you time and money. We have been around since 2002, and have evolved in line with the changes in the media landscape.
SPENDING POWER
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE Our readers are mostly affluent expats and locals, aged between 25 and 44. Our readers spend a large portion of their income on areas such as travel, wine and dine, education, entertainment, financial services, home décor, beauty, healthcare and more. STRONG RETENTION Our magazines are retained for months beyond release date, with advertising and editorials used as reference for purchase decisions.
REBECCA BISSET Editor-in-Chief
P.S. You can get in touch with us at sales@expatliving.sg or Whatsapp +65 9112 0652.
We look forward to working with you!
*Based on our Reader Survey results on the number of people who read a single copy.
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PRINT DEMOGRAPHICS
THE PERSONA The typical Expat Living reader is an expat married mother, aged between 35 and 44. She balances her life in Singapore with shopping, has a stylish flair, loves to pamper herself and stay in shape, and enjoys taking holidays at least two to four times a year. She either works full-time or manages her own business, lives in a rented condominium or landed property, and has two young children who go to an international school. The family plans on being here for the foreseeable future. She prefers the print format of Expat Living and reads every edition, taking between one and two hours to do so. Her husband and sometimes other female friends will read it. She visits expatliving.sg and our social media pages regularly and is interested in finding information on holidays or activities with kids. READER DEMOGRAPHICS 56% are aged between 25 and 44 years 75% female and 25% male readers 60% expats and 40% local
The print edition enjoys repeated reading and is passed on to family and friends, giving the magazine a wide readership.
Our subscriber base comprises a mix of individuals and businesses. For sale in major bookstores, supermarkets and newsstands island-wide. Free-to-read copies in serviced apartments, serviced offices and targeted areas such as schools, salons, clinics, embassies, clubs and associations, taxi companies, airline lounges, cafés and restaurants, hotels, and advertisers’ outlets. Distributed to newcomers via international relocation and moving companies. Complimentary copies are provided at various fairs, events and exhibitions throughout the year. The digital edition offers unlimited exposure online and is viewed in 50+ countries.
67% earn above $100,000 per annum 70% of readers are married, out of which 76% have children 65% of respondents take at least three leisure trips a year 87% eat out or order in at least once a week 82% are interested in fashion items, beauty treatments, shopping and keeping fit
NOTE: Statistics are based on our 2021 and 2020 Reader Survey results.
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MONTHLYMAGAZINE - ADRATE CARD
MONTHLY MAGAZINE
Full page 275 x 210
FOUR COLOUR
SIZE (mm) H x W
PLACEMENT
1 insertion*
6 insertions* 12 insertions*
Half page horizontal 125 x 180
Outside Back Cover
275 x 210
$5,200
Inside Front Cover (DPS)
275 x 420
$6,370
Inside Back Cover
275 x 210
$3,120
Double-page Spread
275 x 420
$4,680
$4,212
$3,978
Full Page
275 x 210
$2,600
$2,340
$2,210
Half Page (Vertical) Half Page (Horizontal)
260 x 85 125 x 180
$1,560
$1,404
$1,326
Quarter Page
125 x 85
$880
$792
$748
Semi-display Page
60 x 85
$480
$432
$408
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Premium Positioning : Upfront placements are an additional 20%.
We also have other creative production options. Contact us for more information.
MAGAZINE DEADLINE: Ad Booking & Artwork Deadline: 1st of month, one month prior to publication. Editorial Deadline: 1st of month, two months prior to publication.
Quarter page 125 x 85
Half page vertical 260 x 85
ARTWORK SUBMISSION: E production@expatliving.sg | T +65 9112 0652 FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNERS: Please contact the Production Team for freelancer contact details. E production@expatliving.sg | T +65 9112 0652
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DISTRIBUTION
BOOKSTORES Kinokuniya MPH Times Tango Mango WH Smith You can buy Expat Living at the following retailers Free copies are also provided at various events thoughout the year: Expat Living’s own coffee mornings Found in welcome packs at schools’ newcomer mornings Newcomer welcome events organised by relocation companies, clubs and associations Social club events NEWSAGENTS Allscript Thambi @ Holland Village Adpost MGM Foreign Exchange The American Club The British Club OTHERS Selected Cheers stores Selected 7-Eleven stores Selected petrol stations Selected Cold Storage
Monthly Distribution Profile:
20%
Posted directly to readers and subscribers
4%
For sale in major bookstores and newsstands
15,000 printed copies Over 152,000 unique pageviews from our digital edition
Circulation
27%
60,000+ based on average of 4 readers per magazine copy Does not include non-subscriber copies
Readership
49%
Free-to-read in serviced apartments and distributed to newcomers via relocation and moving companies
Retailing for $6.90 and sold in major bookstores and newstands islandwide
Retail
Subscribers, newsstands/retailers, airline lounges, doctors’/ dentists’ waiting rooms, cafés/restaurants, clubs, hotels, schools, associations, embassies, interior design businesses, serviced apartments, relocation and real estate companies and our online portal
Reading copies delivered free to clubs, associations, F&B outlets, salons, clinics, hotels, embassies, schools, serviced offices and taxi companies
Islandwide Distribution Network
Full distribution list available upon request.
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EDITORIAL EXAMPLES
PRINT & ONLINE EDITORIAL Stand-alone print editorials can be uploaded online for 12 months from $2,600. Includes social media posting and $500 for inclusion on e-Newsletter. Roundups and news features are from $800.
Full Page Articles
Inside Stories/Roundups
DPS Articles
HOME & PROPERTY
WINE & DINE
Stylin’
Bring that summer sunshine indoors with these trendy tips for your home. We may not have your regular four seasons in Singapore, but we’re no stranger to summer heat. This month brings us smack bang into the middle of the region’s “dry” season, with climbing temperatures and typically dryer days than normal. So while you’re escaping the heat, why not take the opportunity to give your home interior a summer refresh? Here are a few tips from Altfield Interiors to switch up your style and invite those summer vibes in. Open your home and recreate the sunshine and greenery indoors with big leafy green plants in all shapes and sizes. Play around with ferns or large statement planters. Don’t have a green thumb? Don’t worry! Simply invest in a regular bloom delivery, decorative vases or tropical fabric and upholstery. #1 Go Green
#4 Frame It
This is a great trick for those in rented homes. Find a beautiful fabric or wallpaper that captures your heart and frame it in panels. This way, you can hang it on your wall and enjoy it even after you move, or simply replace it the next season. #5 Take it to the Table Bring a touch of summer style to your dining table with bright and colourful tablecloths, runners and placemats. Or, if you’re lucky enough to have an outdoor area, try a garden picnic in the shade, or afternoon tea on the verandah.
#2 Be Bold
Just like you would experiment with your outfit, revel in the season’s colour and pattern trends. Be inspired by the catalogues or Pinterest pages and dip your toe into bolder colours and decorative accents around the house. #3 Lighten Up In European grand houses, white slip covers were often used to lighten rooms and bring in a more relaxed vibe during summer. Remember, you don’t always need to buy new; you can often just re-cover. Or, toy with blue and white tones – nothing says summer like the azure blue of the Mediterranean or that Hamptons beach-house look!
Pre-order your Christmas essentials from this sustainable, ethical fine grocer in Singapore.
It’s easy to find yourself frazzled in the lead up to celebrations in December. As joyous as the occasion is, we’ve all at some point found ourselves with too much to do and too little time. Thankfully, grocers are savvy to these problems – which is why they offer some of the easiest, most fuss-free ways to sort out your Christmas shopping. One option for avoiding the pre-holiday jitters and planning your groceries ahead of time is Sasha’s Fine Foods . The well-loved online grocer has been a popular choice for some time now for food-conscious shoppers who want fully traceable, ethically sourced meat, fish and plant-based products. With a broad range of other products like artisan beer, wine, fruit, vegetables, cakes, pastries and cheese, it’s a one-stop shop for all your festive needs. MAINS For your Christmas centrepiece, Sasha’s offers an ethically sourced, frozen, pre-basted turkey from leading French poultry specialist Société Bretonne de Volaille. To add to your holiday spread, the grocer stocks an extensive range of meats sourced from small-scale, inspirational farmers. Christmas roasts are another iconic dish for the season; one hearty option is the Wicks Manor boneless half ham, which is available smoked or unsmoked.
DESSERTS No Christmas feast is complete without an array of sweet treats. Comfort classics like mince pies and log cakes are available, along with exquisite creations including a Borsari pear and chocolate panettone. If you prefer a more savoury after-dinner offering, craft the perfect cheese board with fresh Italian burrata, Tours De Paris Brie and slivers of Parma ham – and keep an eye out for more offerings becoming available between now and Christmas. DRINKS In line with Sasha’s focus on sustainable products, the grocery offers a selection of beers fromCRUST group. The brand’s line-up of artisan beers is made with upcycled ingredients like bread and fruit peels sourced from service and retail partners. Available beers include the crisp and refreshing Toasted Lager and the flavour-filled Breaking Bread Pale Ale. If you prefer a hoppier brew that won’t weigh you down, try the I Knead An Easy IPA. Other options include craft spirits like Brass Lion and Silent Pool gins, Diplomatico rum and Black Cow vodka. Also available are a carbon neutral Bression-Lourdeaux Champagne and Ilauri Extra Dry Prosecco. How to order
Formore colourful ideas and seasonal fabrics, visit Altfield Interiors at #07-10 Central Mall Office Tower, 1 Magazine Road.
6909 2768 | @altfieldinteriorssng
If you’re keen on cutting down the time spent in the kitchen, you can also pick up quick finger-food options like Our Very Own (OVO) sausage rolls and Wick’s Manor pork chipolatas. For lighter options, sustainably farmed salmon and Vietnamese shell-off tiger prawns will be a welcome addition to any spread.
Christmas pre-orders are available from2 to 10 November and there’s no minimum order for deliveries. Free delivery is available for orders above $100. Orders of $150 and above qualify for free same-day delivery between Monday and Saturday, if you order before 1pm. And, if you’re concerned about your environmental impact, you’ll be happy to know that the grocer’s delivery fleet is carbon neutral.
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News Features
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HEALTH & FITNESS
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A “creaky” knee is commonly due to an osteoarthritic knee, which occurs when the cartilage of the joints has thinned out and loose fragments are floating within the knee. Most times, runners can continue with their activities. However, a runner should seek medical attention if the knee is swollen or if daily activities have been altered to cope with the niggling knee issues for a long period of time. Medical evaluations can exclude more serious injuries such as a meniscus or a ligament tear. Knee pain from running up and down slopes can also radiate from the kneecap (patella femoral joint) due to certain conditions including iliotibial band syndrome (an overuse injury of the connective tissues in the knee, thigh and hip) and patella femoral osteoarthritis, which can result from increased pressure and force exerted on the surface of the joint when running on inclines. My knee creaks when I run and it’s especially sore when I run up and down hills. Should I be concerned?
Running repeatedly can also stress the patella tendon, the muscle that stretches from the kneecap to the shinbone at the front of the leg. It can become inflamed, resulting in pain on or under the kneecap. If you feel this type of pain, you should: • Stop repeating the activity that is causing the pain to prevent it from getting worse; • splint or brace the knee to decrease the stress on the tendon; • consider taking anti-inflammatory medications to decrease the inflammation and pain; • consider shockwave therapy and physiotherapy to help strengthen the surrounding muscles; and, • consider PRP (platelet rich plasma) injections to stimulate the healing process. Of course, it’s best to consult your doctor if you think you have any of these conditions. Spire Orthopaedic Centre • #18-03 Royal Square Medical Centre, 101 Irrawaddy Road | 6970 4468 • #08-04 Gleneagles Medical Centre, 6 Napier Road 6970 6628 spireortho.com.sg
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Sustainable Tables As par t of her increas ing move towards environmental sustainability, Visha Nelson, owner of The Cinnamon Room, is now selling sustainably sourced mahogany wood side tables. The material is sourced from Singapore’s own mahogany trees, salvaged from land development exercises and routine maintenance work. With its rich, fiery hue and subtle grain detail, these tables are fully customisable in terms of height, size, style of legs and carving design. Find out how to get your slice of Singapore in the showroom at Holland Village, 43 Jalan Merah Saga, #02-74. See thecinnamonroom.com for opening hours.
Cedarwood is an essential oil that reaps more than one benefit. In fact, its antiseptic, antifungal, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and diuretic components make it extra advantageous. Here are five reasons why you should consider using this essential oil. #1 It’s a natural insect repellent (bugs hate that pine scent!) #2 It’s a natural decongestant and can help clear phlegm #3 It can help soothe scalp conditions like eczema and dandruff (add some to your shampoo!) #4 It’s a natural astringent and can help with skin conditions like acne #5 It can help relieve anxiety and stress, thanks to its soothing effects Read more about essential oils at expatliving.sg/health. Spotlight on CedarwoodOil
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Add a little designer flourish to your home in a really simple way with some beautiful furnishings – perfect for cushions, curtains and more. Altfield Interiors offers a range of exclusive international furnishing brands, from Ralph Lauren Home’s classic American style to the glamorous Italian textiles of Loro Piana and Armani/ Casa-Rubelli. There are also indoor-outdoor fabrics from Australian brand Westbury, which are perfect for Singapore’s climate, as well as busy family homes with children and pets. Head to the showroom at 1 Magazine Road, #07-10 Central Mall Office Tower, to check out the collections.
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CALENDARLISTINGS
EVENT LISTING PACKAGE | $600 Approximately 200-word editorial with image listed on ‘Key Events’ section on Homepage Editorial with image in the Calendar page of our monthly print magazine Listed in the e-Newsletter ‘What’s On’ section to a database of approximately 90K members ONLINE CALENDAR LISTING ONLY | $300 Promoted in the ‘Upcoming Events’ section on our online Calendar section
Material Deadline: Two weeks prior to going live NOTE: Additional costs apply for Facebook posting
200-word Editorial with Image
Listed in the What’s On section in the e-Newsletter
Promoted on Key Events Section on Homepage
Editorial with Image
ARTWORK SUBMISSION : E production@expatliving.sg | T +65 9112 0652
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WEBSITEDEMOGRAPHICS
ONLINE AUDIENCE PROFILE 82% of our online audience is based in Singapore and 18% view the website from overseas. The typical online reader is American, British, Australian or Singaporean and female. She is aged between 24 and 44 and has up to two children. She uses the website to find things to do, research recommendations on shopping, restaurants and bars, or for holidays. She shops online. She also engages with us through our newsletter and accesses our website from her mobile phone when she is out and about. The typical overseas reader is researching a move to Singapore and spends most time in the Singapore Guide and Kids sections, but will also browse through recommended articles.
EXPATLIVING.SG Promote your product or service with banner ads and editorial and roundup content on our website. Our high Google rankings offer prominent visibility with relevant searches. We also feature online competitions, directories, giveaways and updates on news and events.
Male
40%
60%
Female
Visitors 220,000
Visits / Sessions 250,000
GENDER
30 %
23%
MONTHLY VISITS Web Traffic 2021 Average
18%
12%
11%
7%
AGE 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+
Pageviews 350,000
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WEBSITERATECARD
DISPLAY ADS | FROM $500 LEADERBOARD: Homepage$1,500,RunofSite$900 MPU: Homepage $1,200, Run of Site $500 Leaderboard and MPU advertising rotates at a 15s interval throughout the site, refreshing every time the browser moves to a new page Each banner has a share of voice of up to 25% (up to four advertisers per banner) Our in-house creative team will assist with the design of your banner for an additional $150 ARTICLE SKYSCRAPER | POA To feature alongside an advertorial or a single relevant roundup
EDITORIAL | FROM $1,800 Content about the client in the form of an advertorial, that may be written by the client or by Expat Living . All content is subject to copy-editing to suit Expat Living ’s style. Up to 600 words; can include multiple images and URLs Promoted on the homepage for one week and a section page for one month, then online for 12 months Includes Facebook posts. Additional boosting can be discussed with your sales manager. TOP-UP $800 for inclusion on e-Newsletter
ROUNDUPS | FROM $800 Content promoted on the homepage for one week and a section page for one month, then online for 12 months. Includes e-Newsletter feature and Facebook posts. Refer to the 2021 Print & Online Editorial Calendar for a full list of annual themes. TOP PLACEMENT | $1,600 150 words and a picture gallery at the top of the roundup SECOND PLACE | $1,200 150 words and a picture SUBSEQUENT SLOTS | $800 150 words and a picture, on a first-come, first-served basis
Leaderboard (728x90px)
Advertorial Content Promoted on Homepage and Section Pages
Article Skyscraper (300x700px) alongside online advertorial
Top Placement on Online Roundup with Picture Gallery
MPU (300x250px)
Second Place on Online Roundup
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E-NEWSLETTER
EMAILMARKETING
E-NEWSLETTER | OVER 60,000 MEMBERS
ADVERTORIAL FEATURE BOOST | $800 A bolt-on to ensure your advertorial is featured under ‘Essential Reads’ in Expat Living ’s popular e-Newsletter LEADERBOARD AD | $800 Banner ad (728x180px) above ‘In The Know’ section EDITORIAL SLOT | $500 Items under the ‘In The Know’ section should be newsworthy or include discounts to encourage reader action
Advertorial Feature Boost
Material Deadline: Four weeks prior to going live. Limited to nine slots per section | e-Newsletter blast: first and third week of the month
DEDICATED EDM | OVER 40,000 MEMBERS TARGETED EDM @ 35¢ per member | SEGMENTED EDM @ 65¢ per member
Leaderboard Ad
Material Deadline: Two weeks prior to going live. Limited EDM slots available per month, first-booked, first-placed.
Editorial Slot
DEMOGRAPHICS
DEDICATED EDM
35%
25%
Locals
40%
19%
12%
60%
8%
Expats
18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55+
NATIONALITY
AGE
Notes All dates are subject to availability.
Content must be upcoming, current and deemed to be of interest to Expat Living readers. Expat Living reserves the right to reject content that is not deemed suitable.
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SOCIALMEDIA&VIDEO
SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTION | $1,600 Extend your reach to our followers on social media. Stand-alone Facebook posts are available as a top-up for advertisers. Contact your sales manager for more details.
VIDEO PROMOTION | POA Add video to your ad buy to reach even more potential customers. We can customise your videos to precisely target your customer. Promoted on our social media and YouTube channels
We can feature you in one of our videos or build one for you from scratch. Ask us for more details.
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HOME & PROPERTY GUIDE 2022 - AD RATE CARD
HOME & PROPERTY GUIDE 2022 ADVERTISING RATES
PREMIUM POSITIONS (4-colour only)
SIZE (mm) H x W
ONE INSERTION
EDITORIAL ENTITLEMENT
Outside Back Cover
275 x 210
$5,600
Inside Front Cover DPS
275 x 420
$6,248
Inside Back Cover
275 x 210
$3,920
Double-page editorial with centrespread inclusion
Page One (Facing Welcome Mat)
275 x 210
$3,920 (incl. loading)
Page Two (Facing Masthead)
275 x 210
$3,920 (incl. loading)
Double-Page Spread (DPS)
275 x 420
$5,040
NON-PREMIUM POSITIONS (4-colour only)
SIZE (mm) H x W
EDITORIAL ENTITLEMENT (All advertisers receive one listing)
ONE INSERTION
Full Page
275 x 210
$2,800
Full-page editorial with centrespread inclusion
Quarter Page
125 x 85
$980
Centrespread inclusion*
*Rates indicated are in Singapore dollars (excluding 7% GST) and are per insertion.
Premium Positioning: Loading charges apply for the placement of ads in specific sections. *Either an online product gallery (where appropriate) or another online feature.
Artwork Submission T +65 9112 0652 E production@expatliving.sg
The Home & Property Guide , published in April , is the definitive resource for anyone looking to furnish or decorate their home and those looking to buy or rent in Singapore. It includes inspiring furnishing ideas, tips on home décor and advice on the property market.
HOME & PROPERTY GUIDE 2022 DEADLINES Early-bird Booking Deadline 1 January 2022 Final Booking Deadline (with Editorial) 1 February 2022 Final Booking Deadline (Ads only) 28 February 2022 Material Deadline 28 February 2022 Publishing Date April 2022
GUIDE2021
HOME & PROPERTY GUIDE 2021 S$9.90 MCI (P) 063/02/2021
Freelance Graphic Designers Please contact the Production Team for freelancer contact details. T +65 9112 0652 E production@expatliving.sg
All advertisers are entitled to editorial
FURNITURE | HOME DÉCOR | PROPERTIES | SERVICES
Our annual guides offer year-longexposure toyour target audience andare kept throughout the year byour readers for reference.
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HOME & PROPERTY GUIDE 2022 - DISTRIBUTION
Annual distribution
15%
30% Free to newcomers via relocation and removal companies
Posted directly to readers and subscribers
Who reads Expat Living ’s Home & Property Guide?
For sale in major bookstores and newsstands island-wide
7%
Affluent expats and locals with spending power; our target audience spends a large proportion of its disposable income on home and property products and services.
20% Placed in each unit in serviced apartments and free to read at serviced offices
20,000 copies Also available in digital format
Circulation
Retailing for $6.90 and sold in major bookstores and newstands islandwide
Retail
10% Distributed at events, home expos and subscription drives
18% Free to read in clubs, hotels, cafés, airline lounges, embassies, taxis, and carefully selected clinics and beauty salons
Subscribers, newsstands/retailers, airline lounges, doctors’/dentists’ waiting rooms, cafés/restaurants, clubs, hotels, schools, associations, embassies, interior design businesses, serviced apartments, relocation and real estate companies and our online portal
Distribution
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CITY GUIDE 2022 - AD RATE CARD
CITY GUIDE 2022 ADVERTISING RATES
PREMIUM POSITIONS (4-colour only)
EDITORIAL ENTITLEMENT (All advertisers receive one listing)
SIZE (mm) H x W
ONE INSERTION
Outside Back Cover
225 x 170
$6,500
Inside Front Cover
225 x 170
$4,200
Full-page editorial with image
Inside Back Cover
225 x 170
$4,000
Page One
225 x 170
$2,600 + 20% loading
Page Two (Facing Welcome Mat)
225 x 170
$2,600 + 20% loading
Double-Page Spread
225 x 340
$4,680
Two full pages of editorial with image
NON-PREMIUM POSITIONS (4-colour only)
EDITORIAL ENTITLEMENT (All advertisers receive one listing)
SIZE (mm) H x W
ONE INSERTION
Full Page
225 x 170
$2,600
Full-page editorial with image
Half Page (Vertical) Half Page (Horizontal)
213 x 70 105 x 150
$1,560
Half-page editorial with image
Quarter Page
105 x 70
$880
Quarter-page editorial with image
Premium Positioning : Loading charges apply for the placement of ads in specific sections. *Rates indicated are in Singapore dollars (excluding 7% GST) and are per insertion.
Artwork Submission T +65 9112 0652 E production@expatliving.sg
The City Guide , published in September ,
CITY GUIDE 2022 DEADLINES Early-bird Booking Deadline 1 June 2022 Final Booking Deadline (with Editorial) 1 July 2022 Final Booking Deadline (Ads only) 31 July 2022
is a comprehensive welcome guide to all aspects of Singapore,
CITY GUIDE 2021/22 MCI (P) 040/09/2021 Annual $6.90
Freelance Graphic Designers Please contact the Production Team for freelancer contact details. T +65 9112 0652 E production@expatliving.sg
providing information to people who are interested in moving here, those on reconnaissance trips and those who have recently moved here.
Material Deadline 31 July 2022 Publishing Date September 2022
All advertisers are entitled to editorial
SETTING UP • HOME DÉCOR • THINGS TO DO • SCHOOLS • HEALTHCARE • DINING
Our annual guides offer year-longexposure toyour target audience andare kept throughout the year byour readers for reference.
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CITY GUIDE 2022 - DISTRIBUTION
Annual Distribution:
35% Free to newcomers via relocation companies, associations and schools
Who reads Expat Living ’s City Guide? The City Guide reaches new as well as ‘old’ expats, and locals who enjoy exploring new places and want ideas and personal recommendations on home, family and places to dine and shop. Our target audience spends a large proportion of its disposable income on home, property, education, travelling, dining and other personal services.
13%
For sale in major bookstores and newsstands island-wide
28% Placed in each unit in serviced apartments and free to read at serviced offices
20,000 copies Also available in digital format
Circulation
Retailing for $6.90 and sold at major bookstores and newsstands islandwide
Retail
14% Free to read in clubs and associations, airline lounges, embassies, F&B outlets, salons, clinics, hospitals, hotels
10% Distributed at newcomer events, and fairs
Newsstands/retailers, airline lounges, doctors’/dentists’ waiting rooms, cafés/restaurants, clubs, hotels, associations, schools and embassies, and to new arrivals via relocation, realtor, serviced apartments and moving companies and our online portal
Distribution
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KIDS’ GUIDE 2023 - AD RATE CARD
KIDS’ GUIDE 2023 ADVERTISING RATES
PREMIUM POSITIONS (4-colour only)
EDITORIAL ENTITLEMENT (All advertisers receive one listing)
SIZE (mm) H x W
ONE INSERTION
Outside Back Cover
225 x 170
$6,500
Inside Front Cover
225 x 170
$4,200
Full-page editorial with image
Inside Back Cover
225 x 170
$4,000
Page One
225 x 170
$2,600 + 20% loading
Page Two (Facing Welcome Mat)
225 x 170
$2,600 + 20% loading
Double-Page Spread
225 x 340
$4,680
Two full pages of editorial with image
NON-PREMIUM POSITIONS (4-colour only)
EDITORIAL ENTITLEMENT (All advertisers receive one listing)
SIZE (mm) H x W
ONE INSERTION
Full Page
225 x 170
$2,600
Full-page editorial with image
Half Page (Vertical) Half Page (Horizontal)
213 x 70 105 x 150
$1,560
Half-page editorial with image
Quarter Page
105 x 70
$880
Quarter-page editorial with image
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Insiders These readers tell us what inspired them to adorn their walls with these special art pieces.
Stephan Amling, German
We have been art lovers for many years and always lived with art around us. When coming to Singapore five years ago, we were looking for local artwork and found this wonderful painting of a black-and-white house, which we immediately fell in love with and brought home. Our real estate agent, who assisted us during our house search, introduced us to Gallery 278. We liked them due to the warm-hearted and friendly people working there and the high-quality and hand-picked styles in their portfolio. We ended up using the store to kit out our entire house, as we had arrived in Singapore without any furniture.
Rosie Thompson, Scottish
BY AMY BROOK-PARTRIDGE PHOTOGRAPHY KEN TAN
I have admired DeborahMcKellar’s artwork for many years and have often bought her smaller prints for friends as leaving presents and her tea towels and glass platters as birthday gifts. I always liked different parts of different pieces of her work. So, for my birthday, my husband gave me the gift of a bespoke piece from Deborah, picking out my favourite parts and colours from all her various pieces. I also had cards made of the painting, which she named “Rosie’s Shophouse”. Deborah’s work is very well known and admired among the expat community and I often see her pieces displayed in peoples’ houses. She uses many different and evolving techniques, so each piece is unique and tells a different story about Singapore. I had a specific wall in mind for my bespoke piece. To fit the area, I commissioned a traditional Chinatown shophouse as the centrepiece, including details of Chinese lanterns, bamboo window bars, hand-painted frangipanis and bamboo in my favourite greens and gold leaf, and a double happiness symbol. Deborah also had some beautiful Christian Lacroix fabric and batik that was sewn onto the painting to add dimension.
Owner Felicia Koh provided us with very professional and elegant advice in building our new home. Along the way, if anything needed some maintenance or was to be replaced with a different item for redecoration purposes, she and her teamwere extremely courteous. Based on all our experience in collaborating with Gallery 278 over the last five years, we can definitely recommend them to anyone aiming to build a cosy home that leaves an impression.
WHAT’S NEW
Gallery 278 203 Henderson Road, #11-01/02 (Wing A) 6737 2322 | gallery278.com | escoleasing.com
Making Changes Dea r ed i t or and team, I just wanted to 54 OCTOBER2021 I visited Deborah’s studio and she spent lots of time with me, listening to my ideas and likes. She created a mock-up piece that I could then edit as desired. Different framing options were also presented. I’m not an artist at all, but I know visually what I like, and I was very impressed at how easily Deborah interpreted on paper what I was visualising in my head. My husband Alistair was born in Singapore and spent the first few years of his life here. We have now commissioned Deborah to create a painting to reflect his memories of that time, including family photos as well as Alexandra Hospital and Jalan Pemimpin where he was born and lived. We can’t wait to see it. Deborah’s husband Shawn is also an artist and they have been collaborating on some fantastic pieces of new art using different techniques. He loves to paint cars and boats; if you visit their lovely studio in Joo Chiat, you can admire his work as well. Talking Textiles To book an appointment to visit the studio, contact talkingtextiles@gmail.com.
Juliet Kelly-Wong, British
We had just moved house and had a very large wall space that needed one large piece of art to be featured in it. I already knew of the artist Eleftharia Lasthiotaki and loved her art. We ended up purchasing two paintings of hers from LivingwithArt. One is called “Sometimes The Sky Is Pink”. This reminded us of a certain port in Greece that we love. The colours are gorgeous and, indeed, sometimes the sky is pink! The other painting is called “Lines And Fragments”. The colours of this painting just transfixed us from the moment we saw it. It draws you in and transports you to another world. It’s now in our living room and there is not a day that goes by where I don’t immerse myself in it; it literally transports me to a place of calmness, serenity and happiness.
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say that I like your new edition! Your magazine looks refreshed, with lots of changes – and the City Guide too. I suspended my subscription two years ago after getting the magazine for a year when I first moved to Singapore, but I started again as I was missing some relaxing reading time during the pandemic. I’ve been out of my home country and a trailing spouse for more than 13 years. Subscribing to a local magazine is one of the best things you can do to get settled in. However, after the first year, those regular magazines can be less interesting, as they focus on typical expat life rather than local life. With this edition, though, I’m still finding new aspects of Singapore in it, and I’ve put them on my to-do list. I guess the pandemic has changed your magazine concept; it’s so good to see these changes! Ayako Hashiguchi Ed: Thanks so much for your lovely feedback – glad you’re enjoying some fresh content. We’re trying to mix it up a bit!
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Find Magical Moments by Arete at Atelier by Arete 20 Depot Lane, #01-01/02 magicalmomentsbyarete.com The pieces on offer include an exquisite two-tone linen runner, jute and cotton runner, duck egg blue and silver gradient glass vase, and four natural agate coasters with live gold edge. Then there’s the tall silver cage lantern to give your entertaining setting a natural glow, along with a gorgeous acrylic candle holder and mirror lantern. The hand-crafted white capiz clam shell table piece adds a sculptural element to a stylish table as well. Find out how you can win this entire stunning table setting worth over $3,000 – courtesy of the newly launched Magical Moments by Arete. Party season is upon us, so what better time to get in with a chance of winning over $3,000 worth of beautiful home entertaining accessories! Magical Moments by Arete is stocked at Atelier by Arete, which offers a striking selection of table and home accessories for any special occasion, from morning brunches to dinner parties. The range is there to help you create a striking setting for home entertainment. Stuck for a Christmas gift for a loved one? These pieces also make gorgeous gifts. Home Décor
New Discoveries Hi, I received my first issue of Expat Living a week ago and have found it an absolute delight to read from cover to cover. In these highly stressful times, your October edition has inspired me to spruce up my home, cook a steak for the first time (using the marvellous tomahawk steak recipe), before ending with a comforting silent mental retreat. The way the articles were sequenced really brought me on a fun ride of discovery – all from the comfort of my living room! Kudos to the team – I look forward to next month’s edition! Daryl Lim
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Grilling a quality piece of meat is, for some people, an intimidating prospect. But making a great steak at home is easy! All you really need is some seasoning and a meat thermometer to hit the perfect doneness. Here’s a quick guide to cooking a tomahawk (a thick bone-in ribeye) from the grill gurus at Weber. Instructions #1 Heat an outdoor grill or preheat your oven to 190°C. #2 Season the steaks generously with salt and pepper, using about one teaspoon per 450 grams of steak. #3 Sear the steak for three to four minutes on each side. #4 Transfer the steak to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until the steak reaches an internal temperature of 52°C. This will take about 30 minutes, but use a meat thermometer for best results. #5 Let the steak rest for five to ten minutes before serving.
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Ed: Thanks for the lovelymessage, Daryl! As with all things in life, it makes such a difference when you get good feedback. Thanks for being one of our readers, too; let us know if youwant us to cover something in particular and we’ll see what we can do.
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Short Stories Firstly, congratulations on your magazine! We’ve been in Singapore for 12 years and I was first introduced to Expat Living in our welcome pack at our temporary housing; I now look forward to the new issue each month. I wanted to enquire if you’re interested in publishing short stories from teenagers in Singapore? My daughter regularly writes stories and I wanted to see if I could get one published! Finuala Hattori Ed: Hi, yes, please send something in! We have our regular Parting Shot feature (on the back page) where readers canwrite in, andwe sometimes run longer ones from contributors depending on the topic.
Farewell to SG Many thanks to Siti at EL for helping to cancel our subscription. We’ve now left Singapore with lots of tears in our eyes. As a farewell present, it was great to be portrayed in front of one of our favourite pieces of art in the recent issue of Expat Living. Best regards from Europe. Stephan Amling HOME & PROPERTY Stephan Amling, German We have been art lovers for many years and always lived with art around us. When coming to Singapore five years ago, we were looking for local artwork and found this wonderful painting of a black-and-white house, which we immediately fell in love with and brought home.
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Insiders These readers tell us what inspired them to adorn their walls with these special art pieces.
Our real estate agent, who assisted us during our house search, introduced us to Gallery 278. We liked them due to the warm-hearted and friendly people working there and the high-quality and hand-picked styles in their portfolio. We ended up using the store to kit out our entire house, as we had arrived in Singapore without any furniture. Owner Felicia Koh provided us with very professional and elegant advice in building our new home. Along the way, if anything needed some maintenance or was to be replaced with a different item for redecoration purposes, she and her teamwere extremely courteous. Based on all our experience in collaborating with Gallery 278 over the last five years, we can definitely recommend them to anyone aiming to build a cosy home that leaves an impression.
About Premium Nautical PremiumNautical is a yacht brokerage and new yacht provider in Singapore, including popular names such as Belassi, Four Winns, Hudson Yachts, Marex, Sundeck Yachts and Wellcraft. For more information, contact Marc Singleton at 9090 2200 or visit premiumnautical.com.
BY AMY BROOK-PARTRIDGE PHOTOGRAPHY KEN TAN
Gallery 278 203 Henderson Road, #11-01/02 (Wing A) 6737 2322 | gallery278.com | escoleasing.com
Juliet Kelly-Wong, British
Ed: Enjoy your new home!
Rosie Thompson, Scottish
We had just moved house and had a very large wall space that needed one large piece of art to be featured in it. I already knew of the artist Eleftharia Lasthiotaki and loved her art. We ended up purchasing two paintings of hers from LivingwithArt. One is called “Sometimes The Sky Is Pink”. This reminded us of a certain port in Greece that we love. The colours are gorgeous and, indeed, sometimes the sky is pink! The other painting is called “Lines And Fragments”. The colours of this painting just transfixed us from the moment we saw it. It draws you in and transports you to another world. It’s now in our living room and there is not a day that goes by where I don’t immerse myself in it; it literally transports me to a place of calmness, serenity and happiness.
I have admired DeborahMcKellar’s artwork for many years and have often bought her smaller prints for friends as leaving presents and her tea towels and glass platters as birthday gifts. I always liked different parts of different pieces of her work. So, for my birthday, my husband gave me the gift of a bespoke piece from Deborah, picking out my favourite parts and colours from all her various pieces. I also had cards made of the painting, which she named “Rosie’s Shophouse”. Deborah’s work is very well known and admired among the expat community and I often see her pieces displayed in peoples’ houses. She uses many different and evolving techniques, so each piece is unique and tells a different story about Singapore. I had a specific wall in mind for my bespoke piece. To fit the area, I commissioned a traditional Chinatown shophouse as the centrepiece, including details of Chinese lanterns, bamboo window bars, hand-painted frangipanis and bamboo in my favourite greens and gold leaf, and a double happiness symbol. Deborah also had some beautiful Christian Lacroix fabric and batik that was sewn onto the painting to add dimension.
The service we received from LivingwithArt was fantastic and we would definitely purchase from them again!
LivingwithArt Singapore #02-05 Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road 9826 4172 | livingwithart.com.sg
I visited Deborah’s studio and she spent lots of time with me, listening to my ideas and likes. She created a mock-up piece that I could then edit as desired. Different framing options were also presented. I’m not an artist at all, but I know visually what I like, and I was very impressed at how easily Deborah interpreted on paper what I was visualising in my head. My husband Alistair was born in Singapore and spent the first few years of his life here. We have now commissioned Deborah to create a painting to reflect his memories of that time, including family photos as well as Alexandra Hospital and Jalan Pemimpin where he was born and lived. We can’t wait to see it. Deborah’s husband Shawn is also an artist and they have been collaborating on some fantastic pieces of new art using different techniques. He loves to paint cars and boats; if you visit their lovely studio in Joo Chiat, you can admire his work as well.
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