HAPPY BIRTHDAY WOMEN'S OUTLOOK ...
4 YEARS IN OCTOBER OF 2010!
Our mission is simple: To provide women with information that educates, enlightens, and empowers, and to provide an effective advertising medium to commmunity businesses.
WHO ARE WE?
We are an independently published magazine owned by Youngblood Media Group, Inc. Women's OutLook and Women's EXPO of SWFL were founded by Diana Donlon, a former teacher, and award-winning children's author originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Diana traded the long winters for full-time sunshine and has lived in Englewood, Florida since June of 2005. She remains the driving force behind our mission.
Since we launched our first issue in October of 2006 you have given us much feedback, and we thank you!
WHAT YOU'VE SHARED WITH US
You want to write!
We launched "Be our Guest," a guest column inviting readers to submit their articles for publishing consideration. Read more about it on Writer Guidelines.
You love our recipes!
Bart DeStefano, co-owner of South Beach Bar & Grill on Boca Grande, loved our Jamaican Jerk Chicken recipe so much that he added the dish to the menu! Look on South Beach's menu under "Entree Salads" to order!
You can be assured that our great recipes will keep coming and if YOU have a recipe that you would love to share, check out details for submission on Writer Guidelines.
You love our articles!
We have received much positive feedback on the quality of our content and we welcome more. Read what has been shared on Press/Letters and keep writing to us.
Men enjoy reading our content too! Why?
"I want to keep up on issues that women face."
"I find your articles interesting and I learn a lot from reading them."
"I like your recipes."
You need an affordable way to get the word out about your business!
You can't go wrong in marketing to the decision makers of commerce ... the decision makers are women!
For details on how easy it is to place an ad in Women's OutLook, visit Advertising Info. Advertising starts as low as $75 per issue.
We offer a solid marketing outlet for our advertisers - as we commit to high standards of quality, service and distribution. As an advertiser-supported magazine, we understand our success can only be achieved through maintaining satisfied customers. If you own a business, or are a marketing or public relations professional, give us a call.
WHERE WE ARE
We maintain a high level of integrity as a positive and progressive presence in Charlotte County and southern Sarasota County including: Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, North Port, Venice, Sarasota, Englewood, and Boca Grande.
We make it easy for you to find us. We distribute 8,000 copies per month at key distribution points throughout the areas mentioned above. Women's OutLook is available at grocery stores, restaurants, retail outlets, health clubs, spas and salons, doctor offices, Chambers of Commerce, and more.
Delivery is made by the 4th of the month of cover date. Mailed copies are delivered the first week of the month. To learn about the drop site closest to you, send us an e-mail with your closest cross-roads, including the town you live in.
WHAT'S INSIDE
Our monthly features include:
Inspiration from Janice Lynne Lundy, author, inspirational speaker, interfaith spiritual director. Resides in Traverse City, MI and travels and speaks in Florida during the winter months. WHO ARE OUR THOUSANDS OF READERS? - YOUR TARGET MARKET!As an advertiser, you choose to align yourself with the heartbeat of commerce - WOMEN!
In the Garden with Nancy Written by our award-winning gardening columnist, master gardener, and Punta Gorda resident, Nancy Palmer.
Reflections with Maureen & Herbally Yours Written by Maureen Gangone of Earthly Goodz on Dearborn Street in Englewood, FL.
Woman of Mention Written by publisher, Diana Donlon.
Recipes Yum yum!
Be our Guest Written by YOU, our readers. For more information: Writer Guidelines)
Calendar of Events Compiled by event coordinator Marcy Shortuse.
Where Women Go to Network A comprehensive resource that lists local women's networking groups.
In addition, we publish timely information that pertains to you, in all stages, phases, and challenges of your journey in life.
What's more ... The commitment from our advertisers, who make Women's OutLook possible is invaluable! As community-minded businesses, they join together to make available essential services, goods, and resources. When you make a purchase, keep our advertisers in mind!
Through Women's OutLook you reach approximately 20,000 women in our community and beyond! Our magazine is published to empower our readers who are a progressive, diverse and dynamic audience.
What is so dynamic about our readers? They are movers and shakers in our community and ... nearly all control how their household funds are spent.
WHEN WE PUBLISH & DELIVER
Published monthly in October through May.
Bi-monthly in June/July & August/September.
Delivery is made by the 4th of the month of cover date.
Mailed copies are delivered the first week of the month.