SNOW is a Tokyo-based online magazine covering the cultural landscape of Tokyo and Japan. It includes news, features, and interviews covering the latest happenings in the world of art and design, supplemented by a host of regular contributors from a wide range of fields who provide guest columns on topics of their choice.
It was founded by Jean Snow, a writer/editor who has been based in Tokyo for 10 years. He has written for the following online/offline publications: Time, Inside (Australian Design Review), Gizmodo, Gridskipper, Kotaku, Tokyo Q, Superfuture, OK Fred, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, I.D. (International Design), Metropolis, Azure, MoCo Loco, Kateigaho International Edition, Wired's Game|Life, PingMag, CNNGo, The Japan Times, and also serves as editor-at-large of online web journal Néojaponisme. He is the co-author of Arcade Mania: The Turbo-Charged World of Japan's Game Centers, a contributor to the upcoming 2011 editions of The Rough Guide to Tokyo and Japan, and provided assistance to Tokyolife: Art and Design.
He is also the creator and host of PauseTalk, a monthly series of talk events that take place at Cafe Pause in Tokyo. It acts as a forum where Tokyo-based or visiting creatives can get together and discuss their own projects, as well as cultural currents of the city
The newly launched SNOW Magazine is an expansion of the art and design news that JeanSnow.net has provided for 8 years, attracting a daily combined readership (unique visitors and feed subscribers) averaging 5000.
SNOW Magazine enjoys an international readership, with 25% of visitors to the site coming from Japan, and 25% from the US. Links and "excerpts" of all new articles are shared through RSS feed, Twitter, and Facebook.
How often do new articles appear?
At least 4-6 articles are posted daily, Monday to Friday, at regular intervals throughout the day. Guest columns are posted at a rate of 3-4 per week.
Why should I advertise?
SNOW Magazine attracts a readership of discerning taste who is interested in Japanese culture. Any product, brand or service advertised will be associated with a highly curated selection of what is new and "cool" in the world of art, design, and culture.
BANNER
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Appears at the top of every page on the site
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¥ 30,000/month
BROWSE AREA
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Appears within the article excerpt grid, which shows up on every page on the site (on every article page as well)
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¥ 15,000/month
COMMENT AREA
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Appears in the comment area of every article
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¥ 15,000/month
Full sponsorship of the site is also welcomed (upon availability)
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¥ 50,000/month
The SNOW brand goes beyond the magazine, and is also associated with events -- like the upcoming "SNOW Magazine Cafe" -- as well as other projects online, in print, and on mobile platforms. The guest columns are all contributed by a community of Tokyo creatives, each bringing with them their own point of view and outlook on the field they represent.
SNOW is about showcasing the best in design, art, and culture coming from Japan. By associating with the brand, you are positioning your product, service, or event side-by-side with a highly curated collection of picks in each of those categories.
contact[at]snow-mag.com
http://snow-mag.com
Jean Snow
Editor-in-chief
jean[at]snow-mag.com
