--- title: "Advertising" date: 2013-09-10 author: "Laurie Stroud" --- # Advertising ## The most targeted and direct way to reach the Christian community through digital content and print advertising. ![2026 Media Kit Graphic](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-Media-Kit-Graphic.jpg "2026 Media Kit Graphic") Play Video Watch this video to see the different ways we promote our advertisers to our loyal readers and followers. **Use the form to request a Media Kit.**## Audience Demographics ## 0% Female ## 0% Male ###### 35 – 64 ###### Primary Readership Ages ###### $110,000 + ###### Average Household Income ###### 90 – 96% ###### Pick Up Rate Issues Picked Up Each Month & Read Online ## 0 ###### 4 – 8 weeks ###### Average Shelf Life in Home ## 0+ Yearly Website Users ## 0+ Social Media Followers ## 0 Engaged Email Subscribers Email Open Rate 3x the National Average ## Advertisers Give Birmingham Christian Family ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Here’s what our advertisers have to say about their experience with advertising with us. ![green shapes with info](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/green-shapes-with-info.png "green shapes with info") [ Experience the Difference! Request Media Kit Below ](#media-kit)## Hear directly from advertisers about their experience. Play Video ## Testimonials ![Fred Smith](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Fred-Smith-scaled.jpg)We have very much enjoyed our relationship with *Birmingham Christian Family* magazine and have garnered a number of mentions, sales leads and, best of all, new customers from our advertising. We have noticed that the magazine’s outreach continues to grow and we are very proud to be playing a part. ### Fred Smith, General Manager, Vulcan Termite & Pest Control ![Thaxter Pittman](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Thaxter-Pittman-239x300.jpg)We have been very excited to work with *Birmingham Christian Family* magazine. They have provided a SPARK in our business! ### Thaxter Pittman, Total Power Electric LL ![Elaine Lyda Public Relations headshot to go with testimonial](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Elaine_Lyda_Public_Relations_headshot_to_go_with_testimonial.jpeg)My partnership with *Birmingham Christian Family* magazine has been great from the day Laurie Stroud Franklin began her business. The publication ads and online promotions provide support on making any special event a success including the Greek Festival and Bob Sykes BBQ and BLUES Festival. Laurie is always very attentive on creating ads and stories in a timely and economical way. Looking forward to working with her and her team for years to come! ### Elaine Lyda, Elaine Lyda Public Relations & Special Events ![Shocco Springs testimonial Laurie Mullinax head shot](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Shocco_Springs_testimonial_Laurie_Mullinax_head_shot.jpeg)When we started researching where to spend our advertising dollars, it was important to us that we invest in a media that shared and supported our mission and ministry. We discovered that in *Birmingham Christian Family* Magazine. From their God-centered articles and faith-based advertisers to their excellent customer service, we have found BCF to be a likeminded ministry. ### Laurie Mullinax, Public Relations Coordinator, Shocco Springs ![Advertiser Quote CASA High Res. Chapman Photo](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Advertiser_Quote_CASA_High_Res._Chapman_Photo.jpg)*Birmingham Christian Family* magazine has helped us reach a large audience we would not have reached otherwise. As a result, we have more name recognition in the community and more volunteers in our program helping abused and neglected children. ### Beth Chapman, Director of CASA of Shelby County ![ABC 3340 James Spann & Pam Huff in front of weather map](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ABC-3340-James-Spann-Pam-Huff-in-front-of-weather-map-e1452112845833-300x270.jpg)We have got to come together as a Christian community, and a publication like *Birmingham Christian Family* is the perfect way to do that. ### James Spann, ABC 33/40 ![Nick's Kids Luncheon August 1, 2007 Coach Nick and Terry Saban Photographed By: Kent Gidley Intercollegiate Athletics Copyright 2007. No part of this site may be reproduced without written permission.](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Terry-and-Nick-Saban-300x240.jpg)Whether it’s your personal family, the Alabama family, or our family in Christ, we are all in this together, and together can do anything! Praises for Christian Family for caring and sharing! ### Terry Saban ![rp_bringing-out-the-winner-John-Croyle-headshot-2015-260x300.jpg](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/bringing-out-the-winner-John-Croyle-headshot-2015-260x300.jpg)We all need the hope an encouragement that *Birmingham Christian Family* is delivering. Our children are counting on us. ### John Croyle, Big Oak Ranch ![Best Books brenda Ladun NEW](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Best-Books-brenda-Ladun-NEW-797x1024.jpg)When challenging times arise, it’s nice to know *Birmingham Christian Family* is there as a good source of inspiration. Reading the stories of other Christians in our community gives me a lift. After reading it, I always look forward to the next issue. ### Brenda Ladun, ABC 33/40 ![SARAH Verser book COVER](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/SARAH-Verser-book-COVER-300x300.jpg)It’s just great to have another outlet to celebrate the wonderful things God is doing in the lives of people everyday! We need that perspective to testify to just how awesome He is. ### Sarah Verser, WBRC-TV Fox 6 ![reader loyalty](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/reader-loyalty-1024x766.jpg "reader loyalty") ## The Difference: Reader Loyalty Reader loyalty has been a huge part of our success. Because of the emotional tie to our product, readers know that by supporting our advertisers, they will help the publications continue. It is not uncommon for an advertiser to tell us that a reader stopped by their business and said, “I’m here because I saw your ad in that Christian magazine.” Our readers feel a trust in the advertiser as well as a support for a ministry. 100% of our readers are your prospect. [ Request a Media Kit ](#media-kit)## Distribution ### Where do readers find us? *Birmingham Christian Family* magazines are published every month and distributed in high traffic locations throughout the five county area of Birmingham. Through our [Find A Copy web tab](https://birminghamchristian.com/find-a-copy/), they can enter their zip code and find a place close to them to pick up the latest issue. Readers also access the issue as [e-subscribers](https://app.getresponse.com/site2/laurie_774870/?u=BX0lU&webforms_id=C9yS). **Counties:** Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Walker **Monthly Distribution Per Issue:** 10,000 **Circulation Per Issue:** 25,000 Supermarkets Family Restaurants (including Chick-Fil-A) Physicians Offices Coffee Shops Fitness Centers Thrift Stores Retirement / Assisted Living Hair Salons Automotive Care and Sales Facilities Churches Schools Libraries ![birmingham christian family distribution area](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/birmingham-christian-family-distribution-area.png "birmingham christian family distribution area") ## Additional Value for Advertisers News editorials in departments such as: - Faith at Work - The Arts - Music Notes - Outdoors - Best Books - Healthy Living - Senior Scene - The Home Front - Money Matters - Eating Out - Youth News - Cool Stuff and more [Free calendar event listings](https://birminghamchristian.com/events/list/) and additional listing in Advertiser Resource Guide. ## **Editorial Calendar** [Click here to view the 2024 Editorial Calendar.](https://birminghamchristian.com/2024-editorial-calendar/) ## Web Advertising Birmingham Christian Family offers its advertisers the opportunity for both Print & Digital Ad Placement. - Monthly Digital Rates for Web Ads - **Web Ad Specs:** Square Web 300 x 250 Pixels, Banner Web 600 x 160 Pixels - **Web Ad Content:** Space allows for approximately 60/75 characters and one image or logo. - Special Rates available for customers placing both print and web advertisements. ## **Content Campaign** [Click here to learn more about this advertising option](https://birminghamchristian.com/content-campaign-facts/) that includes half page of content in print and digital issue of *Birmingham Christian Family*, digital ad on BirminghamChristian.com plus content posts on multiple social platforms, boosted posts, content shared in reader E-newsletter and where applicable also church leader and education leader E-newsletters. ## Request a Media Kit Complete the form below to request a media kit that includes the available advertising opportunities. 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