
Blending style with substance, TWIN CITIES METRO magazine is dedicated to spreading the word about the need-to-know people, places and things that make Minneapolis and St. Paul great. METRO cuts through the clutter of endless web listings, giant dining guides and phonebook-thick advertorial writing by offering expert selections of the best the cities have to offer from hidden gem restaurants to must-see arts events. METRO is a master mixologist, serving up an urban edge, fresh perspective and look, with a whip-smart voice. METRO quenches your thirst for life in the Twin Cities.
Reader Demographics
Age range 28-50, average 41
Average household income is $130,000
35% make over $100,000 annually
Circulation and Distribution
- Total Average Readership: 60,000
- Average Print Run: 30,000
- Total average paid and controlled circulation: 20,000
- Newsstand copies: 10,000
- Newsstand Distribution
METRO is distributed by a national agency to more than 400 newsstands, bookstores, grocery stores and other retail outlets in the Twin Cities area including Barnes & Noble, Border's Books, Lund's, Byerly's, Target, Kowalski's, Whole Foods and the MSP Airport.
- Additional Distribution
Distributed to qualifying doctors offices, spas, upscale salons, and gyms as well as at events such as auctions, fundraisers, and galas around the Twin Cities area.
General Rates
Please contact Metro's Advertising Director for all rate inquires.
- Dena Alspach, Associate Publisher, 612.548.3196
- Heidi Zeto, Advertising Director, 612.548.3278
- Nikki Jones, Sales & Promotions Director, 612.548.3240
- Katie Freemark, Account Executive, 612.787.3156
- Sara Johnson, Account Executive, 612.927.3008
- Heather Lambert, Account Executive, 612.760.7810
- Katie Roberts, Account Executive, 612.927.3010


