WESTERN MASS WOMEN MAGAZINE -DEF ENTERPRISES

At Western Mass Women Magazine our mission is to open doors for the women of Western Massachusetts through information and community service. We believe there is a  well rounded version of the woman who lives, works and plays here in Western Mass and in every issue we reach out and give you the information and interests that entertains, educates and enlightens our readership.

The Western Mass Women Magazine is a firm believer in “Women helping Women.” and we provide that through our publication and in all women owned and operated divisions of DEF Enterprises.

The Western Mass Women Magazine is published every other month. It can be found at over 350 free pick up locations in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. We also mail to over 500 corporations, and we also offer a subscriber service so you will not miss a single issue.

 The Western Mass Women Magazine has a new fresh look on lifestyles, business, education, culture, family life and healthcare. We are proud to bring you all new information, great stories and articles that will entertain and inform our readership.

The Western Mass Women Magazine is growing rapidly and we are reaching all demographics of women in our region. Women from ages 18 to 54, women in the arts, working women, homemakers, moms, women in small business and women with home based businesses. Women in college, professional women, retired women, married women and women who are single.

The Western Mass Women Magazine also offers the great positive business articles you love such as how to prepare a business plan, where to go for financial help, education, legal assistance, tax help and career information in our extended pages of “EXECUTIVE LIFESTYLES".

The Western Mass Women Magazine offers you the reader, information on balancing work, home and community involvement with information and articles such as affordable day care, volunteering for your community, prioritizing your schedules, making our world a better environment, what area college courses are being offered this semester, what to wear for the new season, who is offering the best deals, where to eat, cooking easy meals, tips for raising your family, do it yourself projects, healthcare issues to keep you and your family safe and  many more interesting and timely offerings.

The Western Mass Women Magazine has great segments that are offered free to area businesses and non-profit organizations such as “THE BUZZ” a community bulletin board for events and fundraisers to attend in your city or town. “Speaking of Women". a section where companies can showcase their new hires and promotions with headshots and short bios. Our new cover design features area people and places you know, and our stories in Special Articles and our Cover Story touch the heart of what is happening in our region, through the eyes of our Professional Senior and Staff writers.  There is indeed something for every woman in the Western Mass Women Magazine.

Our community involvement includes Sponsorships for; “Red Dress Day” for the Women's Heart Association, Bay Path College Leadership Conference, The Professional Women's Chamber, The Valley Press Club Scholarships for up and coming journalist students, Agawam Small Business Assistance Center Media & Marketing seminars for women in business and The Women Business Owners Alliance events. We also offer scholarships through our own sponsored annual Peter Picknelly Sr. “Women In Business” Scholarship golf tournaments. We also hold a salute the TOP 25 WOMEN TO WATCH annually with proceeds going to the scholarship fund.

 FOR OUR ADVERTISERS

The Western Mass Women Magazine gives our advertisers a publication that they can be assured will reach the women of the Western Mass market regionally each and every issue.

Our hard copy rates are the absolute best in the market and are affordable to everyone. Your ad dollar goes so much further. Why pay ridiculous ad prices for one day or one week and not be sure anyone even sees it. With Western Mass Women Magazine Your ad is out in the market place at least 60 days which gives you more opportunity for it to be seen and acted on. Western Mass Women Magazine currently has over 35,000 readership.

Our Western Mass Women Magazine online rates offers you the most stretch for your dollar for online exposure. With subscribers and readership not only regionally, but all over the globe, and hundreds of new hits everyday, your product or service gets you noticed! We offer a positive working relationship with our advertisers, and we vow to give you the best service and exposure possible. Branding your products and services with us reaches your target customer and results in more sales for you.
Text copy ads in "THE WORKING WOMAN'S RESOURCE CENTER" are only $75.00 per issue (3 issue contract required) Business card rates and other sizes are available on our Web site ad rate page or we will be happy to send you a media kit upon request.
The Western Mass Women Magazine is the fastest growing publication in our region. You can rest assured that we will be working very hard to continue to grow, and expand to meet the changing needs of our advertisers & our readers... The women of Western Mass (and beyond!)

We hope you enjoy this issue of the Western Mass Women Magazine and we do appreciate your feedback. Please feel free to contact our Editor-in-Chief Dana Murphy with your comments and ideas. ( See our contact page on this website)
Thank you for taking the time to read our new publication. If we can be of any assistance to you please feel free to contact us.

Regards,

 
Dee L. Emery - Ferrero
Publisher