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PRODUCTION

We look forward to your participation in Miami Living Magazine! Below are deadlines and production specifications for your program.

Question? Feel free to email Laurie Barboza.

Miami Living 2026 Deadlines

 

​Miami Living Magazine is published 6X yearly

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Feb/Mar Issue

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  • Months Covered: Feb-March

  • Assets Deadline: Feb 2

  • Publication Date: Feb 22

 

April/May Issue

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  • Months Covered: April-May

  • Assets Deadline: March 27

  • Publication Date: April 19

 

June/July Issue

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  • Months Covered: June-July

  • Assets Deadline: May 26

  • Publication Date: June 21

 

Aug/Sept Issue

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Swim Issue  (The Best of Swimwear Fashion)

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  • Months Covered: Aug-Sept

  • Assets Deadline: July 24

  • Publication Date: Aug 23

 

Oct/Nov Issue 

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The Art Issue  (Art Basel | Miami Art Week Issue)

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  • Months Covered: Oct-Nov

  • Assets Deadline: Oct 6

  • Publication Date: Nov 1

 

Dec/Jan Issue

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Holiday Issue  (Shopping issue)

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  • Months Covered: Dec-Jan

  • Assets Deadline: Dec 1

  • Publication Date: Dec 13

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Magazine Advertisement

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  • Full page ad: 8.5" x 11.125" 

  • Spread (two consecutive full page ads): 16.75" x 11.125" 

  • Format: high resolution FLATTENED Adobe PDF file.

  • Ad examples: Full page and spread

  • Deadline: See schedule above for publishing dates

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Magazine Editorial Guidelines

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Submit a story containing 600-800 words with the content you are looking to promote. Format: Word document, Google document, etc. Editorial tips: Make it educational and include the following items:

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  • Title (company/business name)

  • Credits (optional for images and text)

  • Contact information (website, social channels, etc)

  • Images: Submit 2-8 medium to high res images (jpeg format)

  • Deadline: See schedule above for publishing dates

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Press Release Broadcasting

 

​A press release is an announcement directed to Miami Living readers (broadcasted via miamilivingmagazine.com), such as a business update, event, new release, etc. It can be the same as your editorial piece (if you have contracted for it). In addition, if you have already written a press release, you are welcome to submit it.

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  • Suggested word count: 600-800

  • Reminders: Be sure to include contact information such as website address, social media channels, photo credits (if required), etc.

  • Images: 2-8 images (jpg, medium to high resolution)

  • Deadline: 2-4 business days for content publishing

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Social Media Text Requirements

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Facebook & Instagram Text

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  • Submit one caption per platform using the same or slightly adapted text. Captions should be concise and engaging, limited to 1–2 short paragraphs.

  • Recommended length: approximately 50–120 words (avoid long-form text).

  • Add relevant hashtags (5–10 max) and tag all applicable accounts (brand, partners, location, collaborators) to maximize reach.

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X (formerly Twitter) Text

 

  • Submit a separate caption tailored for X.

  • Maximum length: 280 characters total (approximately 30–40 words).

  • Important: Hashtags and tags are included in the character count.

  • Use 1–3 concise hashtags and tag relevant accounts when applicable. 

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Social Media Text Word Count

 

Please use this website to ensure your captions meet the required word and character limits before submission. 

 

Social Media Image Requirements (Cropping & Order)

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  • Submit up to 6 images for Instagram, Facebook & X

  • All images must be either horizontal (landscape) or vertical (portrait) to avoid cropping issues.

  • Square or mixed-orientation images may be automatically cropped or resized.

  • Ensure the main subject is centered and not too close to the edges, as platform cropping may cut off important details.

  • Submit images in the exact order you want them to appear in the post (first image = cover image).

  • The first image should be the most visually compelling, as it will serve as the primary thumbnail/preview.

  • Avoid placing text or logos in your images

  • Use consistent orientation across all images in a single post for a cleaner presentation.

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Video Social Media Requirements (optional)

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If you prefer to submit a video instead of photos, follow these guidelines:

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Instagram & Facebook Video

 

  • Submit 1 video in vertical (9:16) or square (1:1) format.

  • Recommended length: 10–30 seconds (maximum 60 seconds).

  • Include a short caption (50–100 words) with 5–10 relevant hashtags and tag all applicable accounts (brand, partners, location).

  • Ensure videos are high resolution (1080p), well-lit, and include on-screen text or captions when possible.

 

X (formerly Twitter) Video

 

  • Submit 1 video in vertical (9:16), square (1:1), or horizontal (16:9) format.

  • Recommended length: 6–20 seconds.

  • Include a short caption (max 280 characters total) with 1–3 hashtags and relevant tags (included in character count).

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Accepted Video Formats (All Platforms)

 

  • MP4 (preferred) or MOV format

  • Resolution: Minimum 1080p (Full HD)

  • File size: Keep under 100 MB when possible for easy upload and sharing

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Final Review & Post-Publication Edits ($50.00/free)

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To help everything run smoothly, we kindly ask that all content be fully fact-checked and approved before submission. Once a magazine story, online article, or social media post is published, any requested changes will incur a $50.00 editing fee. Taking a moment to review everything in advance ensures your content is accurate and ready to go live without the need for revisions.​

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Submission Process

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  • Compress your files and submit them via email to Laurie. Please be sure to provide Laurie access to the files.

  • You may also submit your assets via DropBox link with full access (ability to download and edit files).​

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