Why trust James River Media for print advertising?

Partnering with James River Media means working with a team that knows how to turn print advertising into measurable business results. HOME Magazine has been a trusted lifestyle publication across Central Virginia, Roanoke Valley, and Smith Mountain Lake for years, earning the loyalty of homeowners, professionals, and community decision-makers. Readers value its quality content, thoughtful design, and strong regional relevance, making it a powerful platform for brands looking to connect with engaged local audiences.

By advertising in HOME Magazine, your business aligns with a respected and long-established publication that residents often keep in their homes for weeks. This extended shelf life reinforces your message well beyond the initial publication date. The platform’s flexibility allows for targeted campaigns that reach affluent, action-oriented readers through premium ad placements and winning messaging strategies.

Get started today with print advertising in Central Virginia today

Connect your brand with an engaged, loyal audience through the power of print.

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Work with James River Media to create a print advertising campaign that builds visibility, credibility, and long-term brand growth.

Print Advertising

Print Advertising in Central Virginia - Trusted Local Marketing That Works

Print advertising remains one of the most credible and enduring ways to connect with audiences. James River Media helps businesses across Central Virginia, Roanoke Valley and Smith Mountain Lake reach engaged, high-value readers through HOME magazine. With a loyal readership, high-quality editorial content and extended shelf life, your brand stays in front of the right audience long after the publication date.

Print advertising uses professionally designed, high-visibility placements in trusted publications to connect your business with an audience that is ready to engage.

Why it works

  • Readers trust printed publications more than digital channels.

  • HOME Magazine has a long shelf life - issues are kept for weeks, months and even years.

  • Your ad sits beside premium content and lifestyle features.

  • Ideal for local businesses looking to increase brand authority and visibility.

This timeless format continues to deliver measurable results, particularly for industries such as home services, real estate, hospitality, professional services and retail across Central Virginia and Smith Mountain Lake.

Print advertising formats and placement options

James River Media provides multiple print advertising formats to help you tailor your campaign for maximum impact.

Available ad formats:

  • Full-page ads – Premium placement with maximum visibility and storytelling space

  • Half-page, third-page and quarter-page ads – Cost-efficient options for strong presence

  • Inside front/back cover ads – High-impact placements with excellent retention

  • Advertorials and sponsored features – Seamlessly integrate your message into editorial-style layouts

Placement opportunities

CENTRAL VIRGINIA
HOME MAGAZINE

ROANOKE VALLEY
HOME MAGAZINE

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE
HOME MAGAZINE

These publications reach affluent homeowners and community decision makers who value design, craftsmanship and lifestyle quality.

Where digital falls short, print delivers

In a digital world where audiences are constantly bombarded with ads, it can be difficult for businesses to truly stand out. Print advertising offers something different: attention, trust and staying power. By placing your message in a credible, high-quality publication, you create space for deeper engagement and stronger brand perception.

Print advertising helps overcome key challenges such as:

  • Digital fatigue – It cuts through the constant stream of online ads and distractions.

  • Short attention spans – Readers naturally spend more time with printed magazines.

  • Low trust in digital ads – Print placements lend credibility and authority to your brand.

  • Limited ad life – Instead of disappearing in seconds, your message remains visible for weeks or months.

Because of these advantages, print advertising is a powerful complement to digital campaigns. It builds brand awareness and reinforces trust in a way that online-only strategies can’t match.