STOKE Magazine
We’re Here to Stoke the Fire
Native-Owned. Independent. Built With Purpose.
ABOUT STOKE
STOKE Magazine is a modern lifestyle and culture publication built for people who move with purpose.
We spotlight ambition, creativity, and the mindset it takes to build something real — whether that’s a brand, a career, a lifestyle, or a legacy.
We don’t chase trends.
We document momentum.
OUR POINT OF VIEW
STOKE is rooted in the belief that success isn’t accidental — it’s cultivated.
Through long-form storytelling, interviews, features, and visual culture, we highlight individuals and ideas that push forward, challenge norms, and redefine what it means to win on your own terms.
WHAT WE COVER
Entrepreneurship & Money — real strategies, real stories, real lessons
Culture & Lifestyle — style, travel, wellness, and the art of living well
Creativity & Brand — builders, designers, thinkers, and tastemakers
Mindset & Growth — discipline, resilience, and self-belief
If it’s about elevation, we’re interested.
WHO WE’RE FOR
STOKE is for builders, dreamers, and doers.
People who:
Are obsessed with progress
Think long-term
Care about quality over clout
Want more from life — and are willing to work for it
You don’t need permission to aim higher. You just need fuel.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
We don’t publish fluff.
Every story is intentional. Every feature has depth. Every collaboration is aligned.
STOKE is curated with a publisher’s eye and a builder’s mindset — designed to inform, inspire, and activate.
We’re not just media. We’re a platform.
MISSION
To inspire action, spotlight excellence, and help ambitious people stay stoked on the journey.
THE PLATFORM
STOKE is a monthly digital publication built on real-world presence and consistent storytelling.
POSITIONING
Selective
Present in the field
Focused on quality over volume
WHY BRANDS WORK WITH STOKE
Brands that work with STOKE aren’t buying space — they’re investing in trust, place, and culture.
We are embedded in the communities we document.
We don’t interrupt audiences — we are part of the environment.
That trust transfers.
PARTNERSHIP OPTIONS
1. Digital Magazine Advertising
Be featured inside the monthly publication with clean, high-quality placements that live within the editorial flow.
2. Social Media Content Partnerships
Consistent, high-level content across STOKE platforms to build visibility, trust, and recognition over time.
DIGITAL AD PRICING
Standard Placements
Quarter Page
1 Issue: $200
3 Months: $540
6 Months: $960
Half Page
1 Issue: $400
3 Months: $1,080
6 Months: $1,920
Full Page (Interior)
1 Issue: $600
3 Months: $1,620
6 Months: $2,880
Premium Placements
Back Page
1 Issue: $800
3 Months: $2,160
6 Months: $3,840
Inside Front Cover (Page 2)
1 Issue: $750
3 Months: $2,025
6 Months: $3,600
Early Placement (Page 3)
1 Issue: $700
3 Months: $1,890
6 Months: $3,360
Creative Content & Brand Partnerships
Professional Photography | Video Production | Lifestyle Content | Brand Collaboration
YOUR BRAND. OUR CREATIVE TEAM.
STOKE Magazine partners with businesses, brands, and organizations throughout Michigan to create professional photography, video, and original content that tells their story.
Our team of photographers, content creators, and storytellers works directly with our partners to develop authentic marketing material that connects with their customers and communities.
We're not a social media management agency. We're a creative team that gets out into the field, captures real experiences, and produces content businesses can put to work.
We create the content. You manage your platforms. Together, we build your brand.
CREATIVE CONTENT PACKAGES
01 | CONTENT ESSENTIALS
Starting at $1,250 / month
For businesses looking to establish a consistent professional visual presence without committing to a large production schedule.
Includes:
One professional content session per month, up to two hours.
15–20 professionally edited photographs.
One professionally edited short-form video or reel.
Basic creative planning.
Ready-to-use digital content.
Three-month minimum commitment.
02 | CREATIVE PARTNERSHIP
$2,500 / month
Our complete creative content package for businesses ready to build a stronger, more recognizable presence.
Includes:
Two professional content sessions monthly, up to two hours each.
30–40 professionally edited photographs.
3–4 professionally edited short-form videos or reels.
Creative direction and monthly content planning.
Lifestyle, product, people, and brand photography.
Ready-to-use digital content.
Select mutually approved collaborative social media opportunities with STOKE Magazine.
Six-month partnership | $15,000 total
03 | ANNUAL BRAND PARTNERSHIP
$2,250 / month
Our preferred long-term partnership for businesses looking to develop consistent, professional content throughout Michigan's changing seasons.
Includes everything in our Creative Partnership package, plus:
Twelve months of coordinated creative production.
Seasonal content planning and campaign development.
Quarterly creative reviews.
Preferred monthly pricing.
Opportunities to explore additional brand collaborations.
Twelve-month partnership | $27,000 total
All packages are billed monthly.
CUSTOM PROJECTS & COLLABORATIONS
Not every project fits into a monthly package.
STOKE also works with businesses and organizations on individual creative assignments, including:
Commercial and editorial photography.
Short-form video and promotional content.
Event and festival coverage.
Hospitality, tourism, and destination photography.
Automotive and outdoor lifestyle content.
Product photography and brand storytelling.
Seasonal marketing campaigns.
We also welcome creative collaborations involving products, travel, hospitality, vehicles, outdoor experiences, and other mutually beneficial opportunities.
Custom projects are quoted individually based on scope, location, and production requirements.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
A Creative Team
Our photographers, videographers, and content creators work together to bring different perspectives and professional production experience to each partnership.
Original Content
We create imagery and video specifically for your business, rather than relying on generic marketing material.
Consistency
Monthly partnerships allow us to build a visual identity over time, producing content that stays fresh and recognizable.
Creative Collaboration
We work directly with our partners to develop ideas, identify opportunities, and produce content that represents their businesses authentically.
HOW OUR PARTNERSHIPS WORK
STOKE handles creative planning, photography, video production, professional editing, and digital content delivery.
Our partners manage their own social media accounts, posting schedules, advertising campaigns, and customer communications.
STOKE retains copyright to original creative work. Partners receive nonexclusive commercial usage rights for their websites, organic social media, and business marketing materials. Paid advertising usage, additional licensing, travel, and production outside the agreed scope may involve additional fees.
Collaborative posts are subject to mutual approval and must be appropriate for both brands.
Magazine advertising, sponsorships, and independent editorial coverage are separate from our creative content services.
LET'S BUILD SOMETHING.
Whether you're a small business looking for better content or an established brand ready for a long-term creative partnership, STOKE brings the experience, people, and perspective to make it happen.
We're here to create work that represents your business, connects with your audience, and continues building momentum.
Real people. Real experiences. Professional content.
LET'S BUILD SOMETHING.
Every partnership is different.
Tell us what you're trying to accomplish, what you have available and where you think your brand fits.
We'll figure out what we can create together.
STOKE MAGAZINE
WE'RE HERE TO STOKE THE FIRE.
WORK WITH US
STOKE Magazine partners with brands, creators, and companies that value substance, storytelling, and long-term vision.
We build partnerships intentionally, collaboratively, and with long-term value in mind.
CONTACT
STOKE MAGAZINE | THE CREW
Philip Hutchinson
Founder | Publisher | Editor-in-Chief | Creative Director
231.838.6972
Taylor Jepsen
Social Media Coordinator | Content Creator | Field Contributor
Emily Velchansky
Staff Photographer | Editorial Coordinator
Yorg Detroit (Yorg Kerasiotis)
Director of Detroit & Southern Michigan Culture | Creator of The Drop
Keeping the Hype Alive South of the Zilwaukee Bridge
Stacy in the Snow
Winter Culture Ambassador | STOKE Hype Crew
Al “Uncle Al” King
Field Leader | Community Relations | The Pig Pen
CLOSING
Stay hungry.
Stay building.
Stay stoked.