Join us in honoring the legacy of America's most iconic highway with our special profile celebrating Springfield, Missouri—the official Birthplace of Route 66.
This special advertising section coincides with Springfield, Missouri being selected as the host city for the national kickoff of America's Route 66 Centennial Celebration in 2026. It’s a unique opportunity for your brand to connect with a passionate audience that values nostalgia, road trips, classic cars, and local culture—all while aligning with one of Springfield’s most beloved events.
Issue: 417 Magazine - May
- Check the Production Calendar for due dates for these assets.
Next Steps for Creating a Magazine-Worthy Profile of Your Business
Photography
- We offer complimentary photography services for our advertisers and are happy to schedule a photoshoot for you. You can book your session here.
- If you have a photo that you'd like to submit, please upload the photo(s) to your client portal or email the files to your Account Coordinator. Please ensure that your photos meet the following requirements:
- Format: High-quality PDF
- Color Mode: CMYK
- Resolution: Minimum 300 dpi
- Photo caption:
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- Example: PICTURED, FROM LEFT: John Doe, Title; Jane Doe, Title.
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- Photographer credit:
- Please provide the name of the photographer from whom you’ve purchased the rights to the submitted photo, and should receive credit in the magazine.
- Photographer credit:
Please Note: Photos not meeting these specifications may be cropped to fit the designated space.
Profile Writing
- We offer complimentary profile writing for our advertisers. The first step is to provide us with more information about your business by completing the questionnaire below and or scheduling an interview with our copywriter. The advertorial will be carefully created and/or edited by 417 Magazine to align with our formatting and style guidelines.
- If you would like to submit your own written profile, please follow the word count guidelines below based on the size of your profile. To maintain an editorial feel your profile should be written in third person, avoid using first-person pronouns (I, we, etc.). The profile will be carefully edited by 417 Magazine to align with our formatting and style guidelines. Prior to printing, you will have the opportunity to review a proof.
Please Note: Profile design may be subject to change; the examples provided are for demonstration purposes only. The publisher reserves the right to request new materials of superior quality or to adjust incorrectly-sized ads if the client cannot be reached.
Submission Specifications:
You can upload these through your client portal or submit them by email to your Account Coordinator.
Route 66 Questionnaire