Pamela Hulse Andrews, founder and publisher of Cascade Publication Inc. headquartered in Bend, Oregon, will launch a new magazine, Bend Fashion Quarterly (BFQ), in November. The new endeavor is slated to be Oregon’s premier fashion magazine …a unique periodical featuring fashion, design, style, trends and inspiration.
“We decided to launch a quick Kickstarter campaign to obtain the necessary funds to guarantee the launch of the first issue of my new magazine,” explained Andrews who founded Cascade Business News in 1994 and Cascade Arts & Entertainment in 1995. “We have incredible feedback for the magazine but since most potential advertisers have committed their 2015 budgets it seems prudent to develop a list of ‘very important sponsors’ through the Kickstarter campaign.”
The beauty of the Kickstarter campaign is that anyone who contributes only $300 gets a lot of value…advertising in Cascade Business News and Cascade A&E and in the inaugural issue of BFQ…the ads can be used for yourself, your friends and even clients or your favorite charity. The more you contribute, the more advertising space you will receive.
“I am so so excited about all the possibilities of the magazine, not just fashion, which in itself is fun and uplifting, but the happiness section, the fitness forum, some cool stories on real BadAss local women, beauty & health…just a total inspiring environment with real people telling their own stories as models,” said Andrews who formed an advisory board to develop feature sections and suggestions for fashion trends.
The advisory board of BFQ consists of Chris Schroeder-Fain of Morgan Stanley, Joanne Sunnarborg of Desperado and Shoes & by Desperado, Georell Bracelin of Gb2 advertising, Professor Maeve Perle of www.livingahappierlife.com, Deanna Paik of Paik LLC, Jennifer Matthey Riker, co-owner Brave Collective and Attorney Jennifer Clifton of Lava Love.
“So excited to have a magazine that is chic yet classic, informative yet intriguing, fresh and fun while honoring what is meaningful,” said Schroeder-Fain. “I’m very excited.”
“There’s more to Bend Fashion than fleece and down puffy jackets. The women who live here know it, want it and finally are being heard! Bravo to BFQ!” says Matthey Riker.
Savvy residents and visitors will be quick to pick up this publication with fresh features like Bendite Fashion: form or function?, boutique of the quarter, attitude adjustment, Central Oregon cocktail hour and inside out beauty issues, Bend Trends: the season scene, High Desert Decor – Update and Upscale, local fashion photo shoots and nutrition and fitness.
“Our artists, writers and marketing crew are working hard on layout and fun feature articles for our first launch of Bend Fashion Quarterly,” adds Janell Boone, BFQ marketing coordinator who can be reached at janell@bendfashionquarterly.com.
Pamela Hulse Andrews
CEO/Founder Cascade Publications Inc.
A Family-Owned Business
Cascade Business News.Cascade A&E.Sunriver Magazine.Bend Fashion Quarterly
404 NE Norton Ave. Bend, OR 97701
541/388-5665.F 541/388-6927
Cell: 541/419-7596
www.cascadebusnews.com
