About Trends

Publisher
Bill Dougherty
Art Direction
Sweet Designs

Travel Editors
Lauren and Ian Wright

Feature Writers

Nicole Traynor

Joe Golfen

Advertising Manager
Suzanne Eder
Public Relations & Marketing
Ashley Allan

Society Photographer
Peter Krzykos

Drew Tapolcai

Fashion Photographer
Scott Foust
Trends Make Up & Hair Stylist
Laura Flagler
Certified Public Accounts
Thomas S. Holly, CPA, PLLC
AJ’s Distribution
Pogo
Printing
Media Print
Mailing House
Mag’s Mail
Information Technology
The Brooks Companies, LLC
Music Production
Chris Beckley/The Production Group
Special Events Coordinator
Robyn Lee
Special Events Fashion Coordinator
Margaret Merritt

History and Mission

TRENDS is the oldest, continuously published society and lifestyle publication in Arizona. Its graceful evolution has always stayed true to original mission - to entertain and inform the Valley's affluent readers.

TRENDS embodies the lifestyles and tastes of this consumer group and covers all topics of relevance to them, through the discriminating eye of luxury. From fashion and architecture, to philanthropy, culture and where they shop and dine, our readers seek only the finest. They have earned the benefit of choice, and trust TRENDS to steer them to superior levels of quality, style and integrity.

Trends is published 10 times a year, September through August, and is sent by direct mail to 44,000 of the most elite homes and businesses in the Valley. Trends’ total readership is approximately 168,000 per issue.

Trends Distribution Areas
Scottsdale 27%
Phoenix 23%
Paradise Valley 17%
Mesa/Chandler/ Apache Junction 4%
Fountain Hills 3%
Tempe 2%
Carefree/Cave Creek 2%
Other 22%

Trends distributed at all AJ’s Fine Foods statewide.

Age
Under 30 14%
30s 21%
40s 39%
50s 26%

Household Income
Over $300,000 42%
$200,000 - $300,000 30%
$100,000 - $200,000 24%
Up to $100,000 4%

Gender
90% of households have female readers
70% of households have male readers

Trends' Notable
2007 Fabulous Phoenicians/Trendsetters
2007 Best Dressed Men and Women of Phoenix
Elegance and Heart: Ballgowns

EDITORIAL CALENDAR
2008 Deadlines