More on Ode's Value:

Ode is THE global news magazine that focuses on solutions, not just problems. In today's corporate-controlled world of media this may seem like a foreign concept but Ode is changing all that. The mainstream media has long focused on flashy, over-the-top, if it "bleeds it leads" style journalism while few report truthful, accurate, socially conscious stories. Ode dares to fill this void.

Why "Ode" anyway? The word 'ode' means the same thing in many languages: 'ode' is a song of praise. And the magazine is an ode to new thoughts and courageous visions that put familiar issues in a new perspective.

What Else Makes Ode Different? Ode is an independent, yet multinational media company that reports more often on issues that matter, around the globe, such as responsible business practices, sustainable technologies, the return of God to science, and the promise of organic farming and home schooling. If you don't like what you see on television or read in the mainstream press today, if you want a truly independent and global perspective, chances are you'll LOVE Ode.

Ode isn't about Ads. We want people to really focus on the articles, without being "weighed down" by advertising. So, what do we do to prove this? Well, for one thing we focus on a "low ad to editorial ratio". We keep overall ads under 25%. Most magazines strive for at least 40% - 50% advertising. In addition, we don't just take any advertiser who approaches us. We support organizations and companies that are focused on making a positive difference. So, read more Ode - 'cause there's more of it to read in every issue!

Ode is a magazine that actually grows trees! In an effort to support reforestation and to help fight the greenhouse effect, Ode plants a tree in Uganda for every regular-priced subscription received. This results in major reforestation of land that would otherwise be barren. And Ode is printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper. These are just a couple of our many efforts to walk our talk.
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