Advertise
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, The Observer will not print our biweekly edition for the foreseeable future. The Observer’s award-winning campus, city and global coverage will be available through the following platforms:
Biweekly 20-page digital edition at ISSUU.com/FordhamObserver
Regular coverage and breaking updates at FordhamObserver.com
Weekly e-newsletter (Sign up here)
Daily stories and breaking news on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
The Observer does not publish sponsored articles or allow the insertion of do-follow links in any existing content at this time.
For inquiries related to advertising in print and/or online, contact the business team:
Owen Roche | Business Manager
[email protected]
Media Kit
The tools you need to succeed.
From the digital edition to fordhamobserver.com to Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, we have the right options to most effectively reach all parts of our passionate, desirable audience. Explore package deals, 10% mix-and-match discounts and exciting opportunities to connect with our readers in a unique way.
View the Fall 2020 Media Kit HERE
In-House Design Services
Graphic design might not be your passion — good thing it’s ours.
Give us as much instruction as you’d like, and for a flat rate of $40 per size, we’ll whip up something sure to draw eyes on any and every platform. Don’t DIY your way into a corner. Let our award-winning designers take the headache out of your print, digital and social media advertising!
Editorial Calendar
Coming soon! In the meatime, check out page 6 of the Media Kit for our digital edition and newsletter publishing schedules.
Ad Specs and Creative
| UNIT NAME | COLOR OPTIONS | DIMENSIONS (LENGTH x WIDTH) |
ACCEPTED FILE TYPES |
SUBMISSION LEAD-TIME |
RATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL EDITION | |||||
| 2 Column | COLOR ONLY | 3.9″ x 7.75″ | JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PDF | 3 business days | $145 |
| 3 Column | COLOR ONLY | 5.9″ x 7.75″ | JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PDF | 3 business days | $245 |
| Half Page | COLOR ONLY | 10″ x 7.75″ | JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PDF | 3 business days | $399 |
| Full Page | COLOR ONLY | 10″ x 16″ | JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PDF | 3 business days | $499 |
| Front Page Sticker |
COLOR ONLY | *contact for dimensions |
JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PDF | 3 business days | $199 |
| Top Banner Front Page |
COLOR ONLY | 10″ x 1.5″ | JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PDF | 3 business days | $799 |
| Top Banner Back Page |
COLOR ONLY | 10″ x 1.5″ | JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PDF | 3 business days | $699 |
| Bottom Banner Front Page |
COLOR ONLY | 10″ x 1.5″ | JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PDF | 3 business days | $675 |
| Bottom Banner Back Page |
COLOR ONLY | 10″ x 1.5″ | JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PDF | 3 business days | $399 |
| ONLINE | FORDHAMOBSERVER.COM | |||||
| HEADER | COLOR ONLY | 728 x 90 px | JPEG, PNG | 3 business days | 1 WEEK: $299 4 WEEKS: $999 |
| SIDEBAR | COLOR ONLY | 300 x 250 px | JPEG, PNG | 3 business days | 1 WEEK: $149 4 WEEKS: $499 |
| FOOTER | COLOR ONLY | 728 x 90 px | JPEG, PNG | 3 business days | 1 WEEK: $199 4 WEEKS: $699 |
| SOCIAL MEDIA | @FORDHAMOBSERVER | |||||
| TWITTER POST | COLOR ONLY | 1200 x 675 px + 200 characters of copy |
JPEG, PNG | 3 business days | $50 |
| TWITTER CAMPAIGN | COLOR ONLY | 1200 x 675 px + 200 characters of copy |
JPEG, PNG | 3 business days | $15 / post (10-post minimum) |
| FACEBOOK POST | COLOR ONLY | 1200 x 630 px + 200 characters of copy |
JPEG, PNG | 3 business days | $30 |
| FACEBOOK CAMPAIGN | COLOR ONLY | 1200 x 630 px + 200 characters of copy |
JPEG, PNG | 3 business days | $10 / post (10-post minimum) |
| INSTAGRAM STORY | COLOR ONLY | 1080 x 1920 px | JPEG, PNG | 3 business days | $30 |
| INSTAGRAM CAMPAIGN | COLOR ONLY | 1080 x 1920 px | JPEG, PNG | 3 business days | $10 / story (7-story minimum) |
Advertisements on all Observer platforms are clearly identified as such and do not represent endorsements by The Observer or Fordham University. Advertisements are required to conform to the ethical standards of The Observer, Fordham University and the Fordham University Student Handbook by staff review and Google AdSense content restrictions. Advertisements found to be in conflict with these standards will be taken down.
