Advertise With Us
General Information
- The Olaf Messenger is a student-run, five-column, broad sheet newspaper (approximately 11.5” wide by 20” high), published approximately 17 times each year.
- Articles appear each Thursday during periods of publication, either on The Olaf Messenger’s associate website, www.theolafmessenger.com, in print on select weeks, or both.
- The Olaf Messenger’s website receives approximately 3,000 cumulative views per week, and the print edition has a circulation of about 3,100, accounting for the St. Olaf population and subscribers.
- Issues are distributed throughout the St. Olaf College community and throughout the nation via subscription.
- The publication totals eight pages, and includes five sections: News, Opinions, Sports, Arts & Entertainment, and Variety. Multimedia and Features content are included on the website and in certain print editions.
- Color printing is used on the front and back pages.
Terms and Conditions
- Advertising space must be reserved by 5:00 PM on the Friday before the publication date (one week prior).
- Advertisement graphics must be received by the Monday before the publication date. Electronic submission is preferred (send to: [email protected]).
- The Olaf Messenger bills monthly, unless other terms are agreed upon with our business manager prior to publication. One teach sheet will be provided as proof of publication. Additional teach sheets upon request.
Online Advertising
- Ad space may be purchased directly on Student News Organization’s website (SNOAds.com) by searching up “The Olaf Messenger” or by contacting [email protected].
- Ads will appear as a banner on the top of the homepage, on the right sidebar, or above the footer at the bottom of the page.
- Graphics should be provided in .jpg or .png formats for uploading.
- Advertisement graphics must be received by the Monday before the print publication date.
- If you have previously advertised with us and would like to continue the one week advertisement service, please contact [email protected].
Online Ad Rates
| Northfield Area | National | |
| Footer
(728×90 Pixels) |
$100/week | $120/week |
| Sidebar
(300×250 Pixels) |
$100/week | $120/week |
| Article Header
(728×90 Pixels) |
$150/week | $200/week |
Print Ad Rates
| Northfield Area | National | Color | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 page (W5.75″ x H5″) | $75 | $85 | $95 |
| 1/4 page (W5.75″ x H10″) | $130 | $160 | $185 |
| 1/2 page (W11.5″ x H10″) | $240 | $290 | $340 |
* The executive editors reserve the right to refuse publication if the advertisement does not comply with the Messenger’s policies.
Classifieds
- $15 for the first 25 words
- 10¢ for each additional word
- 10% discount for 3-4 insertions, 20% for 5 or more
Frequency Discount
A 10% discount will be given to advertisers that advertise in consecutive issues.
Contact Information
Bella Kornwolf, Business Manager – [email protected]