2017-2018 Media Kit
ABOUT US General Information
The Clarion is the official student newspaper of the University of Denver, serving as the “Voice of the Pioneers.” Founded in 1899, the Clarion covers campus and local stories with the highest level of journalistic integrity possible.
Deadlines Digital ads are due two days before the ad is set to run. Print ads are due on the Friday prior to the Wednesday print date (five days in advance).
Proofs Proofs for social media ads can be found by visiting the respective social media outlet. Proofs for print ads can be found online at www.issuu.com/theclarion.
Formatting All ads should be submitted electronically. Compatible formats include Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, PDF, or JPEG. Images and graphics must be high resolution (850 x 850 pixel minimum). The Clarion uses CMYK colors. The Clarion can design custom ads for your business. Rates for custom designed ads start at $25/hour.
Payment
Contact Us
The Clarion will email an invoice and advertising contract upon determining which ad(s) you are interested in.
Contact is required in order to close an advertising contract with the Clarion. Please contact the Clarion’s Editor-in-Chief to place an advertisement with the Clarion.
The Clarion requires pre-payment on all ads unless otherwise agreed upon. Payment must be received at least seven days before the ad is set to run. The Clarion will not run the ad if payment and a signed contract is not received in time.
Editor-in-Chief: John Poe Phone: 720-469-5903 Email: duclarioneditor@gmail.com or business.duclarion@gmail.com
The Clarion accepts card (via PayPal) and check. Checks can be remitted to: DU Clarion 2055 E. Evans Ave. Denver, CO 80210
Cover Photo: Taryn Allen | Clarion
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Legend: Highlighted days on calendar (in crimson and gold) are print publication dates for the DU Clarion. All articles are published online throughout the respective week of publication. September 11, 2017 is our Welcome Back Edition, which is intended for first-year students.
Social Media AD RATES Advertise on social media for $75. Price is per ad, per site. By the Numbers: Facebook:
50,000 People reached per month 2,500+ Likes
Twitter:
50,000 People reached per month 1,800+ Followers
Instagram: 1,000+ Followers
Print AD RATES Color Advertising: All print rates are in full color.
1/4 Page $200
Ad Size Information: Quarter (1/4) Page- 4” x 8” Half (1/2) Page- 8” x 10” Full (1) Page- 10” x 16”
The Clarion accomodates custom ad sizing for an additional price. If you are interested, please contact the Clarion’s Editor-in-Chief for more information.
By the Numbers: Distribution:
1/2 Page $330
1,000 newspapers are printed every Wednesday and are distriubted throughout the DU campus and surrouding area. Interested in getting papers at your business? Contact the Clarion’s Editor-in-Chief for more information.
Population (Fall 2016): 678 Full-Time Faculty 11,797 Students
Full Page $600
5,754 Undergraduate Students 55% Female 45% Male 5,860 Graduate Students 60% Female 40% Male