Washburn University Student Media Advertising Kit
WHO WE ARE
Washburn Student Media is a dynamic student-run media organization that produces high-quality, professional publications including the Washburn Review and the Indigo Magazine.
Student Media exists to give all students from across the campus a voice and access to information free from censorship. Our organization reaches Washburn students and faculty from every background and major.
By advertising with us, you aren’t just buying space, you are supporting and encouranging the next generation of journalists, content creators, designers and broadcasters.
We have a wide variety of advertising options to fit every business’ needs. We hope you will consider supporting Washburn Student Media, and appreciate your interest in our organization, university and future.
25,000+ PAGE VIEWS/MONTH*
18,000+ Unique VISITORS/MONTH*
Leaderboard Ad
728 px X 90 px
- grabs attention - only one business at a time
Medium Ad
464 px X 600 px (wide X high)
- can also be displayed on mobile
SOCIAL MEDIA
instagram | @wu_student media | 1500 + followers
High interaction rate + engaging content
FACEBOOK |@WASHBURN STUDENT MEDIA | 3.1K FOLLOWERS
Content flexibility + interconnected with Instagram
Pricing:
1 post: $15
5 posts: $65
1 reel: $25
Design Guides
Format
All posts for Instagram and Facebook should be in 4:5 format. For other ads the sized should be adjusted to the specific pixels as mentioned on the pages per advertisement.
Artwork
All logo must be PNG. All graphics must be PDF or JPEG. All artwork must be approved 2 days before the publication date. *We charge $50 extra for inhouse designs and $50 extra for inhouse reel. We charge $10 fee for choosing newstands around campus.
INDIGO MAGAZINE
Full PG
8.5 in x 11 in $400
Inside Cover (First PG)
8.5 in x 11 in $600
Second PG
8.5 in x 11 in $600
Back Cover
8.5 in x 11 in $700 1/4 PG (V)
NOTE: .125 in
1/2 PG (V)
3.5 in x 10 in $175
3.5 in x 4.75 in $100
Indigo Magazine is a glossy magazine distributed to every high-traffic newsstand on campus.
More than 7,000 students, staff and faculty have the chance to pick up a magazine. We publish two full color magazine every academic year.The magazines are also published on Issuu to be be shared digitally.
ADVERTISING EXAMPLES
Newsstands
Newsstands across the Washburn campus provide various touch points in high- traffic areas, which allows advertisers to have their products and services seen by faculty, staff and students multiple times in a day.
Advertisers will provide their own signage, or one can be designed and produced by us for an additional cost.
ADVERTISING EXAMPLES
Pricing:
Large ad - $100 / month / per stand
Medium ad - $60 / month / per stand
Maps for News stands
BOD BUNDLES
POLICIES
Scheduling & Submission Deadlines
All ad materials and full payment must be submitted at least 7 days before the intended run date. Late submissions may result in delayed placement or cancellation without a refund.
Prepayment & Invoicing Terms
Payment is required before publication and must be completed by the submission deadline in order for the ad to run. An invoice will be sent once the ad details are confirmed. Payments can be made by check or cash. For checks , please make the payment under Washburn Student Media.
Review & Approval Process
All ad submissions are reviewed by the Washburn Student Media marketing team prior to publication. Advertisers will be notified within 2–3 business days whether their ad has been approved or if edits are needed to meet our standards.
Cancellations & Corrections
Advertising cancellations for a refund must be made before the space reservation deadline. If an error is made by Washburn Student Media, please contact our office promptly so we can make the necessary correction.
Advertising Policy
All advertising is subject to the approval of the Washburn Student Media marketing team. We reserve the right to refuse any advertisement that does not comply with our advertising policy. A copy of the policy is available upon request.
