Advertising: Display
*based on competitors' 2007-2008 media kits
Column dimensions
| 1 column | 2 columns | 3 columns | 4 columns | 5 columns | 6 columns |
| 1.556" | 3.223" | 4.889" | 6.556" | 8.222" | 9.889" |
Display advertising rates
Rates are per column inch, calculated by number of columns across by number of inches down. A full page is 6 columns by 21 inches, or 126 column inches.
| National | Agency | Local | Nonprofit | UW | Student org |
| Outside Madison area (not including agencies) | Ads placed through agencies | Madison based for profit businesses and individuals | Not for profit businesses and individuals 501(c)3 only |
Anyone affiliated with the university (faculty, students and staff) | Any registered student organization at the university |
| $12.75 per column inch |
$11.00 per column inch |
$10.70 per column inch |
$9.20 per column inch |
$7.50 per column inch |
$7.40 per column inch |
Bulk inch contracts
Discounted rates are offered to advertisers who commit to a minimum of 250 column inches (about two full pages) to be used in a 12 month period.
Contact your advertising representative for more information.
| Inches | National | Local | Nonprofit | UW |
| 250 | $12.24 | $10.40 | $8.97 | $7.32 |
| 500 | $12.12 | $10.17 | $8.74 | $7.13 |
| 800 | $11.75 | $9.85 | $8.47 | $6.90 |
| 1,000 | $11.48 | $9.63 | $8.28 | $6.75 |
| 2,000 | $10.20 | $8.55 | $7.36 | $6.00 |
Color
| Color service | Local | Nonlocal |
| Black and white | Free | Free |
| Spot color | $75 per ad | $150 per ad |
| Full color | $90 per ad | $220 per ad |
Additions
- Frequency (10% off total) — Ads placed three or more times in a Monday through Friday period
- Prepay (5% off total) — Payment received before the space reservation deadline
- Guaranteed placement (15% off total) — Guarantee ad placement on a particular page and/or section
Design and campaign services
The Badger Herald creative design department boasts a staff of talented graphic designers. Allow them to update a current ad, create a new ad or even produce an entire advertising campaign. More information is available in the production services section.
Contact Us
Have questions? Interested in advertising with The Badger Herald? Call our advertising department at (608) 257-4712 x301 or contact us online.
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