F Newsmagazine is the award-winning student publication of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, with both print and web editions. For more than 25 years the staff at F has published a provocative journal focused on arts and culture in Chicago and beyond, bringing a fresh voice to the vibrant local print scene.
Ad reservations are available for both print and website, fnewsmagazine.com. Please see our rates below, and contact our ad manager, advertising@fnewsmagazine.com for details.
Web Ads – Sizes and Rates
| Web ad size | Price/Month | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Leaderboard (Footer) | $300 | 728 x 90 pixels |
| Leaderboard (Top) | $400 | 728 x 90 pixels |
| Sidebar (Small) | $100 | 300 x 100 pixels |
| Sidebar (Large) | $200 | 300 x 300 pixels |
| Sidebar (Extra Large) | $400 | 300 x 600 pixels |
Web ads must be submitted as double the sizes listed above to display correctly on all screens.
Inquire for discounts for frequency and for bundling print and web ads.
Print Ads – Deadlines for Submission, 2022-2023
| Issue | Reservation Deadline | Art Deadline | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | Aug 17 | Aug 24 | Sept 2 |
| October | Sept 14 | Sept 21 | Sept 30 |
| November | Oct 19 | Oct 26 | Nov 4 |
| December | Nov 28 | Nov 30 | Dec 9 |
| February | Jan 20 | Jan 25 | Feb 3 |
| March | Feb 15 | Feb 22 | Mar 3 |
| April | Mar 15 | Mar 22 | Mar 31 |
| May | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | Apr 28 |
With 5,500 copies distributed to over 190 drop-off points, F is one of the most widely circulated college publications in the Chicago area. F Newsmagazine is distributed at galleries, cafés and night clubs, book and record stores, as well as our school and other colleges. Our audience includes not only students, but also other readers interested in F Newsmagazine‘s trademark style — lively coverage of the arts and culture.
Print Ads – Sizes and Rates 
| Print ad size | Price | Additional for color |
|---|---|---|
| Full Page 10″ x 16″ | $500 | $50 |
| Half Page 10″ x 8″ | $300 | $50 |
| Quarter Page 5″ x 8″ | $150 | $25 |
| Eighth Page 5″ x 4″ | $100 | $25 |
Purchasing more than one ad at a time comes with a discount: 10% for two ads, 20% for three ads, 30% for four ads, 40% for six ads. Discounts apply to black and white prices only and must be prepaid. Full color processing is available for an additional charge. A premium placement charge of $100 is applied to back cover and page 2 ads. Inquire about our substantial discounts for bundling print and web ads. Materials submitted must be at 300 DPI. Our award-winning designers can also design your ad for an additional charge.
Policy
F Newsmagazine reserves the right to reject any ad deemed inappropriate by the F Newsmagazine staff.
Contact
Fnewsmagazine.com is published year-round. F Newsmagazine print edition is published eight months/year.
F Newsmagazine
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
112 S Michigan Ave
Chicago IL 60603-6105
(312) 345-3838
advertising@fnewsmagazine.com
