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.
Distribution
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 | $100 |
| 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.
Deadlines for Submission
| 2019-2020 Issue | Reservation Deadline | Art Deadline | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | Aug 16 | Aug 21 | Aug 28 |
| October | Sept 17 | Sept 23 | Oct 4 |
| November | Oct 18 | Oct 23 | Nov 1 |
| December | Nov 17 | Nov 23 | Dec 2 |
| February | Jan 17 | Jan 22 | Jan 31 |
| March | Feb 14 | Feb 19 | Feb 28 |
| April | Mar 20 | Mar 25 | Apr 3 |
| May | Apr 17 | Apr 22 | May 1 |
Web Ads – Sizes and Rates
| Web ad size | Price/Month | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Leaderboard | $400 | 728 pixels x 90 pixels |
| Footer: home page only | $300 | 728 pixels x 90 pixels |
| Sidebar | Small: $100
Large: $200 Extra-large: $400 |
300 x 100 pixels
300 x 300 pixels 300 x 600 pixels |
Ad $50 for a click-through link. Ad $50 for an animated GIF.
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.
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
