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KENT STATE STUDENT MEDIA • 2015-2016 Kent State Student Media
DIRECT ACCESS TO THE 75,000 PEOPLE IN THE KSU COMMUNITY. THAT'S WHAT SETS US APART FROM THE REST.
We have a wide array of student-produced products that are guaranteed to reach your target audience. Our award-winning digital, print and broadcast media have a combined audience of more than 75,000 people.
We've been serving Kent State students, staff and faculty and the Kent community for more than 80 years with independent, student-produced media—giving us an experienced edge over the competition.
Go the extra mile and ask us to build a package that's as unique as your business. You can achieve the results you're looking for by partnering with us today. let's go digital together. Online
EXTEND YOUR REACH WITH OUR ONLINE MEDIA - KEEPING OUR USERS UP-TO-DATE WITH EVERYTHING KENT, NO MATTER WHERE THEY GO.
Kentwired.com is the hub of all Kent State Student Media. It features entertainment, community and campus news, sports and video. With more than 150,000 impressions per month*, 3,000+ likes on Facebook and 7,800+ Twitter followers, Kentwired is the place for everything Kent. The site also features classifieds, daily podcasts, newscasts and live streaming of TV2 and Black Squirrel Radio, all designed for the best experience on any device.
Kentcribs.com is a customized search engine for finding apartments near Kent State University. Apartment seekers can search by # of bedrooms, price and/or distance from KSU. Additional segments include # of bathrooms and a pet preference. Advertisers can upload floor plans and photos to set themselves apart from the competition.
*Based on statistics from the Spring 2015 semester.
48% 9.3 39% of college students minutes of college students use the have read the online edition spent on average reading college newspaper website in the last week the online edition to find employment Kentwired.com @Kentwired
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728 x 90 200 x 90 BANNER AD PRICING Size Still/Wk Still/Mo. Flash/Wk. Flash/Mo. 960 x 30 728 x 90 $175 $550 $200 $650 200 x 90 $75 $250 $100 $325 300 x 250 300 x 250 $150 $500 $175 $600 960 x 30 $100 $350 $125 $425 468 x 60 $125 $400 $150 $500 120 x 600 $50 $175 $75 $250 BELOW THE SCROLL 180 x 600 $75 $200 $100 $300
468 x 60 All banner ads include a link to site of client’s choice, monthly statistics and ad design services.
300 x 250 TV2 PRE-ROLL 15 SEC. INTRO...... $125/WK.
CLASSIFIED TEXT ONLY...... $5/DAY
120 180 $ x x TEXT W/HYPERLINK...... 6/DAY 600 600 Weekends are free with the purchase of Friday. Kentcribs.com
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BANNER AD PRICING RENTAL LISTING ...... $75/mo. Size Still/Wk. Flash/Wk. Listing includes: • Name $ $ 468 x 60 95 135 • Phone 250 x 300 $65 $95 • Address • Email • Web link • Multiple photos • Price/month • # Rooms & baths • Amenities • Floor plans • Map • Unlimited narrative • # of Miles away from KSU Student Center we're focused on helping you. Print
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, LOCALLY FOCUSED. OUR INDEPENDENT STUDENT-RUN PUBLICATIONS BRING A LOT TO THE TABLE FOR THE KENT COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.
The Kent Stater is an award-winning student-run newspaper. Reaching more than 15,500 people per issue, the Kent Stater keeps the community up-to-date with campus, local and national news, sports and features. The Kent Stater publishes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and has a circulation of 6,750 per day.
Our Wednesday editions feature entertainment news, music, book, and movie reviews, fashion do's and don'ts, celebrity news and what to do in Kent.
Our students also produce award-winning magazines, covering all types of interests including arts and poetry, fashion, and minority interests just to name a few. With a circulation of 4,000 copies per issue, advertising in our magazines is an excellent way to make sure you're reaching the farthest corner of your audience.
89% 57% 78% of college students of college students use of readers read the have read their campus coupons at least once advertisements in the newspaper in the last 3 months campus newspaper DISPLAY AD PRICING (per column inch) OPEN...... $11.25 75" CONTRACT...... $9.25 150" CONTRACT...... $9.00 300" CONTRACT...... $8.75 CAMPUS/NON-PROFIT...... $8.50
Contracts are per semester only. All advertising is ROP (run of press). Special positioning adds a 10% surcharge to the space cost. All pricing is NET.
COLOR PRICING (in addition to space cost) FULL COLOR...... $75 SPOT COLOR...... $25
FRONT PAGE ADVERTISING 11"x3" FULL COLOR...... $400
INSERTS SINGLE PAGE, FULL RUN...... $450 MULTI-PAGE, FULL RUN...... $500
POST-IT® ADVERTISING CLASSIFIEDS 3"x 3" OR 4"x 5", FULL RUN...... $600 COST PER WORD...... 35¢
Post-Its must be printed in a fan-fold and boxed. EXTRAS...... $1 Post-It unwind direction must be #1 or #3. Border, bold, italics, Insert/Post-it sample must be submitted to the Stater centered or reversed type office for approval. Inserts/Post-its must be printed by the LOGO/PICTURE...... $3 client and shipped directly to the printer at least one week prior to insertion. Please ship directly to: Black & white only Midwest Offset, 629 Wabash Avenue NW New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663 All pricing is per day. Minimum price per day is $3.50. 800-837-8666 Phone numbers and websites are one word. All punctuation is free excluding & and +. Reservations are required by noon DEADLINES 1 business day prior to run date.
Space reservation is due 2 business days prior to run date. SPONSORSHIPS Ad copy is due 1 business day prior to run date. HOROSCOPE ...... $65/DAY Earlier deadlines may apply for special projects or sections. COMIC, SUDOKU OR CROSSWORD ...... $60/DAY 2 col. x 2" (3.583" x 2")
2 col. x 3" 1 col. x 5" (1.728" x 5") (3.583" x 3") QUARTER PAGE 3 col. x 10.5" (5.437" x 10.5")
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The Kent Stater is a standard broadsheet size. A full page is 6 columns wide by 21" deep.
For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or 330-672-2586. 2015-2016 Special Sections
ORIENTATION EDITION August 26, 2015
RENTER'S GUIDE September 17, 2015
HOMECOMING ISSUE October 1, 2015
HALLOWEEN ISSUE October 29, 2015
THANKSGIVING + SHOPPING GUIDE November 24, 2015
HOLIDAY GUIDE + LAST CALL December 10, 2015
RENTER'S GUIDE January 28, 2016
ST. PATRICK'S DAY ISSUE March 16, 2016
BEST OF KENT ISSUE April 6, 2016
STUDENT APPRECIATION ISSUE April 21, 2016
GRADUATION + LAST CALL ISSUE May 5, 2016 FALL 2015
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News Edition Entertainment Edition Special Sections A A Magazine is Student Media's fashion-focused publication. This visually stunning magazine prints 4,000 copies once a year and features designs by students from Kent State’s School of Fashion, tips on make-up and trends in hairstyling and jewelry. TheAMag.com
The Burr The Burr Magazine is an award-winning magazine and Kent State University's first student magazine, made by the students for the students. Each issue contains a compelling mix of how- to articles, original reporting and personal essays about students, the university, city of Kent and greater Northeast Ohio region. TheBurr.com is frequently updated with Web, multimedia stories and blogs on lifestyle, fashion, culture and trends. The Burr publishes 4,000 copies once a semester. TheBurr.com
Fusion Fusion magazine addresses sexual minority issues within the general population. It has been recognized nationally by the Society of Professional Journalists for excellence. It is gradually moving from only exploring campus-related topics to having an intense presence in the Northeast Ohio community. Fusion has a circulation of 4,000 in the spring semester. OhioFusion.com
Luna Negra Kent State University’s literary publication is a blend of poetry, prose, photography and illustration. It features both student and outside submissions. Luna Negra has been publishing for more than 50 years and has a circulation of 4,000 in the spring semester. LunaNegraMag.com
Transitions Transitions is a freshman orientation magazine that's dedicated to making a student's journey into college easier by providing information about area restaurants and shopping, banks and ATM's, hotels, available transportation, and other tips to help make their first year at Kent State a success. It is endorsed by the Destination Kent State Advising and Registration Program and is distributed to students during the mandatory orientation program.
Uhuru Uhuru is Kent State's only minority-focused publication. Uhuru covers cultures, traditions and matters concerning minorities with an emphasis on the Pan-African experience. Uhuru is an award-winning publication with recognition from the Society of Professional Journalists. Uhuru has a circulation of 4,000 every spring. UhuruMag.com Student-Produced Magazines
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A MAGAZINE — — $250 $325 $400
THE BURR — — $250 $325 $400
FUSION $125 $175 $250 $325 $400
LUNA NEGRA $125 $175 $250 $325 $400
TRANSITIONS $125 $225 $450 $525 $600
UHURU $125 $175 $250 $325 $400
37% 72% 34% of college students say a of college students react of college students will magazine ad has influenced to display advertising plan purchase decisions them to buy a specific product from a magazine we can take you beyond print. Digital Media
CAPTURE A DIFFERENT AUDIENCE WITH OUR AWARD- WINNING BROADCAST, RADIO AND FILM MEDIA.
TV2 is Portage County’s only local television station and Kent State's source for anything the Kent community needs to know. News, weather updates, and broadcasts of Kent State and Portage Trail Conference sports makes TV2 truly Portage County. TV2 reaches more than 26,500 homes on Time Warner Cable channel 16, over 7,500 Kent State students on campus channel 2-2, and is also streamed at www.TV2KSU.com.
Black Squirrel Radio (BSR) is our independent student-run radio station that's available through several streaming options: blacksquirrelradio.com, iTunes under College Stations, and on KSU campus channels 2-4 and 2-6. Known for a large selection of urban, rock and local music, BSR also features local bands and entertainers for in- studio performances and interviews, and was even named the 'Go-To Radio Station for Sports' by ESPN. The station has a loyal following of 3,100+ Twitter followers, 2,800+ 'likes' on Facebook and an average of almost 10,000 listeners on their site per month.*
Kent State University Independent Films (KSUIF) is the newest addition to our family. This vibrant student-led group produces all types of digital media, including full- length films, short videos, and music videos, providing your business with a new and interesting way to reach your audience.
*By Collegiate Broadcasting, Inc.
TV Station of the Bronze Telly Best Radio Year - 2 times Award Sports Reporting named by the College for the Captain Kidd named by the Society of Media Association music video Freaky Love Professional Journalists TV2 KSUIF BSR TV2 KSU @TV2KSU
NEWSCASTS ELECTION COVERAGE...... $400/ELECTION 2 WEEKS...... $100 TV2 allows Portage County residents to get their results first. Shows will air live during the November general election and $ 1 MONTH...... 175 the May primaries (times TBD). Shows will end when the SEMESTER ...... $450 results are final and are no less than 2 hours long. TV2 offers local newscasts at 5:30 p.m., • Minimum of 2 thirty-second commercials Monday through Friday. • Name featured in Kent Stater and • 10-second live read and logo shown during opening Record Courier promotional ads and closing • Logo featured in Kent Stater promotional ads • Two 30-second spots during the newscast KENT ROOSEVELT VS. RAVENNA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL...... $600 The September 11th football game will broadcast in its ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING entirety on TV2. Replays of the full broadcast will occur throughout the weekend. $ 2 WEEKS...... 50 • 5 thirty-second commercials $ 1 MONTH...... 75 • 1 billboard (name mention) using the sponsor’s tagline Contact your account executive for complete show and their logo listings. • 2 ten-second live reads • 10-second live read and logo shown during opening • Promotional mention in Kent Stater and Record Courier ads and closing billboards • Complimentary replays of the game • Logo featured in Kent Stater promotional ads • 1 commercial in each Monday night Sports Corner (10 total) • 2 thirty-second spots in show • 1 commercial in each Friday Night Frenzy (10 total)
PORTAGETRAILCENTRAL.COM PRODUCTION SERVICES SEMESTER ...... $750 TV2 provides a full range of video production services. TV2 offers exclusive on-site coverage of the Portage From start to finish or anything in between, we can Trail Conference, an association of 14 public schools help you deliver your message both professionally and within Portage, Stark and Summit counties. cost-effectively. For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or 330-672-2586. • 5 thirty-second commercials • 1 Billboard (name mention) using the Sponsor’s tagline and logo • 2 ten-second live reads • Promotional mention in Kent Stater and Record Courier ads • Complimentary replays of the game • 1 commercial in each Monday night Sports Corner (10 total) • 1 commercial in each Friday Night Frenzy (10 total) Blacksquirrelradio.com Black Squirrel Radio @BSRKent
ADVERTISING PACKAGES RADIO SHOW SPONSORSHIPS 1 WEEK...... $50 1 MONTH...... $45 35 commercials, 28 live reads SEMESTER...... $150 $ 1 MONTH...... 125 Shows run 1 time per week and are 2 hours long. 140 commercials, 112 live reads Contact us today for a list of shows. SEMESTER...... $375 • 10-second live read for opening and closing billboard 560 commercials, 448 live reads • Logo displayed on blacksquirrelradio.com and placed in Kent Stater promotional ads
DIGITAL AD PRICING KSU FOOTBALL...... $175 BANNER AD...... $25/WK. BSR will commentate live at the Kent State WEBCAM SPONSOR...... $35/WK. home football games for the current season. • Official sponsorship of pre-game, halftime and post-game shows • Live reads throughout pre/half/post shows MOBILE DJ SERVICE • Logo featured in Kent Stater promotional ads BSR provides mobile DJ services for events both on and off campus, including: student organization events, formals, proms, dances, sporting events, birthday parties, corporate events and weddings. For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or 330-672-2586. $50/HR + $50 SET-UP/TEAR-DOWN FEE
$15 TRAVEL FEE (if event is outside of portage county)
Kent State Films KSUIndependentFilms @KSUIF
OUR NEWEST ADDITION: We welcome the newest member of Kent State Student April 28, and will premier at multiple venues following Media: Kent State University Independent Films (KSUIF). the premier. Contact us by March 1 to reserve space This student-led group has produced four full-length films, in the program for the premiere of Unlucky. More than a Telly award-winning music video, and client-based short 1,000 copies for the various showings will be distributed. videos. The group is focused on the growth of digital media Also available are tiered sponsorships, product production at KSU and bringing a new, vibrant outlet to placement, poster sponsorship and producer credit. Kent State Student Media. For more information, please contact us at Hell at Heathridge, a supernatural thriller that premiered in [email protected] or 330-672-2586. 2013, can be found in 800 Family Video stores across the U.S. and Canada. Their current film, Unlucky, premieres The Fine Print
GENERAL POLICIES Student Media reserves the right to reject at any time any advertisement, copy or imagery that student editors or general managers deem unsuitable. Student Media will make the final determination regarding any advertisement’s suitability for publication. Advertising may be rejected that is potentially libelous; violates any federal, state or local laws; or encourages discrimination against any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, age, color, creed, religion, national origin or disability. All ads having the appearance of news must have the word “paid advertisement” printed prominently above the ad. Political ads must conform to Ohio campaign disclosure laws, and clearly show endorsement. Student Media will not accept alcohol advertising that violates state laws or policies of the Ohio Liquor Control Commission; that encourages alcohol abuse or emphasizes quantity or frequency of use; that portrays alcohol as a solution to problems or necessary to social, sexual or academic success or that associates alcohol consumption with tasks that require skill, including operation of motor vehicles or machinery. Student Media adheres to the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Student Media is not responsible for any errors in camera-ready ads or in type set by Student Media if the ad proof has been approved by the advertiser. If Student Media is otherwise responsible for an error in an ad, Student Media will provide a correction in the next available issue, and/or allowance to the advertiser will be limited to only that portion of the ad in error, not to exceed the net price of the ad.
CREDIT POLICIES Student Media offers net 30-day payment terms, billed monthly to clients with established payment records. New clients are required to prepay for the first five ads. Invoices must be paid in the 30-day payment period. Student Media reserves the right to revoke the advertiser’s credit status if payment is overdue or incorrect. Advertising will not be accepted from the advertiser if there is an unpaid balance more than 60 days past the invoice date. Student Media reserves the right to request prepayment from an advertiser when it is deemed the advertiser cannot be extended credit. All classified advertising must be prepaid. If an incorrect ad price is quoted, that price only applies to the first insertion.
FACT & STATISTICS SOURCES Kent State University Flash Facts, Fall 2014 College Media Readership Study, Refuel Agency, January 2015 we'd love to hear from you.
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TAMI CINDEA BONGIORNI Advertising Manager 330-672-6306 • [email protected]
KEVIN DILLEY Director of Student Media 330-672-0887 • [email protected]
NORMA YOUNG Finance Manager 330-672-0884 • [email protected]
KATIE BARNES EVANS Media Specialist 330-672-0886 • [email protected] 205 Franklin Hall, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242 p: 330-672-2586 f: 330-672-4880 e: [email protected]
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