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The Columbia Chronicle is the award-winning student newspaper at Columbia College Chicago, a private, nonprofit institution of higher learning located in the heart of Chicago. With undergraduate and graduate degree programs, Columbia College Chicago offers approximately 5,000 students a curriculum blending creative and media arts, liberal arts and business. First called the CC Writer in 1973, Columbia’s student newspaper became known as The Columbia Chronicle in 1978. In addition to a print newspaper published two times per year (once each semester) during the traditional school year, The Columbia Chronicle produces digital content year-round on ColumbiaChronicle.com and its social media platforms.
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Media Kit
Advertising Policy
The Columbia Chronicle welcomes advertising that serves the informational needs of our campus community while upholding our journalistic values of accuracy, fairness and responsibility.
Acceptance of Advertising
All advertising is subject to approval by the editor-in-chief, advertising manager and faculty advisor. We reserve the right to refuse, edit or cancel any advertisement that:
* Is misleading, false or deceptive.
* Violates federal, state or local law.
* Discriminates against individuals or groups based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status or any other protected category.
* Is defamatory or promotes hate speech.
* Conflicts with the newspaper’s mission, policies or the educational values of Columbia College Chicago.
Non-Endorsement
Acceptance of any advertisement does not imply endorsement by the Columbia Chronicle, its staff or Columbia College Chicago. Advertisers are solely responsible for the content of their ads.
Prohibited Advertising Categories
The Columbia Chronicle does not accept advertising for:
- Alcohol, tobacco or recreational cannabis products.
- Illegal products or services.
- Weapons or firearm sales.
- Sexually explicit materials or adult entertainment.
- Gambling services not explicitly authorized by law.
- Political ads
- Advocacy ads. (Advocacy advertising is defined as an ad that supports a specific cause, idea or message related to social, political or economic issues, rather than promoting a commercial product or service.)
Identification and Layout
All advertisements must clearly identify the advertiser. Advertisements should be easily distinguishable from editorial content. Any ad that may be confused with editorial content may be labeled “Advertisement” at the discretion of the Chronicle.
Payment Terms
Payment is due in full prior to publication unless a billing agreement is arranged in advance. New advertisers may be required to pay in advance until a payment history is established.
Rates and Deadlines
Current advertising rates, ad sizes and publication deadlines are available upon request and are subject to change. Advertisers are encouraged to confirm space and placement prior to deadlines to secure preferred positioning.
Proofs and Errors
Proofs will be provided upon request if time allows. The Columbia Chronicle is not responsible for errors in advertisements if proof has been approved by the advertiser or if the advertiser fails to request a proof. In the case of a significant error caused by the newspaper, the maximum liability shall be a correction or a refund of the ad cost.
Submission Guidelines
Ads should be submitted in high-resolution PDF or PNG format unless otherwise arranged with the advertising staff. The Chronicle provides design services free of charge.
