One of two major student newspapers produced by students at the University of Chicago, Chicago Weekly (CW) knows the University and its Hyde Park neighborhood inside and out. With smart features, provocative commentary and comprehensive arts coverage, CW appeals to an audience of active, intelligent and interested students and faculty as well as the thriving South Side community that they call home. And don’t forget that CW is published by Newcity, one of Chicago’s premier citywide publications, so that you’re guaranteed to find within CW’s covers a smart style that matches its lively substance. Take a look at CW to see why this award-winning publication is the freshest independent student newspaper around.

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CW Publishing Schedule 2009-10

Fall Quarter
September 24 (Orientation Issue)
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19, 26
December 3

Winter Quarter
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 4, 11

Spring Quarter
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20, 27
June 3

Print Advertising Rates (Net)
[Size, Dimensions, Rate, Frequency]

Full page (10 inches wide x 11.5 inches tall): $500 (1x), $450 (5x), $425 (10x), $350 (20x), $300 (30x)
1/2 page (10 inches wide x 5.64 inches tall OR 5 inches wide x 11.5 inches tall): $300 (1x), $270 (5x), $255 (10x), $210 (20x), $180 (30x)
1/4 page (5 inches wide x 5.64 inches tall): $185 (1x), $167 (5x), $157 (10x), $130 (20x), $111 (30x)
1/8 page (5 inches wide x 2.75 inches tall OR 2.25 inches wide x 5.64 inches tall): $125 (1x), $113 (5x), $106 (10x), $88 (20x), $75 (30x)
1/16 page (2.25 inches wide x 2.75 inches tall): $85 (1x), $77 (5x), $72 (10x), $60 (20x), $51 (30x)

Color: 20 percent premium, subject to availability

Preprinted Inserts: $500

Premium placement, when available: 20 percent

University of Chicago Departments pay the 10x rate unless otherwise contracted.

Web Advertising
Leaderboard advertising is available in very limited inventory on the Chicago Weekly Web site, for the price of $25 per week, with a two-week minimum. More details can be found here.

Closing Deadlines
Space must be reserved by Friday at noon for the following week’s edition. Payment and design materials must also be received by Friday. Designed ads sent via email can be accepted until Monday at noon; special issues have earlier deadlines for space, materials and payment. Any advertiser that does not meet reservation and material deadlines is subject to a production late fee.

Payment is generally required by Friday prior to publication. Make checks payable to Newcity Communications, Inc. Visa, MasterCard and American Express accepted. All advertising must be paid in advance unless a credit application is submitted and approved by the business department. You can pay online with credit card, through Paypal’s secure processing (no account required). Click here to access our online payment center.

Ad Position
CW tries to organize ads in a logical fashion and to accommodate specific advertiser requests. However, due to layout limitations, non-standard size ads often cannot meet advertiser requests. Premium placement, when available, can be guaranteed for a 20 percent premium.

Production
Download our current Production Specifications here.

To reserve space or for more information, phone 312-243-8786  X17 or email  advertising@newcity.com
[When emailing, please indicate "CW inquiry" in the subject line]

Errors
Advertisers are responsible for proofing their display advertisements. Newcity/CW is not responsible for
typographical errors in line ads after the first week of publishing.

Liability
By advertising, you and your agency represent that your material is properly authorized and that any consents have been obtained. By advertising, you and your agency jointly and severally indemnify
Newcity Communications, Inc./CW and all of its employees against all legal claims, actions and expenses. We reserve the right to reject any material we deem inconsistent with our standards.

You can download a PDF that contains most of the information on this page here.