Advertise in the GSN
The GRADUATE STUDENT NEWS is printed every six weeks during the semester and mailed to all 6,000+ MIT graduate students at their term (home) addresses. Copies are also mailed to administrative and departmental offices, and stacks are distributed to several campus locations. With a total circulation of 6,750 copies, the GSN is a very effective means for advertising to the MIT community.
Proceeds from your advertisement pay for postage.
These guidelines describe the accepted dimensions, formats, and costs associated with placing advertisements in the GSN. To place an ad, please email gsn-advertising@mit.edu.
Dimensions of Advertisements
The GSN accepts advertisements with the following dimensions:
| Width (in) | Height (in) | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-page | 7 | 9 1/2 |
| Half-page | 7 | 4 2/3 |
| Quarter-page | 3 1/3 | 4 2/3
|
Please use a 1/8 inch margin from the edges of the advertisement for all text and graphics aside from background colors. This will ease the placement of your ad.
Accepted Formats
Advertisements are accepted in the following file formats:
| JPG |
| DOC
|
Advertisements may also be accepted in the PDF file format, but please email gsn-advertising@mit.edu to arrange this. Our publisher has specific requirements for the use of PDF files, and we can explain these to you.
All graphics files must have a resolution of 600 dots-per-inch (dpi).
Please note: submission does not guarantee publication. The GSN appreciates the time and effort it takes to craft an advertisement. However, if the ad can not be published directly in the form it is received, it will be returned for modification. The GSN does offer graphic design services, as detailed below.
Cost
For non-MIT-affiliated organizations, the cost schedule is as follows:
| Non-MIT | Color | Black & White |
|---|---|---|
| Full-page | $1000 | $500 |
| Half-page | $700 | $350 |
| Quarter-page | $400 | $200
|
All MIT-affiliated departments, offices, and student groups receive this 50% discounted rate:
| MIT | Color | Black & White |
|---|---|---|
| Full-page | $500 | $250 |
| Half-page | $350 | $175 |
| Quarter-page | $200 | $100
|
Publication Schedule
The GSN is published every six weeks during the school year. The submission deadlines and dates which the GSN reaches all MIT students are summarized as follows:
| Issue | Submission Deadline | Distribution Date |
|---|---|---|
| September-October 2007 | 9/23/07 | 10/7/07 |
| November-December 2007 | 11/23/07 | 12/7/07 |
| January-February 2008 | 1/23/07 | 2/7/08 |
| March-April 2008 | 3/23/08 | 4/7/08 |
| May-June 2008 | 5/23/08 | 6/7/08 |
| July-August 2008 | 7/23/08 | 8/7/08 |
| September-October 2008 | 9/23/08 | 10/7/08
|
Layout
Advertisements are placed in the text area of the page, as detailed in this advertising layout guide.
Placement
The back cover and the inside back cover are reserved for color advertisements and may be purchased on a first-come-first-served basis for the prices listed above. The GSN does not guarantee any other placement of ads within the magazine.
Disclaimer
Submission does not guarantee publication. The GSN appreciates the time and effort it takes to craft an advertisement. However, if the ad can not be published directly in the form it is received, it will be returned for modification. The GSN does offer graphic design services, as detailed below.
Graphic Design Services
The GRADUATE STUDENT NEWS offers graphic design services for advertisements. Our staff will create an ad for you or will improve the layout and appearance of your advertisement. The rates are the same for all advertisers (MIT or non-MIT) and are listed as follows:
The base rate for all advertisements is $200. This includes:
- Discussion of the ad content and design concept
- Creation of a proof of the advertisement
- Review of the proof with the advertiser, and
- One round of revisions
All subsequent revisions will be charged $200 per hour.
To advertise in the GSN, please contact gsn-advertising@mit.edu.
