Download the Advertising Media Kit for The Independent Review (pdf)
Advertising Rates
Covers: Full Color (CMYK)
| Inside front cover: 5-1/2 in x 8-1/2 in | $1,500.00 |
| Inside back cover: 5-1/2 in x 8-1/2 in | $1,500.00 |
Interior: Black & White
| Two- page spread | $1,250.00 |
| Full page: 5-1/2 in x 8-1/2 in | $775.00 |
| Half page horizontal: 5-1/2 in x 4-1/4 in | $500.00 |
Discounts
| 2 Recurring Ads | 5% |
| 4 Recurring Ads | 10% |
Mechanicals Requirements
| Electronic format is preferred (either as a PDF, EPS, or TIF). Electronic art should be high-resolution (300 dpi at 5.5 x 8.5"). We also accept camera-ready art at actual size. Line screens should be 133- or 150-line for best results (150-line maximum). We reserve the right to alter ads that do not meet size specifications. |
Contact & Delivery
| Questions and Ads Submission [email protected] |
Closing Dates
SPRING 2024 | Vol. 28, No. 4
Electronic file or camera-ready artwork due: Jan. 15, 2024
Publication Date: March 1, 2024
SUMMER 2024 | Vol. 29, No. 1
Electronic file or camera-ready artwork due: April 15, 2024
Publication Date: June 1, 2024
FALL 2024 | Vol. 29, No. 2
Electronic file or camera-ready artwork due: July 15, 2024
Publication Date: September 1, 2024
WINTER 2024/25 | Vol. 29, No. 3
Electronic file or camera-ready artwork due: October 15, 2024
Publication Date: December 1, 2024
2025
SPRING 2025 | Vol. 29, No. 4
Electronic file or camera-ready artwork due: Jan. 15, 2025
Publication Date: March 1, 2025
SUMMER 2025 | Vol. 30, No. 1
Electronic file or camera-ready artwork due: Apr. 15, 2025
Publication Date: June 1, 2025
FALL 2025 | Vol. 30, No. 2
Electronic file or camera-ready artwork due: July 15, 2025
Publication Date: September 1, 2025
WINTER 2025/26 | Vol. 29, No. 3
Electronic file or camera-ready artwork due: October 15, 2025
Publication Date: December 1, 2025
Policy
All advertisements are subject to The Independent Review’s approval of copy, text, display, and illustration. The Independent Review reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertisement at any time, and is not responsible for errors in key numbers. Any change in ad rates will not disturb existing contracts with The Independent Review.
Payment
Payments are due within 30 days of the invoice date.
Liability
The Independent Review shall not be liable for any failure to print, publish, or circulate all or any portion of any issue in which an advertisement is accepted by The Independent Review due to natural disasters, strikes, accidents, or any other uncontrollable circumstances.
