Sitewide Sticky Ad
Stays in view as readers scroll, on every page of the site.
Starting at $850/month
Advertise With Columbus Times
Reach Columbus's African American community through the news source it has trusted since 1965.
Our readers in Columbus and the Chattahoochee Valley come to us for community news, local politics, health, education, sports, and culture. They're engaged, local, and hard to reach anywhere else. An ad with Columbus Times puts your business in front of them with the credibility of a 60-year community institution.
40,000
monthly pageviews
60+
years serving the community (since 1965)
Local
Columbus, GA & the Chattahoochee Valley
Ad Options
Pick exactly the placements that fit your goals and budget. Multi-month discounts are available.
Trusted by Local Advertisers
Businesses including Publix advertise with Columbus Times to reach our readers.
Who Advertises With Us
- Local businesses — restaurants, shops, salons, and services that want neighborhood customers.
- Event organizers — fill seats for your events.
- Healthcare providers — clinics, pharmacies, and health programs serving the community.
- Colleges and employers — recruit students and job candidates locally.
- Campaigns and public agencies — candidate, ballot, and public-service messages (political ads must include a "paid for by" disclosure).
Ad Specs & Policies
Formats
- Banner (desktop and mobile)
- Rectangle
- Sticky (desktop and mobile)
- Category sponsorship: logo plus rectangle ad
Files
- JPG, PNG, or GIF, plus the link your ad should open
- Third-party ad tags (e.g., Google Campaign Manager) accepted
Policies
- Ads run monthly; send materials five business days before your start date
- Sponsored content is always clearly labeled "Sponsored" and runs for an agreed-on amount of time
- We reserve the right to decline ads that conflict with our standards or community
Get Started
Tell us a little about your business, and we'll send you our full rate card and availability.