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 readers through the news source they've trusted since 1935.
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 community institution that has served Columbus since 1935.
20,000+
page views in the last 30 days
90+
years serving the community (since 1935)
Local
Columbus, GA & the Chattahoochee Valley
See our media kit · Download it as a PDF
Ad Options
Pick exactly the placements that fit your goals and budget. Multi-month discounts are available.
Print Advertising
Our weekly print edition is a broadsheet. All print ads run in color. Rates are per insertion, and nonprofit rates are 25% less. Print ads can be added to any online package.
Broadsheet
Open rate per column inch: $19.00 local, $25.50 national. Page width is 6 columns (11.4 inches), and a full page is 21 inches long.
| Size | Local | National |
|---|---|---|
| Full page (6 columns, 21 in.) | $2,368 | $3,187 |
| 3/4 page (5 columns, 17 in.) | $1,630 | $2,182.50 |
| 1/2 page (6 columns, 10.5 in.) | $1,234 | $1,643.50 |
| 1/2 vertical (4 columns, 16.5 in.) | $1,288 | $1,717 |
| 1/4 page (3 columns, 10.5 in.) | $667 | $871.75 |
| 1/8 page (3 columns, 6 in.) | $424 | $541 |
Front page banner: $1,500 flat rate per week.
Tabloid
| Size | Local | National |
|---|---|---|
| Full page | $900 | $1,100 |
| 1/2 page | $500 | $600 |
| 1/4 page | $300 | $450 |
| 1/6 page | $250 | $350 |
Inserts
Flyers, envelopes, post cards and other inserts, bought for the full run. Not every insert is accepted. A one-page 8x10 insert is $100 per 1,000, plus $20 per 1,000 for each extra page.
| Insert size | Average, per 1,000 | Oversized, per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 pages | $90 | $120 |
| 8 pages | $100 | $140 |
| 12 pages | $105 | $160 |
| 16 pages | $150 | $220 |
Political, sports event, concert and traveling show ads run at the open rate and are paid in advance. E-tear sheets are free. Mailed tear sheets are $100 extra.
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.