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Choose the right ad for you
Promote your organization, event, or work directly to Willamette students, faculty, staff and adminstrators.
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INSTAGRAM ADS - provide sponsored content on The Collegian's Instagram (@willamette_collegian)
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GRAD ADS - Celebrate your grad with a personalized message and photo
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PRINT ADS - Get your info in front of Willamette University students, staff, faculty and administrators
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Instagram Ads
Promote your organization, event, or work directly to Willamette students, faculty, and staff through sponsored content on The Collegian’s Instagram @willamette_collegian.
Ad Options & Pricing
1. Sponsored Story
- A 24-hour story placement on The Collegian’s Instagram
- $25
- House ads: $60 (includes artist comp.)
2. Sponsored Post
- A feed post published on The Collegian’s Instagram that remains visible indefinitely
- $75
- House ads: $110 (includes artist comp.)
Bundles & Discounts
- Story + Post bundles are available at a discounted rate. Please email collegian-ads@willamette.edu for more info.
- Ongoing advertisers may retain current pricing through the end of the academic year (May 2026) if rates change.
Timeline
Please allow one week from ad request submission to posting.
Print Ad Space
Connect with a vibrant audience of college students eager to explore new products, services, and opportunities in Salem. Advertising with The Collegian puts your message at the heart of campus life.
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Print Distribution: Bi-weekly on Thursdays.
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Ad Submission Deadline: Submit finalized design by Thursday, one week before distribution.
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File format: .jpg or .png
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Need help with design? Allow additional lead time for our team to create your ad.
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30% discount available for Willamette University departments and programs.
ASWU sponsors limited print ad spaces [1/4 page color ad] for recognized clubs and orgs each semester. Each recognized club/org is eligible to request one of these sponsored spaces until all ASWU sponsored spots are used each semester. *Limited space means not all requests may be granted.*
$170
1/4 page (5 x 8 inch)
Color
$250
1/2 page (10 x 8 inch)
Color
Custom ad options available. Email collegian-ads@willamette.edu for details!
Grad Ads
Celebratory Ads in The Collegian's Semester-end Issues
Let us celebrate your graduate in
The Collegian!
2026 prices tentative. Final prices may vary.
1/4 Page – $99
- 5 x 7.75 inches (width x height)
- grad name, photo, and message
1/8 Page – $69
- 5 x 3.75 inches (width x height)
- grad name, photo, and message
Personalized Message – $15
- grad name and message
Message can include majors/minors, campus involvement, plans after graduation, personal stories, and more!
Fall 2026
Grad ads will be available for purchase from X through X. Final ads will appear in The Collegian's final Fall issue in November.
The Collegian reserves the right to request revisions to messages and photos that may be considered aggressive or don't meet our guidelines.
Personalized Message
1/4 Page
1/8 Page
