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Introducing Instagram Ads!
Promote your organization, event, or work directly to Willamette students, faculty, and staff through sponsored content on The Collegian’s Instagram account (@willamette_collegian). Please email collegian-ads@willamette.edu if interested.
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Ad Options & Pricing
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1. Sponsored Story
- A 24-hour story placement on The Collegian’s Instagram
- $25
- House ads: $60 (includes artist comp.)
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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.
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Timeline
Please allow one week from ad request submission to posting.
Grad Ads
Celebratory Ads in The Collegian's Semester-end Issues
1/4 Page
1/8 Page
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Let us celebrate your graduate in
The Collegian!
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1/4 Page – $99
- 5 x 7.75 inches (width x height)
- grad name, photo, and message
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1/8 Page – $69
- 5 x 3.75 inches (width x height)
- grad name, photo, and message
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Personalized Message – $15
- grad name and message
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Message can include majors/minors, campus involvement, plans after graduation, personal stories, and more!​​​​
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Spring 2026​​
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Grad ads will be available for purchase from Jan 29 through Apr 10. Final ads will appear in The Collegian's final Spring issue on Apr 30.
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The Collegian reserves the right to request revisions to messages and photos that may be considered aggressive or don't meet our guidelines. ​​​
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Personalized Message
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.*
$140
1/4 page (5 x 8 inch)
Black and White
$170
1/4 page (5 x 8 inch)
Color
$230
1/2 page (10 x 8 inch)
Black and White
$250
1/2 page (10 x 8 inch)
Color