DIG MAGAZINE
SPRING 2022 MEDIA KIT
Photo By Ryan Guitare
WHO WE ARE THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO LONG BEACH FOR CSULB STUDENTS DIG MAG is a student-run publication at California State University, Long Beach, inspiring readers to immerse themselves in the Long Beach lifestyle. Featuring in-the-know stories about the latest in food, arts, entertainment and culture; in-depth features about people and trends on the campus and in the city; poetry, fiction and literary journalism written by students; and beautiful photography and design.
AWARD WINNING JOURNALISM Best Magazine Cover (2020), Summer 2019 Issue Best Digital Magazine (2020), DIGMAGLB.com Best Magazine Website (2019 & 2018), DIGMAGLB.COM Best Magazine Story (2018), Choosing Education Over Incarceration Best Magazine Photo Series (2018), Choosing Educaiton Over Incarceration Photo By Emily Chen
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PRINT PUBLICATION FULL PAGE PREMIUM INSIDE FRONT OR BACK COVER 8.5" x 11" Full Bleed Open Rate On-Campus/Alumni Rate
$600 $400
FULL PAGE 8.5" x 11" Full Bleed Open Rate On-Campus/Alumni Rate
$500 $300
HALF PAGE 8.5" x 5.5" Full Bleed Open Rate On-Campus/Alumni Rate
$400 $200
QUARTER PAGE 4.25" x 5.5" Full Bleed Open Rate On-Campus/Alumni Rate
$300 $150
Photo By Ahtziri Aguilar
SPRING ISSUE DEADLINES SPECIFICATIONS Resolution: 300 ppi/dip or above File Type: PDF or PNG Format: CMYK Other: Please do not include crop or bleed marks.
Jan. 28 Feb. 14 Feb. 28
Space Deadline Art Deadline On Stands
SUMMER ISSUE DEADLINES Mar. 18 Apr. 4 April 18
Space Deadline Art Deadline On Stands
WEBSITE LEADERBOARD
LEADERBOARD
728 x 90 pixels | PNG, GIF or MP4 File Open Rate On-Campus/Alumni Rate
$300 per week $150 per week
MEDIUM RECTANGLE
MEDIUM RECTANGLE 300 x 250 pixels | PNG, GIF or MP4 File Open Rate On-Campus/Alumni Rate
$200 per week $100 per week
LARGE SKYSCRAPER
LARGE SKYSCRAPER 300 x 600 pixels | PNG, GIF or MP4 File Open Rate On-Campus/Alumni Rate
$500 per week $250 per week
Actual positions on the website vary. Image is for sizing example only.
SPONSORED CONTENT Word Count 500 - 1,000 | Image 1080 x 1080, PNG or JPEG
ARTICLE & PHOTO All Content Provided By Client
Open Rate/ On-Campus/Alumni Rate $150
ARTICLE, PHOTO & SOCIAL MEDIA POST
CONTENT CREATION
All Content Provided By Client
Open Rate/ On-Campus/Alumni Rate Additional $200
Open Rate/On-Campus/Alumni Rate $200
Written Article & Photo
Sponsored content appears on the homepage for one week and for one year in the sponsored content section of the website.
NEWSLETTER
SOCIAL MEDIA INSTAGRAM STORIES 1080 x 920 pixels | PNG, GIF or MP4 File Open Rate Added to Highlight
$100 per story $150 per story
Instagram stories are live for 24 hours before disappearing. Highlights are saved on the page for the reminder of the semester. Client is responsible for providing image, copy and any appropriate links.
POSITION A
FACEBOOK POST Photo Post | 1200 x 630 pixels | PNG Video Post | 1280 x 720 | MPF or MOV Open Rate
POSITION B
$100 per post
Facebook posts appear on the feed indefinitely.
POSITION C
LEADERBOARD 728 x 90 pixels | PNG, GIF or MP4 File
POSITION A Open Rate On-Campus/Alumni Rate
$150 $125
POSITION B Open Rate On-Campus/Alumni Rate
$125 $100
POSITION C Open Rate On-Campus/Alumni Rate
$100 $75
Newsletter is distributed once a week during the semester.
TWITTER POST Photo Post | 1600 x 900 pixels | PNG Video Post | 1900 x 1200 pixels | MP4 or MOV Open Rate
$100 per post
Twitter posts appear in the feed indefinitely.
EVENT SPONSORSHIP To promote each print issue, DIG MAG hosts a launch event on campus that brings the stories in the magazine to life through experiential activities, photo ops, gift bags and giveaways. Reach 500 - 1,000 CSULB students directly.
Table at Event Sponsor an Experience Give Bag Inclusion
$400 $200 FREE; Must provide 100 of product or service
All sponsorships include signage at event, logo and link on event info page and social media post announcing sponsorship.
Photo By Emily Chen
GIVEAWAYS Rate:
FREE
We're always looking for cool new businesses to partner with. If you'd like to coordinate a giveaway of your product or service on our social media channels, please contact DIGMAGonline@gmail.com .
PRODUCT PLACEMENT One to two times per year, DIG MAG will gather products and services from local, student-owned, and/or small, independent businesses our editors love for inclusion in a promotional box sent out to CSULB social media influencers.
Inclusion in Box
$100 Must provide 50 of product or service.
All businesses will be promoted on the DIG MAG social media channels, as well as a link to their social media channels included in the box with the request that influencers tag all products/ services included.
Photo By Eddie Infante
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THANK YOU
Forty-Niner Student Media oversees the business operations for the student-run publications at California State University, Long Beach, including the Daily FortyNiner, DIG MAG and DÍG en Español . Forty-Niner Student Media is student run and advised by a faculty member of the Department of Journalism & Public Relations, providing college students the opportunity to gain real-life experience in a laboratory environment. Forty-Niner Student Media reserves the right to revise or reject any advertisement at its sole discretion at any time prior to publication.
Your advertising dollars help sustain student media at California State University, Long Beach providing valuable experience and tools for aspiring student journalists.
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