Advertising Rate Card · May 19, 2026
The Magnolia Standard
"A local paper, built local, for the long haul."
Magnolia · Pinehurst · Stagecoach · Decker Prairie · Lake Windcrest
Month-to-month. Cancel any time. No long-term contracts. Category exclusivity per issue.
Print Advertising
| Slot | Size / Notes | Monthly | 6-mo prepay (–10%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business card | 3.5 × 2 in | $99 | $535 |
| 1/4 page | Quarter page | $149 | $805 |
| 1/2 page | Half page | $249 | $1,345 |
| Full page | Full page | $399 | $2,155 |
| Inside front cover | Premium placement | $499 | $2,695 |
| Back cover | Premium placement | $599 | $3,235 |
Digital, Sponsored Content & Bundles
| Slot | Notes | Price | 6-mo prepay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newsletter sponsorship | Single send, when subs ≥ 300 | $79 / issue | — |
| Sponsored long-form article | ~800 words, "Sponsored" label, written by our editorial team | $349 one-time | — |
| Bundle | 1/4 page print + 1 newsletter sponsor + 1 sponsored article | $549 / mo | $2,965 |
Add-on
$50 ad design service
One-time setup if you don't supply ready-to-print artwork. We'll design a press-ready, on-brand ad in your slot size.
Production Specs
Camera-ready artwork due by the 20th of the month prior to issue date. PDF, 300 dpi, CMYK. Or pay $50 and we'll design it for you.
Policies
- Public rates. The number on this card is the number you pay.
- No lock-in. Every ad runs month-to-month. Cancel anytime.
- Prepay refund. 6-mo prepay still cancellable, prorated refund.
- Category exclusivity. One business per category per issue, first paid keeps the slot.
- Editorial firewall. Buying ads does not buy editorial coverage.
- Sponsored content is always labeled "Sponsored."
Reserve Your Slot
Email the ads desk.
themagnoliastandard.com/advertise
Reply within one business day. No phone tag. No contract to sign before you've seen the issue.