Advertise with Upstate Weekly News

Reach Thousands of Local Readers Every Week

Connect with engaged readers in Schoharie, Delaware, Ulster, and Greene Counties through trusted print and digital advertising solutions.

Why Advertise With Us?

Local Reach

Thousands of readers in our four-county coverage area

Trusted Source

Established community newspaper since 2018

Print + Digital

Reach readers both in print and online

Affordable Rates

Competitive pricing for local businesses

Print Advertising Rates

Published weekly every Friday • Open Rate: ${7.25 per column inch

Minimum ad size: 2 column inches • Six-column format

Full Page

11.5" wide × 22" high

6 columns

132 column inches

$957.00 per issue

Please add 1/8-inch bleed on all sides

Half Page Vertical

3 col × 20.5"

3 columns

61.5 column inches

$445.86 per issue

Half Page Horizontal

6 col × 10"

6 columns

60 column inches

$435.00 per issue

Quarter Page

3 col × 10"

3 columns

30 column inches

$217.50 per issue

2×8

2 col × 8"

2 columns

16 column inches

$116.00 per issue

1×5

1 col × 5"

1 column

5 column inches

$36.25 per issue

Business Card

2 col × 2"

2 columns

4 column inches

$50.00 per issue

Special flat rate

2×1

2 col × 1"

2 columns

2 column inches

$14.50 per issue

1×2

1 col × 2"

1 column

2 column inches

$14.50 per issue

Visual Ad Size Reference

Frequency Discounts Available

5%

13 weeks (quarterly)

10%

26 weeks (semi-annual)

15%

52 weeks (annual)

Digital Advertising

Expand your reach with online advertising on our growing digital platform

Homepage Banner

Premium placement on homepage

Custom pricing

Sidebar Display Ad

Appears on article pages

Custom pricing

Classified Listing

Text-based classified ad

From $10/month

Featured Business Profile

Enhanced business directory listing

From $25/month

🎯 Print + Digital Bundles

Maximize your exposure with combined print and digital advertising packages

Starter Package

Print ad + Homepage banner

Contact for pricing

Growth Package

Print ad + Digital profile + Classifieds

Most Popular

Premium Package

Full coverage across all platforms

Contact for pricing

Advertising Specifications

Print Requirements

File Format
PDF, JPG, or PNG
Resolution
300 DPI minimum
Color Mode
CMYK for print, RGB for digital
Column Width
1.6811 inches

Important Dates

Publication Day
Every Friday
Ad Deadline
Wednesday 5pm for Friday publication
Payment Terms
Net 30 for established accounts
Cancellation Policy
Must cancel by Monday 5pm

Need Help Designing Your Ad?

Our design team can create professional ads for you! Basic design services are included with quarter-page ads and larger. Contact us for custom design pricing.

Request Design Services

Advertising FAQs

How do I submit my ad?

Email your ad to news@upstateweeklynews.com by Wednesday at 5pm. Include your business name, contact information, and desired publication date. We'll confirm receipt and send you a proof.

Can you design my ad for me?

Yes! Basic design is included free with quarter-page ads and larger. For smaller ads or complex designs, we offer affordable design services starting at $25.

Do you offer contract discounts?

Yes! Save 5-15% with our frequency discounts on 13, 26, or 52-week contracts. Lock in today's rates for the entire contract period.

Can I include QR codes or special offers?

Absolutely! QR codes linking to your website, special offers, and coupons are all welcome. We can even help you create USWN token rewards for your customers.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept checks, credit cards, ACH transfers, and cryptocurrency. Established accounts qualify for Net 30 payment terms.

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