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Independent School magazine is the only magazine devoted exclusively to private, precollegiate education. This award-winning magazine is published four times a year by the National Association of Independent Schools, a leading education association representing more than 1,500 independent private elementary and secondary schools. Independent school leaders respect and trust Independent School. That makes it the perfect place to introduce your product or service.
Find the information you need below, or see our media kit. If you have any questions, please contact Sue Partyke in our advertising sales office at (540) 374-9100 or advertise@nais.org.
Issues and Closing Dates
Spring
Ad space: December 15, 2017
Materials: January 3, 2013
Summer
Ad space: March 2, 2018
Materials: March 20, 2018
Fall
Ad space: July 2, 2018
Materials: July 20, 2018
Advertising Rates
Four-Color Rates
| |
NAIS Supporter/Nonprofit Organization |
Nonmember |
| AD SIZE |
1X |
4X |
1X |
4X |
| Full Page |
$2,570 |
$2,375 |
$2,730 |
$2,515 |
| 2/3 Page |
$2,400 |
$2,285 |
$2,550 |
$2,400 |
| 1/2 Island |
$2,320 |
$2,170 |
$2,445 |
$2,280 |
| 1/2 Page Horiz. |
$2,245 |
$2,065 |
$2,375 |
$2,175 |
| 1/3 Page |
$2,140 |
$1,990 |
$2,255 |
$2,085 |
| 1/6 Page |
$1,900 |
$1,800 |
$1,990 |
$1,890 |
B/W Rates
| |
NAIS Supporter/Nonprofit Organization |
Nonmember |
| AD SIZE |
1X |
4X |
1X |
4X |
| Full Page |
$1,470 |
$1,275 |
$1,630 |
$1,415 |
| 2/3 Page |
$1,300 |
$1,185 |
$1,450 |
$1,300 |
| 1/2 Island |
$1,220 |
$1,070 |
$1,345 |
$1,180 |
| 1/2 Page Horiz. |
$1,145 |
$965 |
$1,275 |
$1,075 |
| 1/3 Page |
$1,040 |
$890 |
$1,155 |
$985 |
| 1/6 Page |
$800 |
$700 |
$890 |
$790 |
- For 2C-process (black + magenta, yellow, or cyan), add $535 to B/W rate
- For 2C-match (black + one PMS color), add $675 to B/W rate
- Five-color, neon, and metallic colors available. Contact ad sales office for pricing.
Cover Rates
| |
NAIS Supporter / Nonprofit Organization |
Nonmember |
| AD SIZE |
1X |
4X |
1X |
4X |
| Cover II |
$3,805 |
$3,355 |
$4,225 |
$3,715 |
| Cover III |
$3,575 |
$3,135 |
$3,975 |
$3,490 |
| Cover IV |
$4,100 |
$3,660 |
$4,635 |
$4,070 |
Save 10%! To find out about NAIS Supporter Program, email us at sponsorship@nais.org or call (202) 973-9740.
Demographics
The following information is taken from a 2016 Independent School magazine reader survey.
- Total readership: 23,608
- Readers who read half or more of the magazine: 80%
- Overall satisfaction rate: 86%
Independent School reaches the decision makers.
- Heads/Deans: 62%
- Assistant/Associate Heads: 7%
- Directors/Officers: 8%
- Faculty/Trustees/Parents/Colleges : 12%
Independent school leaders value the magazine.
- Readers who file their copies for future reference: 57%
- Readers who pass their copies on to others at their schools: 25%
Independent schools have significant budgets.
| Annual Purchasing Budget |
Total |
| $10 million or more |
2% |
| $5 - $10 million |
15% |
| $1 - $5 million |
35% |
| $200,000 - $1 million |
15% |
| $200,000 or less |
11% |
Readers report they are currently planning purchases in areas such as technology, infrastructure, furnishing, vehicles, and consultation.
Independent School readers pay attention to your ads.
- Readers who agree that “the ads in Independent School introduce me to new products and services”: 59%
- Readers who agree that “seeing an ad in Independent School gives me a positive impression about the company”: 58%