ADVERTISE WITH UMOJA

Founded by Milele Chikasa Anana, UMOJA Magazine is the oldest Black-owned magazine in Wisconsin. For more than 35 years, UMOJA Magazine has published positive news about the Black community, with beautifully illustrated covers commissioned by local and national African American artists.

35

Years

of publishing positive Black community news.

12,000

Readers

of UMOJA Magazine in both print and digital formats.

#1

in Reach

to Wisconsin’s Black Community.

Connect Deeply with the Black Community Through UMOJA Magazine.

UMOJA has thousands of African American readers ranging from students to professionals. In addition to its loyal readership in the Black community, UMOJA is also enjoyed by thousands of diverse readers. The magazine is distributed in schools, colleges, universities, community based-organizations, offices and throughout the midwest. If you’re interested in reaching the Black community, there is no better way to do it, than through UMOJA!

Editorial Calendar

JANUARY

MLK Holiday

FEBRUARY

Black History Month 

MARCH

Women’s History Month

APRIL

Financial Literacy & Annual Business

MAY

College Graduation

JUNE

High School Graduation

JULY

Special Edition

AUGUST

No Issue Published

SEPTEMBER

Back to School

OCTOBER

All About Health

NOVEMBER

Giving Thanks

DECEMBER

Kwanzaa & Scholarship Issue

Dive into a variety of ways to attract our readers.

PRINT ADVERTISING

Make a statement with a full page advertisement.

Bleed Size: 8.75″ x 11.25″
Trim Size: 8.50″ x 11.00″

Choose a premium location including the inside front cover, inside back cover, and middle spread. Dimensions listed above are width by height.

Show of your business with this space that covers 2 pages across a magazine spread.

Bleed Size: 17.25″ x 11.25″
Trim Size: 17.00″ x 11.00″

Be careful of cross-over artwork at the middle spine of the magazine. Dimensions listed above are width by height.

Be the first to be seen by advertising on the magazine’s back cover.

Bleed Size: 8.75″ x 8.25″
Trim Size: 8.50″ x 8.00″

This ad will trim only at the bottom edge. Dimensions listed above are width by height.

Covers 2/3rd’s of a single magazine page.

Bleed Size : 5.625″ x 11.25″
Trim Size: 5.375″ x 11.00″

Trims will only occur on the top, bottom and right edges of the magazine. Dimensions listed above are width by height.

A vertical version of a half-page magazine ad.

Bleed Size : 4.375″ x 11.25″
Trim Size: 4.125″ x 11.00″

Trims will only occur on the top, bottom and right edges of the magazine. Dimensions listed above are width by height.

A horizontal version of a half-page magazine ad.

Bleed Size : 5.75″ x 8.75″
Trim Size: 5.50″ x 8.50″

Trims will only occur on the top, bottom and right edges of the magazine. Dimensions listed above are width by height.

A vertical version of a quarter-page magazine ad.

Final Size : 3.625″ x 4.25″

There are no trims in this ad size. Dimensions listed above are width by height.

DIGITAL ADVERTISING

Stand out with a leaderboard on the first page of our site.

Final Size:
Desktop & Tablet: 1080 px x 90 px
Mobile: 360px x 360px


Your ad will be shown within 1 of 2 locations on our landing page. Dimensions listed above are width by height.

Communicate your brand when visitors are learning more about UMOJA Magazine.

Final Size:
Desktop & Tablet: 1080 px x 90 px
Mobile: 360px x 360px

Your ad will be shown on all pages except within the digital editions and homepage. Dimensions listed above are width by height.

Be where the readers are; advertise at the top and bottom of digital edition articles.

Final Size:
Desktop & Tablet: 1080 px x 90 px
Mobile: 360px x 360px

Your ad will be shown within 1 of 2 locations on our article pages. Dimensions listed above are width by height.

Be where the readers are; advertise at the top and bottom of digital edition articles.

Final Size : 360 px x 360 px

Your ad will be shown within the middle portion of article pages. Dimensions listed above are width by height.

Perhed at the top; take the spot above every table of contents sidebar.

Final Size : 360 px x 360 px

Your ad will be shown at the top of every digital edition article table of contents. Dimensions listed above are width by height.

NEED YOUR AD DESIGNED?

We can create an on-target ad for you at a reasonable cost. Call us at (608) 729-1227 to order!

FOR BEST RESULTS:
  • Be cautious of trim sizes.
    • Keep all important information inside .25″ of the trim line.
  • Embed or outline fonts.
  • Images are high-quality with an ideal dpi of 300.
IDEAL FORMATS:
  • PDF:
    • High-resolution PDF/X4a with trim and bleed lines marked.
  • IMAGE:
    • High-resolution raster file: psd, png, jpg, or tif.

Your Gateway to a Diverse, Community-focused, Nation-wide Audience.

UMOJA has thousands of readers ranging from students to professionals. Not only does UMOJA Magazine have loyal readership in the Black community, but readers from a multitude of diverse backgrounds enjoy each monthly edition. Each issue is also distributed in schools, colleges, universities, community based-organizations, as well as non-profit and civic offices throughout the region. UMOJA Magazine will soon be available online, so you will be able to reach national and international markets you seek. There is no better way to reach these audiences than through UMOJA! Secure your placement today!

Locate

Readers

in the Black, Latinx, and Asian Communities.

speak

To Our Core

business and leadership professionals in the age range of 25-55.

Target

Black Readers

that make up 80% of UMOJA Magazine’s annual readership.

Promote

to the 52%

of our readership that is made up of community-leading women.

$40,000

Average

is the annual income of our readership.

3-5 times

per Week

our readership dines at restaurants.

2+ Times

per Month

our readers travel.

2.5x

Pass Along

rate of amongst our subscribers.

25+

states reached

within our subscribership.

Increase your return when you invest in advertising with UMOJA Magazine.

PRINT ADVERTISING
1 Issue (1 month):

$995 per issue

3 Issues (3 months):

$895 per issue

6 Issues (6 months):

$795 per issue

11 Issues (1 Year):

$695 per issue

1 Issue (1 month):

$2,000 per issue

3 Issues (3 months):

$1,800 per issue

6 Issues (6 months):

$1,600 per issue

11 Issues (1 Year):

$1,400 per issue

1 Issue (1 month):

$1,195 per issue

3 Issues (3 months):

$1,075 per issue

6 Issues (6 months):

$995 per issue

11 Issues (1 Year):

$835 per issue

1 Issue (1 month):

$700 per issue

3 Issues (3 months):

$630 per issue

6 Issues (6 months):

$560 per issue

11 Issues (1 Year):

$490 per issue

1 Issue (1 month):

$550 per issue

3 Issues (3 months):

$495 per issue

6 Issues (6 months):

$440 per issue

11 Issues (1 Year):

$385 per issue

1 Issue (1 month):

$575 per issue

3 Issues (3 months):

$515 per issue

6 Issues (6 months):

$460 per issue

11 Issues (1 Year):

$400 per issue

1 Issue (1 month):

$400 per issue

3 Issues (3 months):

$360 per issue

6 Issues (6 months):

$320 per issue

11 Issues (1 Year):

$280 per issue

DIGITAL ADVERTISING
Reserve in 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year increments:

Contact us for customized pricing!

Reserve in 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year increments:

Contact us for customized pricing!

Reserve in 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year increments:

Contact us for customized pricing!

Reserve in 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year increments:

Contact us for customized pricing!

Reserve in 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year increments:

Contact us for customized pricing!

NEED YOUR AD DESIGNED?

We can create an on-target ad for you at a reasonable cost. Call us at (608) 729-1229 to order!

FOR BEST RESULTS:
  • Images should be digital size of a dpi between 72 – 96.
  • Ideal file types are psd, png, webp, or jpg.
  • Provide a link for advertising click throughs.
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS:
  • All adverisers must be SSL-Compliant for all display ads.
  • All links must have a safe, secure destination.
  • File sizes should be less than 150kb.

Maximize your results when you advertise with UMOJA Magazine!

  • Longest tenured African American publication in Dane County with 35 years and counting.
  • Delivers only positive news on Black, Latinx, and Asian communities.
  • Physical magazine currently reaches nearly 2,500 households and over 10,000 people per month.
  • Produced as both a printed and digital editions.
  • Magazine cover art and physical magazine have been proven provide a longer shelf life than digital-only only.

There is no better way to reach the Black community than UMOJA Magazine! Be sure to place your advertisement today!