The Mass Media publishes advertisements in accordance with the following policies and our standard price sheet. Advertisers are responsible for the accuracy, proofreading and editing of advertisements they submit. All advertisers must agree to the following terms in addition to acknowledging these policies.

Advertising Terms

Editorial Independence

Advertisers cannot purchase editorial content in The Mass Media, including sponsored posts or reviews. The Mass Media does not grant preferential treatment to — or withhold negative information about — our advertisers. We may decline to work with advertisers who present a real or apparent conflict of interest, or for any other purpose.

Prohibited Advertisements

The Mass Media does not publish advertisements which it deems as:

• potentially libelous;
• in poor taste or judgment;
• ambiguously or deceptively worded or portrayed, making the product or service unclear or open to misrepresentation;
• promoting drugs, alcohol, gambling or violence, academic dishonesty or other violation of university policy;
• in violation of any federal, state or local laws;
• encouraging discrimination against any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, color, creed, religion, national origin or disability.

The Mass Media reserves the right to reject any advertisement that it deems objectionable due to subject matter, illustration, language or design. The Mass Media is under no obligation to publish any advertisement, regardless of the advertiser’s affiliation. Likewise, The Mass Media is under no obligation to provide advertising space for free to any person or organization, regardless of affiliation.

Print

Placement

The Mass Media does not place ads on the following pages:

• Page 1 (the front cover)
• Pages 8-9 (the center spread)

The following placements are designated as premium placements. The Mass Media prioritizes these spaces for itself unless the advertiser pays a negotiated premium rate.

• Page 2 (above the event calendar)