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2025 Advertising Rates

Reach CSU students, parents, and the Fort Collins community through our comprehensive advertising platforms.

💻 Digital Advertising 🔍 Google Ads 📧 Email Marketing 📱 Social Media 📊 Marketing 🎨 Graphic Design 📻 KCSU 90.5 FM 🎬 Fifty03' Visuals 📖 College Avenue Magazine 📰 The Rocky Mountain Collegian ⭐ Special Publications

Digital Advertising

Rocky Mountain Student Media’s web sites contain breaking news, podcasts, videos, photos, and live stream TV and radio. Collegian.com and KCSUFM.com provide the best digital platforms for reaching audiences anywhere, anytime.

More than 63,000 average ad impressions monthly.

Rates - RMSMC

Sidebar Ad

300×250px

1 Month: $350

3 Months: $960Save $90

Leaderboard Banner

2000×247px

1 Month: $450

3 Months: $1,200Save $150

EXCLUSIVE

Sneaker Banner Ad

2000×247px

Featured prominently on collegian.com home page

1 Month: $650

3 Months: $1,560Save $390

Front Page Takeover

Ask us how to take over our entire front page with your digital ad

Contact for Pricing

Google Ads Management

Let us handle your digital ads — so you can focus on your business

New Service

Bundle & Save!

Bundle any of our media & marketing opportunities and save up to 30% on your total package

SAVE 10%
BUNDLE $3,000 - $5,000
SAVE 20%
BUNDLE $5,000 - $10,000
SAVE 30%
BUNDLE $10,000+

Reach CSU Parents Like Never Before

Digital Ad Opportunities on the CSU Parent Portal & Newsletters, Connect Directly With Over 35,000 Active and Engaged Parents/Families

New Service

Standard Parent Portal Pricing

Ad Placement 1-Month 3-Month 6-Month 1-Year
Top Left Panel $750 $2,000 $3,500 $6,750
Center Left Panel $650 $1,750 $3,250 $6,000
Bottom Left Panel $500 $1,500 $2,750 $5,000
Middle of Newsfeed $675 $1,750 $3,250 $6,000
Newsletter Middle Ad - Top (2x) $1,000 $2,500 $4,500 $8,500
Newsletter Middle Ad - Bottom (2x) $750 $2,000 $3,500 $6,750
Newsletter Bottom Footer $650 $1,750 $3,250 $6,000
Announcement Advertisement $1,250 $3,000 $5,500 $10,000

Targeted Community Advertising

Community-specific advertising opportunities based on class year, cultural affiliations, or interests

Ad Placement 1-Month 3-Month 6-Month 1-Year
Top Left Panel $500 $1,250 $2,000 $4,000
Center Left Panel $400 $1,000 $2,000 $3,500
Bottom Left Panel $250 $1,000 $1,750 $3,000
Middle of Newsfeed $400 $1,000 $2,000 $3,500

Email Marketing

That Reaches the Right Audience – Every Time

Social Media

Authentic Engagement with the CSU Community 

Marketing

Creative Solutions That Connect with Students

Marketing Services

Aggie Tastes & Trends

Social Media Influencer Videos

Your Brand. Our Creators. Real Student Buzz.

All for just $375!

*includes a $25 paid ad spend

Our marketing team partners with you to showcase your business through fun, engaging content:

  • On-site video shoot at your location
  • 3 custom social videos:
  • • 1 full-length video (30-45 seconds)
  • • 1-2 short-form Reels (6-8 seconds each)
  • Posted to our high-traffic CSU Instagram pages
  • Includes a 5-day paid boost to expand reach

Street Team Poster Service

$175 for 50 posters

(11" × 17")

$225 with printing

  • 50+ approved campus locations
  • Printing and design available

Bundle Discount does not apply to printing

Rack Posters

Draw attention with poster advertising on distribution racks

Outdoor Kiosks

26" × 50"

$400 per month

Indoor Kiosks

18" × 36" or 24" × 48"

$240-$300 per month

Indoor Digital Displays

Brand-new digital screens in high-traffic areas

KCSU-FM Booth Display

1920 × 1080px

$150/month

Digital Magazine Rack Displays

1080 × 1920px

$200/month

NEW SERVICE

Outdoor Digital Display Network Coming Soon!

Graphic Design

An Award-Winning Creative Services Team for your Design Needs

Print & Digital Design

  • Posters and Flyers
  • Brochures
  • Print and Digital Ads
  • Motion Graphics
  • Publications
  • & More

Advertising design for RMSM products is free. Fees apply to special projects.

Branding

  • Logos
  • Branded Collateral
  • Brand Refresh
  • Complete Brand Package

Rates start at $25/hour

  • Rates may increase depending on project scale
  • Some projects may have flat fees rather than hourly rate
  • Excessive rounds of edits may incur extra fees

KCSU 90.5 FM

300,000 + Potential Listeners in Fort Collins, Loveland, Greely and Surrounding Communities

Rates & Specifics

Pre-Recorded Announcements

30 Seconds - We produce the audio spot for you

  • 30 or under plays: $10 per announcement
  • 30 plays: $150 per month

Live Read Show Sponsorship

Approximately 10 seconds

A live DJ incorporates your announcement into their show

$60 per 2-hour show

Newscast Sponsorship

10-second message during each of seven 3-min local newscasts

$50 per day

Public Service Announcements

FREE for non-profits

Sponsorships

Volleyball Broadcast Sponsorship

$500/Sponsorship

  • 4 mentions during each live broadcast
  • 15 home and 3 away games
  • MWC and NCAA tournament games
  • Logo featured on all promotional materials
  • Live on KCSU 90.5 FM and KCSUFM.com

KCSU Events Sponsorships

$350/Sponsorship

  • Battle of the Bands (Fall)
  • Fool's Fest (Spring)
  • Logo on all promotional material
  • Table at the event

Other Services

Production Studio Rental

$100/hour (includes assistant)

Conduct interviews, record commercials, narration, podcasts

DJ Services

$100/hour

KCSU DJ's will come to your event and play music

Audio Editing & Production

$50/hour

Commercials, podcasts, interviews, PSAs, narrations

Fifty '03 Visuals

Video Services

Fifty03 Visuals produces videos of all lengths for a wide range of uses

$3000 Package

  • Six 30 second-1 minute videos
  • One 2-5 minute compilation video

$2000 Package

  • Four 30-second videos
  • Two 15-second videos

$1000 Package

  • 1-minute video
  • Two 15-30-second videos

$500 Package

  • One 1-2-minute video

All Videos Include:

3 revisions per cut, intro credit, graphic text screen, end credits, and other basic graphic work. Client owns all rights.

Rates

  • Filming Time (per crew member): $75/hour
  • Video Editing: $75/hour
  • Live Streaming: $125/hour

*Drone footage available at additional cost

*Final price determined after consultation

20% off for CSU affiliated departments and organizations

College Avenue Magazine

Colorful. Bold. Inquisitive. Diverse.

3,000 copies per issue • Four editions per year • Premium magazine stock

Placement Rate
Full Page $270
Inside Cover $320
Back Page $400
Half Page $180
1/4 Page $115

Bundle & Save

Maximize your exposure across all issues of College Avenue Magazine!

When you purchase a full-page ad in all four editions, you'll save $80 and pay only $1,000 total.

That's just $250 per issue for premium full-page placement.

Ad Deadlines:

9/12 • 10/24 • 2/6 • 4/3

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Award-winning student newspaper • 134th year in publication

1,000 copies every Thursday • Distributed throughout campus and Fort Collins

Placement Standard Rate CSU Student Org
Front Page $268 $180
Back Page $345 $225
Full Page $289 $180
Half Page $159 $90
1/4 Page $94 $45

Front Page Sticky Notes

$650 per publication

$450 per publication (two or more publications)

Price includes printing

Inserts

$240 for 3,000 inserts

Price does not include printing

Ad Sizes

  • Full Page: 10.5" x 13.5"
  • Half Page: 10.5" x 6.75" or 5.2" x 13.5"
  • Quarter Page: 5.2" x 6.7"

Advertising Deadline: Noon Fridays

Special Publications

Rocky Mountain Student Media produces specialty publications in partnership with CSU departments

Move-In Edition

August 18

Reaching new and returning students. Placed in residence hall rooms for each student prior to move-in day, and distributed to key campus locations the week of August 14.

Housing Guide

December 3

Help CSU students find the perfect place to live. Features tips for living on- and off-campus and specifics about laws affecting students.

Deadline: November 12

Best of CSU

February 23

Featuring CSU's favorite places to eat, drink, and hang out. The BEST place to brag about your business. Distributed throughout the year.

Deadline: February 3

Parent Resource Guide

April 6

Created especially for parents and families of new CSU students. Distributed at Ram Orientation and throughout the year through Parent and Family Programs.

Deadline: March 27

Graduation Edition

May 7

A commemorative edition featuring congratulatory ads for CSU graduates and their families.

Deadline: April 24

RAM Life Orientation Guide

May 18

A CSU guide to campus and college life for new students. Distributed to incoming students at summer orientation.

Deadline: May 8

Visitors Guide

June 1

Distributed year-round, the Visitors Guide highlights the best of both Fort Collins and CSU. Perfect go-to publication for families and campus visitors.

Deadline: May 22

Ad Sizes for Special Publications

  • Two Page Spread: 17" x 11.125" (with bleed) or 15.75" x 10"
  • Full Page: 8.625" x 11.125" (with bleed) or 7.5" x 10"
  • Half Page: 7.5" x 4.875" no bleeds
  • Half Page Vertical: 4.875" x 10" no bleeds
  • Quarter Page: 3.625" x 4.875" no bleeds

*Special rates apply to all special publications