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Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Independent student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

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The Ring-tum Phi has recently adjusted to a non-profit business model. We are currently building up a paid staff to coordinate business and advertising operations. In the meantime, see below for our current advertising policies!

About the Ring-tum Phi’s distribution:

  • Previous advertisers include everyone from local business owners to Washington & Lee University student organization leaders.
  • 200 print papers are distributed around campus every edition, reaching a variety of students, faculty and staff. Outside of Lexington, papers are distributed to about 100 Ring-tum Phi subscribers, including parents and alumni.
  • Online, top stories reach between 500 and 1,000 readers each month.
  • Our website is viewed by about 5,000 unique users every month.
  • Our newsletter is delivered by email to every subscriber and undergraduate student.

Advertising in print:

  • Advertising blocks take up 1/4 of a page
  • Cost: $50 per ¼ block per print edition

Advertising online:

  • $100 per edition for website leaderboards
  • $50 per edition for bottom-page borders
  • $45 per edition for sidebars
  • Online ads are published on the day the new edition is released and stay live for two weeks, or until the next edition is released.

Advertising in our newsletter:

  • $100 per newsletter for leaderboards
  • $50 per newsletter for bottom-page borders
  • $45 per newsletter for sidebars
  • Newsletters are delivered once every two weeks to summarize top headlines from the recent edition.

Discounts:

  • Receive 15% savings when you buy more than 5 ads
  • Receive 20% off when you buy a combination of print and online ads
  • Washington and Lee departments, offices and student organizations receive a 25% discount

Please contact ringtumphi@gmail.com or (434)-326-6533 for more information or to request ad space.