Why Advertise in Harvard Magazine's Classifieds Section?

• Exclusive Audience: Access Harvard University's alumni, faculty, and staff—an engaged readership with high purchasing power. 
• Proven Success: Advertisers have rented properties, sold homes, grown businesses, and even found life partners. 
• Long-Term Trust: Many advertisers have partnered with us for over 20 years due to quality leads and results. 
• Support Independent Journalism: Advertising helps fund 1/3 of Harvard Magazine’s budget, ensuring editorial independence. 
• Flexible Options: Choose from text or display ads, specialty sections like the Harvard Authors' Bookshelf, and online add-ons to fit your needs. 
• Cost-Effective Exposure: Reach a targeted, loyal audience at competitive rates with discounts for frequency and Harvard alumni businesses.
   
• Issue Dates and Deadlines
• Plain Text Ads
• Classified Display Ads
• Harvard Authors' Bookshelf
• Education & Enrichment Resource
• Terms
• Contact Information/Business Hours

Issue Dates and Deadlines

Harvard Magazine is published bi-monthly (6X/year).
 

2025 Issues                          Deadline                             Publication Date
January-February           November 15, 2024           January 1
March-April                      January 15                         March 1
May-June                            March 14                           May 1
July-August                       May 15                               July 1
September-October         July 15                               September 1
November-December    September 15                     November 1

Plain Text Ads
 

• 1-2 issues: $5.40 per word
• 3 issues: $4.86 per word (save 10%)
• 4-5 issues: $4.59 per word (save 15%)
• 6 issues: $4.32 per word (save 20%)
  
  Add-ons:
• Crimson border: $65      
• Star icon: $40     
• Bolded crimson class year: $10 (Harvard class years verified)   
• Website inclusion: $40
• Photo on website (not in print): $40
  
  Specifications: 
• Minimum: 12 words
• Phone number = 1 word, Email/Website = 2 words, Abbreviations = the words they stand for
• First two words bolded free; extra bolding costs 2x the per-word rate.
  
  Submit:
  Use our online form or email your ad to classifieds@harvard.edu.
   

Classified Display Ads
 

• 1-2 issues: $420 per column inch
• 3 issues: $378 per column inch (save 10%)
• 4-5 issues: $357 per column inch (save 15%)
• 6 issues: $336 per column inch (save 20%)
  (Pricing differential for 1/2 page, 2/3 page, and full page classified display ads. Contact us for rates).

Harvard Alumni Business Discount: 50% off display ads (not applicable to plain text ads).

Website Inclusion: $40

Camera-ready display ad specifications: 

• Standard column width: 2.188 inches
• Minimum column height: 1 inch
• Format: The preferred format for classified display ads is high resolution (300 dpi) PDFs with fonts embedded or outlined
• Fonts: All text should be at least 6pt minimum—or 7 pt minimum for white type knocked out of a colored background
• Canva files are not acceptable for print. If you submit a Canva file you will be charged a $70 fee for our designer to re-size and convert your file for print (if that’s possible).

Submit camera-ready ads to: classifieds@harvard.edu. 

Harvard Magazine Design Service: $70/hour (1-hour minimum)

• Submit Your Request: Click here to fill out our design request form
• Design Schedule: Design work is done on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  Submit by Tuesday → First proof available Thursday.
  Submit by Thursday → First proof available Tuesday.
• Proofs & Revisions:
  1. You'll receive a first proof of your ad for review.
  2. You can approve your ad—or request edits or design changes.
  3. You’ll receive a final proof of your ad for review.
  4. Changes after the final proof is approved will incur an additional $70 fee.
  5. Changes may not be submitted after the materials deadline has passed.
   

Harvard Authors' Bookshelf

The Harvard Authors' Bookshelf appears in Harvard Magazine twice a year and is open to Harvard alumni, faculty, and staff. Eligibility is verified through Harvard University records.

2025 Issues                            Deadline                   Publication Date
May-June                              March 13                  May 1
November-December       September 12           November 1
 

Harvard Authors' Bookshelf Ads: $595/book per issue

• Includes a full-color photo of your book’s front cover.
• Up to 8 lines of text, typically 35–50 words, featuring:
  • Book title
  • Your name and Harvard affiliation
  • Brief descriptive text
• Ads may require editing for length or clarity. 
• Discounts (e.g., frequency or network) are not available for this ad type.

Submit Your Ad: 
Click here to submit your ad. A proof will be sent to you for approval.
 

Education & Enrichment Resource

The Education & Enrichment Resource section is published in Harvard Magazine 4X/year.

2025 Issues                             Deadlines                      Publication Date
January-February              November 15, 2024       January 1
March-April                         January 15                     March 1
September-October            July 15                           September 1
November-December        September 15               November 1
 

Education & Enrichment Resource Ads:

Formatted Text Ad $275

Includes school/business name and website or phone in boldface, 6 lines of text, approximately 50 words depending on length. You will be contacted if your ad must be edited. Email your text to: classifieds@harvard.edu. A proof will be sent for your approval

Display Ad Options:

• 1.5” (2.188” X 1.5”): $385
• 1/12 page (2188” X 2.25”): $685
• 1/6 page (horizontal: 4.563” X 2.25”, vertical: 2.188” X 4.75”): $1,370
• 1/3 page (square: 4.563” X 4.75”, vertical: 2.188” X 9.625”): $2,740
  *For larger size options, please contact classifieds@harvard.edu
• Discounts (e.g., frequency or network) are not available for this ad type.
   
  Camera-Ready Display Ad Specifications:
• Format: The preferred format for classified display ads is high resolution (300 dpi) PDFs with fonts embedded or outlined
• Fonts: All text should be at least 6pt minimum—or 7 pt minimum for white type knocked out of a colored background
• Canva files are not acceptable for print. If you submit a Canva file you will be charged a $70 fee for our designer to re-size and convert your file for print (if that’s possible)

Submit camera-ready ads to: classifieds@harvard.edu

Harvard Magazine Design Service: $70/hour (1-hour minimum)

• Submit Your Request: Click here to fill out our design request form
• Design Schedule: Design work is done on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  Submit by Tuesday → First proof available Thursday.
  Submit by Thursday → First proof available Tuesday.
• Proofs & Revisions:
  1. You'll receive a first proof of your ad for review.
  2. You can approve your ad—or request edits or design changes.
  3. You’ll receive a final proof of your ad for review.
  4. Changes after the final proof is approved will incur an additional $70 fee.
  5. Changes may not be submitted after the materials deadline has passed.

TERMS:

• Rates: Per issue and net.
• Positioning: No guarantees in the classifieds section.
• Ad Options: Choose print-only or web-only at the plain text or classified display ad rate.
• Payment: Pre-payment required via:
  • Credit card: MC, Visa, Amex, Discover (Call 617-496-6686 or Skype: hmagclassifieds)
  • U.S. check/money order: Mail to Harvard Magazine, Classifieds Dept., 7 Ware St., Cambridge, MA 02138.
• Policy: Ads are subject to publisher approval. Harvard Magazine reserves the right to decline or cancel any ad.

Contact Information/Business Hours: 

Gretchen Bostrom
Classified Advertising Manager
Harvard Magazine 
7 Ware St., Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 617-496-6686
Skype: hmagclassifieds
Email: classifieds@harvard.edu
Business hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM EST. We will reply to you within 24 business hours (excluding holidays/time off).