Classifieds Pricing and Sizes
Harvard Magazine's vibrant classifieds section offers categories to meet most any need. Our main categories include vacation rentals/travel, real estate, personals (matchmaking services, dating coaches), and products and services. We also offer 2 specialty sections during the year: The Harvard Authors' Bookshelf and the Education & Enrichment Resource.
Our classified advertising partners appreciate the quality of the responses they receive from our trusted community of Harvard Magazine readers—so much so, that many have advertised with us for 20+ years! And these partners help to fund 1/3 of Harvard Magazine’s operating budget, allowing us to remain editorially independent while bringing our readers the high-quality, in-depth journalism that keeps them connected to the University and each other. Through our classifieds section, advertising partners have sold their homes, rented their vacation properties, met their spouses/life partners, and gained new and returning customers for their businesses. See how we can help you reach this exclusive audience today!
- 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%)
- Crimson border: $65
- Star icon: $40
- Bolded crimson class year: $10*
*(class years will be vetted through the Alumni Office) - Website: Include your ad on our website in addition to print $40
(If you wish to run your ad solely in print or solely on our website (not both), you will pay the plain text ad rate) - Photo: Include a photo with your ad on our website $40 (photo does not appear in print)
- Minimum: 12 words
telephone number = 1 word
email address = 2 words
website=2 words
abbreviations = the words they stand for - Boldfacing: first two words are boldfaced for free; additional boldfacing=2X the per-word rate
- To place a plain text ad, please click here to use our secure, online order form, or, you can email your ad copy to: classifieds@harvard.edu and pay over the telephone with a credit card at: 617-496-6686 or via Skype: hmagclassifieds.
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).
Website: Include your ad on our website in addition to print $40
(If you wish to run your ad solely in print or solely on our website (not both), you will pay the classified display ad rate)
Harvard alumni business owners: you will receive a flat 50% discount off the cost of a classified display ad. This discount does not apply to plain text ads. Frequency and special section discounting does not apply. Class year information will be vetted through the Alumni Office.
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).
Email your camera-ready ad to: classifieds@harvard.edu
(You will be charged a flight-checking fee of $30 if you have to correct/re-submit your ad more than 3X.)
Harvard Magazine's Design Service: $70 per hour (1-hour minimum)
Click here to fill out our design request form or email: classifieds@harvard.edu with high resolution (300 dpi) images/logos/graphics, text, and size you wish to order. A proof will be sent for your approval.
Harvard Authors' Bookshelf
The Harvard Authors' Bookshelf section is published in Harvard Magazine 2X a year. You must be a Harvard alum, faculty, or staff member to advertise in the Harvard Authors' Bookshelf section. Your credentials will be vetted through Harvard University's records.
2025 Issues Deadline Publication Date
May-June March 13 May 1
November-December September 12 November 1
Harvard Authors' Bookshelf Ads:
- $595 per book per issue
Includes a full color photo of your book’s front cover - 8 lines of text which include the following:
Your book title
Your name and Harvard affiliation
Brief, descriptive text - Ads tend to range from 35-50 words total depending on length of title, author info, and wording of descriptive text
We will contact you if your ad needs to be edited.
*Frequency, Harvard Alumni Business Network, or other discounting not available for Harvard Authors' Bookshelf ads
Submit Your Ad:
Click here to submit your ad or email: classifieds@harvard.edu with your high resolution (300 dpi) front book cover, your name and Harvard affiliation, and brief descriptive text. 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
**Frequency, Harvard Alumni Business Network, or other discounting not available for Education & Enrichment Resource ads.
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)
- Email your camera-ready ad to: classifieds@harvard.edu
(You will be charged a flight-checking fee of $30 if you have to correct/re-submit your ad more than 3X.)
Harvard Magazine's Design Service:
$70 per hour (1-hour minimum)
Email: classifieds@harvard.edu with high resolution (300 dpi) images/logos/graphics, text, and size you wish to order. A proof will be sent for your approval.
TERMS:
- All rates are per issue
- All rates are net
- There are no positioning guarantees in the classifieds section
- If you wish to run a classified ad solely in print or solely on our website (not both), you will pay the plain text ad rate or the classified display ad rate depending on which option you choose.
- All ads must be pre-paid
- Accepted payment methods: credit card (MC, Visa, Amex, Discover), U.S. check, or money order
- Payment for ads by credit card accepted at 617-496-6686 or Skype: hmagclassifieds. U.S. checks or money orders should be mailed to: Harvard Magazine, Attn: Classifieds Dept., 7 Ware St., Cambridge, MA 02138. Plain text ads can be paid for by credit card at: classifieds.harvardmagazine.com.
- Harvard Magazine retains the right to decline or cancel any advertisement at any time. All ads are subject to the Publisher's approval.
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).