FAQ: Where can I find out how much a magazine charges for advertising?

You can find out how much a magazine charges for advertising by using the SRDS Media Services database.  You can access this information in SRDS Media Services by following these steps.

1. Select A-Z Database List on the library homepage under "Quick Links"
2. Choose "S" from the alphabet
3. Find SRDS Media Services on the list of databases available there.
4. Click on “Print” in the navigation bar
5. Select “Consumer Magazines”
6. Search for a magazine title in the search box (e.g. “Time”) and find the correct result:

   

7. Click on Rates & Policies.

   

   • The rate information is categorized in a variety of ways including if the advertisement is printed in black & white or color, the size of advertisement, and its placement within the magazine.