Advertise with Marketing Media TV

Your brand.
In the local picture.

Show up alongside the stories, sports and events that bring Chicagoland together. Build a website campaign around your business, your message and your next big moment.

Illustrative layout. Placement availability is confirmed before booking.

11 placementsAcross the browsing experience
Desktop + mobileCreative designed for each screen
Your scheduleAgreed start and end dates

The placement collection

The right setting.
A stronger first impression.

From the first banner below the menu to the final moment after a story, explore every placement available in our advertising system. Choose a focused position or combine complementary locations.

PLACEMENT 01

Below the navigation

A wide banner directly beneath the main menu. Put your brand near the start of the page.

Across eligible pages
PLACEMENT 02

Before the news

A homepage placement just before the news section, introducing your message before the headlines.

Homepage
PLACEMENT 03

Between news & sports

Connect with homepage readers as they move from local news into sports coverage.

Homepage
PLACEMENT 04

Before Originals

Position your campaign immediately before the Originals section on the homepage.

Homepage
PLACEMENT 05

Beside the article

A placement in the right-hand column alongside an article. Available on desktop; pair it with an in-content position for mobile.

Desktop only
PLACEMENT 06

Within the story

Appear after the third substantial paragraph in eligible longer articles, within the natural reading flow.

Article pages
PLACEMENT 07

After the article

Present your offer beneath the article content as readers finish the story.

Article pages
PLACEMENT 08

Above category stories

A placement before Latest Stories on category listing pages. Match your campaign to an agreed section.

Category pages
PLACEMENT 09

Before the event listings

Introduce your business or promotion above the list of events.

Events listing
PLACEMENT 10

Above the footer

A closing placement above the website footer on eligible pages.

Across eligible pages
PLACEMENT 11

Welcome popup

A dismissible promotional window for a launch or timely offer. Includes a clear close control and appears once per browser-tab session.

Optional welcome placement

Diagrams illustrate placement positions, not exact page layouts. In-article placement requires sufficient article length. Final visibility depends on the selected pages, device, available positions and agreed campaign configuration.

A campaign built around your goal

Choose where.
Choose when.

Promote across eligible pages, focus on the homepage, articles, category pages or events, or select specific URLs. Plan for desktop, mobile or both, with artwork tailored to each screen.

Page selectionDevice selectionScheduled datesMobile artwork

Advertising rates · U.S. dollars

Your placement.
Your dates. One fixed price.

Book your advertising by time: 7 days or 30 days. You never pay per click or per impression. All rates below cover website placement with your supplied, ready-to-use artwork.

Local Presence

A focused local introduction.

$199
Per 30-day campaign · USD
  • Above Latest Stories in one selected category
  • After-article placement on eligible article pages
  • 30 days in both placements
  • Setup and one destination link included
  • Desktop + mobile where supported
Request Local Presence ↗

Premium Visibility

A coordinated brand launch.

$449
Per 30-day campaign · USD
  • Below-navigation banner for 30 days
  • In-article placement for 30 days
  • Welcome popup for 7 consecutive days within the campaign
  • Setup and one destination link included
  • Desktop + mobile where supported
Request Premium Visibility ↗

Artwork design is additional. Placements are subject to availability and page eligibility. Packages are fixed-duration bookings, not automatic subscriptions.

All 11 advertising locations

Choose your individual placement.

Each price reserves one advertising location for 30 consecutive days within the agreed page scope. One advertiser per booked slot; industry-wide exclusivity is not included.

PLACEMENT30 DAYS / USD
01. Below the navigationEligible pages across the site$249
02. Before the newsHomepage$199
03. Between news & sportsHomepage$149
04. Before OriginalsHomepage$99
05. Beside the articleArticle sidebar · desktop only$99
06. Within the storyEligible longer articles$199
07. After the articleEligible article pages$129
08. Above category storiesOne selected category listing$99
09. Before the event listingsEvents listing$99
10. Above the footerEligible pages across the site$75
11. Welcome popupAgreed eligible pages$299

7-day welcome popup: $99.
A standalone, dismissible promotion for a short launch. The 30-day option is $299. Popup appears once per browser-tab session on agreed eligible pages.

Compatible image and text-and-button ads use the same placement rates. Mobile delivery is included where supported; creating a separate mobile graphic is optional creative work. Additional categories or custom page combinations are quoted separately.

Want to run longer?
60 days = 2 × the 30-day rate. 90 days = 3 × the 30-day rate. For example, a $249 placement is $498 for 60 days or $747 for 90 days. Longer Premium Visibility bookings include 7 popup days per 30-day campaign period. Dates and availability are confirmed before booking.

Optional creative services · One-time fees

Need a banner?
Let's make it look the part.

CREATIVE SERVICEPRICE / USD
Single static bannerOne design, one size, using your supplied logo, images and offer.$75
Desktop + mobile setOne design adapted to two agreed sizes.$125
Four-size campaign setOne design adapted to up to four agreed sizes.$175
Simple animated GIFOne size, up to three frames using supplied assets. Custom motion graphics are quoted separately.$150
Text-and-button creativeOne headline, short message and button label based on your brief.$35

One concept and one consolidated revision round are included. Additional concepts, revisions, sizes, paid stock assets, photography and video production are quoted separately. Creative fees do not include advertising placement.

Straightforward booking

Know exactly what's included.

Time-based pricing only.Your fee covers the agreed number of days. There are no per-click or per-impression charges, and traffic fluctuations do not change your booked price.

Payment before launch.We confirm availability, locations, page scope and dates, then issue an invoice. Launch follows payment and approval of the final creative. Renewal is arranged separately.

Setup included.One business, one campaign message, one destination link and scheduling are included. Supply ready-to-use artwork or choose an optional creative service.

Desktop and mobile.Both are included where supported. The article sidebar is desktop only. In-article placements require sufficient article length.

A confirmed delivery plan.Page layouts and per-page ad limits determine which positions can appear together. We confirm a compatible campaign setup before launch.

Clear expectations.No specific number of views, clicks, leads or sales is promised. Performance reporting is not included. Prices are in U.S. dollars; any applicable tax is listed on your invoice.

Creative specifications

Made to fit.
Designed to be noticed.

Bring your finished artwork or work with us on the creative. Image ads link to your website, offer or event. A headline, short message and button are also available when a simple text promotion is the better fit.

Wide banner

1456 × 180Pixels · A concise horizontal message

Large billboard

1940 × 500Pixels · Room for a stronger visual

Square

800 × 800Pixels · A versatile brand canvas

Vertical

600 × 1200Pixels · Desktop sidebar creative

Mobile banner

640 × 200Pixels · A compact phone format

Mobile rectangle

600 × 500Pixels · More space on a small screen

Suggested artwork dimensions, not fixed on-screen sizes. Supply clear, readable graphics and a destination link. A separate mobile version is recommended for wide banners. We confirm the final format and file requirements for your selected placement.

From idea to launch

A clear plan from day one.

01 / THE BRIEF

Tell us what's next.

Share your business, offer, destination link, preferred dates and any artwork you already have.

02 / THE PLAN

Find your placement.

We confirm the available positions, device coverage, creative needs, campaign dates and price with you.

03 / THE LAUNCH

Put your brand out there.

Your approved campaign runs for the agreed period. Get in touch when your message or timing needs to change.

Good to know

Before your campaign begins.

Can I combine several placements?

Yes. We can plan a combination of available positions around your goal. Placement combinations and the number of ads shown per page are confirmed before launch.

Will my ad appear on phones?

Campaigns can be configured for mobile, desktop or both. The article sidebar is desktop only. Choose a suitable in-page position and dedicated mobile artwork to reach phone readers.

Can I choose specific pages or campaign dates?

Yes. We can select eligible page types or specific URLs and schedule start and end dates. Availability and the final schedule are confirmed with your quote.

Can you help create my banner?

Yes. Ask about campaign graphics, photography or video production. Creative services are scoped and quoted separately according to your project.

How much does advertising cost?

Individual placements are $75–$299 for 30 days. Packages are $199, $329 or $449 for a 30-day campaign. A standalone 7-day welcome popup is $99. You pay for the booked period, never per click or per impression. Optional creative services are priced separately above.

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Let's make room for your brand

Your next campaign
starts with a conversation.

Tell us what you're promoting and when. We'll help you choose the placements and creative that fit, then send a clear proposal and quote.