About Our Newspaper
The Saginaw Valley Journal is the premier source of news for the campus community at Saginaw Valley State University, covering the goings-on of student organizations, the administration, faculty affairs, athletics, technology and the arts.  The Journal serves over 12,000 students, staff, and faculty with news and information on the issues that are critically important to readers. It is the most widely distributed newspaper at SVSU and the only 24/7 news Web site at the university.

The only campus news source that is editorially and  financially independent of the university, The Saginaw Valley Journal was established in 2009 to fill the gap created by a lack of professional and credible news coverage of the events, issues, students, and administration at SVSU. The quality of news generated by The Journal is unmatched and its readers are the most informed members of the campus community.

The Journal is published by Sterling, Hoffman & Co. As a matter of principle, The Saginaw Valley Journal does not accept student or tax-payer funding.

Download our 2012 Media Guide & Advertising Rates (PDF, 2.86MB)

Deadlines
The preferred deadline for the receipt of all advertising materials is Wednesday prior. However, materials and space reservations will be accepted until Friday prior at noon. When space has been reserved and paid for in advance, camera-ready materials will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., Friday prior. For advertisers wishing to approve a proof, the deadline is Thursday prior.

Payment
Pre-payment is not required with good credit. Clients will be invoiced on a net-30 basis with a 15 percent late fee applied after every 30 day period with an outstanding balance. The date of each invoice is the publication date of the advertisement. For rates, please download our 2012 Media Guide & Advertising Rates (PDF, 2.86MB). Pre-payment is required for reduced rate summer agreements and for any client who has had an outstanding balance during the past 12 months.

Position
Position instructions are considered on a request basis only. The Journal does not guarantee the position of any advertisement within the paper. The back page should only be requested for full page advertisements.

Ad Design
The Journal can design and prepare display advertisements at a client’s request for a flat fee of $50 per advertisement. Ads smaller than a full page never run without a border. A minimum hairline border (.5 pt) is required on all four sides. Ads submitted without a border will have one added.

Inserts
A maximum of two pre-printed inserts is accepted per week. Clients are responsible for printing and delivering inserts. Send an e-mail message to mail@saginawvalleyjournal.com for more information.

Liability and Content Policies
Advertiser shall assume full responsibility and liability for all content (including pictorial representations and graphic artwork) of advertisements placed by advertiser in The Saginaw Valley Journal and shall assume full responsibility for any claims arising therefrom made against Sterling, Hoffman & Co., L.L.C., its officers, agents, and employees.

Advertiser hereby agrees to indemnify and hold Sterling, Hoffman & Co., L.L.C. harmless from any and all expenses or losses, including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees and legal judgments, incurred or suffered by Sterling, Hoffman & Co., L.L.C. by reason of any and all claims arising out of the publication of any advertisement placed by advertiser.

The publisher reserves the right to approve all copy and refuse any advertisement.