The Peak Lifestyle Magazine (formerly The Sting)

The Peak offers a closer look at the people and issues affecting Kennesaw State University. Approximately 2,000 copies are printed per publication and distributed across both campuses every 7-8 weeks, including residence life halls and apartments.

Ad Delivery: Digital

The Peak's prepress process is 100% digital and supports the following formats: PDF, TIFF, PSD and high-quality JPEG. Images must be saved in 300 DPI resolution for optimal printing quality. When preparing a PDF, please make sure to imbed all fonts and do not crop the ad image. PDF format is preferred. Color images should be prepared for CMYK printing. E-mail art to advertising@ksusm.com.

Sponsored Content & Web

  • Sponsored article in print (e.g. a review of an experience at a local business; the article includes images) - $400 (one full page)
  • Website (main page and sidebar) ads: $80 (per month)
  • Sponsored posts (to be pinned/promoted for one week): $100
    e-edition - $200 (per month)

For print and web ads, The Peak will create your content for a 20% upcharge.

Advertising in The Peak 


All print ads are full color and can be full bleed. Sizes below include a 1/8" margin.

To advertise with The Peak e-mail advertising@ksusm.com.

Payment

We accept payments by check, cash or money order. Full payment is due ten (10) business days prior to publication week. Please make checks or money orders payable to:

KSU Student Media
395 Cobb Ave. NW 
MD 0507 
Kennesaw, GA 30144 

University Affiliated payments must be made through OwlPay. Email advertising@ksusm.com for more information.

Acceptance Policies

The management of KSU Student Media reserves the right to reject any advertisement it deems objectionable due to subject matter, illustration, phraseology, or set-up. The management of KSU Student Media will not guarantee positioning or placement but will honor requests when possible.

Ad Specifications & Prices

  • Local: $25.00
    National: $25.00
    Non-profit: $21.00
    University Affiliated: $17.50
    RSO: $12.50
  • Local: $50.00
    National: $50.00
    Non-profit: $42.00
    University affiliated: $35.00
    RSO: $25.00
  • Local: $50.00
    National: $50.00
    Non-profit: $42.00
    University affiliated: $35.00
    RSO: $25.00
  • Local: $100.00
    National: $100.00
    Non-profit: $85.00
    University affiliated: $70.00
    RSO: $50.00
  • Local: $100.00
    National: $100.00
    Non-profit: $85.00
    University affiliated: $70.00
    RSO: $50.00

  • Inside Magazine
    ▪ Local: $200.00
    ▪ National: $200.00
    ▪ Non-profit: $170.00
    ▪ University affiliated: $140.00
    ▪ RSO: $100.00

    Back of Magazine (exclusive, prime location)
    ▪ Local: $250.00
    ▪ National: $250.00
    ▪ Non-profit: $212.50
    ▪ University affiliated: $190.00
    ▪ RSO: $150.00

  • Local: $350.00
    National: $350.00
    Non-profit: $300.00
    University affiliated: $245.00
    RSO: $175.00