Rate and Size Information
The San Francisco Foghorn has a weekly circulation of 300 copies. The newspaper is free of charge and placed in high-traffic areas around the University of San Francisco campus.
Contact Us
Editor In Chief:
Mailing Address:
Advertising Manager
San Francisco Foghorn, UC #417
2130 Fulton Street San Francisco, CA 94117-1080
Phone: (415) 422-5444
Publication Calendar
Spring 2023Issue 1 – February 2
Issue 2 – February 9
Issue 3 – February 16
NO ISSUE FEBRUARY 23
Issue 4 – March 2
Issue 5 – March 9
NO ISSUE MARCH 16
NO ISSUE MARCH 23
Issue 6 – March 30
Issue 7 – April 6
NO ISSUE APRIL 13
Issue 8 – April 20
Issue 9 – April 27
Issue 10 – May 4
Issue 11 – May 11
Requirements and Procedures
All ads are due seven days prior to the desired publication date. We accept TIFF, PDF, EPS, Quark Xpress, and Photoshop files through email or sent on disk through postal mail (see below for Foghorn contact information). All advertisements canceled after the deadline for publication are subject to a service charge of up to 75% of the cost of the advertisement. Advertisers may request the section in which the advertisements will appear. These placements are subject to space availability and a 10% service charge. Payment may be made by check or money order made payable to University of San Francisco with “San Francisco Foghorn” in the memo line. Returned checks are subject to a $20 service charge. After an advertisement runs, an invoice and tear sheet will be promptly issued to the advertiser. Cash refunds due to errors are not allowed. The Foghorn is not responsible for incorrect advertisements, copy, and/or instructions submitted by the advertiser.
Semester Frequency Contracts
Semester frequency contracts are available for advertisers who are interested in repeating a single ad in several consecutive issues at a discounted rate. A percentage discount will be given based on frequency of placements. Outstanding placements may not be carried on into the following semester. Placements that are not used by the end of the semester in which the contract was purchased are subject to expire. Advertisers who opt for this contract must do the following: Purchase advertisement space according to established rates. Provide the advertisements. (Due by 5 p.m., seven days prior to desired date) Specify the number of times of placement. Designate which issues (see publishing calendar)
