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
Managing Editor:
bbgiammalvo@dons.usfca.edu
Mailing Address:
Advertising Manager
San Francisco Foghorn, UC #417
2130 Fulton Street San Francisco, CA 94117-1080
Phone: (415) 422-5444
Publication Calendar
Fall 2026Issue 1 – September 3
Issue 2 – September 17
Issue 3 – September 24
Issue 4 – October 1
Issue 5 – October 8
Issue 6 – October 15
Issue 7 – October 29
Issue 8 – November 5
Issue 9 – November 12
Issue 10 – November 19
Spring 2027
Issue 11 – February 4
Issue 12 – Feburary 11
Issue 13 – February 25
Issue 14 – March 4
Issue 15 – March 11
Issue 16 – April 1
Issue 17 – April 8
Issue 18 – April 15
Issue 19 – April 22
Issue 20 – April 29
Issue 21 – May 6
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)
