Why Advertise with The Scribe?
Reach an Engaged Audience – Our readers are artists collectors gallery owners and art lovers who actively support businesses that uplift the arts.
Get your Spot in a Visually Engaging Newspaper – Our publication is crafted with high-quality layouts professional design and striking visuals that make ads stand out.
Wide and Strategic Distribution – With 4000 copies printed and placed in key cultural hubs like all Toledo Branch Libraries your brand will be in front of readers who actively engage with the local arts scene.
Our Audience Includes:
- Artists and creators across all disciplines
- Art collectors and patrons
- Gallery owners and arts administrators
- Literary and music venue operators
- Cultural organizations and educational institutions
- Arts enthusiasts throughout Ohio
Advertising Opportunities
We offer several ways to connect with our readers:
Print Advertising
Advertise in The Scribe with a graphic print ad. There are several sizes to choose from.
Advertisement Sizes (Single column width: 1.9″ + Gutter Width: 0.2″)
- Full-Page 10.25″ width x 14” length (six columns)
- Half-Page 10.25” x 7” (six columns)
- Quarter-Page 5” x 7” (three columns)
- Business Card 3.5” x 2” (two columns)
All advertisements are full color.
Submission Requirements & Policies
- Each edition of The Scribe only has 3 full pages available for advertising.
- All graphics must be submitted by you. We do not offer graphic design services.
- Graphics must be nearly the exact measurements listed above but if you are slightly off we will adjust for you.
- All graphics must be submitted before the advertising deadline each month the 20th day.
- All ads must be pre-paid 100% in full before running.
- All sales are final. Refunds are not available once the paper is printed (usually the last Monday of each month), and we cannot retract or correct errors after publishing.
Sponsored Content / Partner Stories
In addition to print advertising, The Scribe offers opportunities for sponsored content. This is a paid service where we create or publish an article featuring your organization, event, or announcement.
This could involve:
- Publishing a press release or article you provide.
- Having our team write a feature about your event or initiative.
- Collaborating on a story highlighting your organization's connection to the arts.
Sponsored content allows for deeper engagement with our readers through storytelling, and is always clearly identified as paid promotion to maintain transparency. Pricing is customized based on the project's scope.
To explore sponsored content options and get a quote, please contact us directly at [email protected] or call 419-470-9489.
Advertising Eligibility
To ensure that The Scribe remains true to its nonprofit arts mission all advertising must align with our commitment to supporting creativity and the arts. While we are excited to work with like-minded businesses and organizations we retain full discretion over who may advertise with us.
Supporting Our Mission
Our Mission: As a project of Apollo Press, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, The Scribe is committed to supporting and promoting Ohio's artistic community. Your advertising dollars help us continue to offer free promotion to artists while expanding our reach across the state.
Current Special Offers
There are no current special offers at this time.
Get Started
When you’re ready to begin advertising or have questions, please send all inquiries to [email protected] or call 419-470-9489.
Please include information about your business or organization and your advertising goals, and we'll help you find the best option to connect with our readers.