Why Should You Advertise in Independent School magazine?
- It’s a trusted brand. The National Association of Independent Schools is the premier organization for private, independent schools in the United States, and the magazine has been a core benefit of membership for more than 80 years.
- It’s guaranteed to be in the hands of decision makers. It's the only national magazine for heads and senior leaders at independent schools. Four times a year, the magazine is sent directly to the top decision maker at an independent school—the head of school.
- It’s forward-thinking. From governance and leadership to equity and justice to advancement and finance to health and well-being, every issue covers critical education and management trends with the national and global perspective school leaders need and gives them access to thought leaders, industry experts, and peers.
- It’s in print. Yes, you read that right. Print matters now more than ever, especially in NAIS’s community of highly engaged and educated readers.
The magazine includes dedicated departments that address the topics and issues school leaders need to have on their radar. And these sections and departments mean targeted placement—more opportunity to place your ads near relevant content.
There’s no better way to optimize your marketing budget and get national reach with this highly targeted and highly engaged audience of school leaders!
Get the 2024-2025 Media Kit!
And get started today––check out the editorial calendar and current ad rates below and reach out to Jessica Holt at (202) 973-9740 or [email protected].
Issues and Closing Dates
Winter 2025
Focus: Sustainability
Space: September 13, 2024
Materials: September 27, 2024
Drop Date: Mid-January
Spring 2025
Focus: Technology
Space: January 10, 2025
Materials: January 24, 2025
Drop Date: Early April
Summer 2025
Focus: Teachers
Space: March 21, 2025
Materials: April 4, 2025
Drop Date: Late June
Fall 2025
Focus: Value
Space: June 6, 2025
Materials: June 20, 2025
Drop Date: Late September
Learn more about each issue's planned focus themes and content (subject to change).
Advertising Rates
| 4 Color | NAIS Supporter/Nonprofit | Standard | |||
| 1x | 4x | 1x | 4x | ||
| Cover 2 | $4,811 | $4,244 | $5,290 | $4,667 | |
| Cover 3 | $4,519 | $3,962 | $4,976 | $4,359 | |
| Cover 4 | $5,180 | $4,629 | $5,698 | $5,091 | |
| Full page | $3,252 | $3,003 | $3,582 | $3,306 | |
| 2/3 page | $3,036 | $2,893 | $3,334 | $3,180 | |
| 1/2 page | $2,838 | $2,617 | $3,124 | $2,877 | |
| 1/3 page | $2,711 | $2,513 | $2,981 | $2,767 | |
*For more information about ad rates, including two-color or special ink (such as neon or metallic) rates, contact Jessica Holt at [email protected].
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