Announcing New Advertising Rates Designed to Support Local Businesses Amid Economic Strain
Radio Free Hub City lowers ad rates to help Maryland businesses manage inflation. Explore affordable local marketing options starting at only $25.
Current Advertising Rates
| $200 | Sponsored Article For a one-time fee, Radio Free Hub City will write a sponsored article relating to your business. This article will be a minimum of 500 words, but may be longer at no extra charge depending on RFHC’s discretion. Includes rights to a printable PDF copy of the article suitable for framing. For an example of one of our Sponsored Articles, see our article “Exploring Crystals, Their Practical Applications, and Possible Healing Powers“ Article Feature Advertisement Placement not included. Can be purchased separately through Micro Ads or Block Image Ads. |
| $25/mo | Micro Ads (Rotating Ads) Our lowest priced advertising offer! A small ad at the beginning telling visitors that our site remains paywall free thanks to your generous sponsorship. 150 characters max, includes one link to your website or social media page. Subject to availability, max 5 sponsors per month to ensure sufficient ad views |
| $100/mo | Block Image Ad (Rotating Ads) For a monthly fee, your business or organization can be featured on most pages of Radio Free Hub City through a sponsored 350x350px advertisement with a direct link to your website. Graphic not included, must provide your own, or for an extra one-time fee of $175+MD sales tax we can design one for you using your business logo. Subject to availability, max 5 sponsors per month to ensure sufficient ad views |
| Email for Quote | Custom Video and Audio Production We also offer custom audio and video production for advertisements. Since these are custom projects they’ll typically require an exploratory session to understand needs and price a production package right for your business. Examples: – Ron Bowers Campaign Advertisement (30 seconds) – Ron Bowers Campaign Video (Extended Version) – Fort Ritchie Farmers Market Promo (1 min) |
Sample Micro Ad:
Sample Block Image ad:
Impressions will vary based upon ad inventory demand and web traffic.
Podcast Advertising
| $350 | Sponsored podcast guest. We will bring you onto the podcast through the phone (audio only), and interview you for 20 minutes. Includes perpetual redistribution rights to your part of the podcast, including the video of both hosts during the interview. | Maximum 1 per episode, non-exclusive (other advertisers may be present in the same podcast episode) |
| $175/mo | Pre-roll, host read advertisement, maximum length of 30 seconds. Includes FREE ad production including copy writing. | Maximum 1 per episode, non-exclusive (other advertisers may be present in the same podcast episode) |
| $200/mo | Mid-roll, host read advertisement, maximum length of 30 seconds. Includes FREE ad production including copy writing. | Maximum 4 per episode, non-exclusive (other advertisers may be present in the same podcast episode) |
| $150/mo | Post-roll, host read advertisement, maximum length of 30 seconds. Includes FREE ad production including copy writing. | Maximum 1 per episode, non-exclusive (other advertisers may be present in the same podcast episode) |
In accordance with Maryland §11–101 (3) (iv) (v) “Digital products” subject to sales tax does not include a professional service obtained electronically or delivered through the use of technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities; or a product having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities where the purchaser holds a copyright or other intellectual property interest in the product, in whole or in part, if the purchaser uses the product solely for commercial purposes, including advertising or other marketing activities.
Podcast listeners will vary per episode. Impressions will vary based upon ad inventory demand and web traffic.
Contact us today to explore our advertising options and build a package right for you!
All ads subject to approval, RFHC reserves the right to reject ads for any reason whatsoever. Prices are subject to change without notice, but we will always honor written and signed quotes for the length of the quote. All advertising must comply with FTC guidelines ands industry best practices, including clear labeling of articles as sponsored, usage of appropriate HTML tags to indicate sponsored links, as well as clear labeling of affiliate links.
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