Display Ads

If you need assistance or have questions about placing an ad or having inserts placed in the newspaper, please contact the office at
724-327-3471 or
admanager@penn-franklin.com.
We will be glad to help you.Please be aware that our advertising rates increase on January 1, 2025.
Download our 2025 l1ocal rate sheet.
These rates do not apply to marketing agencies.

Display ads include Business Service Ads, Display Ads, additional spot or full color, and special sections.

Business Service Ads

Business Service Ads are small display ads featured in a special section of the classified pages.
They must be placed for at least 4 weeks and can only be sized as:

1 column × 1 inch
1 column × 2 inch
2 column × 1 inch

Rates per week:

Newspapers only: $7.43
Total Market Coverage: $11.95

Display ads are the large “boxed” ads seen throughout the paper. We offer Total Market Coverage four times a year:
February 17, May 26, September 1, and November 24.

Rates for local advertisers (excluding agencies):

Newspaper (one issue): $8.40 per column inch
Total Market Coverage Monday: $13.50 per column inch

Download our current rate sheet. Color is extra.

Special rates are available for frequent advertisers. Discounts apply for prepayment and service organizations.
For national rates or agency pricing, please contact our office.

Adding Color to Ads

A single accent color (usually red or blue) is used on select pages. Other colors are available for an additional fee.

Full color is available for each issue. Rates:

Spot color: starts at $10
Full color: starts at $40

Please contact the office for exact pricing.

Special Sections

We publish themed pull-out sections during Full Market Coverage periods. These include advertising and related articles.
Contact the office for themes, rates, or to suggest new section topics.