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Advertise With The Circle

For more than 45 years, The Circle has been a trusted independent source for Native American news, arts, culture, and community stories.

Today, The Circle reaches readers through our quarterly print magazine, TheCircleNews.org, social media, and community partnerships. With a print circulation of 10,000 and an estimated readership of 45,000+, our audience includes Native readers across Minnesota’s Tribal Nations and urban communities, as well as allies, organizations, businesses, educators, community leaders, and others who value Native perspectives and stories.

Advertising with The Circle gives your organization an opportunity to connect with this diverse and engaged readership while supporting independent, Native-led journalism.

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Who We Are

45 Years of Trusted Native American Journalism

For more than 45 years, The Circle has been a trusted source for Native American news, arts, culture, and community stories. Today, we continue that legacy as an independent, Native-led nonprofit publication, reaching readers through our quarterly print magazine, TheCircleNews.org, social media, and community partnerships. Our readership extends across Native communities and Tribal Nations, as well as allies, organizations, businesses, educators, community leaders, and others who value Native voices, perspectives, and storytelling.

“The Circle fills a gap that mainstream media does not. Advertising with us is not just a media buy. It is a signal to Minnesota’s Native American communities that your organization recognizes, respects, and supports their stories.”

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Total Readership
Print pass-along avg. 4.5 readers per copy
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MN Tribal Nations
All reservation headquarters receive The Circle
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Native Readership
Highest Native concentration of any MN publication
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Regular Readers
Read The Circle for 5+ years
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Ad Engagement
Readers who have patronized a Circle advertiser
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Metro Distributed
20% reservation & statewide
Reader Profile
Gender
60%
Female
40% Male
Age
70%
Over 30
30% Under 30
Location
90%
Minnesota
10% National and regional
Ad Readership

100%

Always or sometimes read the ads
Who Reads The Circle

Reader Demographics & Readership Habits

The following data is drawn from the Circle Readership Survey. It reflects a deeply loyal, civically engaged audience that reads carefully, saves issues, and acts on what they see advertised.

Demographics

Native
75%
Female
60%
Minnesota Resident
90%
Over 30 Years Old
70%
Rent
60%
Distributed in Metro Area
80%

Demographics

Always reads the ads

60%

Sometimes reads the ads

40%

100% of readers always or sometimes read the ads.

Reader Habits
0 %
Long-term loyal readers
Say they have been reading The Circle regularly for over 5 years
0 %
Read nearly every issue
Say they read between 10–12 issues out of 12 per year
0 %
Pass-along readership
Say 2 or more people read their copy of The Circle
0 %
Save issues for reference
Save The Circle for later reference
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Have patronized an advertiser

Of those responding say they have patronized an advertiser in the paper
WEBSITE DISPLAY ADS — 30-day run / unlimited impressions
Full-Width Banner
1800 × 150 px
$250.00
Below navigation, all pages.
Tower / Skyscraper

1000 × 2110 px

$150.00
Right sidebar, sitewide.
Cube / Button

1200 × 1000 px

$75.00
Sidebar, lower position.
EMAIL NEWSLETTER SPONSORSHIPS — Per issue unless noted
Header Sponsor Banner
600 × 100 px
$300.00
Top of newsletter, above content.
Mid-Newsletter Banner
600 × 150 px
$200.00
Between article previews.
Footer Sponsor
600 × 80 px
$125.00

Below main content.

Sponsored Text Block
75 words + logo
$175.00
Labeled ‘Sponsored Message.’
Exclusive Issue Sponsor
Header+Mid+Footer
$550.00
All placements, one issue.
Monthly Newsletter Pkg
Header+Mid
$900.00
All issues in one calendar month.
SOCIAL MEDIA PACKAGES
Community Boost
2 posts
$250.00
Facebook + Instagram.
Event Promotion
4 posts + Story
$450.00
Facebook + Instagram + Story.
Campaign Package
8 posts + Boost

$950.00

8 posts across platforms + paid boosting.
NATIVE ROOTS RADIO — Spot advertising — per episode
Standard Rate
Per episode/spot
$60.00
Standard rate card.
Circle Bundle Rate
Per episode/spot
$50.00
Exclusive rate for Circle advertising bundle partners.
PRINT DISPLAY ADS — Quarterly Magazine — 24 pages
Full Page
8.5” x 11”
$1,200.00
3/4 Page

7.5″ x 7.5″

$900.00
1/2 Page Horizontal

7.5” x 4.875”

$650.00
1/2 Page Vertical

3.625″ x 9.875”

$650.00
3/8 Page

7.5” x 3.625”

$450.00
1/3 Page

4.875” x 4.875”

$400.00
1/4 Page

3.625” x 4.875”

$350.00
1/4 Narrow

2.375” x 9.875”

$350.00
1/6 Page

3.625” x 3.125”

$275.00
1/8 Page

3.625” x 2.375”

$200.00
Business Card

3.5” x 2”

$75.00
ADVERTISING BUNDLES — Multi-platform monthly packages
Community Supporter
Monthly bundle
$750.00

Website Cube + 12 Radio spots + Social 2-post boost. Est. value $1,045.

Regional Business
Monthly bundle
$1,800.00

Website Tower + 12 Radio spots + Social Event Promo + 1/4 pg mag. Est. value $2,470.

Major Sponsor
Monthly bundle
$4,500.00

Full-Width Banner + 12 Radio spots + Social Campaign + Full Pg mag. Est. value $6,200.

Presenting Sponsor
Annual
$10,000.00

All Major Sponsor benefits + back cover + radio year-round. Est. value $14,000+.

Place Your Ad

Let's Build a Campaign That Fits Your Goals

Whether you’re promoting an event, recruiting employees, reaching new customers, supporting Native journalism, or building long-term visibility in Native communities, The Circle offers advertising and sponsorship opportunities across print, digital, social media, and radio. Contact us to discuss current availability, advertising packages, sponsorship opportunities, and custom campaigns.

Advertising Contact

Advertising & Sponsorship

The Circle

3045 Bloomington Ave, Box 7506
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Email: advertising@thecirclenews.org
Web: thecirclenews.org

Technical Specifications

  • Web display ads: JPEG, PNG, GIF files. Provide click-through URL.
  • Magazine print ads: Press-ready PDF, PNG, JPEG files preferred. Embed all fonts and images.
  • Payment terms: Invoiced upon booking. Net 30.
  • Cancellation policy: Magazine space cancellations must be received in writing by the 20th of the prior month.
  • Please note: Ad sizes, rates, and placement availability are subject to change. Final placement determined by publication layout and availability.

Magazine Deadlines

Winter Issue: Space by Dec 20, materials by Dec 25
Spring Issue: Space by Mar 20, materials by Mar 25
Summer Issue: Space by Jun 20, materials by Jun 25
Fall Issue: Space by Sep 20, materials by Sep 25

Editorial Policy

  • The Circle does not endorse any product or service through the acceptance of advertising.
  • The Circle reserves the right to reject advertising that conflicts with our editorial mission or community standards.
  • All advertising is clearly labeled and distinct from editorial content.
  • Political campaign advertising is not accepted.
  • Sponsored content is labeled as such and is subject to editorial review.

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