Chicago Agent magazine is Chicagoland’s leading brand for agent news and information. Coverage spans residential real estate trends to personal practices and financial planning, and our core audience is composed of real estate executives and agents with all levels of experience, along with developers and mortgage professionals. In addition to our robust website, updated daily, Chicago Agent platforms include a monthly print magazine and electronically distributed newsletters, market updates, e-blasts and more.
In print, Chicago Agent is distributed to thousands of agents, mortgage professionals, builders and developers monthly. It is the only magazine that serves the entire residential real estate industry of Chicagoland. Online, the publication reaches an even larger real estate community. After more than 20 years of operation, Chicago Agent has established itself the definitive source of trade news, informing readers about their peers in addition to providing reliable advice from real estate experts.
We offer advertisers a multifaceted, highly efficient opportunity for business development in a rich environment of editorial excellence.
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Display Advertising
| Page Unit | 1x | 6x | 13x |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Outside Back Cover | $4,110 | $3,675 | $3,450 |
| *Inside Front Cover | $3,010 | $2,885 | $2,680 |
| *Inside Back Cover | $2,670 | $2,380 | $2,300 |
| *Center Spread | $4,170 | $3,810 | $3,565 |
| *Across from TOC | $2,610 | $2,325 | $2,100 |
| Full Page | $1,785 | $1,500 | $1,310 |
| 2/3 Page | $1,465 | $1,310 | $1,135 |
| 1/2 Page | $1,220 | $1,075 | $965 |
| 1/3 Page | $910 | $820 | $700 |
| 1/4 Page | $740 | $655 | $565 |
COLOR:
Premium display advertising units indicated with * include color processing.
All other display advertising units are in black and white.
Add $375 per insertion for 4-color processing.
Ad Dimensions
| Ad Size | Live Area |
|---|---|
| 2/3 H | 9.5″ X 7.066″ |
| 2/3 V | 6.23″ X 10.5″ |
| 1/2 H | 9.5″ X 5.225″ |
| 1/2 V | 4.6″ X 10.75″ |
| 1/3 H | 9.5″ X 3.38″ |
| 1/3 V | 2.96″ X 10.5″ |
| 1/4 V | 4.6″ X 5.225″ |
| Spread | 21″ x 12″ – trim (add 1/8″ all around for bleed) |
| Full Page Measurements: |
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| Trim: 10.5″ x 12″ |
| Live Area: 9.5″ x 10.75″ |
| Bleed: 10.75″ x 12.25″ |
Web Advertising
| Unit | Size | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Billboard Ad | 970 x 250 (desktop dimensions) | $575/30 days |
| 320 x 320 (mobile device dimensions) | ||
| Pop-up Ad | 700 x 700 | $575/7 days |
| 320 x 320 (mobile device dimensions) |
Eblast
Designed to keep Realtors informed of industry updates, eBlasts are great for announcing incentives, grand openings and special events. The eBlasts are a perfect tool to keep your listing or community in the mind of the agents. eBlasts are sent out Tuesday through Sunday and target Realtors with ready buyers.
| Zone/Unit | Size | 1x | 10x | 20x |
| Chicago/North Shore 17,500+ | 600 x 650 | $975 | $925 | $870 |
| Suburbs 23,600+ | 600 x 650 | $975 | $925 | $870 |
| Both 50,000+ | 600 x 650 | $1,450 | $1,375 | $1,325 |
Email Newsletter Advertising
This ad appears in our 4 email newsletters. Newsletters are sent every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday to our entire reader database.
| Unit | Size | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Email Newsletter Ad | 970 x 300 px | $500/week |
Premium Content
Sponsored Post | $495
Position your story to drive additional exposure for your brand and promote your business.
Developing Chicagoland | $2,400
Digital Only Option | $1,800
A multichannel feature – including a full page in Chicago Agent magazine – that showcases a new development, with full-color photos and information on its special amenities, affordability or luxury features, community impact and more.
Listing of the Week | $375
The perfect opportunity to highlight a home for sale that deserves a greater spotlight, including full-color images and listing information for potential buyers.
Brokerage Culture | $2,500
Video content is one of the best ways to get out your recruitment message, and Brokerage Culture can help. Brokerage Culture features your professional and cultural story and highlights what makes you different from other brokerages.
From concept to completion, we work with you to develop a compelling interview video that showcases your expertise and unique narrative to elevate your brand to our magazine readers.
Real Influencers | $1,495
Team/Company Profile | $1,995
For more info about our advertising opportunities, contact Anne Hartnett at anne@agentpublishing.com.