Chicago Agent magazine is Chicagoland’s leading brand for Realtor 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 Realtors, 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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Prices on this page reflect 2024 prices.
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Display Advertising
| Page Unit | 1x | 6x | 13x |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Outside Back Cover | $3,990 | $3,570 | $3,350 |
| *Inside Front Cover | $2,920 | $2,800 | $2,600 |
| *Inside Back Cover | $2,590 | $2,310 | $2,230 |
| *Center Spread | $4,050 | $3,700 | $3,460 |
| *Across from TOC | $2,535 | $2,255 | $2,040 |
| Full Page | $1,735 | $1,460 | $1,270 |
| 2/3 Page | $1,420 | $1,270 | $1,100 |
| 1/2 Page | $1,185 | $1,045 | $935 |
| 1/3 Page | $880 | $795 | $680 |
| 1/4 Page | $715 | $635 | $550 |
COLOR:
Premium display advertising units indicated with * include color processing.
All other display advertising units are in black and white.
Add $360 per insertion for 4-color processing.
Add $780 for color spreads.
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 |
| 300 x 120 (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, 19,000+ | 600 x 650 | $975 | $925 | $870 |
| Suburbs, 25,000+ | 600 x 650 | $975 | $925 | $870 |
| Both, 50,000+ | 600 x 650 | $1,450 | $1,375 | $1,325 |
Email Newsletter Advertising
The ads appear in our bi-weekly email newsletters. Newsletters are sent every Monday and Thursday to our entire reader database.
| Unit | Size | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Email Newsletter Ad | 970 x 250 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.
Real Influencers | $1,475
Share your individual real estate success story – including your most noteworthy career experiences and accomplishments, and what inspires you to create a positive impact in the industry.
Team/Company Feature | $1,995
A creative and compelling way to showcase your brand. This profile allows companies to demonstrate their expertise and gain exposure for their products, solutions and industry achievements.
Tech Watch | $2,500
Present your real estate tech solution – CRM software, mobile apps, data analytics platforms, and more – and share how and why agents use it to grow their business.
Read our Advertising Terms and Conditions
For advertising inquiries, please contact Anne Hartnett at anne@chicagoagentmagazine.com or 773.296.6025.