ADVERTISING & PARTNERSHIPS
Reach the HBCU Nation
5M+ Monthly Readers
500K+ Newsletter Subscribers
18-34 Core Demographic
HBCU Now is the #1 digital destination for the HBCU community — reaching students, alumni, families, educators, and advocates across news, sports, culture, TV, and more. Put your brand at the center of Black excellence.
MEDIA KIT & AUDIENCE
A Platform Built for the HBCU Generation
HBCU Now delivers the largest dedicated HBCU audience in digital media. Our readers are college students, HBCU alumni, parents of prospective students, educators, and Black professionals — an engaged, brand-loyal audience with real purchasing power.
5M+
Monthly Unique Visitors
500K+
Newsletter Subscribers
2.8M+
Social Media Followers
72%
Audience Age 18-34
Average newsletter open rate: 38% | Average session duration: 4:12 | Mobile traffic: 68%
AD PRODUCTS & PLACEMENTS
Four Ways to Reach the HBCU Audience
Display Advertising
Leaderboard, sidebar, and in-feed banner placements across HBCU Now's news, directory, sports, and culture pages. Available in standard IAB sizes with run-of-site or targeted section buys.
Est. Reach: Up to 5M impressions/month
Sponsored Content
Branded editorial articles, campus spotlights, program features, and thought leadership pieces written by our editorial team and published natively on HBCU Now — clearly labeled as sponsored.
Est. Reach: Avg. 85K reads per piece
Video Advertising
Pre-roll, mid-roll, and in-stream video ads on HBCU Now TV — our video platform featuring campus tours, interviews, documentaries, and live events. Reach a highly engaged video audience.
Est. Reach: 300K+ monthly video views
Newsletter Sponsorships
Dedicated sponsor placements in the HBCU Now weekly newsletter — including header banners, inline text sponsorships, and dedicated sends to our verified subscriber list.
Est. Reach: 500K+ subscribers | 38% open rate
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Partner With HBCU Now
Tell us about your brand, campaign goals, and timeline. Our advertising team will reach out within 1 business day to discuss a tailored partnership package. All budget levels welcome.
Prefer to reach out directly? Email us at advertising@hbcunow.com or call (202) 555-0190. Media credentials and press inquiries: press@hbcunow.com