Forge Media
Sheffield Students' Union produce exclusive student media, which are the only way to target 24,000 Sheffield Students.
Sheffield Forge Press
Forge Press is the official student newspaper produced by and for students at the University of Sheffield. Advertise in this award winning publication and gain exclusive access to a 15,000 student readership on campus and in the Halls of Residence.
Print run: 5,000
Distribution: Halls of Residence, Students’ Union and the main access points across campus
Frequency: Fortnightly
| Colour | Size (h x w) | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Page Banner Ad | £675 | 40 x 265 mm |
| Full page | £995 | 352 x 265 mm |
| Half page | £610 | 176 x 265 mm |
| Quarter page | £365 | 176 x 132 mm |
| Eighth page | £210 | 88 x 132 mm |
Bespoke advertising is available on request
Forge Radio
Forge Radio is the radio station for Sheffield students. Broadcasting every day from the Students' Union, The Edge and online, bringing you a wide variety of the latest music, chat, news and entertainment.
Advertising costs: £100 per week for eight 30 second adverts a day.
Forgetoday.com
Forgetoday is Sheffield University's online student newspaper, bringing student news, as well as sports, features, events, life advice and comments online.
Advertising costs: £250 per month for an advert size of 120px (h) x 120px (w)
Forge TV
Sheffield Student Union's very own television station. Call Student Connection for more details.
Other Student Media
Film Unit
Film Unit is Sheffield Students' Union exclusive student cinema. Advertise and access a captive student audience during the ever-popular auditorium showing recent blockbusters as well as student requested films.
Audience capacity: 380
Frequency: 7 showings a week
Programme
Print run: 3,500 – 5,000
Frequency: One per term
Full page colour: £150
Half page mono: £80
Sponsor a film: £150
Venue Hire from: £500
Electronic newsletter
Mailbase: 2,500+
Size of advert: 280 x 180 pixels (hxw)
Frequency: weekly
Cost: £200
Slide Advertising
Slide run: 23 slides per show
Frequency: 5 seconds in a 15-minute loop for a week
Cost: £100 per slide
What's On
What's On is Sheffield Students' Union weekly entertainments and events listing guide. Have a presence on the What’s On Extra electronic newsletter.
Online mail list: 1700+
Online Advert size: 200px (h) x 170 px (w)
Cost: £200 per week
Other Opportunities
Don’t forget there are other societies to get involved in: how about Stiletto the women’s magazine, RAG, or Varsity the sporting contest between Sheffield Hallam and Sheffield Uni.
All prices exclude VAT
Student Media rate card (PDF 212KB)
For all media and advertising opportunities please contact Paul at BAM Agency on 01242 537359.
For all other enquiries about our products and services, please contact the
Student Connection.
Tel: 0114 222 8540
Fax: 0114 222 8542
Email thestudentconnection@sheffield.ac.uk
NB Other student publications, which claim to distribute in the halls of residence, and or the Union may not actually have permission. Phone Student Connection and find out before you book.
