Advertising Policy

The Murray State News reserves the right to refuse or reject any advertising deemed to adversely affect the integrity and credibility of the newspaper as a source of truthful and accurate information, or be in conflict with the educational mission of the university community served.

The Murray State News will not accept ads discriminating against race, gender, age, religion, physical ability, or sexual orientation. Sole responsibility for the content of an ad lies with the advertiser who unconditionally agrees to hold The Murray State News faultless should claim arise, and to pay for any and all expenses incurred as a result of the publication of such ad.

Should an ad not be published as ordered, The Murray State News liability is limited to the amount paid for the ad.
Credit for errors shall not exceed the cost of the ad space.

The Murray State News does not accept the following types of Advertising:

Alcohol
Term Papers
Firearms
Online Gambling
Sports Gambling
Lottery
900 Numbers
Drug Paraphernalia
Adult Entertainment
Envelope Stuffing
Dating Personals
Tobacco
Profanity (Use of)
Ticket Scalping
Psychic
Chain Letters
Stimulants

Advertising contracts must be received fully executed from all advertisers before publication.
Payment must be received at end of contract or upon publication. Please call the Business Office at (270) 809-4491 to remit payment and request a receipt.
All artwork for ads must be received by NOON two (2) days prior to publication date. If Creative Services designs your ad, please note that all content, logos, graphics and design instructions/guidelines must be received by NOON seven (7) days prior to publication so designers can produce the artwork and generate a proof.

For additional details about advertising policy or guidelines, please contact [email protected] , [email protected] or call (270) 809.3172.

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