Advertise in American Poets
Launched in 1996, American Poets is the Academy's biannual magazine, released in April and October each year.
Print advertising in American Poets offers a curated, long-lasting way to reach devoted readers, writers, educators, students, and supporters of contemporary poetry.
Looking for timely, flexible digital advertising across Poets.org and Academy email newsletters?
Contact Us
To reserve advertising space or request additional information, please contact:
Peggy Ryan
Senior Marketing and Communications Manager
[email protected]
On This Page
- Why Advertise in American Poets?
- Advertising Rates & Sizes
- Book Promotion Opportunities
- Deadline Dates
- Advertising Standards & Guidelines
- Select Past Advertisers
Why Advertise in American Poets?
Reach
The Academy of American Poets has the largest membership of any poetry organization in the United States, and all members receive a subscription to American Poets. Total distribution is approximately 6,500 copies.
Highly Targeted Audience
American Poets reaches devoted readers and writers of poetry and literature, students and educators, many of the nation’s most respected poets, and dedicated supporters of the literary arts.
Prestige & Longevity
Unlike digital advertising with a short lifespan, American Poets is a collectible print publication with long shelf life and enduring visibility within homes, classrooms, libraries, and literary organizations.
Positive Perception
We view our ads as a service to the poetry community and therefore only accept advertising that we believe will be valuable and relevant to our readers.
Supports the Academy
Advertising with the Academy of American Poets helps support our free publications and programs, including Poets.org, National Poetry Month, Poem-a-Day, and educational initiatives nationwide.
Advertising Rates & Sizes
Ad Size | Rate | Specifications |
Full page front | $1,350 | 5.56" (w) x 8.65" (h) |
Full page interior | $1,050 | 5.56" (w) x 8.65" (h) |
Half page | $650 | 2.69" (w) x 8.65" (h) vertical |
Half page | $650 | 5.56" (w) x 4.24" (h) horizontal |
Quarter page | $425 | 2.69" (w) x 4.24" (h) |
File Preparation
Trim Size: 7 x 10 inches.
File Format: 300dpi PDF/X-1a PDF.
Color: Black only.
Required: Crop marks included. Every ad must include borders on all four sides.
Book Promotion Opportunities
The Academy of American Poets offers Seasonal Book Roundups for new poetry titles. These curated promotional opportunities help publishers reach engaged readers, educators, librarians, writers, and poetry audiences through American Poets magazine and the Academy’s digital channels.
The print-inclusive Seasonal Book Roundups appear in American Poets magazine in addition to promotion through a standalone email to the full Academy list and social media.
Looking for digital-only book promotion opportunities, including Summer Reading Roundups, Holiday Gift Guides, and Young Readers Seasonal Book Roundups?
View Digital Book Promotion Opportunities
Print and Digital Seasonal Book Roundups
Roundup | Timing | Included Channels | Rate |
National Poetry Month Books Roundup | April | American Poets magazine, standalone email to full Academy list, and social media | Starting at $600 per title |
Featured Fall Books Roundup | August/September | American Poets magazine, standalone email to full Academy list, and social media | Starting at $600 per title |
Limited discounted placements may be available for small independent presses and nonprofit publishers.
Deadline Dates
April Issue
Reservations for the April issue are due January 1. Ad design is due January 15.
October Issue
Reservations for the October issue are due July 1. Ad design is due July 15.
To reserve an ad or for more information, contact our Senior Marketing and Communications Manager, Peggy Ryan, at [email protected].
Advertising Standards & Guidelines
The following guidelines and standards govern the Academy of American Poets’ relationship with its advertising partners. Maintaining editorial integrity and the trust of both the members of the Academy of American Poets and our readers is paramount. To that end:
Editorial Independence
The Academy of American Poets does not allow any relationship with an advertiser to influence editorial decisions.
Distinction Between Editorial and Advertising
The Academy of American Poets makes a clear distinction between editorial and advertising in all of its editorial products. We reserve the right to label any paid content that may be confused with independent editorial material as advertiser-sponsored.
No Endorsement
An ad with the Academy of American Poets does not indicate the Academy's endorsement, editorial or otherwise.
Advertiser Responsibility
Advertisers are responsible for ensuring that their ads are adequately substantiated and comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
Right to Refuse or Remove Advertising
The Academy of American Poets may exercise its discretion to refuse or remove any advertising that does not meet its standards, is inconsistent with our stated values, or may bring harm to the Academy of American Poets’ reputation or brand.
Contract & Copy Regulations
Advertisements are accepted upon the representation that the advertiser has the right to publish the contents thereof. In consideration of such publication, the advertiser agrees to indemnify and hold the Academy of American Poets harmless against any expense or loss by reason of any claims arising out of publication.
All contents of advertisements are subject to the Academy of American Poets’ approval.
The Academy of American Poets reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertisement, insertion order, space reservation, or position commitment at any time and for any reason.
Positioning of print advertisements is at the discretion of the Academy of American Poets.
All insertion orders are accepted subject to provisions of the current rate card.
Select Past Advertisers in American Poets
Alice James Books | Library of America | Simon & Schuster |