Why Advertise with MPSOM?
Purchasing ads in Mary Pappert School of Music concert programs and emails is a compelling choice for several reasons:
Firstly, we offer you a unique and highly targeted opportunity to reach a highly engaged audience of music enthusiasts, students, faculty, and concert-goers. By associating your brand with the arts and music community, you can enhance your image and build strong connections with potential customers who appreciate cultural and artistic endeavors.
Furthermore, ads in our concert programs and emails provide you with a tangible and lasting presence, as they are often kept as mementos or reference materials, extending the exposure and impact of your advertisement.
Lastly, supporting the arts through advertising demonstrates your commitment to cultural enrichment and community engagement, which can foster goodwill and positive relationships with both the institution and its audience.
Please find more detailed information on our specific opportunities below.
Concert Program Ads
Mary Pappert School of Music students and faculty perform and participate in more than 200 concerts and recitals each year. Many of those performances have a concert program booklet with ad space available to purchase. Click the link above to view the current year's available program booklets.
For details about each concert, please visit duq.edu/MusicEvents.
Ad swapping opportunities exist, as well. For more information, contact%20Steve%20Groves, Director of Music Engagement, Events, and Marketing.
- Full page - $75
- Half page - $50
- Quarter page - $30
All ads are black and white and should not include bleeds. Sizes are as follows:
- Full page - 5” x 8”
- Half page - 5” x 4”
- Quarter page - 2.5” x 4”
- Reservation Deadline - 3 weeks prior to first concert in book
- Artwork Deadline - 2 weeks prior to first concert in book
Reserve Space for Your Ad in Our Program Booklets
Email Ads
The Mary Pappert School of Music maintains two email lists: Tempo Monthly and Music on the Bluff Series. Ad space may be purchased in either email. See the entries below for specific details to each.
Artwork specifications and deadlines are identical:
- Your ad should be submitted in .jpg format, sized at 780 x 175 px, and can be hyperlinked to a page of your choice from your website.
- Reservation Deadline - 2 weeks prior to email send date
- Artwork/URL Deadline - 1 week prior to email send date
TEMPO MONTHLY
Sent on the third Wednesday of every month, Tempo Monthly details the latest news and events of the students and faculty of the Mary Pappert School of Music. This list is comprised of a wide range of subscribers, including students and their families, alumni, and the general public. As of July 2023, the list totals approximately 2,000 subscribers with a 50% open rate, well above industry average.
PRICING - You can choose to advertise in a single email or book up to a whole year with discounts for each additional email. Artwork can be changed in each issue.
- 1 month - $75
- 2 months - $145
- 3 months - $210
- 4 months - $270
- 5 months - $325
- 6 months - $375
- 7 months - $420
- 8 months - $460
- 9 months - $495
- 10 months - $525
- 11 months - $550
- 12 months - $570
MUSIC ON THE BLUFF SERIES
Music on the Bluff is the Mary Pappert School of Music’s popular piano chamber music series featuring Artistic Director David Allen Wehr along with MPSOM faculty, members of the GRAMMY Award-winning Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and a host of internationally known guest artists. Now in its 21st season, the series has garnered a loyal following of avid classical and chamber music fans.
Emails are sent to this list of ticket holders on the Thursday prior to each concert in the series. As of July 2023, the list boasts almost 400 subscribers with a nearly 60% open rate.
PRICING - You can choose to advertise in a single email or reserve space in the whole series. Artwork can be changed in each issue. The series typically consists of 4–5 concerts.
- Individual Email - $50
- Entire Series - $150
Reserve Ad Space in Our Emails
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