PRINT ADVERTISING IN PHILADELPHIA
PRINT ADVERTS IN PHILADELPHIA
Empire can help place your advertisement in the best national and local publications to ensure great reach and high recall from the Philadelphia readers.The Philadelphia Inquirer remains the region’s newspaper of record, a Pulitzer-heavy daily whose print and digital editions still carry weight with civic, business, and older affluent readers across the metro. Owned by the nonprofit Lenfest Institute, it pairs citywide credibility with neighborhood and suburban coverage. For advertisers, the Inquirer offers trusted local context and a reach into decision-makers that few other Philadelphia outlets match.
With a mix of broad mass and a range of highly niche publications, Empire is able to offer print ad campaigns that are specific to your needs and guaranteed to reach your target audience.
ADVERTISE IN THESE PHILADELPHIA PUBLICATIONS
El Hispano is a bilingual newspaper reaching first and second generation Hispanics along with the non-Spanish speaking population.
The Northeast Times is a weekly newspaper focussing on general newsworhty activities. It circulates to more than 100,000 homes throughout Northeast Philadelphia.
“This magazine also covers some of the surrounding countries as part of its content. They have a wide variety of content, like entertainment and special events.”
“This is the oldest African-American newspaper. The content of this
newspaper focusses on the interest of the black community.”
South Philly Review is a weekly community newspaper serving 57,000 South Philly homes, plus numerous others online at southphillyreview.com and through its e-newsletter.
“The Daily Pennsylvanian is a student newspaper that is active when the
university is in session. Their content is refected off student-related news. The Daily Pennsylvanian is the award-winning student newspaper at the University of Pennsylvania.”
The Philadelphia Inquirer is a morning daily newspaper that serves the Philadelphia metropolitan area of the United States. The newspaper was founded by John R. Walker and John Norvell in June 1829 as The Pennsylvania Inquirer and is the third-oldest surviving daily newspaper in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does print advertising in Philadelphia cost?
Print rates depend on the publication, ad size, colour, placement and frequency, so pricing is quoted per campaign. A full page in a major daily differs greatly from a small community-paper insert. Empire develops a tailored quote aligned to your goals, reach requirements and budget for the Philadelphia market.
Which Philadelphia publications reach my audience?
The Philadelphia Inquirer holds the largest circulation in the region and reaches broad metropolitan readers across Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware. Suburban and community newspapers offer more localised, neighbourhood-level reach at lower cost. Empire selects the title or combination that best fits your audience and geographic targets.
What are the content and approval rules for print ads?
Print advertising follows FTC truth-in-advertising standards, requiring accurate, substantiated claims, alongside each publication’s own advertising acceptance policies. Certain categories may need disclaimers or proof of claims. Empire prepares compliant artwork and copy, manages substantiation and handles approval with each Philadelphia publication before publication.
When is the best time to place print ads in Philadelphia?
Print demand follows the calendar. Q4 holidays, back-to-school editions and special seasonal sections attract heavier advertiser interest and premium placements. Local events, sports coverage and themed features create additional opportunities. Empire aligns your insertions with these high-readership moments to maximise impact across Philadelphia titles.