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Black Voice News
Media Kit 2026
Black Voice News connects communities through trusted reporting and original storytelling. Explore ways to partner with us and help the stories that matter reach further.
02 · Mission
OurMission
Voice Media Ventures is a multimedia company that includes Black Voice News, IE Voice, and VOICE, new media content production, and a strategic communications firm specializing in community outreach and engagement. Its longstanding philanthropic and educational work includes innovative program development in media, history, the arts, and professional development, including its signature Footsteps to Freedom Underground Railroad Study Tour and virtual reality experience.
Our focus
03 · Featured sponsorship opportunity
Raise Your Voice Podcast
Partner with Black Voice News to reach Black and underrepresented communities across California through trusted, community-centered storytelling.
Black adults ages 26–64
Health, empowerment and mobility
Podcast, web, newsletter and social
Explore sponsorship opportunities →
From individual episodes to an exclusive presenting sponsorship
A Black Voice News podcast
Raise Your Voice
BVN CaresRLAMTransportation
04 · Reach
Our MediaPlatforms
Connect with our audience through trusted journalism, digital publishing, community initiatives, data, social media and brand storytelling.
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Digital Media
Reach an influential audience of policy makers, educators, professionals and community leaders.
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Sponsorships
Support signature programs, events and reporting that strengthen Inland California communities.
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Mapping & Data
Connect with flagship projects and California’s largest database of Black-led organizations.
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Social Media
Amplify your message across Black Voice News social channels and engaged communities.
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Branded Content
Build trust through clearly presented storytelling designed around your organization’s message.
The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.
06 · Advertising
2026 AdvertisingRates
Every rate is bundled across print, newsletter and website placements.
Full Page
Local rate$5,000
Political/state$9,500*
Back Page
Local rate$12,000
Political/state$12,000*
2/3 Page
Local rateN/A
Political/state$2,513*
Half Page
Local rate$1,508
Political/state$1,540*
1/3 Page
Local rate$900
Political/state$960*
Newsletter
Local rate$250Starting at
Political/stateN/A
* Political rates must be paid prior to the date of publication.
07 · Agency rates
BVN/IEV Digital Pricing
Standard full pricing for 2026 across website, social media, newsletters, sponsored articles and video distribution.
Website
Homepage Takeover$400 / week
Leaderboard plus website ad.
Leaderboard Only$250 / week
Ads appear in rotation with other advertisers.
Website Ad Only$250 / week
Ads appear in rotation with other advertisers. Available sizes to be confirmed.
Newsletters
Branded Content Sponsorship$2,500 / month
“Sponsored by” recognition in every newsletter during the sponsorship, plus one client-provided advertorial article.
Dedicated Eblast$175 / blast
One dedicated ad sent once.
Ad Only$300
In-line placement at the bottom of the newsletter.
Social Media
Social Media Campaign$500 / month
Or $150 per week. Two posts per week plus one story, guaranteed on one channel only.
Sponsored Article
Website Only$250
Video Distribution
Live or Pre-recorded Interview$500
Social media distribution only. Includes one post, subject to approval by the BVN media team.
Website leaderboard and website-only placements rotate with other advertisers. Website-only ad sizes are to be determined.
08 · Partnerships
2026Opportunities
Partner with Black Voice News on community resources, public conversations, special reporting and customized initiatives.
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Health Navigator
Connect Black communities with culturally responsive health, wellness and regional provider resources.
Sponsorships$5,000–$50,000
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Festival of Ideas
Support community conversations centered on practical, sustainable solutions for Inland California.
Festival sponsorships$5,000–$15,000Solutions Table: $1,000 for nonprofits
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Pop-Up Newsroom
Bring journalists, decision-makers and residents together for direct, accountable community dialogue.
Event sponsorship$10,000 per event
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Racism as a Public Health Crisis
Underwrite data-driven reporting that tracks public commitments to racial equity across California.
SponsorshipUpon request
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Caregiving Series
Support reporting on aging, family caregivers and solutions serving communities throughout the region.
Customized sponsorshipUpon request
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Custom Partnerships
Build a mission-aligned sponsorship around your audience, community goals and desired level of impact.
Customized proposalLet’s talk
09 · Support independent journalism
Help keep essential reporting free for everyone.
Donor support makes deeply researched, data-backed and solutions-oriented community journalism possible.
Ask about supporting journalism →Secure giving page coming next
10 · Public notices
LegalAds
Black Voice News publishes required legal and public notices for individuals and businesses. Review common publication types and current rates below.
Questions about placement? Contact our team →
- Fictitious Business Name Statement
- $35
- Fictitious Business Name Statement Withdrawal
- $35
- Divorce Summons
- $270
- Civil Summons
- $270
- Name Change
- $80
- Probate
- $245
- Citation
- $270
- Trustee Sale
- $400
- Public Notice
- $30 per column inch
Rates are organized by publication type for quick reference.
11 · Production guide
AdSpecifications
Choose the format that best fits your campaign, then prepare artwork using the dimensions and resolution shown below.
Print formats
Publication-ready artwork at 300 dpi.
Full
Full Page
10″ W × 9.75″ H300 dpi
½
Half Page Vertical
5″ W × 9.75″ H300 dpi
½
Half Page Horizontal
10″ W × 4.75″ H300 dpi
⅔
2/3 Page
6.61″ W × 9.75″ H300 dpi
⅓
1/3 Page
3.23″ W × 9.75″ H300 dpi
Digital formats
Website and mobile artwork at 72 dpi.
970 × 90
Large Leaderboard
970 × 90 px72 dpi
728 × 90
Leaderboard
728 × 90 px72 dpi
300 × 250
Inline Rectangle
300 × 250 px72 dpi
160
×
600
×
600
Wide Skyscraper
160 × 600 px72 dpi
Mobile Banner
320 × 50 px72 dpi
320 × 100
Mobile Large Banner
320 × 100 px72 dpi
12 · Start a conversation
ContactUs
Connect directly with the team member best suited to your advertising, partnership, publishing or operational needs.
Office951.682.6070