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The Union-Finley Messenger offers local businesses and organizations with the BEST coverage in the market!  No other newspaper comes close to reaching the readers in our marketing area! We have the highest household coverage and distribution of any newspaper distributed in the UnionTownship area (and surrounding communities). 

In addition, our costs are lower than other local print media.  Contact us at 412-249-8177, or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for a complete media kit and advertising rate card and find out how the Messenger can help your business grow!

Display Advertising Sizes  (view size sheet)

Size                                                     (Width x Height)

Full Page .......................................  10.25” x 10.375”

3/4 Page (Vertical) ..........................7.6875” x 10.375”

3/4 Page (Horizontal)...................... 10.25” x 7.75”

1/2 Page (Vertical) .......................... 5.0625” x 10.375”

1/2 Page (Horizontal)...................... 10.25” x 5.125”

1/3 Page (Vertical) ………………. 5.0625” x 7.75”

1/3 Page (Horizontal) …………….  10.25” x 3.375”

1/4 Page (Vertical) .......................... 5.0625” x 5.125”

1/4 Page (Horizontal)...................... 10.25” x 2.5”

1/4 Page (Strip) ............................... 2.4375” x 10.375”

1/8 Page ........................................... 5.0625” x 2.5”

1/16 Page ......................................... 2.4375” x 2.5”

Banner ad ………………………….  10.25” x 1.1875”

Artwork Requirements

Camera Ready Specs

The Union-Finley Messenger accepts camera-ready artwork, or you can request that our designers create an advertisement for your company.

Negatives are right reading, emulsion side down 85 line screen

Black & white proof (print out) must accompany artwork

Electronic Specs

Macintosh OS 9.2-10.3 platform only

QuarkXpress 4.1, Photoshop 7.0, Illustrator 10.0, InDesign

All fonts and graphics must be include Photos and line art must be 300 dpi E-mail files should be saved as .EPS, .TIF or .PDF

The Union-Finley Messenger assumes no liability for the reproduction quality or content of client-provided advertisements that do not adhere to Union-Finley Messenger’s mechanical or production requirements.