MEDIA KIT 2026 · REBORN 2026
ANCHORAGE'S ALT-WEEKLY IS BACK.
Coverage of Alaska politics, the environment, and the arts & culture that make Anchorage move. Get your brand or event in front of our momentum.
The official 2026 Anchorage Press Media Kit and rate card are now live for our September print relaunch and digital network. Print reservations and digital sponsorship packages are available now.
DOWNLOAD 2026 MEDIA KIT
Full demographic polling, circulation map, mechanical ad specs, and combo discounts.
WHAT ADVERTISERS GET ON DAY ONE
Newsletter Subscribers
Verified active email audience across Anchorage Press daily and weekly email lists (September 2026).
Average Open Rate
Roughly 3× the media industry benchmark (Mailchimp/Substack regional averages: 18–22%).
Brand Recognition
Change Research survey of 870 adults in the Anchorage municipal media market (MoE ±3.6%).
Estimated Total Readership
Calculated from 12,000 monthly print distribution with audited 2.5× pass-along readership rate across Southcentral Alaska newsstands and direct subscriber home delivery.
THE RESPONSE IN OUR FIRST TWO WEEKS
Anchorage is excited the Press is back. Get your message in front of that momentum as we ramp up to our monthly print and daily digital dispatches.
A RARE, BRAND-SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Trust in the Press spans the political spectrum. While its opinion coverage historically skewed progressive, independent polling found 47% of 2024 Trump voters found it useful for entertainment and 43% for food & restaurant reviews.
* Poll data: Change Research, survey of 870 adults in the Anchorage media market (±3.6%).
AUDIENCE PROFILES
Decision-Makers
Audience with high influence on public policy, business decisions, state legislature, and environmental governance, driving tangible civic outcomes.
Culture-Seekers
Active participants attending concerts, gallery openings, dining out weekly, exploring breweries, and building community across Southcentral Alaska.
The Newcomer
Anchorage’s highly transient and growing workforce driving strong demand for free, accessible, insider guides to living and thriving in Alaska.
The Loyalists
Decades-long Press readers who identify with the alt-weekly voice, grab physical copies religiously from racks, and patronize local sponsors.
BROADSTREET AD PLACEMENT & SPEC ENGINE
Anchorage Press utilizes Broadstreet Ads for all direct digital campaign delivery, delivering verified human impressions with built-in fraud prevention, high viewability, and live reporting dashboards for advertisers.
- ✓ 100% Direct-Sold Local Inventory (No programmatic clutter)
- ✓ Custom Rich-Media Formats (Virtual Scratch-Offs, Timers, Sliders)
- ✓ Daily Real-Time Impression & Click Reporting
100% Verified Local Reach
Every campaign includes real-time click and impression verification, weekly delivery audits, and direct advertiser dashboard access.
Explore 2026 Media Kit Rates & Placements →PRINT AD SPECIFICATIONS & SIZES
Newsstands across Southcentral Alaska
The Anchorage Press publishes monthly in high-impact tabloid format on full-color high-grade newsprint. All print advertising follows our standardized mechanical sizing.
STANDARD PRINT AD MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Non-bleed tabloid page · Premium cover & back options
Full width bottom banner placement across section spreads
Tall 2-column vertical tower running alongside news features
High-impact square block in arts, dining, and culture pages
For custom gatefolds, center spreads, or special issue inserts, consult our official Media Kit or contact our advertising team.
View Full 2026 Media Kit →CAMERA-READY ARTWORK GUIDELINES
PDF / CMYK / 300 DPICOLOR PROFILE
CMYK (SWOP v2). All RGB and Pantone PMS spot colors will be converted to 4-color process.
RESOLUTION
300 DPI at 100% actual print scale. High-res raster or vector line art.
FILE FORMAT
Press-Ready PDF/X-1a preferred. Flattened TIFF or high-res PNG accepted.
PRINT DEADLINES
Space reservation: 20th of preceding month. Camera-ready art: 25th of preceding month.
REQUEST A CAMPAIGN QUOTE & PROPOSAL
READY TO REACH ALL OF ANCHORAGE?
Pair print with newsletter, web, and social for a campaign that reaches Anchorage on the newsstand rack and on their screens. Contact our ad team to reserve space in our next edition.