Forum Communications Company
Want to reach voters and community leaders in South Dakota?
2026 Political Rates · SD
Reach voters and community leaders across South Dakota. Own the homepage on our local newspaper websites in Mitchell, Madison and Pierre, plus Rapid City NewsCenter1 and Sioux Falls Live — mobile ads included — and combine with high-impact print placements.
Products
Premium political products
Homepage Takeover (HPTO)
- Unique, premium and exclusive to you.
- Own the homepage on Mitchell, Madison, Pierre, Rapid City NewsCenter1 and Sioux Falls Live. Mobile ads included.
- Huge LOCAL audience and measurable RESULTS.
First Entry Video
- Unique, premium and exclusive to you.
- Your video appears on readers' first pageview of the day.
- Pushes news content down the page. Consumer must enable sound.
Rates
Rate card
Daily Rates by Property
| Newspaper / News Site | HPTO / 1st Entry | Full Page Print | 1/2 Page Print | 1/4 Page Print |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Republic | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,065 | $682 |
| Madison Daily Leader | $1,500 | $1,500 | $725 | $250 |
| Pierre Capital Journal | $1,500 | $1,500 | $900 | $540 |
| Rapid City NewsCenter1 | $1,500 | — | — | — |
| Sioux Falls Live | $1,000 | — | — | — |
Statewide Totals
| Package | HPTO / 1st Entry | Full Page | 1/2 Page | 1/4 Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Total | $7,000 | $4,500 | $2,690 | $1,472 |
| Buy All — 25% Discount | $5,250 | $3,375 | $2,018 | $1,104 |
Combos
Combo packages
HPTO + Full Page
$8,625
HPTO + 1/2 Page
$7,268
HPTO + 1/4 Page
$6,354
Terms
Notes & terms
Important
- All rates are NET RATES. Prepayment required.
- Rates effective for the 2026 election cycle and subject to change.
- Reserve your spots today — premium inventory is exclusive and limited.
Contact
Reserve your spots
Phone
833-773-8591
Email
advertise@forumcomm.com
Web
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