Bison Illustrated Magazine.
The magazine for NDSU Bison fans. Two issues a year, March and September, in print and online at bisonillustrated.com.
Published cover examples
Two issues, spring and the start of the season.
Past covers illustrate the publication. Use our magazine schedule for the 2027 issue months, themes and rates.
Media kitDistribution
- Two print issues a year, March and September
- Read by NDSU Bison fans
- Both issues also run as digital editions online
Print rates, per issue
| Full page | $1,350 |
| Half page | $1,035 |
| Third page | $850 |
| Quarter page | $765 |
| Premium positions | Ask us |
Booking both issues locks in the best rate.
Included with every ad
- Ad design by our team
- Dynamic QR codes to track response
- A spot in the digital edition
- Print + online bundles available
Issue calendar2 issues · March and September
Compare every magazine and its print rates.
Full schedule & ratesScroll across to see every month
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
Mountain West
Climb the Mountain
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
Bison Backers
Upgraded opportunities
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Explore the editorial themes, then ask our media team about upcoming issues and available placements.
- 2
- issues a year, March and September
- NDSU
- Bison athletics, players and fans
- QR
- trackable codes in every ad
- Free
- ad design on every print ad
Online
Every issue lives on bisonillustrated.com.
Both issues also run as digital editions, and the stories live on bisonillustrated.com. Your ad can sit inside the digital edition and beside the stories Bison fans share.
- Your ad inside the digital edition
- Banners on bisonillustrated.com
- Print + online bundles
View the real website screenshot
Website screenshot · illustrative, not a placement guarantee.
Advertising options
Pick a size, we design the ad.
Every print ad includes design by our team. Booking more than one issue locks in the best rate.
Maximum impact on a page of its own.
Inside Bison Illustrated
Made to be read.
The photography, the stories, the details. Explore selected pages from Bison Illustrated and open a spread for a closer look.
Bison Illustrated · Fall 2026
A New Era
Bison Illustrated · Spring 2026
Climb the Mountain
Bison Illustrated · Fall 2026
The Linebackers
Bison Illustrated · 2026
Jim Kramer — Building the Foundation of a Dynasty
Bison Illustrated · Fall 2026
Head Coach Tim Polasek
Bison Illustrated · Spring 2026
Matt Larsen on the Transition
Bison Illustrated · Spring 2026
Avery Koenen
Swipe to explore. Open a spread to look closer.
Common questions
Quick answers before you call.
Who reads Bison Illustrated?
NDSU Bison fans across Fargo-Moorhead and North Dakota. Each issue covers the teams, players and people around Bison athletics.
When does it come out?
Twice a year, in March and September. Both issues are also published online at bisonillustrated.com.
Can you write a story about my business?
Yes. A sponsored story is a feature about your business, written and designed by our team, in print and online. See examples on our Sponsored Articles page.
Is ad design included?
Yes. Every print ad is designed by our team at no extra cost. We can also carry the design into digital ads so your campaign looks the same everywhere.
Talk with our media team
Ready to reach Bison fans?
Plan your next Bison Illustrated placement with our media team. Tell us your audience, timing and budget, and we’ll help you choose an option.
