Advertise with BCN
Put your brand in front of readers who follow India, at home and around the world.
BCN.media is a new, independent news platform. We are building an audience of Indian readers and of the global Indian community, and we are opening a small number of ad placements to early partners at introductory rates.
Where we are today
A young publication, and honest about it.
We launched recently, so we do not quote reader numbers we cannot back up. Before you book, we will show you our current traffic. After your campaign, you get the real click count for your ad.
Who we write for
Readers in India and people of Indian origin abroad, plus international readers who want clear reporting on India.
- India, politics, economy and world news
- Bharat Diaspora coverage for the global Indian community
- Science, technology, health, culture and sports
Why book early
Early partners get introductory rates and first choice of the best positions, such as the front-page ear panels and the cover wrap.
- Flexible bookings: one day, selected weekdays, or a full week
- Every ad is clearly marked; sponsored stories are labelled SPONSORED
- Choose the exact sections your ad appears in
Available now
E-paper ad sizes
Our e-paper is a full newspaper edition with a new issue every morning at 4:00 AM IST.
Front Jacket (cover wrap)
A full page placed before the front page.
Available: One advertiser per edition
Front Ear Panel
Small box beside the masthead, left or right.
Available: Two per edition (left and right)
Front Page Solus Strip
Full-width strip at the foot of page 1.
Available: One per edition, the only ad on the front page
Full Page
Its own page, placed after the page you choose.
Available: Subject to page count (12–24 pages)
Half Page (horizontal)
Bottom half of a section page.
Available: Business & Economy page
Quarter Page
Bottom-right block of a section page.
Available: Nation, World and Health pages
Tower / Skyscraper
One column, full page height, right edge.
Available: Science & Technology page
Inside Strip / Banner
Full-width strip at the foot of an inside page.
Available: Politics, Culture and The Global Indian pages
Spot Box
Two-column box inside the news columns.
Available: Bharat Diaspora and Sports pages
Sponsored Feature (advertorial)
Your story in our page style, clearly labelled SPONSORED. Uses a quarter-page area.
Available: Nation, World and Health pages
Classified Display Box
Boxed image ad on the Classifieds page.
Available: Classifieds page
Classified (text line ad)
Text listing on the Classifieds page, grouped by category.
Available: Classifieds page
The page plan can change as the paper grows. We confirm the exact page and position when you book. The Opinion and In Brief pages carry no ads.
At a glance
What you can book
The e-paper is fully set up for booking. Website placements and sponsored stories are arranged directly with our team. Newsletter, podcast and video ads will open once those products launch.
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Daily e-paper 12 ad units, listed above |
Booking now |
| Website display Direct bookings on bcn.media pages. We confirm which slots are free for your dates. |
On request |
| Sponsored story Written with you, labelled SPONSORED, published on bcn.media. It can also run in the e-paper as a Sponsored Feature. |
On request |
| Email newsletter The BCN Daily Briefing |
Coming soon |
| Podcasts and video | Coming soon |
How it works
Booking in four steps
Rates depend on the unit, the page and how many days you book. Email us and we will send a quote.
Tell us your plan
Email ads@bcn.media with your brand, budget, preferred dates and the unit you want.
Get a quote
We confirm availability, the page and the price.
Send artwork
Use the pixel size listed for your unit.
Go live
Your ad runs in each edition you booked. We send your ad's click count when the run ends.
Want to be one of our first advertisers?
Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with options and a quote.
Advertise with BCN
Put your brand in front of readers who follow India, at home and around the world.
BCN.media is a new, independent news platform. We are building an audience of Indian readers and of the global Indian community, and we are opening a small number of ad placements to early partners at introductory rates.
Where we are today
A young publication, and honest about it.
We launched recently, so we do not quote reader numbers we cannot back up. Before you book, we will show you our current traffic. After your campaign, you get the real click count for your ad.
Who we write for
Readers in India and people of Indian origin abroad, plus international readers who want clear reporting on India.
- India, politics, economy and world news
- Bharat Diaspora coverage for the global Indian community
- Science, technology, health, culture and sports
Why book early
Early partners get introductory rates and first choice of the best positions, such as the front-page ear panels and the cover wrap.
- Flexible bookings: one day, selected weekdays, or a full week
- Every ad is clearly marked; sponsored stories are labelled SPONSORED
- Choose the exact sections your ad appears in
Available now
E-paper ad sizes
Our e-paper is a full newspaper edition with a new issue every morning at 4:00 AM IST. Each page is 295 × 510 mm on a six-column grid. Send artwork at the pixel size shown (150 dpi, JPG or PNG).
Front Jacket (cover wrap)
295 × 510 mm1742 × 3012 px
A full page placed before the front page.
Available: One advertiser per edition
Front Ear Panel
52 × 40 mm307 × 236 px
Small box beside the masthead, left or right.
Available: Two per edition (left and right)
Front Page Solus Strip
295 × 71 mm1742 × 418 px
Full-width strip at the foot of page 1.
Available: One per edition, the only ad on the front page
Full Page
295 × 510 mm1742 × 3012 px
Its own page, placed after the page you choose.
Available: Subject to page count (12–24 pages)
Half Page (horizontal)
295 × 203 mm1742 × 1198 px
Bottom half of a section page.
Available: Business & Economy page
Quarter Page
146 × 244 mm859 × 1441 px
Bottom-right block of a section page.
Available: Nation, World and Health pages
Tower / Skyscraper
46 × 491 mm271 × 2897 px
One column, full page height, right edge.
Available: Science & Technology page
Inside Strip / Banner
295 × 80 mm1742 × 470 px
Full-width strip at the foot of an inside page.
Available: Politics, Culture and The Global Indian pages
Spot Box
96 × 121 mm565 × 713 px
Two-column box inside the news columns.
Available: Bharat Diaspora and Sports pages
Sponsored Feature (advertorial)
146 × 244 mm859 × 1441 px
Your story in our page style, clearly labelled SPONSORED. Uses a quarter-page area.
Available: Nation, World and Health pages
Classified Display Box
96 × 100 mm565 × 592 px
Boxed image ad on the Classifieds page.
Available: Classifieds page
Classified (text line ad)
Text only
Text listing on the Classifieds page, grouped by category.
Available: Classifieds page
The page plan can change as the paper grows. We confirm the exact page and position when you book. The Opinion and In Brief pages carry no ads.
At a glance
What you can book
The e-paper is fully set up for booking. Website placements and sponsored stories are arranged directly with our team. Newsletter, podcast and video ads will open once those products launch.
| Format | Sizes | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Daily e-paper 12 ad units, listed above | See sizes above | Booking now |
| Website display Direct bookings on bcn.media pages. We confirm which slots are free for your dates. | 970×250 · 728×90 300×250 · 300×600 320×100 · 320×50 (mobile) | On request |
| Sponsored story Written with you, labelled SPONSORED, published on bcn.media. It can also run in the e-paper as a Sponsored Feature. | Article + images | On request |
| Email newsletter The BCN Daily Briefing | — | Coming soon |
| Podcasts and video | — | Coming soon |
How it works
Booking in four steps
Rates depend on the unit, the page and how many days you book. Email us and we will send a quote.
Tell us your plan
Email ads@bcn.media with your brand, budget, preferred dates and the unit you want.
Get a quote
We confirm availability, the page and the price.
Send artwork
Use the pixel size listed for your unit.
Go live
Your ad runs in each edition you booked. We send your ad's click count when the run ends.
Want to be one of our first advertisers?
Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with options and a quote.
