The Mountain Trader (Montana) Volume 52 Number 31 – Thursday, July 31, 2025
Your Free Weekly Shopper – Serving Northwest Montana Since 1972

SERVING NORTHWEST MONTANA SINCE 1972

Mountain Trader - Ad Rates
Ad Rates
The Mountain Trader is published every Thursday. Classified Ad deadline is Tuesday at 5:30 PM. Display Ad deadline is Tuesday at 2:00 PM.
Classified Rates
Classified Deadline Tuesday At 5:30 PM
Basic Classified Rates (per week)
15 words for $6.00 - $0.20 each additional word
Classified Ad with Photos
Photos on our website only (not in printed paper)
Normal Classified Rates + additional $0.00 with a maximum upload of 5 photos
Enhancements
• Bold Print: $2.00/week extra
• Border: $3.00/week extra
• Color: $5.00/week extra
• Display ad reference: $1.00 charge
Free Services
FREE Lost & Found & Giveaways (Up to 15 words)
FREE Online posting with classified placement
$1 fee for any cancellations or changes. All ads must be paid in advance of publication.
$25 Photo Ad Rates
$25 Photo Ad Deadline At 5:30 PM
$25 Photo Ad (photo ad in printed paper and online)
$25.00/week
• Printed Photo Size: 1.5" x 2"
• Photo online size: 125x125 pixels (250x250 pixels mouse over)
• Clickable link to website or email: +$5.00/week
• Random Photo/Display Ad rotation on all website pages
A $25 Photo Ad is a photo of the item you are selling or advertising (no added text) or a photo of just your logo. Your AD COPY (your text) we will use to create the ad for you. If you want to create your own Display Ad, contact us for sizing and rates. We have various display sizes and options available. Please contact us for more information. At this time display ads cannot be submitted through our website.
Display Rates
Display Deadline Tuesday At 2:00 PM
Standard Display Rates
• Inside Page: $7 per Column Inch
• Back Page: $10 per Column Inch
• Front Page: $17 per Column Inch
• 20% additional charge for specified page & position
Ad width sold in whole column inches only. Front page ads available every other week, call for availability. (N/A to Online Photo/Display Ads)
We have various display sizes and options available. Please contact us for more information. At this time display ads cannot be submitted through our website.
Special Rates
Applies to our printed paper only
Full Page Inside
$525
Full page and larger copy deadline Friday before publication
Additional Services
• 10% discount on reruns
• Special quantity discount rates available
• Photo screens: $5
• Pictures taken by staff: $10
Color & Proofs
• Color: $3/inch ($12 minimum)
• Proofs or tear sheets furnished upon request
The Mountain Trader pages are 6 columns wide x 16" deep
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Mountain Trader reserves the right to refuse any ad or to edit any portion of an ad to fit our format or that we think questionable or in poor taste. If you find errors or omissions in your ad, you must notify our office within 5 days of publication. The Mountain Trader can be held responsible for only the portion of paid ad that was incorrect and is liable for corrected copy being published in the first available issue only.
Advertising Policies
AD CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations may be made for Mountain Trader ad credit minus a $5 service fee. Credit does not apply to classified ads with photos.
AD CHANGES
$5 service fee for ad changes.
CLASSIFIED ADS WITH PHOTOS
No refunds or credits issued for classified ads with photos. All classified ads with photos are subject to approval.