With thousands of weekly website and social media views, an advertisement with The Crest will provide a platform to elevate your business.
Advertising with The Crest means more than simply reaching the immediate University of St. Thomas community. Our audience extends state-wide and even worldwide. The Crest has earned viewership in countries across six continents and is routinely checked by St. Paul residents and St. Thomas faculty, staff and alumni.
Capitalizing on our digital-based presence, we publish the news in more ways than one—providing unique advertising opportunities for businesses. The Crest produces studio shows, podcasts, video stories, social media features and tons of written content to keep our audiences informed.
Let us connect you to our audience in a way that serves your business best. Advertising is available on our website or in the form of video or audio ads. Whether you have your own ad you would like to run, or you need us to create something brand new, we would love to do business with you.
For more information about The Crest, advertising options, sizing, rates and more, see the Media Kit below.
To advertise with The Crest, please contact us at thecrest@stthomas.edu.
General Policy
To be accepted, advertising must meet the standards of Student Media and the University of St. Thomas regarding Catholic teaching, truth and good taste. The Lead Adviser has discretion to accept or refuse any advertising on any medium within UST student media. Student Media standards comprise the following:
- Advertising should be truthful and not deceptive, exaggerated or misleading.
- Advertising should respect the human dignity of our audience.
- Advertising should be socially responsible and not promote wasteful consumption or lifestyles that oppose authentic human development.
About Alcohol and Other Substances
What The University Says
A. No liquor or beer logos, advertisements or advertisements from businesses where the sale of alcohol is a primary purpose of the business may appear in publications, which are funded by the university or sponsored by a university department or organization.
B. No posters or flyers may advertise to University of St. Thomas students the availability of alcohol at on- or off-campus events.
UST STudent Media Drug and Alcohol Advertising Policies (updated October 20, 2021)
- UST student media does not accept advertising that promotes non-FDA approved medications or drugs.
- UST student media does not accept advertising from cannabis or CBD retailers.
- No liquor, wine, or beer logos may appear in advertisements. Establishment logos are fine.
- If selling alcohol is the primary purpose of the business, we cannot accept advertising from that business (e.g. liquor stores, bars without food).
- If the business sells food and/or other products in addition to alcohol, we can accept advertising from them (e.g. Tiffany Sports Bar) under the following conditions:
- The non-alcoholic element (e.g. food) must be emphasized in the ad.
- Call-to-action must not involve alcohol; it must focus on another aspect of the business (e.g. food or an event).
- Alcohol may be mentioned but not highlighted.
- No drink specials can be advertised.
