Advertise

Commercial visibility and brand partnerships.

Purpose

This page explains how brands, institutions, and organizations can engage through structured, transparent advertising and partnership opportunities. All commercial activity is designed for audience relevance, brand safety, and clear disclosure. Editorial independence is protected: advertising cannot purchase opinions, reviews, or news decisions.

Who this is for

Advertising and partnership routes are designed for museums and institutions, galleries and fairs, schools and universities, cultural organizations, publishers, event producers, brands with cultural programs, and professional services working in the art ecosystem.

Overview

Commercial activity is handled through a defined workflow: objectives and timelines are confirmed first, then the recommended format, placement options, asset requirements, and disclosure labeling. Proposals that contain unclear rights, missing credits, or high-risk claims are delayed or declined.

Formats

Editorial content

Editorial content is independent and not purchasable. Brands and institutions cannot buy editorial opinions, reviews, or news coverage. This separation protects credibility and audience trust.

Advertorial content

Advertorials are partner-focused features that are clearly labeled as sponsored content. They are designed for narrative clarity: projects, programs, launches, and institutional initiatives can be presented within the visual environment while remaining transparently distinguished from independent editorial work.

Video advertising

Video formats are available via YouTube or Vimeo integrations. Technical requirements, placement context, and disclosure labeling are defined per package. Campaigns are designed to prioritize clean presentation, load performance, and brand safety.

Display advertising

Display placements include defined site areas and modules. Placements are determined by position, duration, rotation, and availability. The standard is a non-intrusive presentation and a brand-safe environment.

Sponsorships and partnerships

Sponsorship options are structured for sustained, topic-aligned visibility. Examples include series sponsorships, category sponsorships, and partner packages. Sponsorships remain clearly disclosed and do not override editorial decisions.

Brand safety and disclosure

Paid placements, sponsorships, and advertorial formats are labeled transparently. Claims must be factual and verifiable. Proposals that include misleading wording, legally risky statements, or unclear permissions may be declined to protect audience trust and brand safety.

Inquiry and booking process

The process starts with an inquiry that includes objective, timeline, budget range, desired placement context, and asset readiness. A proposal then defines recommended formats, placements, required materials (copy, visuals, credits, permissions), and implementation steps. Campaigns go live only after assets and claims have been reviewed and confirmed.

Required information (to speed up review)

  • Objective: awareness, attendance, applications, launches, recruitment, program communication
  • Timeline: preferred start/end dates, any fixed deadlines
  • Audience: region and target segment (collectors, institutions, artists, education, general culture)
  • Format: display, video, advertorial, sponsorship, package
  • Assets: final copy, visuals, logos, video link if applicable
  • Rights: usage permission + exact credits for all media
  • Budget range: to route to realistic options faster

Email: advertising@thearttimes.com

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