Promote Your Film

In business for over 35 years, Video Librarian is the trusted resource for media-buying decision-makers in the library and academic space. With an index of 43k+ reviews, buyers around the world come to Video Librarian to make their decisions on new video content — giving you an invaluable, highly-targeted audience.

Our social media presence includes Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Advertising with us is letting us introduce you to our audience of 20 - 30k monthly users and 8k+ newsletter subscribers, from both public and university libraries, educators, and other community members. Our audience is highly interested in utilizing cinema as a public tool for both education and entertainment. 

Over the past year, Video Librarian has demonstrated substantial reach and engagement, achieving the following: 411K+ total views, 241K+ unique users, 182K clicks, and 18.5 million impressions.

See some of our past clients below! ⬇️

"Advertisements and film reviews on Video Librarian help us generate more sales"

- Suzanne H., Green Planet Films

 "The publicity on Video Librarian gave us a nice bump in library sales on Midwest Tape" 

- Mat L., Deskpop

What Is A Sponsored Editorial?
A Sponsored Editorial from Video Librarian is an original essay, list, or interview written either by you or with the assistance of our editorial staff. 

It is published for 2 weeks in the Spotlight section of our Homepage and then lives on our website indefinitely. Every Sponsored Editorial receives additional social media support on Facebook/Instagram. It also includes a comprehensive analytics report at the end of your campaign. 

How Much Does It Cost?

We offer various tiers to accommodate a range of budgets, ensuring that you have the flexibility to choose the option that aligns best with your needs and resources.

♦  2,000 words - $600
♦  1,500 words - $475
♦  1,000 words - $350

How Do I Advertise in Newsletters, Recommendation Articles, and Guides?

Throughout the year, Video Librarian will release these offerings based on our schedule and various special events. We designed these curated lists to cater to the specific film needs of librarians and educators such as academic subjects, genres, or different venues for public screenings. These serve as a valuable resource for librarians and educators, who place their trust in our expertise, consider using these films for their classrooms or libraries. Through these recommendation lists, we aim to assist professionals in making informed decisions that enhance their educational environments.

Newsletter Inclusion | Based on genres or special events | $100 ($75 each for 2 or more) OR $225 for a personal newsletter
♦ E-mail Blast sent to 8k+ 

♦ List of e-mails who clicked your link

Articles | Based on academic subjects or special events | $250 ($225 each for 2 or more)

♦ Published on videolibrarian.com 
♦ Article placed in Spotlight section on homepage

♦ Social Media Ad

Guides | Based on special events or public screenings | $250 full-page ad, $125 for a half-page ad 

♦ Published on videolibrarian.com
♦ Article placed in Spotlight section on homepage
♦ Social Media Ad 

♦ Downloadable PDF

What Is A Display Ad?

Prior to 2020, Video Librarian was magazine that offered print advertising in each issue. Since 2020, we offer digital advertising with global reach. 

We partner with Broadstreet to create, schedule, and manage digital display advertising. Display Ads run for 30 days and includes a comprehensive analytics report at the end of your campaign including the Views, Hovers, and Clicks your ad received.

♦  Billboard (2500 x 500 pixels) | $300
♦  Leaderboard (1456 x 180 pixels) | $250
♦  Square (500 x 500 pixels) | $100
♦  In-Article (600 x 200 pixels) | $75
♦  YouTube/Vimeo (film trailer) | $200

Request a preview of your ad on our website by submitting your design to ads@videolibrarian.com.

What Is A Distributor Link?

A Distributor Link is an instant pathway from your Video Librarian review to the streaming platform on which your film is available for rent, purchase and/or streaming. We insert this "► Now Streaming on" link at the top of the review alongside your title's metadata. 

Distributor Links are $20 each.

Can't decide? We offer a number of packages that let you sample all of Video Librarian's promotional offerings in one customized campaign. Email us at ads@videolibrarian.com to learn more about these bundles.

Advertising with the #1 film, documentary, and television review resource for librarians and educators will bring your films to our audiences. Let us help you decide what will work best for your budget and goals. For more information, contact us at ads@videolibrarian.com.