Business Report at a glance
- Publication type
- Supplement
- Market
- National
- Province
- National
- Towns / areas served
- South Africa, inserted in Independent Media titles
- Language
- English
- Publishing frequency
- Weekdays
- Print / digital
- Print + digital
- Publisher
- Independent Media
- Ad sales
- Independent Media
Business Report advertising rates & prices 2027
AdvertiseHere does not publish the Business Report supplement’s rate card: print advertising prices change with every rate card and depend on exactly what you book. Ask for the 2027 rate card and a costed quote and the media desk confirms the current price with Independent Media for your size, colour and dates.
| Cost factor | How it changes the price |
|---|---|
| Ad size | Magazine ads are priced by page fraction — full page, half page, double-page spread; a bigger ad costs more. |
| Colour print or black and white | Full-colour print usually carries a premium over black-and-white (mono) ads of the same size. |
| Position | Covers, inside-front and opposite-contents pages are premium positions and are priced higher than run-of-magazine. |
| Number of insertions | Each insertion is priced separately; ask whether a series rate applies when you book several issues. |
| Issue and deadline | Availability and price depend on the issue and the material deadline in the Business Report supplement's 2027 rate card. |
| Design and VAT | Artwork or design may be charged separately; confirm whether the quoted price includes VAT and agency commission. |
Get 2027 prices for Business Report
Business Report rate card, media kit & print data
No public rate card for the Business Report supplement was found on Independent Media’s website when this profile was checked. The media desk requests the current rate card and specifications from the publisher with your quote.
No publisher-stated print order for the Business Report supplement was verified for this release, so none is shown. Ask for audited circulation or readership data in your quote request where it exists.
Colour print or black and white in the Business Report supplement?
Full-colour print
Best when products, photographs or brand colours must stand out — retail specials, property, motoring and launches. Usually priced higher than mono.
Black and white (mono)
Stretches the budget for text-led ads — notices, classifieds, tenders and recruitment — and for repeat insertions.
Choose your preference in the quote form; where the Business Report supplement offers both, the media desk prices colour and black-and-white options side by side.
Ad sizes you can request in the Business Report supplement
- Full page
- Half page
- Quarter page
- Eighth page
- Strip / banner
- Front-page solus / jacket
- Classified or smalls
- Insert / leaflet distribution
- Custom size
Print advertising formats in the Business Report supplement
The formats below are standard in South African magazine advertising. Which ones the Business Report supplement sells — and at what 2027 price — is confirmed with your quote.
| Format | What it is | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Full page and double-page spread | Full-bleed colour pages; a spread gives the largest single-issue canvas. | Brand campaigns and launches |
| Premium positions | Outside back cover, inside front cover and opposite-contents pages, where offered. | Maximum brand presence per issue |
| Fractional pages | Half, third or quarter pages, usually beside editorial. | Product, service and recruitment ads |
| Advertorial / sponsored content | Paid editorial-style pages, labelled as advertising and designed to the title's style. | Explaining a product or service in depth |
| Inserts and bound-ins | Loose or bound-in inserts carried by the Business Report supplement, quoted per thousand copies. | Samples, catalogues and offers |
Artwork checklist for Business Report
- Print-ready PDF at the exact booked size (PDF/X-1a is the common standard), with bleed for full-page ads
- Images at 300 dpi at final size; CMYK for colour print, greyscale for black and white
- Fonts embedded or outlined, and text kept clear of the trim edge
- Material delivered before the Business Report supplement’s deadline for the issue — the publisher’s specification sheet always takes precedence
How to book an ad in the Business Report supplement
- Request a quote with your size, colour or black and white, and preferred issue.
- Receive the costed 2027 rate, availability and material deadline confirmed with Independent Media.
- Approve the booking (insertion order) and supply artwork, or ask for design help.
- Approve the proof before the deadline; the ad runs in the booked issue.
Business Report advertising contact details
- Advertising enquiries
- AdvertiseHere media desk — ads@advertisehere.co.za
- Advertising sales
- Independent Media (opens in a new tab)
- Official website
- iol.co.za (opens in a new tab)
- Coverage
- South Africa and inserted in Independent Media titles · national
No sales telephone number for the Business Report supplement was verified for this release, so none is listed. Independent Media's advertising pages could not be verified for this release; contact the publisher through its website or send a brief to the AdvertiseHere media desk. One brief to the media desk reaches the right sales contact.
Advertising in Business Report: audience and fit
The Business Report supplement’s editorial focus is business, economy, companies, markets and labour. For advertisers, its clearest planning value is national reach within a defined interest audience: campaigns can be matched to the readers and interests named above instead of buying undifferentiated reach.
Typical fits include brand campaigns, product launches, premium services and sponsorships aligned with the title’s subject. Name your goal in the description and the media desk will suggest sizes, positions and colour options.
Before you book an ad in Business Report
- The 2027 rate card, available sizes, colour specifications and material deadline
- Exact edition, distribution footprint and whether placement includes print, digital or both
- Insertion dates, cancellation terms and any production or design charges
- Whether audited circulation or audience data is available for the edition and period
- Required proofing, regulatory wording and the publisher’s acceptance criteria
This profile was checked against Independent Media current newspaper portfolio (opens in a new tab) on 13 October 2026. Unverified circulation figures and prices are deliberately omitted and inventory is not guaranteed.
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Business Report advertising FAQs
How much does it cost to advertise in the Business Report supplement?
The cost of advertising in the Business Report supplement depends on the ad size, colour or black-and-white print, position, number of insertions and the issue you book. AdvertiseHere does not publish rate cards because prices change; request a quote and the media desk sends a costed price confirmed with Independent Media.
What are the Business Report supplement advertising rates for 2027?
The Business Report supplement's 2027 advertising rates are set by Independent Media. Press “Request a quote”, choose the size of the ad and colour or black and white, and the AdvertiseHere media desk returns the current 2027 rate for your dates — no obligation to book.
Can I book colour print or black and white ads in the Business Report supplement?
Ask for both in your quote request. Full-colour print usually costs more than black and white; availability depends on the page and issue, so the media desk confirms which options the Business Report supplement offers for your booking.
What are the Business Report supplement contact details for advertising?
Send advertising enquiries for the Business Report supplement to the AdvertiseHere media desk at ads@advertisehere.co.za or use “Request a quote” on this page. Advertising for the Business Report supplement is sold by Independent Media. The Business Report supplement is published by Independent Media; the official website is www.iol.co.za/business-report.
Which areas does the Business Report supplement cover?
The Business Report supplement serves South Africa and inserted in Independent Media titles (South Africa). Confirm the exact issue and distribution for your dates when you receive the quote.
What ad sizes can I request in the Business Report supplement?
You can request full page, half page, quarter page, eighth page, strip / banner, classifieds, inserts or a custom size. Final sizes, colour options and material deadlines follow the Business Report supplement's 2027 rate card.