Core Features
Why businesses choose CD Ads
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Dedicated Boxed Layout
Your message is encased in a customized double-rule box, isolating it completely from crowded text listings.
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Total Brand Alignment
Incorporate your brand colours and corporate logo for instant, undeniable market recognition.
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Photographic Support
Seamlessly include product images, property photos, or high-quality portraits for remembrances.
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Custom Typography
Break free from standard newspaper fonts. Choose bold, serif, or stylized fonts to emphasize key points.
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Flexible Sizing
Campaigns can start from a highly compact 15 sq. cm (3�5 cm) upwards to fit your specific budget.
Exclusive Design Bonus
Book through Malik Advertising and get Free Professional Layout & Graphic Design to ensure your ad looks world-class before it goes to print.
What Are Classified Display Ads?
A Classified Display Ad (CD Ad) is a high-impact newspaper advertisement that is published within the targeted classified columns but utilizes advanced visual elements�such as corporate logos, custom typography, images, and decorative borders�to instantly capture reader attention.
Unlike standard Run-on-Line (ROL) text ads that blend into the newspaper's default typeface, CD Ads are visually engineered to stand apart. They offer the creative freedom of a premium display advertisement while retaining the highly targeted, purpose-driven placement of the classifieds section�at a fraction of the cost.
How Are They Priced?
Unlike standard text ads that charge per word, Classified Display Ads are priced by physical size (per sq. cm). This gives you complete creative freedom to add as much text and design as you need without extra fees.
Key Features & Benefits
From free design to pan-India reach, here's what makes classified display advertising through Malik Advertising a smart choice.
Free Professional Ad Design
Submit your text and logo � our in-house print graphics team creates a polished, print-ready classified display ad at zero extra cost. Multiple revisions are included until you are fully satisfied with the layout.
Pan-India Multi-Edition Booking
Run your ad simultaneously across multiple city editions of Times of India, Hindustan Times, Dainik Jagran, The Tribune, and 500+ other dailies. One booking � nationwide reach � managed entirely by our team.
Discounted Sq. Cm Rates
Because CD Ads are billed by area, costs can scale quickly at published card rates. Our direct publisher empanelments built over 20+ years ensure you receive the best per-square-centimetre tariff we can negotiate for your chosen paper.
100% Legal Compliance Assured
Every submission is pre-reviewed by our team against the publication's content guidelines and documentation requirements. We handle compliance for obituaries, public notices, legal tenders, and property ads � ensuring zero rejections.
24-48 Hour Publication Turnaround
For most daily editions, ads confirmed and paid by 5 PM are published within the next 24-48 hours. For Sunday supplements such as Times Ascent or HT Shine, we recommend booking 3-4 days in advance to secure premium placement.
Official Publication Proof Delivered
Every client receives a high-resolution digital scan of their published newspaper page on publication day � via WhatsApp or email. This is legally critical for property notices, court summons, and insolvency announcements requiring documented proof.
CD Ads vs. Text Ads vs. Full Display Ads
Understanding the difference helps you invest your advertising budget wisely and choose the format that best fits your goal.
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Classified Display Ad
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(Full / Half Page)
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| Pricing Model | Per word / per line | Per square centimetre | Per sq. cm / col. cm |
| Logo & Brand Graphics | ✗ Not allowed | ✓ Fully supported | ✓ Fully supported |
| Custom Fonts | ✗ Standard font only | ✓ Custom fonts allowed | ✓ Full design freedom |
| Photographs / Images | ✗ Text only | ✓ Photos supported | ✓ Photos & illustrations |
| Border Options | ✗ None | ✓ Single, double, fancy | ✓ Full design control |
| Colour Printing | ✗ B&W only | ⚠ Optional (+15-25%) | ✓ Full colour standard |
| Target Section | Classifieds pages | Classifieds pages | Main pages / Any page |
| Best For | Simple listings, lost & found, quick notices | Jobs, notices, real estate, obituaries | Brand campaigns, product launches |
Popular Categories & Use Cases
Classified display ads deliver outstanding results across a wide range of advertising needs. Here are the most effective applications.
Recruitment & Jobs
The most popular category for CD Ads. Displaying your company logo, job roles, experience requirements, salary range, and walk-in interview details in a visually structured format generates significantly higher candidate response rates than a plain text listing.
Recommended Size: 5x8 cm or largerPublic & Legal Notices
Property purchase notices, summons, court orders, insolvency notices, and bank or financial institution notices are legally required to be published in a newspaper prominently. A bordered classified display ad ensures maximum visibility.
Strict Documentation RequiredReal Estate Advertising
Showcase property photographs, floor plan images, location details, pricing, and developer or agent contact information in a visually compelling format. CD Ads are widely used by builders and agents.
Photos & RERA No. RequiredObituary & Remembrance
A classified display ad featuring an elegant border and the portrait photograph of a loved one is the most dignified way to announce a bereavement. These ads allow families to include the full name and photograph.
Death Certificate RequiredEducation & Admissions
Schools, colleges, coaching institutes, and universities use CD Ads to announce new academic sessions, admission deadlines, entrance examination schedules, and new courses.
Peak Season: June-AugustBusiness, Auctions & Tenders
Corporate announcements, government tender notices, bank auction notifications, and property or vehicle auction notices all benefit from the authority of a classified display format.
Govt. & Corporate NoticesLeading Newspapers for Classified Display Ads
Book across 500+ publications � from national broadsheets to regional vernacular dailies � through a single point of contact at Malik Advertising.
English National & Business Papers
Hindi & Regional Language Dailies
And 450+ more regional newspapers across all Indian states & Union Territories. View Full Newspaper List →
How Classified Display Ad Pricing Works
No hidden fees, no word-count confusion. Just a simple area-based formula and straightforward agency rates per sq. cm.
Ad Size (Width × Height)
Minimum is typically 3×5 cm (15 sq. cm). Larger ads cost more but command far greater reader attention. Standard widths follow the paper's columns.
Newspaper & Edition
National papers charge higher rates than regional ones. A Delhi or Mumbai edition will cost more than a Tier-2 city edition of the same title.
Colour vs. Black & White
B&W is standard. Adding colour attracts a 15-25% premium on the total rate but significantly boosts visual impact and ad recall among readers.
Page Position
Inner classified sections carry the base rate. Front-page classifieds or specific section fronts (e.g., Education) carry a 25-50% position premium.
The Malik Advertising Rate Promise
Whatever your newspaper and edition combination, we negotiate every sq. cm rate hard and pass the agency advantage to you - share any quote you already have and we will do our best to beat it.
Real-Format Sample Ads
This is exactly how your Classified Display ad will look when printed. Select a category below to view our portfolio.
Documentation Requirements by Category
Certain categories require supporting documents before a newspaper accepts an ad for publication. Here's a complete reference guide.
How Malik Advertising helps
Our team reviews your ad category and advises you on exactly which documents are needed before submission. We also liaise directly with the newspaper's compliance desk to ensure your ad is never rejected on documentation grounds � saving you critical time, cost, and the frustration of reprinting delays.
10 Tips for a High-Impact Classified Display Ad
Two decades of ad design experience distilled into actionable guidance to maximise response rates for your advertisement.
Lead with a Bold, Specific Headline
Your headline must communicate the most important message immediately. "Software Engineers Required" is weak. "Hiring 50 Software Engineers • ?8-18 LPA • Walk-in 15 July" drives far better response rates.
Always Include Your Company Logo
A logo increases brand recall by up to 3x compared to name-only listings. Submit a high-resolution logo (300 DPI minimum) in PNG or EPS format for sharp, clear print reproduction.
Use a Double or Thick Border
A well-defined border is the simplest way to make your ad pop on a page of crowded listings. A double-rule or decorative border adds formality and separates your ad visually.
Structure Information with Bullets
Readers scan classified ads rapidly. Use bullet points for job roles, property features, or eligibility criteria. A two-column grid is highly readable and space-efficient.
Make Your CTA Impossible to Miss
Your call-to-action � phone number, WhatsApp, email, website � must be visually distinct. Place it inside a dark-background box at the bottom of the ad.
Don't Overcrowd the Ad Space
White space is not wasted space � it increases readability and gives the ad a premium feel. Resist filling every millimetre. An uncluttered ad communicates confidence.
Bold the Most Critical Words Only
Emphasise job titles, salary figures, dates, and deadlines in bold. Readers' eyes jump to bold text first. Use it sparingly so it retains impact.
Consider Colour for Maximum Attention
A single pop of your brand's colour in an otherwise black-and-white section makes your ad impossible to miss. The 15-25% premium is often justified by the response uplift.
Include a Deadline to Drive Urgency
Ads with a specific application deadline, interview date, or offer expiry consistently generate faster responses. It significantly reduces procrastination from potential respondents.
Book the Right Supplement & Day
For jobs, book Wed & Sun with Times Ascent or HT Shine. For property, target Saturday supplements. For education, target June-August editions. Right day + right section = max reach.
The 5-Step Booking Process
From initial enquiry to seeing your ad in print — our end-to-end process is designed to be effortless, transparent, and fast.
Share Requirements
Send your ad text, company logo, preferred newspapers, editions, category, and target publication date via WhatsApp or email. The more detail, the better the first design draft.
Free Design & Layout
Our graphic designers create a polished, print-ready ad layout — with borders, fonts, logo placement, and a precise sq. cm measurement — at zero extra cost to you.
Review & Approve
We share the design proof and discounted rate quote for your approval. Revisions are made until you are fully satisfied. No ad is booked without your explicit sign-off.
Secure Payment
Pay securely via UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm), NEFT/RTGS, or cheque. An itemised receipt is issued immediately. Payment is required before newspaper submission.
Published + Proof
We submit the final artwork to the newspaper. On publication day, you receive a high-resolution digital scan of the published page as official proof of publication.
Average turnaround: 24-48 hours from approval to publication
Why Choose Malik Advertising?
Over two decades of direct publisher relationships and tens of thousands of ads booked — here's what sets us apart from online portals and direct booking.
Straightforward Rate Promise
Our direct empanelments with all major publishers — built over 20+ years — ensure you receive rates consistently below published card tariff. Multi-edition campaigns receive additional volume discounts. No middlemen, no arbitrary markups.
Free Professional Ad Design
Every booking includes complimentary ad design by our experienced print graphics team. We understand newspaper specifications — bleed areas, resolution requirements, safe zones — ensuring your ad reproduces perfectly in print every time.
Pan-India Multi-Paper Campaigns
One call, one payment — your classified display ad runs in any number of newspapers across any number of cities on the same day. No need to manage multiple newspaper booking departments, approvals, or payments separately.
100% Compliance Review
Our team checks every submission for content policy compliance and required documentation before sending to the newspaper. This meticulous pre-check process results in a zero rejection rate for correctly prepared submissions.
Same-Day Booking Available
For urgent requirements — a last-minute job posting, an important legal notice, or a court-ordered publication — our publisher relationships allow us to process same-day bookings for most national dailies if confirmed before 3 PM IST.
Official Publication Proof
Every client receives a high-resolution digital scan of their published ad on the day of publication. This is particularly critical for legal notices requiring documented proof of newspaper publication — valid in court proceedings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about classified display ads, pricing, design, documentation, and the booking process.
What is a Classified Display Ad and how does it differ from a regular classified text ad?
What is the minimum size for a Classified Display Ad?
How is the exact cost calculated and can I get a quote before committing?
Can I use colour in a Classified Display Ad and does it cost more?
How many days in advance must I book to get my preferred publication date?
Do I need to design the ad myself, and what files should I submit?
Can I book the same ad in multiple newspapers and multiple cities simultaneously?
What is the difference between a Classified Display Ad and a Full Display Ad?
Ready to Make Your Ad Stand Out?
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