Free Local Ad Test to 5,000+ Verified Business Leaders
We’ll run your ad to our Hillsborough + surrounding markets. If you don’t hit 300 verified clicks, you don’t pay. Zero risk.
📬 ~40-50% Open Rate (last 5 issues)
🔗 15% Click-to-Open Rate (CTOR)
📈 Growing by 1,000+ subscribers/month
No payment today · Only invoiced if we deliver 300 verified clicks.
HOW IT WORKS (3 steps)
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Request your Free Ad Test (no payment today).
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We run your creative to our list and track every click with UTMs.
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If your test delivers 300 verified clicks, you choose a package; if not, you owe $0 (we’ll suggest a tweak with the option to retest).
Case Study — Single Spotlight
- 1,034 clicks to their website
- 181 Facebook page visits
- 1,798 total impressions
Read by local decision-makers
Owners
Presidents
CEO’s
Exec. Directors
Principals
Founders
🥉 Starter — 300 verified clicks / 30 days
$299
✔ Footer Mention
✔ Weekly performance report
✔ Guarantee: If we don’t deliver 300 verified clicks in 30 days, you owe $0.
🥈 Growth — 600 verified clicks / 30 days
$549
✔ Everything in Starter
✔ Priority scheduling
✔ Guarantee: 600 verified clicks in 30 days or $0.
🏆 Dominator — 1,000 verified clicks / 30 days
$899
✔ Top takeover (“This edition is brought to you by…”) each send
✔ Featured Spotlight Article
✔ Guarantee: 1,000 verified clicks in 30 days or $0.
FAQ’s
What if you miss the guarantee?
You owe $0. We’ll keep running your ad at no cost until we hit your guaranteed clicks.
When do I pay?
For the Free Ad Test, you pay $0 today. If we deliver 300 verified clicks, we send your report and your invoice for the starter package or you can upgrade to a larger package. Payment is due within 7 days.
How do I know your readers are real decision-makers and not random emails?
Our readers are verified subscribers, primarily local Business Owners, Presidents, CEO’s, Principals, Executive Directors and Founders. 99% read on desktop, and 40-50% open and 15% Click To Open Rate every week. (We provide screenshots or analytics upon request.)
Can I control what my ad says or looks like?
Not directly, and that’s a good thing. We’ve tested dozens of ad formats with our readers and know exactly what copy and layout gets the highest response. We’ll create your ad for you at no extra cost, using your key message, website, and branding. This ensures your sponsorship performs as well as possible while saving you time and guesswork.
Is there a long-term contract?
No, all sponsorships are one time or bundled. You can start or stop anytime.
Can I test just one issue before committing?
Yes, you can try one package at any tier, then upgrade after you see the results.