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OUR READERSHIP
From March of 2021, when we started using Paid Membership Pro, through Feb. 18, 2024, TBE has had 3,763,620 visits and 3,032,173 views.
Statistics as of Feb. 18, 2024 — from PMPro
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sizes and prices:
Sponsor messages appearing across the top of each page are 780×90 px.
Sponsor messages appearing alongside posts are 336×280 px.
Sponsors work with us to develop their messaging, including any artwork and a link to their website.
EXAMPLES:
[Business] supports independent local journalism. A “Get Inspired!!” along with any products that promote mental or physical health, including gardening and home care. A “Home is where the heart is!” along with home improvement or new construction products. A “Nothing like sharing a meal” or “Building community one meal at a time” for restaurants or eateries.
DEADLINES
A minimum sponsorship agreement is for three months. During that time, we will offer opportunities to change messages once a month, opportunities that will be discussed as part of the sponsorship agreement.
PROCESS
There are several steps to complete the process of approving and paying for your SPONSORSHIP MESSAGE to secure the placement and timing of your SPONSORSHIP MESSAGE. Here is the process, but each step is best taken with the direction and support of our staff.
Step 1:
Read through the sponsorship tiers and contract and decide on the placement of your sponsorship message and the duration of the contract.
SPONSORSHIP TIERS:
Tier 1: Gold Sponsor
Investment: $600/month
Benefits:
- Prominent sponsorship recognition on the newspaper’s website, and when available, print edition, including logo placement and acknowledgment on website sponsor listing.
- Gold Sponsorship listing, with rotating placement in the footer position.
- Three (3) banner designs in the publication, with rotating placement in banner post and sidebar positions.
- Bi-monthly sponsored content article opportunity, marked as such, provided by the sponsor featuring the sponsor’s business or organization, showcasing expertise and offerings to readers.
- Invitation to special sponsor appreciation events and networking mixers.
- Special opportunities to sponsor special reporting initiatives.
- Three (3) memberships with unlimited access during the duration of the sponsorship.
Tier 2: Silver Sponsor
Investment: $400/month
Benefits:
- Sponsorship acknowledgment on the newspaper’s website footer, and when available, print edition, with logo.
- Silver Sponsorship listing, with rotating placement in the footer position.
- Two (2) banner designs in the publication, with rotating placement in banner or sidebar positions.
- Quarterly sponsored content article opportunity, marked as such, provided by the sponsor highlighting the sponsor’s business or organization.
- Invitation to sponsor-exclusive workshops and educational seminars.
- Two (2) free memberships with unlimited access during the duration of the sponsorship.
Tier 3: Bronze Sponsor
Investment: $200/month
Benefits:
- Logo placement on the newspaper’s website sponsor page and print edition sidebar.
- One (1) rotating sidebar in the publication, ensuring prime visibility to online visitors.
- Bi-annual sponsored content article opportunity, provided by the sponsor featuring the sponsor’s business or organization, showcasing expertise and offerings to readers.
- Recognition in sponsor appreciation announcements.
- One (1) free membership with unlimited access during the duration of the sponsorship.
Tier 4: Community Partner
Investment: $100*/month
Benefits:
- Name listing on the newspaper’s website sponsor page, and when available, in print edition.
- 1 rotating sidebar in the publication.
- Annual sponsored content article opportunity, marked as such, provided by the sponsor highlighting the sponsor’s business or organization.
- Invitation to sponsor networking events and community engagement opportunities.
Consult with our staff contact on the different opportunities.
* Discounted rate based on three-month commitment. Actual rate is $150 per month. Artwork provided by sponsor.
FOR A LINK TO THE CONTRACT, CLICK HERE.
Step 2:
Digitally sign and return the contract by attaching it to an email document and email to tbesponsor@bristol.org. This might also be completed in person with a visit from a staff member.
Step 3:
Create and approve your sponsorship message and email to tbesponsor@bristoledition.org.
Step 3:
Pay for your sponsorship message via Stripe by clicking here.
Step 4:
You will receive a confirmation that TBE has received your payment and the sponsorship message will be placed according to our agreement.
QUESTIONS!
For questions about the process or information about underwriting opportunities, fill out the form below and one of our team members will get back to you asap.
All TBE readers, supporters and donors
The Bristol Edition will be limiting the number of stories non-members and free readers may access each week. This decision is based on our financial projections and, most certainly, to remind people that TBE is serious about providing accurate, timely and thorough reporting for Bristol. To do this we have devised a financial support structure that makes unlimited access extremely affordable, beginning with a $6 monthly donation.
- Non-members will be able to access four (4) articles per week.
- Free readers and people who have subscribed by email will be able to access four (4) articles per week.
- Donors and financial supporters will have unlimited access as long as they log in.
Note: Donors may have to contact TBE if they find they are being limited, since we will need to set up a membership account for you. Email editor@bristoledition.org for instructions. Sorry for any inconvenience. People with financial difficulties may write editor@bristoledition.org to be considered for free access.