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Reach the people
who care about
Stillwater

The Stillwegian connects your business to engaged local readers — without intrusive tracking, misleading formats, or wasted impressions on people outside your market.

61%
Newsletter Open Rate Industry average is 21%.
Our readers actually read.
750
Engaged Eyes Per Issue Of 1,232 subscribers,
~750 open every newsletter.
+87%
Visitor Growth Unique visitors up 87%
in the last 28 days alone.

Your message, across every channel

The Stillwegian reaches Stillwater through a newsletter, website, and social media — a combined local audience that's growing fast.

7,600+
Total Combined Reach

Unique local readers across newsletter, website, and social — all three channels growing at double-digit rates since our December 2024 launch.

7,400
Unique visitors
↑ 87% vs prior 28 days
Website
Last 28 days · fastest growing channel
4,783
Followers
↑ 18.8% last 28 days
Facebook
+757 net new followers last month
1,232
Subscribers
↑ 26% last 30 days
Newsletter
61% open rate · 750 reads per issue
600+
Followers
Instagram
Organic social reach
Growing fast — across every channel Website traffic is up 87% in the last 28 days. Facebook followers grew 18.8% in the same window. Newsletter subscribers are up 26% over the past 30 days. All three channels are growing at the same time — and this is still early.

Honest advertising in a trusted source

Our readers chose The Stillwegian. That trust transfers to the businesses that support it.

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Genuinely Local

A majority of readers live, work, or spend money in Stillwater.

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No Tracking, No Tricks

We don't run retargeting, pop-ups, or algorithmic ad formats. Readers trust us — and that trust extends to our sponsors.

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Direct Inbox Delivery

A 61% open rate means your ad reaches real people — not lost in a social feed or buried below the fold.

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Fully Transparent Analytics

Our website traffic data is fully public. You always know exactly how many people your sponsorship is reaching — no guessing.

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Ad Blocker Proof

Native ads, bulletin posts, and sponsorships are embedded in editorial content — visible to every reader, even those using ad blockers.

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We Do the Work

We help craft clean, effective ads at no extra cost. You control the creative and can update your message anytime.


Find the right fit for your goal

Every option is designed to reach Stillwater readers honestly — no intrusive formats, no wasted spend.

Best for · Events & Announcements
Community Bulletin Board
$25
per placement
5 newsletter issues · Community Record

An affordable, trusted way to reach Stillwater locals with your event, job opening, announcement, or promotion.

  • 5 consecutive Community Record newsletter issues
  • Priority placement in the Bulletin section
  • Professionally edited copy (~50 words)
  • One link to your event, page, or signup
  • Email proof sent before your post runs
Submit a Bulletin Post →
Best for · Weekly Promotions & Specials
Native Ad
$100
/ week
Long-term discounts: $85/wk · 26 weeks $75/wk · 52 weeks

A visual, clickable ad placed inside every newsletter issue and on in-depth website reports — seen multiple times a week by the same engaged readers.

  • All newsletter sends that week (typically 3+)
  • Featured on related long-form website stories
  • Image or video + formatted text + CTA button
  • Professional ad design included, no extra cost
  • Update your creative anytime
  • Visible even with ad blockers enabled
Inquire About Native Ads →
Best for · Storytelling & Brand Building
Sponsored Content
$500
per story
Includes writing, editing, layout, images & newsletter placement

We write a feature-style article about your business, event, or mission. Editorial in feel, honest in tone — and readers engage with it like real news because it is.

  • Professionally written by The Stillwegian's team
  • Featured in all newsletters that week (3+ sends)
  • Homepage and Sponsored Content section placement
  • SEO-optimized for long-tail search traffic
  • Optional social media collaboration
  • Permanent archive on the website
Inquire About Sponsored Content →
Best for · Long-Term Visibility
Newsletter & Website Sponsorship
$500
/ month
Newsletter sponsorship · Save 20% with annual booking
Add website banner: +$175/mo (standalone $250/mo)

Your branding appears at the top of every newsletter and across every page of the website — seen by the same local readers multiple times a week, building consistent name recognition.

  • Top-of-newsletter brand placement, every issue (12–15/mo)
  • Bottom mini-ad: 50-word message + logo + CTA button
  • Two newsletters available: Community Record & The Sports Section
  • Website banner: top of every page, desktop & mobile
  • Refresh your message anytime
  • Limited availability — one sponsor per newsletter
Inquire About Sponsorships →
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Free listings for local nonprofits 501(c)(3) organizations in Stillwater are eligible for free Community Bulletin Board listings. Helping good work reach the community is part of our mission. Apply here →

Ready to reach
Stillwater?

Tell us about your business and what you're trying to accomplish. We'll help you find the right fit.


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