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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.

58%
Newsletter Open Rate Industry average is 21%.
Our readers actually read.
1,814
Newsletter Members ~1,050 opens per issue.
Up 50% in the last 90 days.
65.5k
Total Unique Visitors Since launch · Dec. 2024
~3,900 avg. monthly visitors.

Your message, across every channel

The Stillwegian reaches Stillwater through a newsletter, website, and social media — a combined local audience that's been growing steadily since our December 2024 launch.

8,000+
Total Opted-In Audience
As of May 2026

Readers who actively follow, subscribe, or engage — across newsletter, Facebook, and Instagram. Growing simultaneously on all three channels since our December 2024 launch.

~3,900
Avg. monthly visitors
65.5k total since launch
Website
Monthly average · since Dec. 2024
5,400
Followers
As of May 2026
Facebook
Organic social reach
767
Followers
Instagram
Organic social reach
Newsletter Membership Growth · Feb 1 – May 3, 2026
1,814 members ↑ 50%
1,638
Free members
176
Paid members
1,900 1,700 1,500 1,300
Feb 1 Mar 1 Apr 1 May 3
Facebook · 90-Day Reach (Feb 3 – May 3, 2026)
2.0M
Content Views
↑ 72.9%
271K
Unique Viewers
↑ 18.9%
26.3K
Content Interactions
↑ 89.3%
100%
Organic Reach
No paid ads
All three channels growing simultaneously — and this is still early In the same 90-day window (Feb–May 2026): newsletter membership grew 50%, Facebook reached 271K unique viewers with 2M content views, and the website has served 65.5k unique visitors since launch. All organic. No paid advertising. Data current as of May 2026.

Honest advertising in a trusted source

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

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Rooted in Stillwater

Stillwater is our #1 audience by far — but our reach extends across Oklahoma and beyond, including OSU alumni, families, and statewide readers with strong ties to the community.

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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

Our 58% open rate means ~1,050 real people read every issue — nearly 3× the industry average, without an algorithm in the way.

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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 & social

We write a feature-style article about your business, event, or mission. Editorial in feel, honest in tone — 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
  • Social media collaboration on Facebook & Instagram
  • SEO-optimized for long-tail search traffic
  • 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 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 →
Best value: Newsletter + Website together. Add a website banner to any newsletter sponsorship for $175/month instead of $250 standalone — full ecosystem visibility for your brand.
Ask About the Bundle →
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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. Learn more →

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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