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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.

56%
Newsletter Open Rate Industry average is 21%.
Our readers actually read.
1,839
Newsletter Members ~1,050 opens per issue.
74k
Total Unique Visitors Since launch · Dec. 2024
~4,300 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.

~4,300
Avg. monthly visitors
74k total since launch
Website
Monthly average · since Dec. 2024
5,631
Followers
As of June 2026
Facebook
Organic social reach
812
Followers
Instagram
Organic social reach

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 56% open rate means ~1,050 real people read every issue — well over double 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 · Brand Visibility
Billboard Ad New
$100
/ month
Long-term discounts: $85/mo · 6 months $75/mo · 12 months

Our largest ad — and the only moving element on the page. Center placement between the day's top stories on the homepage, plus the footer of every page — cycling every 8 seconds.

  • Homepage center placement + the footer of every page
  • In rotation on all 10,000+ monthly pageviews
  • Motion draws the eye — max 3 advertisers, equal share
  • Your image, headline, tagline, and link — anywhere you want readers to go
  • Professional ad design included, no extra cost
  • Visible even with ad blockers enabled
Reserve the Billboard →
Best for · Steady Local Presence
Sidebar Ad New
$50
/ month
Long-term discounts: $42/mo · 6 months $38/mo · 12 months

Stacked native units in the right-hand column of the homepage and every story and section page — an affordable way to keep your name in front of Stillwater every day.

  • Right-column placement on every page
  • Two positions shown per visit — max 4 in rotation, equal share of views
  • Est. 5,000+ direct views per month, per advertiser
  • Your image, headline, tagline, and link — anywhere you want readers to go
  • Professional ad design included, no extra cost
  • Visible even with ad blockers enabled
Reserve a Sidebar Spot →
Best for · Events & Announcements
Community Bulletin Board
$25
per week
Sends with every Community Record newsletter • Multiple times per week

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

  • Every Community Record newsletter
  • 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 · 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 Sponsorship
$500
/ month
Save 20% with annual booking · Covers all news and sports newsletters

Your branding appears at the top of every newsletter issue — seen by the same engaged readers multiple times a week, building consistent name recognition with Stillwater's most loyal audience.

  • Top-of-newsletter brand placement, every issue (12–15/mo)
  • Bottom mini-ad: 50-word message + logo + CTA button
  • Includes every news and sports newsletter we send
  • Limited availability — one sponsor at a time
  • Refresh your message anytime
Inquire About Newsletter Sponsorship →
Best for · Weekly Promotions & Specials
Native Ad Sold Out
$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
Currently Sold Out Join the waitlist →
Best for · Always-On Branding
Website Banner Sold Out
$250
/ month
One advertiser at a time · Sitewide, desktop & mobile

Your branding at the very top of every page of the website, desktop and mobile — the first thing every visitor sees, on every visit.

  • Top of every page, sitewide
  • Desktop and mobile
  • One advertiser at a time — no rotation
  • Refresh your message anytime
Currently Sold Out Join the waitlist →
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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 →

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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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