The Stillwegian Launches Sponsorship Program for Local Businesses

I am excited to announce a new opportunity for local businesses and organizations to partner with The Stillwegian in a deeper, more meaningful way.

Our Foundational Sponsorship Program is built for a select group of businesses that believe in the power of local journalism—and want to grow their presence in Stillwater through trusted, community-first advertising.

Foundational Sponsors enjoy more than just ad space. You’ll receive:

Weekly Native Ad placements in our newsletter and stories
Monthly sponsored articles to share your story
Social media promotion across Facebook and Instagram
Strategy support and monthly performance reports
A complementary full-access subscription to The Stillwegian

📈 Why This Is Worth It

Your message is delivered directly to readers who trust The Stillwegian as their go-to local news source. With a 65% average newsletter open rate and repeat visibility across web and email, your ad isn't just seen—it's remembered. Native ads and sponsorships offer meaningful brand alignment in a clutter-free, privacy-respecting environment.

Whether you're building awareness, promoting an event, or driving foot traffic, The Stillwegian connects you to the people who care most about Stillwater.

🎯 Our Audience (as of May 2025)

Website: 4,500 monthly unique visitors with 50% in Stillwater
Newsletter: 600+ loyal subscribers with a 65% average open rate
Facebook: 2,600+ followers
Instagram: 350+ followers

💼 Choose the Package That Fits Your Goals

📣 Package A: Growth & Engagement – $350/month

1 Native Ad per week (value: $1,000/month)
1 Sponsored Article per month (value: $150/month)
Social Media Boost (value: $50/month)
Strategy sessions & priority scheduling

Total Value: ~$1,200/month
Foundational Sponsors receive over 70% off standard pricing

🏷️ Package B: Awareness & Visibility – $300/month

Website & Newsletter Sponsorship every week (value: $800/month)
1 Sponsored Article per month (value: $150/month)
Strategy sessions & priority scheduling
Monthly performance reporting

Total Value: ~$950/month
Ideal for businesses focused on visibility and name recognition

Let's Work Together

🛠️ Custom Solutions Available

Have something different in mind? We’re happy to build a package that fits your goals, budget, and timeline. Let’s talk about what success looks like for you.

🤔 Show Me The Prices

Check out our standard advertising rates here.

🤝 What It Means to Be a Foundational Sponsor