Advertise with Toledo Free Press!

As a nonprofit digital media company, the Toledo Free Press is committed to providing in-depth, investigative journalism that keeps the community informed and engaged. With a dedicated readership and a focus on local news, we offer advertising opportunities that connect your brand with an audience that values quality journalism and civic engagement.

Explore our monthly insights and advertising rates below to see how our content resonates with readers and how partnering with us can enhance your brand’s visibility in the Toledo area.

Monthly Insights

1,000+

Newsletter Subscribers

51.8%

Open Rate

20,000+

Active Web Users

75,000+

Social Reach

200+

Donors

5,800+

Content Interactions

Toledo Free Press Media Kit

Advertising Rates

  • Newsletter Sponsorship (600×150) – $250 per send; $400 per dedicated blast
  • Large Leaderboard Section Fronts (displayed on homepages, categories, & posts) (970×90) – $1200
  • Half Page Section Fronts (displayed on homepages, categories, & posts) (300×600) – $1200
  • 300×250 side panel ad (top position – displayed on homepages, categories, & posts) – $500/month
  • 300×250 side panel ad (below top position) – $450/month
  • Text-only ad (homepage display only) – monthly rate – $500
  • Public notices under Government category (monthly rate): $200 for up to 150 words; $350 for 150-250 words; $500 for more than 250 words.

Social Media Packages

Posts are published weekly on:
Facebook, Twitter (X), LinkedIn, Bluesky
Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts available if the advertiser provides graphics or video assets.

Graphic Requirements:

  • Instagram: 1080×1350 px

  • TikTok: 1080×1920 px

  • YouTube Shorts: 1080×1920 px

Options:

  • Weekly social media post (All Platforms): $350/month

  • Add one monthly video post (TikTok and YouTube Shorts) submitted by client: + $150/month

  • Add one monthly video post (TikTok and YouTube Shorts) made by TFP: + $350/month

Newsletter Placement

  • In-Newsletter shoutout (one ad and one sponsored blurb) up to once per week: $250/week

  • Separate Dedicated Email Blast (up to once per week or 2× per month): $400/send


Combined Packages

1. Social Media + In-Newsletter Shoutout

  • $500/month

2. Social Media + Separate Dedicated Email Blast

  • $650/month

3. Full Package: Social Media + Separate Dedicated Email Blast + Website Display Ad
Pricing varies based on the selected ad size:

Ad Size Full Package Price/Month
970×90 $1,600
300×600 $1,600
300×250 $900
600×150 $800

We our Advertisers & Sponsors!

Contact us today!

Tom Pounds

Founder/Publisher/Account Executive

[email protected]

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