Quick Start - Advertiser
Five steps to start supporting journalism on My Local Press.
Complete Your Profile
Your profile tells your community who you are. Add your name, a short bio, and a photo.
A complete profile tells journalists and the community you're supporting who you are.
Edit ProfileGet Vouched For
Before you can offer support, we verify that you're a real person committed to serving your community. This is how we maintain trust on the platform.
Tell us a bit about yourself and what brings you to My Local Press. We review every request personally.
Request VouchingTwo Ways to Advertise
Offer Support Directly
Choose who to support and how visible you want to be, set your budget, and pay directly. Your support goes live immediately after payment.
Offer SupportRespond to a Journalist's Pitch
A local journalist may reach out to you with a ready-made support request. You'll receive an email with a link to review it and approve payment. They handle the creative — you just say yes.
Check your email for support requests from My Local Press journalists in your area.
Three Ways to Advertise
When you offer support, you choose a tier that matches how visible you want to be:
Full Ad
Headline, ad copy, images or video, and a click-through link. The full creative package — your message appears in the feed alongside community content.
Minimal Ad
A tagline and an optional link. Lightweight, text-based support that's visible but unobtrusive.
Profile Support
No ad in the feed at all. Your name appears as a supporter on the journalist's or publication's profile — or you can opt to remain completely anonymous. Pure financial support, no promotion.
Start Supporting
You're ready. Choose who to support, pick your tier, set your budget, and go.
Want to Learn More?
The Advertiser Guide covers tiers, pricing, targeting, how ads get seen, and how your dollars support local journalism.
Advertiser GuideNeed Help?
If you're a local business and want help getting started, we'd love to hear from you.
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