Why OlympiaNow
Community trust money can't buy — but advertising with us earns.
Our readers are concentrated in Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, and the greater South Sound — exactly where local businesses need their message to land.
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Sponsored Stories
Professional editorial content that lives permanently on-site and ranks in local search results.
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Social Amplification
Stories shared across OlympiaNow's social channels to extend your reach beyond our site.
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Search Visibility
Domain authority means your story keeps showing up in search long after publication.
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Community Trust
Advertising here signals investment in the local community — not just selling to it.
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Performance Reporting
Basic reporting on story views and banner impressions included with all packages.
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Hyper-Local Targeting
Reach the exact South Sound zip codes where your customers live, work, and shop.
Ad Specifications
Placement & technical specs.
All creative assets should be delivered at least 2 business days before your campaign start date. Email to olympianowos@polsia.app.
| Placement |
Size |
Format |
Notes |
Hero Banner
Above "All News" on homepage |
728 × 90 px (desktop)
320 × 50 px (mobile) |
JPG, PNG, GIF |
Above-the-fold. Highest visibility placement. |
Sidebar Rectangle
Story pages, right rail |
300 × 250 px |
JPG, PNG, GIF |
Displayed on all article/story pages. |
Sponsored Story
Published in news feed |
1200 × 675 px (hero image) |
JPG, PNG + text brief |
Written by OlympiaNow editorial team. Permanent URL. Social amplification included. |
Max file size: 500 KB. Animated GIFs limited to 3 loops. All ads reviewed before going live. Click-through URL required for banners.
Sponsored Stories
Your business, told in our voice.
Professionally written editorial content published permanently on OlympiaNow — searchable, shareable, and lasting well beyond the publication date.
First-Timer
Introductory Story
Perfect for first-time advertisers. Published story + social promotion.
- Sponsored story published on OlympiaNow
- Promotional tweet to our audience
- First-time advertiser discount
$199
one-time
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Starter Story
Build local credibility with a solid editorial foundation.
- Sponsored story published on OlympiaNow
- Promotional tweet to our audience
- Shareable link for your own marketing
$249
one-time
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⭐ Most Popular
Standard Story
Our flagship editorial-quality sponsored story package.
- Full editorial-style sponsored story
- Promotional tweet to our audience
- Featured placement in story index
- Shareable link for your own marketing
$349
one-time
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Banner Advertising
Sustained brand visibility across every story page.
Your banner displayed above-the-fold on desktop, across all OlympiaNow story pages, every day of your campaign.
Monthly Banner Ad
Consistent exposure for a full 30 days.
- Banner ad on all story pages
- 30 days of continuous visibility
- Your logo, message, and link
- Above-the-fold on desktop
$149
/ month
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Quarterly Banner Ad
90 days of uninterrupted presence. Save $98 vs. monthly.
- Banner ad on all story pages
- 90 days of continuous visibility
- Your logo, message, and link
- Above-the-fold on desktop
- Priority placement over monthly ads
$349
/ quarter
Save $98 vs. 3× monthly
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Best Value
Maximum impact. Story + banner, together.
Tell your story and stay visible all month — at a price that beats buying separately.
🏆 Best Value — Save $49
Standard Story + Monthly Banner
One-two punch: tell your story and keep your brand visible all month.
- Full editorial-style sponsored story
- Promotional tweet to our audience
- Featured placement in story index
- 30-day banner ad on all story pages
- Above-the-fold desktop placement
- Shareable link for your marketing
$449
bundle
$498 separately
You save $49
Get the Bundle →