THE BRADENTON TIMES
Local Business Partner Program
Simple • Local • Effective.
About The Bradenton Times
The Bradenton Times is an independent, locally owned newsroom serving Manatee County. We provide trusted reporting on local government, courts, environment, and community affairs. Advertising alongside The Bradenton Times places your business in a credible, community-focused environment.
Audience & Site Performance
Average monthly performance, January–November 2025:
- 73,000+ monthly unique visitors
- 164,000+ monthly page views
- 2.4 pages per visit
- Device usage: 60% mobile, 37% desktop and 2% tablet
Advertising Philosophy
We focus on consistent visibility rather than short-term promotions. All advertising and sponsorships are clearly labeled. Editorial coverage is independent and is not influenced by advertising relationships.
Partnership Levels
| Partner Level |
Monthly Investment |
What You Get |
| BRONZE |
$250/month |
- Standard website ad, 300 × 250
- Enhanced business directory listing
- Event calendar postings
|
| SILVER |
$500/month |
- Premium display ad, 300 × 600
- One email placement per month, 600 × 250
- Enhanced business directory listing
- Event calendar postings
- Priority access to premium options
|
| GOLD |
$1,000/month |
- Maximum website visibility with two display ads: 300 × 250 and 300 × 600
- One email sponsorship per week, 600 × 250
- Podcast mention
- Enhanced business directory listing
- Event calendar postings
- First right of refusal on premium emails
|
Premium Single-Content Email Sponsorships
These are high-impact, single-focus emails with one sponsor only and no competing advertising. They are sold by the month to ensure consistency and ease of execution.
Featured Story Email
$750/month
- One sponsor only
- Weekly cadence, typically four sends per month
- 600 × 250 placement
- Clear editorial independence
Podcast Episode Email
$500/month
- One sponsor only
- Covers all podcast emails published that month
- 600 × 250 placement
- Clear editorial independence
Weekend Sounds
$300/month
- Weekly sponsored live-music and entertainment guide
- Sent as an email
- Posted on the event calendar
- Featured on a dedicated Weekend Sounds webpage
- Webpage and email listing available for $25 per month
Entry-Level & Self-Serve Options
- Basic Display Ad — $200/month: Our simplest visibility option. Your business appears consistently on the website, but this option does not include email placement, premium placement, an enhanced business directory listing or event calendar postings.
- Paid Press Releases: Starting at $100 for 30 days, up to $500 for five years.
- Enhanced Business Directory Listing: $20 per month.
- Directory + Display Bundle: $225 per month.
- Classifieds: $35 per post or $75 per month for unlimited posts.
Designed for Local Businesses
Ideal for law firms, realtors, developers, healthcare providers, restaurants, venues, financial institutions and trusted local service businesses.
All advertising, email sponsorships and specialty products are clearly identified as sponsored content. Sponsorship does not influence editorial coverage, story selection or news judgment. The Bradenton Times retains full editorial independence at all times.
Banner display ads rotate with other advertisements and may appear in different locations as readers open new pages.
Advertising is subject to The Bradenton Times Advertising Policy, Ad Agreement and Privacy Policy.
Mailing address: 405 26th Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205
Main office: 941-896-7857
Email: publisher@thebradentontimes.com
