Backroad Weekly
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Backroad Weekly
Advertise in Backroad Weekly, Southeast Missouri's fun, weekly guide to local life. Published every Thursday at 9a.m.
Backroad Weekly is for everyone. Therefore, we are not able to accept submissions from political organizations or those with religious affiliations. Thank you for understanding.
Primary Ad
Our biggest, can't-miss-it, MAIN ad spot. Only one per issue! Your business will appear at the top of Backroad Weekly as our #1 sponsor, "Backroad Weekly together with __(your business)__.
Next, we'll write a fabulous feature about you in the middle of the newsletter of up to 200 words. You can include an image, ad details, a phone number, and a link.
Local Business Ad
Perfect for advertising your business, products, services, new menu, or just saying, "Hey, Southeast Missouri, we're here!" Grab a small but mighty ad spot. Only one slot available per newsletter, so grab yours now to get the date you want.
You can include ad copy of up to 50 words, a phone number, and a link.
Event Ad
Hosting something fun? This spot is for local concerts, festivals, workshops, markets, races, and more. Tell folks why it’s worth showing up. Only 10 slots available each week. Book in advance to make sure you get the date you want. You can include up to 50 words, a phone number, and a link. Events will be posted in their corresponding sections.
Need more space? Consider upgrading to a Primary ad.
Secondhand Scores Ad
Thrift stores, antique stores, yard sale royalty, flea market vendors, and even the common woman/man whose camper has been stuck on Facebook Marketplace for weeks with no luck — sell it on Backroad Weekly.
Local Artist Feature
Make something cool? Want more locals to see it (and buy it)? This one’s for painters, authors, potters, musicians, jewelry makers, actors, woodworkers, and all kinds of creators. Show off your work in our newsletter with up to 50 words, a phone number, and a link to your shop, social, or gallery.
Community Connection Ad
Got a group, class, club, workshop, cause, meetup, or volunteer opportunity that more locals should know about? Whether you’re building community, sharing knowledge, or just looking for a few good humans — this is your spot. You’ll get a short-but-mighty ad with up to 50 words, a phone number, and a link.
Shout-out Slot
Want to give a birthday shout-out? Celebrate your cousin’s engagement? Congratulate your brother for running a 10K? Maybe just roast your buddy for calling mowing the lawn cardio? Book a spot in Backroad Weekly. $25 gets you the megaphone. Just keep it nice-ish and clean.
Interested in Something Bigger???
Let’s build something just for you. Want a newsletter ad takeover? Want to bundle ads for a discounted rate? Interested in buying ad space for a full quarter? A full year?
I’m game. Drop your idea here and I'll reach out.