Advertise with The 228 Times
Reach your neighbors. Grow your business. Partner with The 228 Times to connect with an engaged, affluent, and community-focused audience across Mars Borough, Adams Township, Cranberry Township, Middlesex Township, and the Route 228 corridor.
Audience Snapshot
Covering over 54,700 residents in Cranberry, Adams, and Middlesex Townships, The 228 Times connects you with one of the most engaged suburban audiences in Butler County.
– Population: 54,700+
– Median household income: $120,000+
– Bachelor’s degree or higher: ~60%
– Median age: 41
– Median home value: $390,000+
Digital Ad Options
Showcase your business with targeted ad placements across our website and digital platforms.
| Ad Format | Size (pixels) | Pricing (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Leaderboard | 728×90 | $100 |
| Large Leaderboard | 970×90 | $100 |
| Medium Rectangle | 250×300 | $100 |
| Square Box Ad | 250×250 | $100 |
Homepage rates: $200/month per ad. Inaugural offer: FREE ads for the first month!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Choose from tiered sponsorship levels to maximize visibility and align your brand with trusted, independent journalism.
• Founding Sponsor ($5,000 bi-annual): Premium ad placement for 2 years, newsletter recognition, quarterly sponsored articles, Advisory Board invitation, and business directory listing.
• Gold Sponsor ($2,500): 6 months of homepage ads, recognition in newsletter/footer, 2 sponsored articles, logo placement, community insight column, and 1-year directory listing.
• Silver Sponsor ($1,000): 3 months of ads, newsletter/footer recognition, 1 sponsored article, logo placement, and 6-month directory listing.
• Bronze Sponsor ($500): 2 months of subpage ads, recognition on sponsorship page, one short spotlight, and 3-month directory listing.
Why Advertise With Us?
• Connect with an affluent, educated, family-oriented audience
• Build long-term visibility and community trust
• Align your brand with independent, local journalism
• Be recognized as a founding voice in a growing media platform
Get Started Today
Secure your placement today and join us in shaping the future of local news in the Route 228 corridor.
Contact:
Harold Aughton, Publisher
Email: Harold.Aughton@228times.com
Phone: 724-553-2541
Website: www.228times.com
