Reach the People Who Live, Work, and Invest in Delaware County
Delaware Source is building an engaged local audience rooted in trust, relevance, and community connection
Early partners gain strong visibility as our audience grows
Not All Impressions are Created Equal…
When you advertise with platforms that don’t know your community – or care about your success – your message gets buried. We do things differently.
At Source Media – the home of Delaware Source, Richland Source, Ashland Source, and Knox Pages – your brand shows up in the middle of something real: trusted local journalism your customers actually seek out.
🤖 No bots. No guessing. Just real local people.
🐱 No competing with cat videos or clickbait headlines for their attention.
📰 Advertising that supports local news & information – not just algorithms
And we’re not new to this game either. Source Media has spent the last decade building community-driven, member-supported local newsrooms across north central Ohio. We’re bringing proven infrastructure, experienced journalists and established advertising systems to Delaware County from day one.
Who our readers are
Local readers are not passive scrollers. They are homeowners 🏠, voters 🗳️, business leaders 👔, parents 🧑🍼, and neighbors 🤝.
They hire locally. Shop locally. Invest locally.
They’re the people who make decisions – and they trust us to keep them informed.
That is the audience your brand appears in front of when you advertise with Delaware Source.
Why Early Partners Benefit
Launching a new local newsroom creates a rare opportunity. Early advertising partners:
- Earn strong visibility while competition is limited
- Build brand association with trusted news and information from day one
- Establish credibility as supporters of independent local news
- Grow alongside an audience that is actively forming loyalty
As Delaware Source expands, the brands that showed up early will already be recognized.
Your Business, Front and Center
We place your message with content your customers already care about. No confusing ad dashboards you have to learn. No guessing who saw what. Just clear, targeted visibility with support from a real human!
Display Advertising
Your branding and message alongside stories people already trust. Plus with detailed reporting you can be confident how people interact with your ad.
Newsletter Advertising
Our newsletters arrive before the day’s distractions do – giving your brand a quiet, trusted space in reader’s daily lives. Choose from sponsorship, banner ads, or fully-sponsored emails.
Promoted Content
Tell your story in a way that builds pride, credibility, and connection over time. We help shape content that reflects your values while reaching readers beyond your existing audience.
Special Content Sponsorships
Place your brand next to some of our most engaged coverage. Sponsorships available for Elections, Community Guides, Graduation, Local Fairs & Festivals, High School Football Previews, Halloween guides & photo galleries.
Jobs Board
Connect with candidates who already live here, work here, and care about this community – helping you hire for cultural fit, not just to fill a role. Click here to use our self-service portal.
Custom Partnerships
Drive engagement and grow your audience with a custom contest, giveaway, or special content series. We handle the details; you enjoy the spotlight
Marketing Services
Great ads start with smart strategy. We help businesses build strong marketing foundations – from websites to SEO to helping you not be taken advantage of by Google and Facebook’s algorithms, we help businesses have confidence in their marketing.
Getting Started is Easy
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Here’s how we’ll work together:
👋 Say Hello: Request a free consultation — no pressure, just a conversation. We’ll learn about your business, goals, and audience.
🛠️ Plan It Out: We’ll recommend the best ways to get your brand in front of locals. You’ll get a clear, simple plan that is directly tied to your goals and needs.
🚀 Launch + Watch It Grow: Your campaign goes live — and your brand starts showing up where it matters most. You’ll receive regular reporting showing you how your campaign is doing every step of the way.
We promise: No fluff. No pressure. Just practical, honest, guidance.
Audrey Longstreth
Director of Business Development
Jess Garrett
Community Business Manager
Shelbi Evans
Client Growth Strategist
Your Community Is Starting to Listen. Make Sure They Hear You.
Every day, more and more locals choose to spend time with us — not for entertainment, but to stay informed about their community. They invite our stories into their lives — on their phones, in their inboxes, and over their morning coffee.
When your business appears in that space, you’re not just running an ad — you’re making a statement:
👉 You care about this community, and you’re part of what keeps it strong.
That kind of association matters.
People notice the brands that show up alongside news they trust — not random billboards or noisy social feeds. And we make sure your presence there is meaningful.
Our team is dedicated to your success. We listen to your goals, adapt your campaign as needed, and provide clear, honest reporting. With a dedicated client support specialist by your side, you’ll always know where you stand — and where you’re headed.
Get Started Here
It all starts with a conversation. Complete the form below to connect with a Community Business Manager who will listen deeply and help build the right advertising solution for you.