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Advertise in Tacoma Newsletter

Introduce your business to Tacoma neighbors.

Promote your next offer, event, or service in the free Thursday-morning email about what's happening in Tacoma. Choose a placement, pick your dates, and preview your ad before you pay.

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  • From $20 per issue
  • Preview before you pay
  • Every ad reviewed

Our audience, by the numbers

Active subscribers
550+
Average open rate
56%
Local news and events, written for Tacoma
Tacoma-focused

About 320 neighbors open each issue.

Estimate: active subscribers × average open rate, rounded down to the nearest 10. Email opens are reported by mail apps, so treat it as a guide, not a guarantee of views or clicks.

Subscriber count and open rate from Beehiiv, refreshed automatically. We're new and growing. Rates rise with the list.

Placements

Two local placements to choose from

Same plain-text format, two positions in the issue. Each placement is sold to one advertiser per issue, and prices are per issue.

Top of the issue

Presented By

$35per issue

Directly under the masthead, ahead of every story, so readers see it as soon as they open the email.

  • Labeled “Presented by” at the top of the issue
  • Headline, short ad text, and one link
  • The only Presented By ad in that issue
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Mid-issue

Sponsored

$20per issue

Between Local Business & Real Estate and Food & Drink, read alongside the day's stories, at a lower price.

  • Labeled “Sponsored” in the middle of the issue
  • Headline, short ad text, and one link
  • The only Sponsored ad in that issue
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Both buttons open the same booking page, where you choose your placement and see which Thursdays are open.

How it works

Booked in three steps, all online

  1. Choose a placement and your dates

    Pick Presented By or Sponsored, then select any open Thursdays. Booking for each issue closes at 11:59 PM on the Tuesday before.

  2. Write your ad and check the preview

    Add a headline (up to 60 characters), your ad text (up to 300), and a link. You'll see the box exactly as it runs in the issue.

  3. Pay securely, then we review it

    Checkout is handled by Stripe. We read every ad before it runs, and if we decline yours, you're refunded in full.

What to have ready

  • Your business name
  • An email for your receipt, proofs, and copy changes
  • A headline, up to 60 characters
  • Ad text, up to 300 characters (plain text)
  • The link you want readers to visit
  • A card for checkout

No images or logos needed. Booking is subject to the ad terms.

Questions

Good to know before you book

Something else? Email tacomanewsletter@gmail.com.

What's the difference between Presented By and Sponsored?
Position and price. Presented By ($35 per issue) runs at the top of the issue, directly under the masthead. Sponsored ($20 per issue) runs mid-issue, between Local Business & Real Estate and Food & Drink. Both use the same plain-text format, and each is sold to one advertiser per issue.
What do I need to provide?
Plain text only: a headline of up to 60 characters, ad text of up to 300, and the link you want readers to visit. There are no images or logos to prepare. You'll see a preview of the finished ad before you pay.
Can I book more than one Thursday?
Yes. Select as many open issue dates as you like on the booking page. Pricing is per issue, and you'll see your total before you pay.
Can I change or cancel my ad?
Email copy changes to tacomanewsletter@gmail.com any time before the cutoff: 11:59 PM on the Tuesday before that Thursday issue. Cancel before the cutoff and you're refunded in full.
Do you review ads?
Yes, every ad, before it runs. We don't accept political campaigns or issue advocacy, adult content, gambling, multi-level marketing or get-rich offers, or anything illegal or misleading. If we decline your ad, you get a full refund. Read the full ad terms.
Where will my ad appear?
Inside the Thursday-morning email, in the placement you choose, clearly labeled “Presented by” or “Sponsored.” To see both spots in a real issue, read the Oct 8, 2026 issue.
Which placement should I choose?
Choose Presented By if you want the top spot, ahead of every story. Choose Sponsored for a lower price and a spot alongside the stories. Still deciding? Email tacomanewsletter@gmail.com and we'll help.

Ready to put your business in the next issue?

See which Thursdays are still open, write your ad, and preview it before you pay. Dates are subject to availability.

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Questions? tacomanewsletter@gmail.com