Sponsorships & Advertising
When you sponsor The Rising Tide content, you're aligning with an audience that already wants to back you. In a July 2026 reader survey, most readers said they check in at least weekly, nearly all surveyed readers rated our coverage "Excellent," and every single respondent said they're likely to support a business that sponsors The Rising Tide.
We offer several sponsorship and advertising options to fit organizations of all sizes. Each choice includes in-house design. Explore each placement below to find the best fit for your budget and goals.
Featured Events
These advertisements appear on our Homepage Calendar and are designed for promoting events, classes, workshops, seasonsal programs, etc.
$25 per week
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Homepage Advertisements
These advertisements appear between sections on our most-visited page. Designed for big announcements and ongoing visibility.
$55-75 per week
$200-280 per month
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Newsletter Sponsorships
Featured in our email newsletter, the primary way most readers access The Rising Tide, reaching 1,900+ subscribers. Includes a short promotional message and graphic.
$100 per week
Column Sponsorships
Recurring visibility on named features including: Book Review, Wheel Watch, and My Wild Neighbors. Ideal for organizations that naturally align with a column’s theme.
$100 per piece (usually 1 per month)
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Calendar Sponsorship
Calendar Sponsorships help keep community event listings free for everyone. Your sponsorship includes a banner with your message on the homepage calendar and events page—our third most popular page on the site. You'll also get up to two design changes per month and a mention in the weekly newsletter (separate from Newsletter Sponsorship). Discounts available for extended bookings.
$500 per month
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Section Sponsorships
Section sponsorships are ideal for organizations that want to stay closely tied to the content our readers see most. Each sponsorship includes a bi-weekly banner with your message in every article and the section header. You'll also get one design change per month, a complimentary homepage advertisement, and a mention in the weekly newsletter. Discounts available for extended bookings.
News: $250 per month
Lifestyle: $200 per month
Create: $150 per month
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