ADVERTISE WITH EXCELSIOR CITIZEN
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Exciting News for Advertisers!
Explore our new Rate Levels for online advertising. Reach your target audience effectively. Contact us today, and we will tailor an advertising package to your marketing needs!
Community Partner - $100/month
A simple, affordable way to keep your business visible to thousands of local readers who trust the Excelsior Citizen.
Best for: Small businesses, nonprofits, first-time advertisers
Includes:
Website display ads
Rotating placement on ExcelsiorCitizen.com (sidebar and/or article pages)
Facebook Group exposure
Up to 2 posts per month, written and posted by Excelsior Citizen staff
Pre-approved community posting
Ability to submit occasional, non-promotional posts to the Facebook group (subject to guidelines)
Monthly performance report
Basic report including views and engagement
Business Builder - $250/month
Our most popular package for businesses looking to stay top-of-mind in Excelsior Springs.
Best for: Growing businesses, service providers, restaurants, hiring employers
Includes everything in Community Partner, plus:
Enhanced website placement
Includes homepage rotation in addition to article pages
Facebook Group exposure
Up to 2 posts per month, written and posted by Excelsior Citizen staff
Jobs Board access
Unlimited job postings during active advertising term
Advertiser events visibility
Your events listed and highlighted on the Excelsior Citizen Events Page
Newsletter inclusion
One text or logo mention per month in a Citizen newsletter
Premier Sponsor - $500/month
High-visibility placement paired with storytelling opportunities that connect your brand to the community.
Best for: Established local brands, regional companies, anchor businesses
Includes everything in Local Business Builder, plus:
Premium website placement
Consistent presence on high-traffic pages
Newsletter visibility
Rotating placement in the Daily Citizen newsletter, up to 1–2 times per week
Facebook Group exposure
Up to 2 posts per month, written and posted by Excelsior Citizen staff
Sponsored content
Up to 2 sponsored articles per year, clearly labeled
Event sponsorship recognition
Named sponsor recognition at up to 2 Citizen-hosted events per year
Signature Partner - $1,000/month
(Limited Availability)
A comprehensive partnership for organizations committed to long-term community visibility and leadership.
Best for: Banks, hospitals, major employers, civic institutions
Includes everything in Premier Sponsor, plus:
Top-tier website presence
Homepage masthead or takeover-style placement (non-exclusive)
Newsletter sponsorship
“Presented by” or featured placement in the Daily Citizen newsletter, up to 2 times per week
Facebook Group exposure
Up to 1 post per week, written and posted by Excelsior Citizen staff
Sponsored content & video
Up to 4 sponsored features per year (articles and/or short videos)
Event partnership
Recognition as a sponsor for all Citizen-hosted events
Livestream and video ad placement
Pre-roll or sponsor mentions on Citizen livestreams
Quarterly strategy check-in
Performance review and planning session
Advisory participation (optional)
Invitation to provide business perspective on community coverage
List of Sponsored Events that the $500 and $1000 level will choose from:
- Parades: Waterfest, Homecoming, Christmas
- Quarterly Coffees
- Quarterly Happy Hours
- Council Meetings
- School Board Meetings
- Memory March
- Elections
- Weather
- Storm Reports
- City Wide Garage Sale (Fall or Spring)
Why Advertise With Us?
Local Audience
Reach engaged community readers
Proven Results
Drive traffic and boost sales
Personalized Service
Tailored to your business needs
Facebook Page
16,553 Followers
December 2025 Results
• 1.7 million views
• 146.8k viewers
Facebook Group
39.7k Members
December 2025 Results
• 1.2 million views
• 11,427 posted and commented
Website
16,378 Users
December 2025 Results
• 29,653 sessions
• 242k impressions
Weekly Newsletter
17,359 emails sent
December 2025 Results
• 16,985 delivered
• 57% open rate
Daily Newsletter
Just Launched!
This new offering brings the day’s activities straight to your inbox each morning. Also included, a daily deal, weather, and more!
Video/Live Events
5,263 Views
December 2025 Results
• 1.7 million views
• 47k 3-second views
Ready to get started? Send us a message, and we’ll reach out to you with prices and a plan to help you grow your impact in our community.