Advertise with Us
Our audience is passionate about general and actively engaged with the products, events, and community that define the space. Your brand deserves an audience that pays attention.
Bismarck Source serves as the independent local news publication for Bismarck, Mandan, and the broader Burleigh–Morton area. Our dedicated readers are deeply engaged with all aspects of local life, from city and county government and state capitol news to local schools, business, energy and agriculture, weather, roads, sports, and community events. Advertising with us means connecting directly with an audience actively seeking information relevant to their lives in central North Dakota.
Why Partner with Bismarck Source?
Align your brand with trusted local news and reach an audience deeply invested in their community.
Hyper-Local Relevance
Your message reaches residents specifically interested in Bismarck, Mandan, and the surrounding Burleigh–Morton area, ensuring high relevance for local businesses.
Comprehensive Local Coverage
We cover the full spectrum of local news, from <em>Business</em> and <em>City & County</em> to <em>Sports</em> and <em>Community</em>, providing diverse opportunities to connect with specific interests.
Engaged and Informed Audience
Our readers actively seek out local news and information, making them an attentive and valuable audience for your advertising.
Trusted Editorial Environment
Bismarck Source provides editor-reviewed content, offering a credible and reliable platform for your advertising efforts within a respected local news environment.
We offer a range of advertising and sponsorship opportunities designed to help you connect with our readers:
- Display Advertising: Place your visual advertisements strategically across our website to capture attention as readers consume local news.
- Sponsored Content: Share your brand's story or message in a native format, clearly marked as sponsored material, integrating smoothly with our editorial content.
- Section Sponsorships: Associate your brand with specific content areas such as Business, Sports, or Community, targeting audiences with particular interests.
Connect with the Bismarck-Mandan Community
Ready to share your message with the engaged readers of Bismarck Source? We're here to help you explore the best advertising solutions for your business goals.
Targeted Reach
Our audience is passionate about general — they are the buyers and enthusiasts that brands in this space want to reach.
High Engagement
Our content drives conversation. Ads placed alongside our articles and data pages benefit from elevated attention and recall among a highly motivated audience.
Brand Safety
All content is editorially reviewed. Your brand appears in a premium, professionally curated environment focused exclusively on general.
Sponsorship Formats
Choose from a range of formats designed to integrate seamlessly with our editorial experience. Pricing is not listed here — contact us to discuss a tailored proposal.
Homepage Feature
Premium placement on the Bismarck Source homepage, seen by every visitor. Ideal for brand awareness campaigns targeting the general community.
- Homepage leaderboard
- Featured article slot
- Sidebar placements
- Category page sponsorship
Article Sponsorship
Native sponsorship integrated into our editorial content, clearly labeled as sponsored. A direct way to reach readers actively engaged with general coverage.
- In-article branded placement
- Sponsored article series
- Social media amplification
- Newsletter inclusion
Newsletter Sponsorship
Reach our most loyal subscribers directly in their inbox. Our newsletter delivers the week's best coverage to readers who have opted in for more.
- Dedicated newsletter spots
- Custom copy integration
- Subscriber targeting
- Performance reporting
Data Page Sponsorship
Sponsor our comprehensive general data pages — the most-bookmarked content on the site. Ideal for brands that want sustained visibility with serious enthusiasts.
- Persistent brand placement
- High-intent audience
- Long session times
- Return visitor traffic
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Start a Conversation
Tell us about your brand and goals. Our advertising team will follow up with a tailored proposal. You can also reach us directly at [email protected].