Advertise with Ann Arbor Source
Connect your brand directly with the residents of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County who read our daily reporting on local government, education, business, and community life across the region.
Why Ann Arbor Source?
When you advertise with Ann Arbor Source, you reach an audience that deeply cares about the streets, neighborhoods, and institutions of Tree Town. Our readers live, work, and shop right here in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, and the surrounding townships. They turn to us for rigorous reporting on City Council decisions, local school board meetings, real estate developments, university happenings, and weekend events along the Huron River. Placing your message in our publication means aligning your business with trusted, independent local journalism that matters to the people who call Washtenaw County home.
Targeted Reach
Our readership consists of dedicated locals who follow every development in Ann Arbor and its neighboring communities. Whether they live in the Old West Side, Burns Park, Kerrytown, or out in Pittsfield and Scio townships, our audience is actively engaged in the local economy. Your marketing efforts reach potential customers who frequent downtown shops, dine at local restaurants, and support businesses rooted in Washtenaw County. We provide a direct line to the exact demographic you want to reach, ensuring your advertising dollars work efficiently within our specific geographic market.
High Engagement
Readers spend meaningful time engaging with our comprehensive coverage of local politics, high school athletics, campus events, and cultural festivals. Because our reporting addresses the everyday concerns of Ann Arbor residents, your brand benefits from high visibility and strong recall. Readers trust the environment in which your message appears, leading to deeper connections and higher conversion rates for local service providers, retailers, and organizations. When your business appears alongside stories about our community, you capture the attention of an active, motivated readership that values supporting local enterprises.
Brand Safety
Your brand deserves a pristine, respectful environment alongside credible reporting on City Hall, local businesses, and community affairs. We maintain strict editorial independence and never mix commercial messages with our reported stories. You can trust that your advertisements will appear in a clean, professional space dedicated entirely to serving the residents of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County without algorithmic clutter.
Sponsorship Formats
We offer several distinct placement options designed to fit your marketing objectives while respecting the reading experience of our audience. You can position your brand across our most popular sections, including Business and Development, Growth and Housing, Public Safety, Schools and Campuses, and Things to Do. Options range from prominent banner placements on our homepage to targeted sponsorships within specific topical sections that match your ideal customer base. Because every business has unique goals, we do not publish a fixed rate sheet. We invite you to reach out directly to our team so we can learn about your organization and craft a custom advertising proposal that suits your budget and timeline. To start the conversation about available placements and current availability, please send a message to our advertising team at [email protected] and we will respond promptly.
Advertising inquiries are open. Tell us what you have in mind using the form below and we will reply with what is available.
Start a Conversation
We would love to learn more about your organization, your products or services, and the goals you want to achieve in the Ann Arbor market. Send a note to our team at [email protected] with some details about your business, and our advertising staff will follow up promptly to discuss a tailored proposal designed for your needs. You can also reach us directly at [email protected].