Simple pricing, real local reach
Transparent packages built for local businesses. No CPM math, no minimums, no long-term contracts. Pick a plan and start reaching Central New York today.
Flat-rate monthly plans
No per-impression fees. No surprises. Just predictable local visibility at prices that make sense for CNY businesses.
Community Supporter
Perfect for small businesses wanting local visibility without a big commitment.
- Logo in the Community Sponsors section
- Linked business name on supporter page
- Monthly social media mention
- Support local journalism badge for your site
Local Partner
The sweet spot for local businesses ready to reach readers every day across the platform.
- Display ad on homepage and newsroom
- Sponsor slot in Morning Signal daily email
- 2 branded social media posts per month
- Monthly performance report
- Category-targeted placement available
Premium Sponsor
Full-platform presence with premium placements and content integration.
- Everything in Local Partner
- Dedicated dashboard sponsorship (Weather, Roads, or Power)
- 1 sponsored content piece per month
- Priority placement during storm events
- Weekly social media features
- Custom creative support included
Brand Takeover
Own every impression on CNY Signal for product launches, grand openings, or storm-season blitzes.
- Exclusive site-wide ad placement
- Homepage hero banner
- All dashboard sponsor slots
- Dedicated email blast to full subscriber list
- Full social media takeover
- Real-time performance dashboard access
Boost any package
Customize your campaign with targeted add-ons. Available with any monthly plan.
Newsletter Sponsor Slot
Your ad in every Morning Signal daily email. High open rates, direct inbox placement, text + image format.
Social Media Bundle
4 branded posts on X and Facebook monthly. Custom copy, your creative, targeted to CNY audience.
Sponsored Content
A branded editorial piece published in the newsroom. Written with our editorial team, promoted across all channels.
Live in days, not weeks
Tell us your goals
Fill out the quick form below or email us. We'll learn about your business and what you want to accomplish.
Get your plan
We'll recommend the right package and placements within one business day. No pressure, no upsells.
We build your ads
Send your logo and messaging or let us create everything. We handle design, copy, and placement setup.
Go live and track
Your campaign launches across CNY Signal. You get monthly reports with impressions, clicks, and results.
Built for local businesses like yours
Let's put your brand where CNY is looking
Tell us about your business and goals. We'll respond within one business day with a tailored recommendation and pricing - no obligation, no pressure.
Not sure which package? Start with Community Supporter at $150/month and upgrade anytime as you see results.
[email protected]Questions about advertising
Every package includes ad design and setup, placement across your chosen surfaces, and a monthly performance report with impressions and click data. Higher tiers add social media, email, and sponsored content.
Absolutely. All plans are month-to-month with no contracts. Upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime. We want you to stay because it's working, not because you're locked in.
Nope. Just send us your logo and a few details about your business. Our team designs everything to match CNY Signal's clean aesthetic. If you have existing creative, we're happy to use it too.
Most campaigns launch within 3-5 business days of signing up. If you have creative ready, we can move faster. Storm-season and time-sensitive campaigns can be expedited same-day.
Every advertiser receives monthly reports with impressions, click-through rates, and placement screenshots. Premium and Brand Takeover tiers get real-time dashboard access to track performance as it happens.
A Brand Takeover gives you exclusive advertising presence across the entire CNY Signal platform for 3+ days. Perfect for grand openings, product launches, seasonal pushes, or storm-season campaigns when you want maximum local attention. Your brand is the only one readers see.
Ready to reach Central New York?
Join the local businesses putting their brand where CNY is already looking - across live alerts, original news, weather, and traffic dashboards.