Nate Weeks, Editor
📊 Overview & Mission
- Who we are: A community-first digital news platform for Macon and surrounding areas: Warner Robins, Dublin, Gray, Forsyth, and beyond, featuring local news, weather, events, classifieds, and editorials.
- Our ethos: Uplifting, community-focused journalism that highlights local achievements, businesses, and events - led by Editor Nate Weeks.
📈 Audience & Reach
- Demographic: Middle Georgia families and community members seeking trusted, positive local stories.
- Geographic coverage: Macon and 10+ Middle Georgia cities (e.g. Warner Robins, Dublin, Gray, Forsyth)
- Engagement platforms:
- Website featuring breaking news, weather forecasts, events, and community posts.
- Email updates newsletter (“Subscribe to free email updates”)
- Active event calendar and community content.
- Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, and YouTube pages for the website.
Recent Facebook Page Metrics
📰 Content Highlights
- Regular reporting: Local news, community happenings, live music guides (e.g., weekly “Jim Webb’s Middle Georgia Live Music Report”)
- Events & calendar: Spotlight on cultural, family-oriented events, music, festivals, activities .
- Classifieds & community: Platform for local notices, housing, classifieds, and press releases
📣 Advertising Opportunities
- Brand positioning: Align with a trusted, positive news source appealing to active, community-minded readers
- Available formats:
- Web banners and display ads on high-traffic site sections.
- Sponsored content and event promotions.
- Featured listings in community or calendar segments.
- Email newsletter inclusion and dedicated blasts.
- Self-serve option: Businesses can post their own ads directly via the site’s “post an advertisement” tool.
✔️ Why Advertise with Us
- Authentic reach: Highly engaged local audience with trust in our positive, solution-oriented stories.
- Targeted impact: Focused media presence in Macon and surrounding markets, reaching families, event-goers, and community leaders.
- Support local journalism: Advertising helps fund quality reporting and strengthens community ties.
🛠 How to Get Started
- Contact the team: Use the “Advertise” form on the site, or email directly via their “Contact Us” link .
- Tailor your campaign: Choose web banners, sponsored articles, or newsletter inclusion based on your goals.
- Submit assets: Provide image banners or ad text.
- Launch: Go live!
📅 Editorial Calendar (Suggested Ad Boost Times)
Period |
Key Topics |
Late June–July |
Fourth of July events, summer festivals, live music |
Spring & Fall |
Community celebrations, school events, family activities |
Year‑round |
"Adventures in the Heart of Georgia" (every week) “Jim Webb's Middle Georgia Live music report” (every week) |
📞 Contact Information
- Visit middlegatimes.com/advertise to submit inquiries or place ads.
- Use “About” or editor page for contact context (Editor Nate Weeks).
- Subscribe or get more info: middlegatimes.com/subscribe.
✅ Next Steps
- Confirm your goals: awareness, website leads, event registrations, or community support.
- Choose formats and durations for your campaign; ask for a custom proposal.
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