Advertise with Montgomery County Insider

Get your business in front of Montgomery County

We turn your photos and business details into a ready-to-post promotion, and feature your business on Montgomery County Insider.

Founding pricing is open now. Founding spots are limited.

What it is for

Promote what you are doing right now

A new menu, a new location, an event or a seasonal special. Send us your photos and the details. We create finished posts and a short vertical video for your own Instagram, Facebook, website or Google profile, and we publish a clearly labeled feature about your business on Montgomery County Insider.

Sample coffee shop promotion by Montgomery County Insider
Illustrative sample concept. Your promotion will use your business photos, branding and details.

Business Spotlight

$295

One-time payment, paid upfront. No subscription. One business and one agreed promotion.

  • Three ready-to-post promotional images, 1080 x 1350, each with a caption
  • One 15 to 30 second vertical video made from your photos or clips, delivered without music
  • One 300 to 400 word MCI feature labeled "Paid Partnership," live for six months
  • One labeled share on an MCI Facebook or Instagram account
  • One consolidated revision round
  • Delivery within five business days after your complete, usable materials are confirmed

What you provide

  • Business facts, promotion details and what you want customers to do
  • Your logo and colors
  • Up to 15 photos, plus a shared link to up to 10 clips, each 60 seconds or shorter
  • The rights and permissions for everything you send

Good to know

  • Revision requests are sent together within five business days of delivery and cover agreed text changes, asset swaps and trims
  • New concepts, extra sizes and extra rounds are quoted separately
  • No guaranteed reach, leads, bookings or sales
  • Paid features are always labeled and never affect MCI's independent coverage

Founding pricing

Lock in founding rates

Founding pricing is open now. Founding spots are limited.

Business Spotlight

$295

Three images with captions and a 15 to 30 second video, plus a clearly labeled sponsored feature on MCI, live for six months, and one labeled social share. Delivered within five business days of receiving your materials.

On-site Spotlight Upgrade

+$750 ($1,045 total)

Add to any Spotlight. Jen comes to you to capture the photos and video, so you don't have to supply them.

Founding Newsletter Sponsor

$75 per issue

Or $250 for 4 issues. Your business in the weekly MCI newsletter, sent Thursdays so readers can plan their weekend.

Best value

Founding Bundle

$495

Four newsletter issues plus a Business Spotlight.

Sponsored features and newsletter placements are always labeled. No guaranteed reach, leads or sales.

How it works

Three steps

Request Send the inquiry form below to request your Business Spotlight or sponsorship. We'll send the agreement and payment instructions before work begins.
Submit materials Upload your photos, logo and promotion details, and share a link to any clips. We confirm within one business day that everything is usable.
Receive your promotion Get your images, captions, video and feature draft within five business days of confirmation.

Next step

Ask about founding pricing or a 15-minute call

Pick the package you are interested in and Jen will be in touch. Want the On-site Upgrade, or want to talk first? Say so in your message and Jen will call you for a 15-minute chat. No purchase required.

Prefer email? Write to [email protected].

Questions

What materials do I need?

Your logo, brand colors, promotion details and dates, up to 15 photos, and a shared link to up to 10 clips of 60 seconds or less. Send only material you own or have permission to use, including permission from anyone shown.

How long does it take?

Five business days from the day we confirm your materials are complete and usable. We review uploads within one business day and tell you if anything is missing.

How do revisions work?

One consolidated round, sent within five business days of delivery. It covers agreed text changes, swapping images or clips, and trims.

Can I reuse what you make?

Yes, on your own website and social channels, subject to the rights of every asset included. We tell you if any element carries a restriction.

Does paying change your articles about my business?

No. Paid features are labeled "Paid Partnership." Independent articles are written separately and are never sold.

Questions before you buy? Email Jen Knoedl at [email protected].