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Store Reporter Advertising FAQ
Who we are
Store Reporter is a hyper-local news site covering retail and restaurants in the Maryland suburbs of Rockville, Potomac and North Bethesda, just outside Washington, D.C. We publish a new issue every Thursday night, available on our website and via subscriber email. All our content is free with no paywall.
What we cover
Openings, closings and other news about at stores, restaurants, gyms and spas in this high-income, highly educated area.
Why people read us
We’ve been a trusted source of news in this community since 2014, earning a reputation for accurate, old-fashioned local journalism in a modern, short and easily digestible format.
Why businesses advertise with us
Most of our advertisers are local businesses that want to get the attention of our highly desirable audience. We can handle all the graphic design, assist with wording, and deliver polished, professional ads that can also be used in other formats.
Our audience
- 55K page views per month
- 50K email opens per month
- 35% Live in Potomac (20854)
- 65% Live in Rockville & surrounding areas (Bethesda, Kensington, Gaithersbug)
- $200K avg. household income
- 53% graduate or professional degrees
- 85% age 35-70
- 60/40 female/male split
Advertising opportunities
Our ads are priced for small businesses, starting from $150.
Display ads
- Website & email placement included with each ad
- Custom professional design included
- Ads remain on our website for 60 days
- No required minimum ad buy
- No long-term contracts
Restaurant Discovery Guide
- Your restaurant, along with our other restaurant advertisers, will be listed the top of our Restaurant Discovery Guide
- Your restaurant, along with our other restaurant advertisers, will appear at the top of all searches in its category
- Your listing includes a gallery of photos, input into your description, social media links and other info you’d like to share with diners
Store Reporter Gift Picks
- Includes a photo & brief description of your item
- Open to gift shops, artists & crafters
Sponsored Articles
- We’ll choose an angle to write about your store or restaurant
- Appearance is similar to our news stories, with “Sponsored Content” label
