For local businesses

Sponsor the Brief

One business per spot. Your name and link sit on the section readers already use — no banners, no pop-ups, and the editorial picks stay ours.

Want the full picture first? Read the press kit — who we are, the towns we cover, how we track things, and what we measure.

Paid spots

Top of the homepage, above the Weekend Planner

Your business presented above the six weekend picks on the homepage, every week of the month.

Local businesses and your town's page

Your listing pinned to the top of your town in Local businesses and on your town page, with a photo.

That week's issue, then kept on the site at its own address

A written feature about your business — how you started, what you make, why it's worth the drive.

The four Useful this week categories are still free — first come, first served by week.

Open

Useful this week, on the homepage and the Useful page

People looking for work or hiring — a natural fit for banks, staffing, healthcare, colleges and trades.

Open

Useful this week, on the homepage and the Useful page

Homeowners and residents handling town business — insurance, automotive, and professional services do well here.

Open

Useful this week, on the homepage and the Useful page

Shoppers and eaters headed to markets and farm stands — grocers, farm stores and food makers.

Open

Useful this week, on the homepage and the Useful page

Neighbors looking to pitch in — civic-minded businesses and nonprofits.

Tell us your business and which spot you'd like. We'll confirm it's a good fit for readers and write back. Free for now.

Pick an open spot above and send the short form — your business name and website are all we need to start.
We confirm it's a real local business and a reasonable fit for readers.
"Sponsored by [Your Business]" appears on that section for the week, linking to your site.

Sponsorship never decides what we list or write — sponsors support the Brief, they don't steer it. Questions first? Just ask.