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Patch 101: How to Advertise on Patch

Here's how to reach the customers you want to attract.

Patch is updated an average of four to five times per day, delivering news, events and more to a diverse cross-section of local readers. It's a trusted local news and information source, making it a great spot to advertise.

You can pick and choose the right custom ad in the towns you want, as well as when and where you want it to run.

The Patch advertising team will provide you with your ad performance results on a monthly basis, and will make recommendations that will enhance your campaign. Furthermore, all packages are custom designed for your advertising needs, based on your goals and objectives.

But why advertise online with Patch?

You can reach affluent residents of the Peninsula and increase customer satisfaction through a positive branding campaign.

At Patch you can share an ad slot with up to four advertisers (which makes it more affordable for more businesses). Running an ad on the interior pages gets you exposure on all the interior pages, while running an ad on the homepage only gets you exposure on the homepage.

You can target big by advertising on many Patches throughout the state, or you can keep your target small by focusing on Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Redwood City, Woodside, San Carlos, Belmont, San Mateo, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Pacifica and the Coastside. Or, you can choose to advertise on a specific type of article.

The advertising team will share the number of impressions each advertiser gets, as well as the number of clicks to their website, so you'll be able to keep track of the effectiveness of your ad.

Here are some steps to creating an effective message:

  • Create a message that focuses on customer benefits. Customers want to know what you can do for them and how.
  • Tell potential customers why they should choose you over your competitors. What can you do or offer customers that nobody else can? What is your expertise?
  • You know your business better than anyone. What makes your current customers choose you over everyone else?
  • Create top-of-mind of awareness through branding. Make potential customers think of you first when they are ready, willing and able to buy. Branding your message will help build awareness.
  • People need to see your message consistently. People are barraged by messages everyday...we want them to remember you.

So get in touch with one of our advertising representatives to learn more today!

Contact Regional Publisher Brigitte Center at (707) 217-3606 or brigitte.center@patch.com to learn more.

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Just a short thought to get the word out quickly about anything in your neighborhood.
Share something with your neighbors. Write a new post... What's up? Make an announcement, speak your mind, or sell something
Vanessa Castañeda (Editor) May 16, 2013 at 11:35 am
Pamela, are you following a conversation that's taking place on Patch?
Bret Baird May 18, 2013 at 09:05 am
Thank you for posting this. As a teacher who represents 500 teachers, we routinely pay out of ourRead More own pockets to support our students.
Linda Allen April 10, 2013 at 02:02 pm
Jennifer, thank you for all your wonderful work on Patch. Life is a journey and you're on yours.Read More It will be an amazing change for you and family. Real estate will definately be cheaper, which is my bigest gripe with rentals in the bay area. I wish you all the happiness you deserve. Linda Allen
Kate Ashley April 5, 2013 at 06:18 pm
Tot ziens en veel geluk Jennifer!
Jacqueline Whittier Kubicka April 5, 2013 at 04:03 pm
Jennifer: I really enjoyed working with you on the story about the Barnes family and Ballet AmericaRead More back in December. Also liked "following you around town" on the other stories you covered. There will be lots of great people and exciting news back east -- not to worry. Best of luck.
Buck Shaw March 31, 2013 at 01:15 pm
So why do you keep voting for bigger Government? Seems the consumers have solved the problemRead More without "It's" help.
Lou Covey, The Local Motive March 31, 2013 at 12:43 pm
This is a much more effective means for dealing with the issue. Legislation is not.
roberta peters March 31, 2013 at 12:26 am
I agree, the public has the right to know what they are eating. It is absurd to be purchasing foodRead More that contains GMOs and not be able to know it is in the food.... why the secret if it is so safe??? I will not shop at any food stores that refuse to provide the public with information on what I am eating or serving to the people I care about. Trader Joes and Whole Foods have my loyalty for having the courage to stand up against the big guys and set an example by doing what is right for the consumer and not folding to pressure from Monsanto, Dupont and the other corporate giants that could care less about our safety and only care about how much money they can rake in.
Pat Barajas May 6, 2013 at 12:00 pm
I just saw your post about your missing dog and then the follow-up that you found him. I am so happyRead More for you. Thank goodness he was found. Best Pat
ana g May 5, 2013 at 10:52 pm
We found him! Thanks