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The Rise (Again!) of Local Media in Carrboro
The Carrborean is a new media platform focusing on Art, Life, and Civic Engagement in Carrboro. Its purpose is to connect us and support local businesses through sharing stories, art, and information about events and people in Carrboro. We want to deliver hyper-local news to foster community connection and amplify voices. LET’S DO THIS!
HELP US PRINT THE FIRST MONTHLY EDITION IN SEPTEMBER!
To place an ad, email info@thecarrborean.com or call 919-869-7645. We are still working on the online payment options.
Carrboro Demographics
· Population: 21,295 (2020 Census)
· Languages: 7 community languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Burmese, Karen (articles in 5 languages currently on this website)
· Age Distribution: Median age 34; 62% of the population is between 20 and 54.
· Number of businesses: Over 1,100
· Median income: ~$86,000 per year
Carrboro is part of the Research Triangle region in North Carolina, one of the fastest growing areas in the U.S. with a population of 2.4 million.
The Carrborean’s Distribution and Reach: First print issue coming in September, 2025!
· Projected reach of print = over 6000
· Digital reach: over 100 newsletter subscribers in the first 6 weeks and growing every day. Over 150 unique website visitors and more than 300 total website views each week.
Advertising or paid content: Includes one ad in the monthly print version and four weeks on the website. Deadline is the 20th of the month before print distribution. Email: info@thecarrborean.com or call 919-869-7645 for ad rates.
Discount for nonprofits, government, and community groups
Discount for businesses that offer a benefit to The Carrborean's Angel tier supporters (monthly subscriber tiers coming in September).
File types: PDF (for print); JPG or PNG (online; 250px wide, and up to ~500px tall for a side banner or image of business card, see here for examples). Or we can design your ad for a fee. Call to discuss: 919-869-7645
Classifieds: Missed Connections, Pet Memorials, Jobs, Congratulate your friend or colleague! Anything you want to say? $25 for 25 words, in the print version only. We need the copy by the 15th of the previous month. Email info@thecarrborean.com or call 919-869-7645.
Assisted paid content: Would you like us to preview or cover your event?
Package A: One article and two photos in print (one issue) and online (featured for four weeks; up to four photos), 400-500 words; Instagram post. $600
Package B: One article and three photos in print (one issue) and online (featured for four weeks; up to six photos), 600 – 650 words; Instagram post; TikTok (up to 30 seconds) $850
Email info@thecarrborean.com or call 919-869-7645