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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 build community and grow 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 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
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. More metrics coming soon.
Advertising or paid content: Includes one ad in the monthly print version and four weeks on the website. Deadline is the 15th of the month before print distribution.
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1 month color |
1 month B&W |
3-months color (price per month) |
3-months B&W (price per month) |
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1/16 |
180 |
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120 |
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1/8 |
300 |
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200 |
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1/4 |
400 |
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1/2 |
550 |
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Island |
650 |
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Full |
800 |
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Premium placement: Back page, page 3, specific location: add 20%. Online ad only (4 weeks; submit anytime): $200
Discount for nonprofits and community groups
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. 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