Ads and Sponsorship Opportunities

Help Us Make Change in Philly

Why should you advertise with or sponsor The Philadelphia Citizen? Because, like us, you are a civic- and social-minded organization that wants to amplify innovation, make positive change and jumpstart citizenship in our city. And so do our readers: According to a recent survey, 85% of our audience took action because of something they saw in The Citizen. That’s the kind of engagement that’s good for our city — and for your brand. For details and pricing on how to put your message in front of The Citizen audience, please contact Director of Sales & Philanthropy, Kristin Long, at [email protected] or call (609)-602-0145.

AD PLACEMENT OPTIONS

Placement

Features

Specs

Homepage Tile

A clickable picture leading to your outbound link at the top of our news feed. Priced per week.

  • 1186px x 600px 

  • 300dpi

  • PNG or JPG

  • Outbound link

Newsletter Ad

Our weekly newsletter is sent every Friday morning with a consistent 40% open rate.

  • 600px x 300px

  • 300dpi

  • PNG or JPG

  • Outbound link

  • Short description

Fun Things To Do Banner Ad

A top trafficked page. Does not have to be event-related. Runs for one week and can be posted for up to four consecutive weeks.

  • 1186px x up to 150px

  • 300dpi

  • Outbound link

Fun Things To Do Event Feature

A top trafficked page. Your ad will be the top event listing; be highlighted in the subhead, metadata, and newsletter listing; and receive a special call out on social media. Runs week of event only.

  • 660px x 400px; a non-collage, no text photo

  • 1186px x 600px; a non-collage, no text photo

  • 300dpi

  • PNG or JPG

  • Outbound link

  • Short description

Fun Things To Do Event Listing

A top trafficked page. Your event will be highlighted in the subhead, metadata, and in the newsletter listing. Runs week of event only.


  • 660px x 400px; a non-collage, no text photo

  • 300dpi

  • PNG or JPG

  • Outbound link

  • Short description

Podcast Ad

Featured on CitizenCast [new episodes daily] or How to Really Run A City [new episodes twice a month]

  • :15 or :30 seconds

  • Host-read script or pre-recorded audio

The Citizen does not accept paid guest posts or paid link placements. If you would like to discuss or submit a guest commentary, or become an editorial contributor, please reach out to [email protected].

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Want more impact? Whether you are looking to support democracy, solutions-journalism, civic engagement, or all-around citizenship, we will work with you to find the perfect opportunity for partnership. Sponsor an event series, offer in-kind donations, or support our editorial department with the recognition you deserve. Learn more about our network of donors & sponsors.

Opportunity

Features

Fun Things To Do Guide

A top trafficked page supporting arts, culture, and civic engagement throughout Philadelphia.

Do Something Guide

Promote engagement on a specific topic by supporting one of our popular guides that moves citizens to action. Top guides, updated seasonally, include the Primary and General Election Voters' Guide, June Pride Guide, Black Small Business Guide, Outdoor Dining Guide, and Veteran-owned Business Guide.

Editorial Article or Series

Are you invested in finding solutions to a particular problem in Philadelphia? Support independent reporting on the issue for a one-time article, or learn about our ongoing series like Citizen of the Week or Business for Good to align your brand.

Podcast

The Citizen produces CitizenCast episodes daily and How To Really Run a City episodes twice monthly.

Events

The Citizen brings local and national thought leaders to the stage throughout the year with a robust calendar of events. An upcoming signature event is our Annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival.

CONTACT US

Ready to engage in one of the opportunities above? Contact Director of Sales & Philanthropy Kristin Long at [email protected] or call (609)-602-0145. You can also send a message straight to her inbox here:

Corporate and foundation donors play no role in guiding the journalism produced by The Philadelphia Citizen. All advertisements will adhere to our terms.

Advertising Terms

We do not accept political ads, issue advocacy ads, ads containing expletives, ads featuring photos of children without documented right of use, ads paid for by PACs, and other content deemed to be partisan or misaligned with our mission. The Philadelphia Citizen is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and all affiliate content will be nonpartisan in nature. Advertisements are approved fully at The Citizen's discretion. Advertisements and sponsorships have different tax-deductible eligibility. For questions or clarification on these conditions, please contact Director of Sales & Philanthropy Kristin Long at [email protected] or call (609)-602-0145.