Advertise with Lima Source
Our audience is passionate about general and actively engaged with the products, events, and community that define the space. Your brand deserves an audience that pays attention.
Connect with the heart of West Central Ohio by advertising with Lima Source. We are the independent local news publication dedicated to covering Lima, Allen County, and the surrounding communities. Our readers are deeply engaged with local topics, including city and county government, schools, industry and jobs, business, public safety, weather and roads, sports, and community life.
Why Advertise with Lima Source?
Local Audience Focus
Lima Source is dedicated to residents of Lima, Allen County, and West Central Ohio, ensuring your message reaches a highly engaged local audience with relevant interests.
Trusted Local News
As an independent local news publication, our stories are thoroughly reviewed by an editor, upholding strong editorial standards and building trust within the community.
Comprehensive Local Coverage
We cover a wide spectrum of topics vital to daily life, from business and schools to sports and public safety, attracting readers with diverse local interests.
Advertising Opportunities
We offer a range of opportunities to help businesses connect with our dedicated local readership:
Display Placements
Gain visibility across our platform with strategically placed display advertisements.
Section Sponsorships
Align your brand with specific areas of local interest by sponsoring one of our dedicated news sections, such as Business, Sports, or Community.
Custom Partnerships
Explore tailored advertising solutions designed to meet your unique marketing goals and build a lasting presence within the Lima Source community.
Ready to Reach Your Local Customers?
Get in touch with our team to learn more about how Lima Source can help you achieve your advertising objectives and connect with the West Central Ohio community.
Targeted Reach
Our audience is passionate about general — they are the buyers and enthusiasts that brands in this space want to reach.
High Engagement
Our content drives conversation. Ads placed alongside our articles and data pages benefit from elevated attention and recall among a highly motivated audience.
Brand Safety
All content is editorially reviewed. Your brand appears in a premium, professionally curated environment focused exclusively on general.
Sponsorship Formats
Choose from a range of formats designed to integrate seamlessly with our editorial experience. Pricing is not listed here — contact us to discuss a tailored proposal.
Homepage Feature
Premium placement on the Lima Source homepage, seen by every visitor. Ideal for brand awareness campaigns targeting the general community.
- Homepage leaderboard
- Featured article slot
- Sidebar placements
- Category page sponsorship
Article Sponsorship
Native sponsorship integrated into our editorial content, clearly labeled as sponsored. A direct way to reach readers actively engaged with general coverage.
- In-article branded placement
- Sponsored article series
- Social media amplification
- Newsletter inclusion
Newsletter Sponsorship
Reach our most loyal subscribers directly in their inbox. Our newsletter delivers the week's best coverage to readers who have opted in for more.
- Dedicated newsletter spots
- Custom copy integration
- Subscriber targeting
- Performance reporting
Data Page Sponsorship
Sponsor our comprehensive general data pages — the most-bookmarked content on the site. Ideal for brands that want sustained visibility with serious enthusiasts.
- Persistent brand placement
- High-intent audience
- Long session times
- Return visitor traffic
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Start a Conversation
Tell us about your brand and goals. Our advertising team will follow up with a tailored proposal. You can also reach us directly at [email protected].