Banner Ads
Premium rotating placement near the top of the website for maximum visibility.
Advertising Opportunities
Reach Local Readers
Put your business in front of an engaged Thomas County audience through website ads, article sponsorships, photo galleries, social media placements, job board listings, and seasonal community promotions.
Local Reach
Connect with readers who care about Colby, Thomas County, and northwest Kansas.
Flexible Options
Choose weekly ads, article placements, sponsorships, galleries, or social posts.
Community Value
Your advertising helps keep independent local news accessible to everyone.
Advertising Options
Select the placement that fits your goals, whether you want premium visibility, consistent sidebar exposure, article association, social media reach, or photo gallery engagement.
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Sidebar Ads
Starting at $75 / week
Consistent visibility across homepage, section pages, and reader browsing paths.
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In-Article Ads
Starting at $35
Place your message directly inside stories where readers are already engaged.
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Photo Gallery Ads
Starting at $40
Appear in highly shared community photo galleries from sports, events, and local coverage.
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Social Media Ads
Starting at $25
Promote your business across The Sunflower Standard social media audience.
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Job Board Ads
Starting at $15 / week
Reach local job seekers and link your posting to any page of your choice.
Support Local Journalism While Growing Your Business
Advertising with The Sunflower Standard gives your business practical visibility while supporting local reporting, school coverage, sports photos, civic news, community stories, and special event coverage.
Website ads can link directly to your business website, hiring page, social page, or promotion.
Sponsorships can be matched to local events, seasonal features, sports coverage, and photo galleries.
Custom packages are available for businesses that want a larger local presence.
Popular Sponsorship Packages
These options are ideal for businesses that want more than a single ad placement.
Community Underwriting
- Bi-annual sponsorship: $600
- Annual sponsorship: $1,000
- Recognition as a supporter of independent local news
- Best for businesses wanting long-term brand association
Seasonal Promotions
- Local Heroes features
- Sports sponsorships
- Fair week coverage
- Holiday greetings and community galleries
- Limited availability by event
Editorial Integrity:
Advertising and sponsorship partnerships do not influence story selection, reporting,
editorial tone, or coverage decisions. Sponsors are recognized for supporting local journalism,
while editorial decisions remain independent.
Let’s Build Your Advertising Plan
Tell us your goal, your budget, and the audience you want to reach. We will help identify the best placement or package for your business.
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