Your Organization’s Story Told the Way You Want It Told
In an era when traditional media is in decline, and the coverage of positive news is dwindling, American Community Journals is the innovative model for positive local news and branded content delivery.
Community Connection
ACJ’s hyperlocal news journals connect with their communities. When branded storytelling matches local values and interests, it will deepen the bond with readers, opening them to your message.
Enhanced Credibility
Readers engage more with branded content in local news sources they already trust.
Targeted Reach
Each ACJ platform focuses on a specific county, making sure their storytelling is relevant to the people who live and work in that county. This targeted approach means the stories resonate more, boosting engagement and impact.
Authenticity and Relatability
Local stories feel more authentic and relatable. Branded storytelling that mirrors local culture, events, and personalities creates a strong emotional connection, boosting loyalty and positive brand perception.
Increased Engagement
Hyperlocal content gets higher engagement because it directly impacts readers’ lives. Branded storytelling on ACJ platforms benefits from this engagement, leading to better outcomes like increased awareness, interaction, and conversion rates.
Easily Accessible
Not having a paywall on any ACJ platform allows readers to access high-quality, unbiased content freely, ensuring a wider audience and greater community engagement.
Proximity
Location
More than 90% of people surveyed said they prefer businesses within 10 miles (or 20 minutes) of their home. Sharing your story and advertising on an ACJ platform positions you as a local business, giving you a competitive edge over larger competitors.
People
Advertising to influential, educated, affluent, engaged professionals is incredibly challenging due to their busy schedules, discerning nature and high standards. Our readers are a diverse group, including a significant portion of these professionals. Many are affluent senior executives, business owners, and hard-to-reach people who value independent and authentic community content.
Placement
Our editorial focus is on sharing free, unbiased, and authentic content that highlights positive stories and achievement within each of the counties we serve. We don’t cover crime, accidents, fires, weather disasters, or politics. Your company’s logo or news is never placed next to a negative story about a traffic accident, house fire, or political squabble, ensuring a positive and relevant context for your company’s image, news, event, or thought leadership content.
Identity
It’s One of Us
ACJ’s hyperlocal journals focus on the residents, business, nonprofits, schools, and universities that are the heartbeat of every county’s commercial, community, and cultural scene. Businesses and professionals of all stripes play a vital role, providing products and services that meet the needs of those around them.
It’s Our Story
ACJ’s hyperlocal news journals offer a chance to not only share your organization’s story but to become part of the community’s fabric. Our daily newsletters are packed with stories about people and events that celebrate and shape each county’s identity.
It’s “Community-Owned”
While ACJ is owned by an individual, the counties and communities we serve feel a strong sense of ownership, too. This kind of ownership reflects a deep connection to loyal subscribers and readers.
Distribution
Daily Newsletter
Our daily newsletter delivers a curated selection of positive, community-focused stories and developments straight to our 110,000 subscribers’ inbox, keeping them informed and connected every weekday and Saturday morning.
SEO
Each ACJ story is meticulously search-engine-optimized to ensure maximum visibility, featuring relevant keywords, compelling headlines, and well-structured content that enhances search engine rankings and drives organic traffic to the site.
Social Media
Our social media reach is extensive, engaging a broad audience with 150,000 followers who actively share and interact with independent, unbiased, and authentic content across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms.
News Apps
ACJ platforms serve as an on-ramp to news apps like Google News, Google Discover, NewsBreak, and MSN Startup, seamlessly integrating your content onto these platforms for wider reach and enhanced accessibility.
