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Get seen by BloNo locals on Thursday morning.
The BloNo Bagel is a free weekly email for people who live, work, and eat in Bloomington-Normal. One sponsor per slot, clearly labeled, written in the same voice as the rest of the issue.
Start an inquiryWho reads the Bagel
🏡 The busy local pro
Roughly 28–54, living everywhere from Bloomington’s east side to north Normal, and working at the area’s big employers. Wants to support local spots and plan the weekend without scrolling forums.
🎓 The campus crowd
Students, faculty, and staff tied to Illinois State and Illinois Wesleyan who want to know what’s happening beyond Uptown and campus.
🍽️ The weekend planner
Reads Thursday morning and makes plans by Thursday night, right when a restaurant, show, or shop wants to be top of mind.
Placements
Launch rates. Multi-week bundles available.
Presenting Sponsor — “The Official ___ of The BloNo Bagel”
$150 / issue
The title sponsorship: your business named as “The Official [your category] of The BloNo Bagel,” right under The Hook, with rotating copy across the run — our endorsement, your offer (subscriber discount code included), and a staff-written profile. The first thing every reader sees on Thursday morning.
Inquire about this slotPro Sheet Primary Partner
$100 / issue
The featured slot at the top of The BloNo Pro Sheet: logo, phone number, and a direct booking link. Built for home-service pros.
Inquire about this slotBusiness Spotlight
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A staff-written profile of your business in our voice — the people, the story, the one thing locals should try — clearly labeled sponsored, in The Everything Topping or Local Bites. Works well for openings, ticketed shows, and specials.
Ask usPet of the Week — Section Sponsor
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Pet of the Week opens every issue, and the section carries its own sponsor card — yours, with a link to your business. Built for groomers, boarders, vets, and pet shops across McLean County.
Ask usPartner Bundle — 4 Consecutive Issues
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Four Thursdays in a row in the same slot. Repetition is what makes a local name stick — readers see you every week, in the same trusted spot. Sponsors who book in this first season lock launch pricing for the season.
Ask usTitle Sponsor — A Full Quarter
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The top of the Bagel, all quarter: your name in the subject line and at the top of every issue for a full season of Thursdays. One title sponsor per quarter, category-exclusive.
Ask usOwn the Funnel — A Lead Page for Your Trade
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Instead of renting space in the issue, own the page the issue points to: we build a quote-request page for your trade on our site, promote it to readers, and send you the requests as they come in. Tell us your trade in the inquiry and we’ll scope it.
Ask usSponsor inquiry
Tell us a little about your business and what you’d like to promote. We usually reply within one business day with available dates.
- Written with you, approved by you
- Clearly labeled as sponsored
- Click report after your run
FAQ
When does the newsletter go out?
Every Thursday at 6:00 AM Central. Sponsor copy is due the Monday before.
Do you accept every advertiser?
No. We partner with a select group of local businesses — the inquiry below is an application, and the first step is checking we're a fit. We only run sponsors we’d be comfortable recommending to our neighbors, with a strong preference for locally owned businesses.
Will my competitor run in the same issue?
No. Sponsorships are category-exclusive: one plumber, one roofer, one HVAC company at a time. When your category is booked, it closes until the run ends.
Can I sponsor more than one week?
Yes. Multi-week runs are the best value and give readers time to remember you — most partners book a run, not a week.
Can I sponsor just one section?
Yes — Pet of the Week carries its own sponsor card, separate from the issue placements. It’s the natural home for groomers, boarders, vets, and pet shops, and it’s priced on inquiry like the Spotlight.