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A prominent supporter band after the main news journey, separate from headlines and reader tools.
Support free public access
Reach Sycamore while supporting local reporting.
Branch is free to every reader. Clearly labeled local advertising can help cover reporting, source review, technology, and the community tools residents use.
No paywallNo behavioral targetingNo editorial influence
Local visibility with clear boundaries
Useful formats that respect the reader.
Branch does not use popups, autoplay, disguised sponsored stories, or ads that interrupt essential civic tools. Each placement is designed to be easy to recognize and easy to move past.
Latest news
A clearly marked message placed between groups of stories without imitating a news card.
Article pages
One labeled placement within a long story, kept away from the headline, summary, and official sources.
Community calendar
A compact sponsor message beside local events without implying endorsement by any listed organization.
Reader digest
A planned sponsor block after editorial content. Account screens and real-time alerts remain ad-free.
The advertising standard
Trust comes before a sale.
Always labeled
Paid messages carry a visible Advertisement label and never imitate Branch reporting.
Editorial independence
Advertisers do not review, approve, assign, delay, or influence coverage.
Privacy first
Branch does not use reader addresses, account preferences, or browsing history to select advertisements.
Community appropriate
Branch does not accept deceptive, unlawful, unsafe, or election campaign advertising.
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Tell us what you hope to accomplish.
An editor will review the fit, timing, and available placements. Branch does not publish a rate card until pricing and audience information can be stated accurately.
- 1Send a private inquiry.
- 2An editor confirms the placement and creative requirements.
- 3Nothing runs until the campaign and disclosure are approved.