Ohio’s Trusted News Source
The Plain Dealer, cleveland.com and Sun News comprise Advance Ohio, a dynamic media company equipped to serve our Northern Ohio market. A division of Advance Local, a leading national media company comprising 15 news and information websites that rank #1 among local media in their respective markets and 9th largest news organization nationally. Advance Ohio is part of Advance, along with Condé Nast and American City Business Journals.
At The Plain Dealer and cleveland.com, we are renowned for our in-depth, impactful reporting within our market. Our team of dedicated journalists takes their responsibility seriously as the voice of Ohio’s people. We aim to be a trusted community partner, fostering connections and providing essential information to our audience while supporting the growth of local businesses.
Our Mission:
As a dynamicpublisher and marketing powerhouse, we spearheadengaging conversationsand captivate millions with compelling stories across ourdigital platforms, including ourwebsite,newsletters, andsocial media channels. Operating under the Advance Ohiobanner, we leverage our position as one of thepremier media entitiesin the United States to harness a vast reservoir ofindustry knowledgeandresources. This enables us to craftcutting-edge marketing strategiesthat resonate with our clientele. Our access toexclusive first-party dataspans over80 million devices nationwide, includingcleveland.com, providing our advertisers with unparalleled insights intoconsumer behaviorand a competitive edge in the marketplace.
Why Do Business With Us?
If you’re planning toadvertisein Northeast Ohio, our newspapers and website are thetrusted sourcesfor millions. Ourtop-notch news coveragereaches anaverage of 9.9 million monthly unique visitors, who engage with over62 million content pageseach month. Youradvertisingnot only extends further but also gainsadded trustby appearing alongside our reputable content. Thishalo effectmeans your brand benefits from the increased credibility of being featured with us.
Beyond being a publisher and newspaper, Advance Ohio is also arenowned digital marketing agency. In a digital landscape that’s evolving with the decline of third-party cookies and a surge in political messaging, you need a partner who can confidently reach your audience, wherever they are, on any device.
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