In its first months in publication, Flatwater Free Press has had a big impact.
The Flatwater Free Press is Nebraska’s first independent, nonprofit newsroom focused on investigations and feature stories that matter.
- We cover 4 key areas: Metro, Greater Nebraska, Statewide, and Historically Excluded communities.
- Stories appear in newspapers, on radio and TV stations across the state.
- 9,000 engaged subscribers to our weekly newsletter
An opportunity to support us
At Flatwater Free Press, we’re telling genuine, well- researched stories that Nebraskans trust.
People are listening, reading, and engaging in dialogue with our work. Within a few months, we have more than 500,000 readers for every story.
We offer five sponsorship spots to partners who want to support high-integrity journalism.
Sponsors receive
- 1 of 5 rotating sponsor ad spots on every Flatwater Free Press story page (180k views per month)
- 1 week per month of exclusive sponsorship of our email newsletter (9,000 subscribers, 65% open rate)
- Name and logo to appear on Sponsors page of Flatwater Free Press website
- Social thank you (13,000 followers)
In addition, annual sponsors receive:
- All of the monthly sponsor benefits
- Exclusive ad placement on Flatwater Free Press’s home page. (Banner advertisement)
- Exclusive naming sponsorship to a Flatwater Free Press event (signage, live mention or introduction)
Sponsorship levels
MONTHLY SPONSORSHIP
$2,500
- Rotating ad on all story pages
- 1 week of newsletter sponsorship
- Placement on Sponsors page
- Social media recognition
$2,500 per month, for available months
ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP
$25,000
- Rotating ad on all story pages
- Monthly newsletter sponsorship
- Placement on Sponsors page
- Exclusive event sponsorship
$2,083 per month, guaranteed spots for 12 months