Advertise on Amherst Now

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A barista passing a pastry over the counter to a client.
Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.
— Ruth Reichl

Advertise on Amherst Now

Want to reach thousands of people in Amherst and elsewhere in Western Massachusetts?

Amherst Now is where locals go to discover what’s happening in their community; events, news, notices, and more.

Your ad appears alongside the content people actively look for, putting your business in front of the right audience at the right time.

How it works

Ads on Amherst Now are managed by OneAds Local, a smart advertising platform that gives you options for reach.

You can choose to run your ads only on Amherst Now or to have them show throughout the OneAds Local network, which includes other sites in Western MA such as Inc413, New England Blogs, Valley of Writers, and more.

Banner Specifications

You can supply up to three banners in the following sizes:

  • 1244 × 135 px
  • 1244 × 500 px
  • 500 × 500 px

Your total impressions will be split evenly across the banners you provide.
Example: Buy 10,000 impressions and provide two banners, each banner will display 5,000 times.

Tip: Send at least two different sizes for better placement and higher click-through rates.

File Formats

You can send your banners in JPG or PNG formats.

We’ll automatically convert your banners to next-generation formats like WebP or AVIF for faster load times.

Need Design?

No banner? No problem. We offer affordable banner design services:

  • $145 for the first banner
  • $50 for each variation (same message and graphics, different size)
    Example: Two sizes with the same design = $145 + $50

Pricing

Banner ads on Amherst Now are priced as follows:
  • Starts at $22.50 per 1,000 impressions
  • Minimum order: 10,000 impressions ($225)
Impressions are the number of times your ad is displayed to readers. You control the quantity you purchase.

Have Questions or Ideas?

If you have any questions or ideas for promotional campaigns you would like to discuss, feel free to call Artist Dynamix at 413-288-4500.

You can also send us a message through our Contact Us page. 

Why advertise on Amherst Now?

  • Connect with Amherst residents and visitors ready to shop, dine, and support local.
  • Be seen in a trusted community resource people check daily.
  • Expand your reach with the OneAds Local network.
 Ready to promote your business?
Community. Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
— Unknown

PHOTOS:
Neighbors Chatting: Canva, Stock Image
Amherst Town Hall: Dennis Tangney Jr via Canva
Carefree Cakery Grand Opening – August 12, 2023:  Courtesy FungaiFoto