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Why Advertise in Good News?

I’m glad you asked! Here are some great reasons to advertise in Good News Bristol™. ✓ It’s fun! ✓ It’s affordable. ✓ It’s USPS mailed to 10,000+ mailboxes over 8 months. ✓ Plus we have a 30-day money-back guarantee on the advertising fee.


1. It has a Local, Feel-Good Vibe.

Bristol residents want to support local business owners. With local events and local business ads, it’s the kind of thing people can stick on their frig or keep on their coffee table. The black and white 11x17 folded design, has a friendly, old-school, feel-good vibe. It isn’t something that will flash by, like a digital ad.

2. It’s All Positive.

With fun, family-friendly content, people will be in a good mood when they see your ad. Good News Bristol™ is all good. No bad news here!

3. It’s mailed to 10,000+ mailboxes over 8 months.

It goes directly to mailboxes via the USPS mail, rotated routes throughout Abingdon. People have expressed enjoy getting it and that they can hold it in their hands, unlike digital.

4. It’s Out and About in Bristol.

Besides our monthly mailing you can get the paper around town. It’s currently available to pick up at: Bristol Bagel Bakery, The Burger Bar, Bristol Library, Shanghai Restaurant, Cootie Brown’s, 620 State Restaurant, Firestone Tire, King’s Tire Center and Discount Tire.

5. The Monthly Contest.

As readers look through all the ads to find the little smiley guy. Your ad will get seen - A LOT!

6. The Business Spotlight

Your customers can get to know you a little better in the business spotlight. We feature your photo, some fun get-to-know-you-questions and have a little arrow pointing to your ad.

7. It’s Exclusive Ad Placement!

No one else in your business cateogry can advertise next to your ad. Lock out your competition. There are four panels: front top, front bottom, back top and back bottom. Your ad will be the only one in your business category for that panel.

8. Rotated Ad Placement.

Each issue the ads change places - front to back, top to bottom and clockwise. Advertisers get equal visibility.

9. It’s Just One Page.

Your ad will always be on the “Cover” (front or back). Your ad will never get lost in the middle.

10. It’s Affordable.

Rates lower than most other options in Bristol. Monthly plans to meet any budget.

11. Money Back Guarantee.

We offer a 30-day money back guarantee on the advertising fee.