Digital Advertising Opportunities
Connect with families in Cincinnati, Dayton and the surrounding areas through Southwest Ohio Parent’s website, email newsletter and Facebook page. Choose a digital package or explore individual placements below.
- Average Monthly Pageviews
- 150,000
- Email Subscribers
- 16,000
- Facebook Followers
- 52,000+
- Average Monthly Facebook Reach
- 1.2 million
Audience figures updated October 2026. Monthly averages describe activity across the publication; individual campaign results vary.
Digital Advertising Packages
Our packages bring together website, email and Facebook placements at a bundled rate.
Each package is a one-time campaign, generally scheduled over 30 days.
Digital Gold
Recommended
Add a dedicated email to promote an event, enrollment period or special offer.
- 1 Online Spotlight
- 1 Sponsored Newsletter Intro
- 1 Boosted Facebook Post
- 1 Exclusive eBlast
Package value $1,480
Bundled rate$1,095
Save $385
Digital Platinum
Add a month of Big Box advertising on our website.
- 1 Online Spotlight
- 1 Sponsored Newsletter Intro
- 1 Boosted Facebook Post
- 1 Exclusive eBlast
- 1 Month of Website Big Box Advertising
Package value $1,905
Bundled rate$1,425
Save $480
Each newsletter intro runs in one issue of our weekly e-newsletter. Placement dates are coordinated when booking and are subject to availability.
Optional addition: Add a Facebook Reel for $395.
Website Advertising
Big Box Ad
$425per month
300 × 250 pixels
Shown in the website’s sidebar under “From Our Sponsors.”
- File Formats: JPG, PNG, GIF or ad code
- Include: One destination link
Website Banner Ad
$695per month
728 × 90 pixels
A horizontal display ad at the top of the page, directly to the right of our logo.
- File Formats: JPG, PNG, GIF or ad code
- Include: One destination link
Website ad placements
Illustrative desktop view. Placement varies by page and device.
Please confirm mobile placement and any ad-code requirements with your representative before submitting artwork.
Online Spotlight
Sponsored Article
$495
An Online Spotlight is a sponsored article on OHParent.com about your business, event or program. The article includes your copy, photos and links so families can learn more.
Includes Facebook: Every Online Spotlight includes a Facebook shout-out to our 52,000+ followers.
What to Send
- A title and article: About 3–5 paragraphs is recommended. A subtitle is optional.
- Key details and links: Include relevant dates, times, location, pricing, ages and registration information.
- A featured image: One photo, 1200 × 800 pixels recommended. Images with few or no words work best for the featured image and social media.
- Extra photos (optional): One or two more photos for the body of the article.
For finished articles, use your business name instead of “we” or “our.” We may make light edits for clarity, grammar and formatting.
E-Newsletter Advertising
Our weekly e-newsletter is delivered every Thursday to 16,000 subscribers in Cincinnati, Dayton and the surrounding areas. It features a sponsored intro, top upcoming events, popular articles and contests, plus our monthly digital issue.
See an example of our new weekend e-newsletter
Your booking will specify the placement dates and number of sends.
Sponsored Intro
$295/ week
A featured introduction near the beginning of the newsletter with a title, image, short description and link to your business, event or offer.
Using your Online Spotlight? If you have booked both placements, nothing else is needed. We’ll use copy and a photo from your spotlight and link directly to the article.
Sending Separate Content?
- A title and an intro paragraph of up to 100 words, using your business name instead of “we” or “our.”
- One image, 250 × 450 pixels, and one destination link.
Light edits may be made for length, grammar, clarity and formatting. Please check all details and links before submitting.
Newsletter Banner Ad
$395
A horizontal display ad at the top of the newsletter.
- Size: 600 × 70 pixels
- Include: One destination link
Big Box Sponsor Ad
$295
A rectangular display ad near the bottom of the newsletter, next to our popular weekly contest.
- Size: 300 × 250 pixels
- Include: One destination link
Confirm display-ad availability, file format and run length with your representative.
Contest Sponsorship
$195+ sponsor-supplied prize
Sponsor the weekly e-newsletter contest, which is also mentioned in the email’s subject line. The sponsor provides the prize or tickets.
What to Send
- Prize description, quantity and value.
- Any expiration dates or redemption restrictions.
- A photo, business link and contact for prize delivery.
Exclusive eBlast
Dedicated Email
$495per send
A dedicated promotional email about your business, sent to our 16,000 e-newsletter subscribers. We send up to four dedicated eBlasts a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday), and you may reserve the date of your choice based on availability.
What to Send
- Artwork: 600 × 800 pixels. Larger files will be resized to 600 pixels wide.
- Destination link: The one link readers should visit.
- Subject line: Your preferred subject line; 60–70 characters is recommended.
Artwork tip: Keep the text large enough to read on a phone. Include the key details and one clear action, such as buying tickets or registering.
Facebook Advertising
Facebook Shout-Out
$195
Reach our 52,000+ Facebook followers with a special message from your business. The post is boosted to broaden its reach.
What to Send
- A one- or two-sentence message.
- Your business’s Facebook page link.
- One additional destination link.
- One image; 1200 × 626 pixels recommended.
Images with few or no words typically work better on Facebook.
Facebook Reel
$395
A short video on the Southwest Ohio Parent Facebook page featuring your business, activity or event.
What to Send
- Video footage; vertical footage is recommended.
- A one- or two-sentence description.
- Your business’s Facebook page link and one additional destination link.
Please discuss filming, editing, video specifications and any paid promotion with your representative before booking.
| Facebook page | Followers |
|---|---|
| Southwest Ohio Parent | 52,000+ |
| Cincinnati Family Magazine | 26,000 |
| Cincinnati Magazine | 54,000 |
| Cincinnati Mom Collective | 22,000 |
| Cincy Magazine | 9,200 |
| Dayton Magazine | 4,800 |
| Dayton Mom Collective | 10,000 |
Artwork & Materials
Dimensions are width × height in pixels.
| Placement | Size or photo requirements |
|---|---|
| Website Big Box | 300 × 250 |
| Website Banner | 728 × 90 |
| Online Spotlight Featured Image | 1200 × 800 recommended |
| Newsletter Intro Image | 250 × 450 |
| Newsletter Banner | 600 × 70 |
| Newsletter Big Box | 300 × 250 |
| Exclusive eBlast | 600 × 800; larger files are resized to 600 wide |
| Facebook Post | 1200 × 626 recommended |
Select a placement for full requirements.
Submitting Your Materials
- Confirm your deadline and submission contact with your sales representative.
- Include your business name, placement and scheduled date.
- Check dates, prices, addresses and links before sending.
- Send copy as editable text and photos as separate attachments or through a downloadable link.
- Use images you have permission to share and include any required photo credits.
Reporting: Ask your representative which results are available for your placements and when they can be shared.
Virtual Events
Ask about our Virtual Open House Fair, which runs year round, or our Virtual Camp Fair, which runs February 15 – June 30th. Both options include a detailed Q&A page on our website to provide our readers with comprehensive information about your school or camp when making decisions for their child.