Reach Opelika where it reads the news: on the homepage, inside the stories, and in the sidebar on every page.
New advertisers: 15% off in November & December. Take 15% off any monthly rate for ads that start in Nov. or Dec. 2026.
1 · The homepage
Big sponsors
| Placement | Rate | Nov–Dec* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Native (sponsored feature) A full story card in the homepage news stream plus its own article page, labeled “Sponsored.” Includes a matching sidebar ad. | $200 per month | $170 | Order |
| Homepage Takeover Top of the homepage, above the lead story. One advertiser per week (Mon–Sun). 970×250 desktop, 300×250 phone. | $30 per week | — | Order |
| Homepage Banner A banner between stories on the homepage. Image and link only. | $10 per month | $8.50 | Order |
Takeover add-ons: animated ad +$10/week, video ad +$20/week. Your first ad design is free; changes after that carry an additional fee. Personal announcements (birthdays, anniversaries, new babies) run at the same takeover rate.
2 · Inside the stories
Targeted banners
| Placement | Rate | Nov–Dec* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Story Banner: run of site Your banner inside and at the end of all eligible stories. | $15 per month | $12.75 | Order |
| Story Banner: one section Only in the section your customers read. Targeted ads take priority there. | $20 per month | $17 | Order |
| Story Banner: section exclusive You are the only advertiser in that section. | $50 per month | $42.50 | Order |
Banners appear after the third paragraph and at the end of stories, on desktop and phone. Sections include Auburn sports, Prep Sports, Real Estate, Entertainment and more.
3 · The sidebar, on every page
“Presented by” sponsorships
| Placement | Rate | Nov–Dec* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opelika Weather: Presented by Your logo under the weather box on every page. Updates 6 times a day. | $25 per month | $21.25 | Order |
| Today’s Best Gas Prices: Presented by Your logo under the gas prices box on every page. Updates twice a day. | $20 per month | $17 | Order |
| This Week in Opelika: Presented by Your logo under the local events box on every page. Updates twice a day. | $15 per month | $12.75 | Order |
| Mortgage Rates: Presented by Your logo under the weekly 30- and 15-year mortgage rates box (Freddie Mac data) on every page. | $30 per month | $25.50 | Order |
| Auburn Gameday Countdown: Presented by Your logo under the Auburn football countdown box on every page. Shows the next game and kickoff time. | $30 per month | $25.50 | Order |
One sponsor per feature. Your logo sits under the feature with “Presented by” and links to your site. The feature updates itself, so you never need a new ad.
*New advertisers, ads starting November or December 2026. The 15% applies to monthly rates.
How to buy
- Check the calendar. See open takeover weeks and sponsorships on the availability page.
- Order online. Pick your ad and dates on the order page, see your total, and pay with Venmo (@OpelikaDaily).
- Or just call or email. 334-466-9513 · jerry@opelikadailynews.com. Checks and invoices are fine too.
Artwork
- JPG or PNG, under 300 KB. Please send desktop and phone sizes.
- Takeover 970×250 · Banner 728×90 · Phone 320×100 or 300×250 · Logo 480×120 (transparent PNG).
- One click-through web address per ad.
- No artwork? We can build your ad from your logo and photos. The first design is free.
- Artwork is due 3 business days before your start date.
Reporting
- Monthly report of views and clicks for every ad.
- Start and end dates are set in advance, and ads come down on schedule.
- When advertisers share a placement, ads rotate on every page view so each gets a fair share.
Policies
- All paid content is labeled “Advertisement” or “Sponsored.”
- Advertisers don’t influence news coverage. Sponsorship buys placement, not stories.
- No ads on police reports or obituaries.
- ODN may decline any ad. Political ads follow separate terms.
- Real estate ads follow fair-housing rules and carry the required broker disclosures.
Your ad goes further
- Our stories go out on Facebook, Instagram, X, Bluesky and LinkedIn.
- Every story has share buttons at the top and bottom, so readers bring new readers to the page your ad is on.
Jerry Katz, Editor · Opelika Daily News · 334-466-9513 · jerry@opelikadailynews.com
