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Reach the readers who matter most in Kern County.
Bakersfield Weekly is read by tens of thousands of locals every month — the customers, neighbors, and decision-makers your business already serves.
180k
Monthly readers
62%
In Kern County
4.2m
Yearly impressions
Display Banner
Run-of-site responsive banners with category targeting.
$450per month
- Homepage + 2 categories
- ~120k monthly impressions
- Swap creative monthly
- Performance reporting
Most popular
Sponsored Story
Editorial-style sponsored article featured across the site for 14 days.
$1,200per story
- Bakersfield Weekly newsroom writes it
- Top placement on homepage
- Newsletter feature
- Social amplification
Featured Directory Listing
Premium placement in the Business Directory with rich profile.
$95per month
- Top of category
- Photos + extended bio
- Click tracking
- Mention in 1 newsletter
Why Bakersfield Weekly
- Hyper-local audience. 62% of our readers live in Kern County, with the rest split across Tulare, Inyo, and the greater San Joaquin Valley.
- Editorial trust. Independent local journalism — readers come for stories, not algorithms.
- Premium ad experience. Tasteful, well-designed placements your brand will be proud of.
- Real reporting. Transparent performance reports every month — clicks, impressions, scroll depth.