Become a Founding
Sponsor of
Charlottesville Spotlight
Reach thousands of engaged Charlottesville locals every week through our fast-growing local newsletter and business directory.
As a Founding Sponsor, your business receives premium exposure across our newsletter, website, and community promotions — with exclusive ownership of your specific service niche that no direct competitor can take.
2,369+
Local subscribers reading every week
1 per niche
Subcategory exclusivity — no direct competitors
Your brand, in front of 2,369 engaged Charlottesville locals — every single week.
Why Partner With Us
The Charlottesville Advantage
Charlottesville Spotlight is quickly becoming the go-to source for discovering local events, businesses, and opportunities around Charlottesville.
Reach Highly Engaged Locals
Our subscribers are active Charlottesville residents who open, click, and act on what we share every week.
Featured in a Trusted Newsletter
Charlottesville Spotlight is quickly becoming the go-to source for discovering local events, businesses, and opportunities.
Consistent Brand Visibility
Every newsletter edition, every week — your brand stays top of mind with thousands of local readers.
Community Leadership Position
Founding sponsors are recognized as pillars of the Charlottesville community, not just advertisers.
Founding Sponsor Partnership
Everything You Need to
Own Your Niche
This opportunity is limited to a small number of founding partners while our newsletter audience is under 5,000 subscribers.
Subcategory Exclusivity Guarantee
You own your specific service niche — not the entire parent category. Sign up as a landscaper and we will never work with another landscaping business. Other home service businesses remain in the directory; only your direct competitors are blocked.
Example
What's included in your sponsorship
Top sponsor placement in every newsletter edition
Exclusive subcategory sponsorship — no direct competitors in your specific service
Logo placement on the Charlottesville Spotlight website
Monthly business spotlight feature
Social media promotion opportunities
Priority inclusion in community giveaways and promotions
Ability to share special deals directly with our audience
Choose Your Level
Two Ways to Partner
With Charlottesville Spotlight
Whether you want consistent newsletter visibility or a fully dedicated weekly section, there's a sponsorship level built for your goals.
Spotlight Partner
What's included
Section Sponsor
What's included
Not sure which tier is right for you? Book a quick call and we'll help you decide.
Subcategory Sponsorships
Claim Your Niche.
Block Your Competition.
Sponsorships are exclusive at the subcategory level — the specific service you provide, not the entire parent industry. Only one sponsor is accepted per subcategory. Once claimed, no other business offering that same service will ever be promoted through Charlottesville Spotlight.
How subcategory exclusivity works
When you become a sponsor, you claim a specific service — for example, Landscaping, HVAC, or Real Estate Agents. We will never accept another sponsor or promote another business in that exact niche. Other businesses in the broader category (like other home services) are unaffected — only your direct competitors are blocked.
Landscaping
Home Services
Roofing
Home Services
HVAC
Home Services
Gutters & Siding
Home Services
Real Estate Agents
Professional Services
Mortgage & Lending
Professional Services
Financial Advisors
Professional Services
Dentists
Health & Wellness
Chiropractors
Health & Wellness
Auto Repair
Automotive
Attorneys & Legal
Professional Services
Pest Control
Home Services
Don't see your specific service? Reach out — sponsorships are available across all subcategories in the Charlottesville Spotlight directory.
Pricing Will Increase As We Grow
Lock In Your Rate
Before We Scale
As Charlottesville Spotlight grows, sponsorship pricing will increase for new partners. Founding sponsors retain their original rate permanently — no matter how large the audience grows.
Founding Rate
$500/month
Under 5,000 subscribers
Growth Rate
$1,000/month
5,000–10,000 subscribers
Scale Rate
$2,000/month
10,000+ subscribers
Become a Founding Partner
of Charlottesville Spotlight
Join a small group of local businesses helping support Charlottesville's newest local media platform while gaining consistent, exclusive exposure to thousands of local residents — with no direct competitors alongside you.
2,369+ local subscribers — and growing every week