Advertising

Great Lakes Chronicle offers limited advertising and partnership opportunities aligned with our editorial mission and audience.

We prioritize transparency, reader trust, and editorial independence. Advertising does not influence our reporting, editorial decisions, or coverage priorities.

Advertising Inquiries

Organizations or individuals interested in advertising or sponsorship opportunities may submit inquiries via the contact form.

Please include:

  • Your organization or brand name

  • The nature of your inquiry

  • Proposed placement type (display, sponsored content, newsletter, etc.)

  • Timeframe and budget range (if applicable)

Submission of an inquiry does not guarantee acceptance or placement.

Editorial Independence

Great Lakes Chronicle maintains a strict separation between editorial content and advertising.

  • Advertisers do not preview or approve editorial content

  • Coverage is never exchanged for payment or sponsorship

  • Sponsored or paid content, if accepted, will be clearly labeled

We reserve the right to reject advertising or partnerships that conflict with our editorial standards, values, or audience interests.

Acceptable Advertising

We may consider advertising from:

  • Educational institutions

  • Nonprofits and public-interest organizations

  • Books, films, podcasts, and media projects

  • Small businesses and mission-aligned brands

We generally do not accept advertising related to:

  • Hate or discriminatory content

  • Deceptive, misleading, or predatory practices

  • Illegal products or services

Sponsored Content & Partnerships

Any sponsored content or paid partnerships will be:

  • Clearly disclosed to readers

  • Distinct from editorial reporting

  • Subject to editorial review for accuracy and clarity

Sponsored content reflects the views of the advertiser and does not represent the editorial opinions of Great Lakes Chronicle.

Data & Privacy

Great Lakes Chronicle does not sell reader data. Advertising relationships do not grant advertisers access to personal information about our audience.

Final Note

We value thoughtful, mission-aligned partnerships that respect our readers and support independent journalism.

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