Reach Thousands Across the Free State

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Grow your business with The Marathon News—the trusted digital news platform connecting communities across the Free State Province.

Whether you're a local business, national brand, government department, school, NGO, or event organiser, we offer affordable advertising solutions that help you reach the right audience at the right time.

Your Business. Your Audience. Your Growth.

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Why Advertise With Us?

Advertising with The Marathon News gives your business access to a growing audience that values trusted local news and community information.

 

Benefits of Advertising

• Reach readers across the Free State Province.

• Increase your brand visibility and awareness.

• Promote products, services, and special offers.

• Drive traffic to your website or social media pages.

• Connect with local communities and potential customers.

• Flexible advertising options to suit businesses of all sizes.

 

Who Can Advertise?

 

We welcome advertising enquiries from:

• Local Businesses

• National Brands

• Government Departments

• Municipalities

• Schools and Universities

• Non-Profit Organisations (NGOs)

• Churches and Faith-Based Organisations

• Sports Clubs and Associations

• Tourism and Hospitality Businesses

• Retail Stores

• Property Agencies

• Healthcare Providers

• Financial Institutions

• Event Organisers

 

Advertising Solutions

We offer a range of digital advertising opportunities tailored to your marketing goals.

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Website Display Advertising

Prominent banner placements across our website to maximise visibility.

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Sponsored Articles

Share your business story, product launch, or campaign through professionally presented sponsored content that is clearly labelled as advertising.

 

Business Profiles

Showcase your company with a dedicated business profile highlighting your products, services, and contact details.

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Event Promotion

Promote upcoming events, conferences, festivals, sports tournaments, and community activities.

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Recruitment Advertising

Advertise vacancies and employment opportunities to job seekers across the Free State.

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Social Media Promotion

Extend your campaign through our official social media platforms to reach an even wider audience.

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Our Audience

The Marathon News serves readers from communities across the Free State, including:

• Bloemfontein

• Zastron

• Wepener

• Rouxville

• Smithfield

• Thaba Nchu

• Welkom

• Bethlehem

• Kroonstad

• Sasolburg

• Ladybrand

• Ficksburg

• Parys

• Harrismith

• Virginia

• Senekal

• Winburg

• Bothaville

…and every town throughout the Free State Province.

Our readers include residents, professionals, entrepreneurs, community leaders, students, families, and visitors seeking reliable local news and information.

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Our Advertising Principles

To maintain the trust of our readers:

• All advertising must comply with South African laws and regulations.

• Sponsored content is clearly identified.

• Advertising does not influence our editorial decisions.

• We reserve the right to decline advertisements that are unlawful, misleading, discriminatory, offensive, or inconsistent with our values.

 

Request a Quote

Interested in advertising with The Marathon News?

Our team will prepare a customised advertising package based on your campaign objectives and budget.