Thank you for reaching out to Local Anchor! We’re so grateful that you look to us as a trusted resource for connecting with the South Bay community.
We’ve put together this FAQ to help answer the most common questions about how to get featured, collaborate, or advertise with us. Since Local Anchor is a small, community-driven platform, complimentary opportunities are limited, but we offer affordable options designed to make local promotion easy and impactful.
If you still need assistance after reviewing this page, please contact us here.
What is Local Anchor?
Founded in 2017, Local Anchor is a community media platform connecting South Bay families to local events, small businesses, nonprofits, and meaningful ways to give back.
We reach thousands of locals every week through our website, social media, email newsletters, and Discover South Bay – A Local Anchor Magazine.
Local Anchor offers advertising opportunities including website features, email promotions, digital campaigns, and social media collaborations that help local businesses grow and connect with the community.
You can read more about Local Anchor here.
How can I list my event?
Local Anchor’s Community Calendar features both nonprofit and business event listings. Listings are available at low rates to help cover administrative costs.
Event listings start at:
$25 for nonprofits and community partners
$50 for for-profit businesse
Submit your listing here. Please contact us here for promotional rates
How can I create a business listing?
We are so glad you asked. Creating a business listing is an easy and inexpensive way to promote your business! Standard listings are FREE and you can promote your listing for just $49/month. Just fill out the form, submit payment and viola! Learn more: https://localanchor.com/local-business-directory-submission/
How can I promote my class, event, business, etc?
If your class or experience is open to the public, we can help you feature it through a sponsored campaign, event listing, or advertorial. Our team can guide you on the best option for visibility and engagement.
Please contact us here for promotional rates
How can I promote my business in your Facebook group?
Our Facebook groups are designed for community discussion, not direct promotions. Businesses interested in sharing offers, announcements, or events can do so through our paid promotional opportunities, which help support the platform and keep our groups thriving.
Pricing starts at $149, and our team can create a custom package based on your goals. Please contact us here for promotional rates
I’m a non-profit, how can we promote our organizations event &/or project?
We love partnering with local nonprofits through the Local Anchor Foundation and South Bay Volunteers. While we receive many requests, we do our best to highlight meaningful community programs and volunteer opportunities.
We look forward to hearing from you!
I’m not selling anything, but want to share this opportunity/resource with this community. How can I do that?
If your opportunity or resource is related to a business in any capacity, even if it pertains to a non-profit, it should be regarded as promotion. This encompasses various aspects, such as endorsing other groups, requesting models, organizing complimentary events or classes, distributing samples, or seeking business advice. Please email us and we can provide you with advertising information.
Who does Local Anchor Reach?
Local Anchor connects with an engaged and loyal South Bay community:
• 11,000+ local email subscribers
• Over 3 million annual Google impressions on our website
• 18,000+ Instagram followers
• 40,000+ combined across all social platforms
Our readers are families, community members, and local consumers who care about supporting businesses that make a difference. Check out our advertising page with demographic and analytic information.
Do you have an email list?
Absolutely! We have a fantastic newsletter that you’re more than welcome to join. Normally, we send it out just twice a week, unless there’s something extraordinary happening. We strive to ensure it’s filled with valuable content and keeps you informed. Click here to join our list.
Please email us for details if you’re interested in advertising to our list!
How can I get more involved in your community?
Joining our Facebook group is one of the simplest ways to actively engage with our community! We warmly encourage you to extend invitations to local moms and dads you may know as well. Every new member who becomes a part of our online Facebook community strengthens and enriches the group, making it even more valuable!
You can join/share via this link or click on “invite friends” once you’re a member of the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WhatsHappeningintheSouthBay