Promote Your Business On JohnstonPatch

At JohnstonPatch, we know that the key to running a successful local business is reaching customers nearby — and we have several free ways for business owners to connect with our readers in Johnston.

Marketplace Listings

You can advertise help wanted announcements, housing, and other services in our Marketplace, which is our name for Classifieds.

By posting an ad in our Marketplace, you'll be reaching thousands of readers right here in Johnston — shoppers in your neighborhood who want to spend their money locally, and folks looking to work at local companies.

"I'd love to reach all those people right here in town," you're saying. "How much will that cost me?"

Nothing. Our Marketplace ads are — wait for it — free.

Places Directory

Even before we launched JohnstonPatch in December, 2010, we compiled a directory of businesses in Johnston and put together our Places database.

It's like an online phone book of Johnston pizza places, churches, lawyers, parks, and more.

Don't see your business there? Contact Editor Joe Hutnak by email at joseph.hutnak@patch.com and we'll help you get a free listing.

No, that wasn't a typo — listings are free.

And if your business already has a listing, be sure to click the "Claim It" link so you can update your company's information and add photos, videos, and other announcements.

Press Releases

We're always looking to recognize people from Johnston who do great things — earning promotions, landing the big sale, or taking part in a charitable effort.

If you have someone in your company that you'd like to give a pat on the back, check out our Announcements link and post your own entry, or send your press release with a photo, and we'll make sure to publish it.

Volunteer Opportunities

And if you're looking for volunteers (or are a volunteer looking for somewhere to lend your talents), you can use our Volunteer channel. It's our version of the community bulletin board — and it's also free.

This is a great way for nonprofit organizations to find helping hands, or for folks to get together for a good cause.

We're here to help your local business grow — and if you're interested in advertising on our site, contact Regional Publisher Michelle Benfer at michelle.benfer@patch.com

Thanks for reading JohnstonPatch!

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