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Student Entrepreneur Program

Have a business, side hustle, or big idea? The Wayland Post wants to help the next generation of local entrepreneurs get the word out with affordable advertising created especially for students.

$25 Advertising Starts At
Local Wayland Audience
Student-Only Special Pricing

The Wayland Post is launching a new test program to help local student entrepreneurs promote their businesses at affordable, student-only rates. We’re starting small, learning what works, and hoping to help some impressive young people in our community get noticed.


Student Advertising Opportunities

Affordable ways for student-run businesses to reach readers across The Wayland Post’s digital channels.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Start Small. Get Seen.


STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Sponsored Social Post

Introduce your business to the Wayland community through The Wayland Post’s social channels.

  • One sponsored promotional post on Facebook & Instagram
$25 / promotion
STUDENT BOOST

Social + Website

Take your promotion beyond social media with visibility on waylandpost.org.

  • Facebook & Instagram promotion
  • 300 × 250 website ad placement
$50 / package
STUDENT PLUS

Expanded Digital Reach

More visibility for student businesses ready to reach an even larger local audience.

  • Facebook & Instagram promotion
  • 300 × 470 website ad placement
  • Newsletter mention
$75 / package
SEMESTER BUNDLE

Stay in Front of Wayland

Ongoing promotion for student businesses that operate throughout the school year.

  • Four promotional opportunities
  • Social + website visibility
  • Scheduled throughout the semester
$150 / semester
GOT A BUSINESS?

We Want to Hear About It.


Tutoring, babysitting, pet sitting, lawn care, photography, music lessons, tech help, handmade goods, design, online shops and more. If you’re building something, we’d love to know about it.

Who is eligible?

Special student pricing is intended for high school and college students and young entrepreneurs under age 22. Businesses should be student-run and serve or be relevant to the Wayland community.

STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR TEST PROGRAM

Want to be part of it?

We’re looking for local student entrepreneurs to participate in our new test program. If you’re interested in promoting your business through The Wayland Post, send us a note and tell us a little about what you’re building.

EMAIL KIM →

This is a new test program, so advertising options and pricing may evolve as we learn what works best for our student entrepreneurs. kimberly.bennett@waylandpost.org

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