FAQ

Questions, answered.

Everything you need to know about advertising with Locals Only Media — how it works, what you get, and what makes it different.

The Basics

Locals Only Media is a hyper-local advertising platform built around EDDM (Every Door Direct Mail) mailers. We produce a premium 9×12 full-color mailer that goes to every household in a target zip code — no mailing list required. What makes us different: each mailer includes community spotlight content (local news, non-profit features, senior resources, school highlights) alongside business ads, and we guarantee category exclusivity — only one business per category per zip code.

EDDM stands for Every Door Direct Mail — a USPS program that delivers a piece of mail to every address on a chosen mail route or zip code. There's no mailing list to buy, no addresses to manage. You pick the zip code, we handle the rest. Every household gets one.

We currently serve 15 zip codes across Bucks County, PA: 18940 (Newtown), 18954 (Richboro), 18966 (Southampton), 18974 (Warminster), 19007 (Bristol Borough), 19020 (Bensalem), 19021 (Croydon), 19030 (Fairless Hills), 19047 (Langhorne), 19053 (Feasterville-Trevose), 19054 (Levittown), 19055 (Levittown), 19056 (Levittown), 19057 (Levittown), and 19067 (Yardley) — covering 135,497 total households. If your zip isn't listed, contact us and we'll let you know what's coming next.

Once a month. Each zip code runs on its own schedule, and we'll always confirm your drop date in advance so you can plan any offers or promotions around it.

Category Exclusivity

It means only one business per business category is allowed on each zip code's mailer. If you're the only roofer in zip code 18954, no other roofing company can advertise on that mailer — ever, for as long as you remain a partner. Your competition is locked out by design.

We work with all types of local businesses — if you serve the neighborhood, there's likely a spot for you. Contact us to check availability in your zip code.

If your category is already claimed in your target zip code, you have two options: choose an adjacent zip code where your category is still open, or join the waitlist. If the current partner doesn't renew, the spot opens up and goes to the next person on the waitlist for that category.

The Mailer

Because it's not just ads. Both sides of the mailer include community spotlight content — local news summaries, non-profit features, senior and family resources, school and youth highlights. It's content neighbors genuinely want to reference. And because the card offers something for everyone, neighbors hold onto it far longer than a single-offer mailer — which means your ad keeps working long after it lands.

It's a premium 9×12 full-color, two-sided mailer. Both sides feature advertising partners alongside community spotlight content — local news, non-profit features, senior and family resources, and school highlights woven throughout. Print quality is high — this is not a coupon flyer. The design is clean, editorial, and neighborhood-focused.

We handle ad design as part of the partnership. You provide your logo, key message, offer, and contact information — we produce a polished ad that fits the mailer's layout and brand standards. You'll approve the design before anything goes to print. If you prefer to supply your own print-ready artwork, we can accommodate that as well — just let us know and we'll provide the exact specs.

Your Listing & Presence

Absolutely. Your ad includes your business name, logo, key message, offer, phone number, website, QR code, and any other contact details you want neighbors to have. A QR code makes it even easier for neighbors to reach you — one scan and they're on your site. We design the ad to make your contact information clear and easy to act on.

Pricing & Commitment

Pricing depends on the zip code and the number of households. We'll provide a specific quote when you submit an inquiry. What we can say: it's priced to be accessible for local businesses, and the cost is shared across all partners on the mailer — so you're not paying for a solo direct mail campaign.

No contracts. We don't lock you in — we earn your business every month. That said, direct mail works through repetition. Neighbors who see your ad once might notice it. Neighbors who see it every month remember you when they need what you offer. Our partners who stick around are the ones who see real results.

You can stop at any time — no penalty, no cancellation fee. Just let us know before the next print deadline. Once you're off the card, your category opens up to the next business on the waitlist for that zip code.

Yes. You can hold your category in as many zip codes as you'd like, provided it's available in each one. Each zip code is a separate advertising partnership. Many service businesses — HVAC companies, landscapers, real estate agents — find it valuable to lock their category across several neighboring zip codes at once.

Fill out the advertiser inquiry form on our Advertise page. Tell us your business type, which zip codes you're interested in, and a little about what you're looking for. We'll follow up within one business day to confirm availability and walk you through next steps.

Still have questions?

We're happy to walk you through everything. Reach out directly or fill out the advertiser inquiry form and we'll get back to you within one business day.