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Put Your Business in Front of People Who Love This City

Des Moines Digest readers are engaged locals who actively seek out places to eat, things to do, and businesses to support. We'd love to help you reach them.

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Des Moines Locals Ready to Discover You

Our readers subscribe because they genuinely want to know what's happening in their city — and that includes finding businesses worth supporting.

Residents of Des Moines and surrounding suburbs
Actively looking for local places to eat, shop & explore
Engaged readers with strong open and click-through rates
Community-oriented and loyal to local businesses
Adults with discretionary spending power
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Our readers open the Digest because they trust us. When we feature your business, that trust transfers to you.

— Alex, Founder of Des Moines Digest
The easiest way to get started

Monthly Discount Listing

The most affordable way to advertise with us — and a great first step. Get your offer in front of Des Moines locals who are actively looking for deals from businesses they can trust.

What's Included

Submit your deal or special offer and we'll add it to desmoinesdigest.com/discounts — a dedicated page where locals browse current offers from Des Moines businesses. We also shout out active discounts throughout the month across our newsletter and social channels, so your offer stays visible all month long.

Your offer listed on desmoinesdigest.com/discounts for the full month
Shoutouts in our newsletter throughout the month
Shared across our social media channels
Link directly to your website or offer page
No long commitment — month by month
No competing offers
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This is the simplest, most affordable way to get your business in front of Des Moines locals. If you have a deal worth sharing, we'll help people find it.

Perfect for restaurants, shops, salons, services & moreSubmit Your Discount →
Ways to work together

Other Advertising Options

From newsletter placements to direct mail, we have options for every type of business and goal.

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Newsletter Ad

Your ad placed directly inside one of our twice-weekly issues, seen by every subscriber who opens that edition. Ideal for promotions, launches, and seasonal offers.

  • Prominent in-issue placement
  • Custom headline & copy
  • Link to your website or offer
  • Performance data included
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Social Media Feature

A dedicated post or story spotlighting your business across our Instagram and Facebook pages, reaching locals who follow us beyond the inbox.

  • Instagram & Facebook post
  • Custom caption & creative direction
  • Tagged & shareable content
  • Story set option available
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Directory Advertising

We run a network of local directories covering restaurants, events, services, and more. Get your business listed and featured where Des Moines locals are already searching.

  • Listing across multiple local directories
  • Featured placement above standard listings
  • Ongoing visibility — not just one issue
  • Great for service-based businesses
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Shared Postcard Mailing

Reach Des Moines households the old-fashioned way — in their mailbox. We coordinate shared direct mail postcard campaigns, splitting costs among local businesses so it stays affordable.

  • Targeted Des Moines zip codes
  • Shared mailer keeps costs low
  • Tangible, physical presence in homes
  • Great complement to digital ads
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Custom Collaboration

Have something specific in mind? We're open to creative partnerships — giveaways, event coverage, multi-week campaigns, and more. Let's build something together.

  • Tailored to your goals & budget
  • Multi-platform options available
  • Giveaways & event tie-ins
  • Flexible timing & format
Simple process

How It Works

1

Reach Out

Fill out our inquiry form or send us a message. Tell us about your business and what you're hoping to accomplish.

2

We Find the Right Fit

Our team will follow up quickly to talk through the best option for your goals, audience, and timing.

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We Handle the Rest

We write the copy, direct the creative, and get it in front of Des Moines locals. You review before anything goes live.

Let's talk

Ready to Reach Des Moines?

Spots fill quickly. Get in touch and we'll find the right option for your business.

Or email us at desmoinesdigest@alliowa.com