Print and digital advertising in Erie's leading alternative weekly. Get your brand in front of 32,500+ readers per issue across 350+ pickup locations throughout Erie County.
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Erie Reader readers are smart, professional, and engaged with the community.
Based on social media polling
Based on industry statistics, we know that there is a pass-along rate of 2.5.
Our readership is estimated to be 32,500+ per issue.
Source: Alternative Weekly Network
13,000+ copies are distributed at 350+ pickup locations throughout Erie County, including:
Wegmans, Erie Insurance, Country Fair, restaurants, salons, colleges, fitness centers, and more.
According to the Alternative Weekly Network.
More likely to have 4-year and advanced degrees, with a higher household income.
More likely to be employed in professional, technical, or managerial roles.
More likely to own a business or be in an executive role.
Found on ski slopes, bike trails, at health clubs, and on the dance floor.
Read a lot, travel, attend concerts and movies, and eat out frequently.
Meet a few of the friendly faces who turn to the Erie Reader for their dose of local news, events, arts, and culture.
The Erie Reader is published every month, released on Thursdays. Print advertising deadline: 5:00pm the Friday prior to publication.
We offer a variety of digital advertising on ErieReader.com and across our social media channels.











Also available: Sponsored events, sponsored social media posts, video sponsorships, and more.
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901 French Street
Erie, PA 16501