Selling your local media brand? We get it.

We specialize in brokering local newspapers, community newsletters, and regional media businesses. As active media operators ourselves, we understand the value you've built and the community you serve.

Why We're Different

BackgroundActive media operators
VerticalsLocal, B2B, Creator, Finance, Tech
ApproachConfidential, operator-led
Response time48 hours or less
ObligationZero. Explore freely.
Local brands aren't just businesses. They're community institutions.

Selling a local media brand requires understanding things that generic business brokers miss entirely.

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Community Trust Takes Years
Your readers trust you because you've shown up consistently. That trust is the most valuable asset, and it needs to transfer carefully to the right buyer.
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Local Advertiser Relationships
Your sponsors are local business owners. These relationships are personal and need to be handled with care during any transition.
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Legacy Brand Equity
Some local publications have decades of recognition. That brand equity is real and quantifiable, but only if the broker understands how to value it.
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Digital Transition Complexity
Many local brands are mid-transition from print to digital. The right buyer sees this as opportunity, not liability. We help position it correctly.
Every type of local media brand
📧Local email newsletters
📰Community newspapers (print + digital)
🌐Regional news websites
📖City and county magazines
🏠HOA and community publications
🏢Chamber of commerce media
📱Local social media brands
🎙️Local podcasts
📺Local YouTube channels
Every conversation ends well

Whether you sell, hold, or grow, we help you make the right decision.

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We broker the sale
We find the right buyer, facilitate the deal, and ensure a smooth transition that protects your community and your brand.
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We acquire it ourselves
As active local media operators, we may be the right buyer. We know how to run, grow, and honor the brands we acquire.
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You decide to grow first
Not ready to sell? We can help you modernize your newsletter operations and grow your brand's value before going to market.
Why local media brands are more valuable than ever

As AI-generated content floods the internet, people are turning to trusted local sources more than ever. Local newsletters, community newspapers, and regional media brands have something that generic content cannot replicate: authentic community connection and trust built over years of consistent service.

For owners of local media brands, this creates a unique opportunity. The audience you've built, the advertiser relationships you've cultivated, and the community trust you've earned are appreciating assets. Whether you're considering retirement, pursuing other ventures, or simply want to understand what your brand is worth, now is the time to have that conversation.

For buyers, local media brands represent one of the most compelling acquisition opportunities in media today. Unlike national brands competing in crowded markets, local brands often enjoy loyal readership, recurring advertiser revenue, and defensible geographic positioning that's nearly impossible to replicate from scratch.

At Iron Pilot Digital, we're not just brokers who happen to work with media companies. We are media operators. We've built and run media brands across multiple markets. We understand the operational realities, the revenue models, and the community dynamics that make local media brands valuable. That perspective makes us uniquely qualified to help you navigate a sale, acquisition, or growth strategy.

Ready to have a confidential conversation?

No obligation. No pressure. Just two media operators talking about what your brand is worth.

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