Reach Wilmington locals
Put your brand in front of the Port City.
ILM Live is where Wilmington locals go to find out what's happening. Sponsorships and placements help you reach people who are already looking for something to do — or somewhere to go.
Get in touch →Why advertise with us
Local-only audience
Every reader is in or around Wilmington, NC — 493,000+ in the metro and millions of annual visitors. No national noise.
High intent
People come here to find things to do and places to go. They're ready to act — not passively scrolling.
Thursday newsletter
Direct inbox access every week. Subscribers build a habit around ILM Live every Thursday when they plan the weekend.
Advertising formats
Contact us for rates — we build packages around your goals and budget.
Featured Listing
Most popularElevated placement for your venue, restaurant, or business across the relevant ILM Live guide pages — with a featured badge, extended description, and priority position in category filters.
- Featured badge on listing card
- Priority placement in category and search results
- Extended description and photos
Newsletter Sponsorship
A dedicated sponsor slot in the ILM Live weekly email — seen by every subscriber before they plan their week. Sent every Thursday, Wilmington's most anticipated local digest.
- Top-of-email or mid-email placement
- Logo + headline + short copy + link
- Sent every Thursday to the full subscriber list
Homepage Presenting Sponsor
High visibilityThe most prominent placement on the site — your brand as the presenting sponsor of the ILM Live homepage. Seen by every visitor, every page load.
- "Presented by [Your Brand]" on homepage
- Logo placement above the fold
- Available as a monthly or multi-month package
Food Truck Featured Placement
Promoted placement in the ILM Live food truck schedule — the site's most frequently updated page. Reach locals and brewery visitors actively looking for where to eat.
- Featured position in the weekly food truck grid
- Highlighted on the day your truck is live
- Reaches brewery and outdoor event audiences
QR Partner Program
A unique opportunity for property managers and Airbnb/VRBO hosts: ILM Live QR cards left in your units give guests an instant local guide — and your property gets a featured mention as a partner.
- Tracked QR codes placed in rental units
- Visitors land on ILMlive.com as their local guide
- Partner property mentioned on ILM Live
Custom Partnership
Let's talkEvent coverage, category ownership, sponsored editorial, or a multi-month package built around your goals. If it reaches Wilmington locals, we can make it work.
- Category sponsorship (e.g., "Live Music presented by…")
- Sponsored event write-ups and features
- Annual founding sponsor packages
How it works
Get in touch
Email us with your business and goals.
We send a proposal
We match you to the right format and send rates.
Go live
Your placement goes up — Wilmington takes notice.
Ready to reach Wilmington?
Email us with your business and goals — we'll put together a proposal within one business day.