Who We Are
Advance Ohio is a dynamic media company that operates cleveland.com, the #1 source of news and information in the state, and Sun News, one of the largest AAM-audited paid weekly chains in the USA. We are responsible for all multimedia ad sales for The Plain Dealer, Sun News, and cleveland.com and are the leading consumer engagement experts in Ohio. Our digital and data capabilities are second to none. Let us show you how we can build your business, improve your market share and deliver lasting results.
Brands We Represent
WHAT WE DO
Services
Campaign Development
Exceptional content and creative deserves attention, and our strategies deliver that attention and activity.
READ MOREMarketing Platforms
Using real time data, Advance Ohio provides a multi-channel approach to advertising and media.
READ MOREData & Insights
Advance Ohio is a digital agency that reaches a larger audience than any other media outlet in Ohio. We use data to develop industry-proven strategies that provide…
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Brands & Affiliates
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Our Expertise
Retail
Your retail business isn’t alone in wondering how online consumers are changing brick-and-mortar businesses.
Recruitment
Lowering the cost per hire, cost per quality applicant, and transitioning candidates from “probably” to “definitely” is a science.
Healthcare
Healthcare is a crowded field, and choices abound for patients. How can healthcare marketers stay above the fray?
B2B
Search is a critical component of any business. You know where your customers are coming from and what you want them to do.
Education
Declining student numbers are a reality, and the way those students engage is different than previous generations.
Automotive
We have hundreds of auto clients nationwide, and we tell them all: More visits to VDP’s mean more appointments and more test drives.
TESTIMONIALS
What People
Are Saying
Advance Ohio pledges up to $10 Million in Matching Grants for Advertisers
Advertising
Since the beginning of COVID-19, our cleveland.com and The Plain Dear journalists have brought news and information to our audience at a staggering pace. As...
Advance Ohio Matches Advertising Investments of Clients Through 2021
Advertising
At the Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com, we seek to be partners in every sense: offering proven strategies, support through uncertainty, and a helping hand for…
Data Proves the Value of an Unwavering Market
Advertising
At the Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com, we seek to be partners in every sense: offering proven strategies, support through uncertainty, and a helping hand for…
Ad Choices