Ethical Advertising for Political Newsletters

AdCommons connects independent political newsletters with vetted advertisers — building a fairer, more transparent ad marketplace for civic media.

For Newsletter Publishers

Monetize Without Selling Out

Join a marketplace that respects your editorial independence. Connect with advertisers aligned with your values, maintain full control over every placement, and earn fairly for your influence.

Ethical sponsors only — No crypto scams, no junk

High CPMs — Get paid fairly for your reach and engagement

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4+

Political newsletters in queue

375K+

Combined monthly readers

Example Reach

Progressive Politics375K readers
Climate & Environment5K readers
Economic Policy2K readers
Foreign Policy1K readers
For Advertisers

Reach Engaged, Informed Readers

Newsletter audiences are the most engaged readers online. They open, read, and act. Partner with AdCommons to reach millions of politically active, informed citizens through trusted, independent voices.

High engagement rates — Average 40-60% open rates

Precise targeting — Match by audience interests and demographics

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Our Ethos

AdCommons exists to build a sustainable economic model for independent journalism — one that values transparency, intelligence, and civic impact over clicks and surveillance.

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Transparency

No hidden fees. No dark ads. Every sponsor is vetted.

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Intelligence

Target issues and values, not surveillance keywords.

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Impact

Fund journalism that matters, not clickbait factories.