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Media Kit · 2026

The Milwaukee Media Kit

Reach the people who decide where Milwaukee eats, drinks, and spends.

Discover Milwaukee is the city's most-followed independent local platform. For brands — local or national — it's the fastest way into an engaged, ready-to-spend Milwaukee audience.

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37.1M
Views in 2025
235K+
Followers
79.2%
Aged 18–44
#38
U.S. media market

The Audience

Locals Who Actually Show Up

Following by Platform

Instagram151K
Facebook41K
TikTok43K
Total235K+

Views by Platform (2025)

Instagram13.4M
Facebook19.5M*
TikTok4.2M
Total37.1M

*Facebook projected from 11/25 onward.

79.2%
Aged 18–44

Young professionals, couples, and groups of friends who try new places, go out midweek, and spend locally.

Proof

Brands That Trust Us

From neighborhood gems to household names — see the full roster on our partner page.

Ways to Work Together

Partnership Packages

Every partnership is tailored to your goals and budget. Tell us what you're after and we'll build the right mix.

One-Time Feature

A single, native post or story built for your launch, opening, or event — written and shot to blend into the feed, not interrupt it.

Ongoing Partnership

A steady drumbeat of content across the season so Milwaukee sees your brand more than once. Consistency is what turns awareness into foot traffic.

Giveaway Collaboration

A high-engagement giveaway that grows your following while putting your product in local hands. Great for fast list-building and buzz.

Event Partnership

On-the-ground coverage and promotion for your event, grand opening, or activation — before, during, and after the doors open.

Sponsorship

Own a recurring franchise like This Week in Milwaukee or the Festival Guide and stay top-of-mind with the locals planning their week.

Content Formats

  • Native in-feed Reels & TikToks
  • Stories with swipe-through links
  • Static & carousel posts
  • Event day-of coverage
  • Giveaways & collaborations
  • Newsletter placement

Why Milwaukee

A Market Worth Buying

A metro of more than 1.5 million people, the 38th-largest media market in the country, and a local audience that trusts local voices. See how brands win here.

Read: Marketing in the Milwaukee Market →

Questions

Advertising in Milwaukee, Answered

What is in the Discover Milwaukee media kit?

Audience reach and demographics, per-platform following (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook), partnership package types, content formats, and the brands we have worked with. Discover Milwaukee reached 37.1 million views in 2025 with 235,000+ followers, 79.2% aged 18–44.

How big is Discover Milwaukee's following?

235,000+ followers across Instagram (151K), Facebook (41K), and TikTok (43K), reaching 37.1 million views in 2025.

What advertising and partnership options are available?

One-time features, ongoing partnerships, giveaway collaborations, event partnerships, and sponsorships such as This Week in Milwaukee and the Festival Guide. Packages are tailored to your goals and budget — share your details in the partner intake form.

Does Discover Milwaukee work with national brands?

Yes. Discover Milwaukee works with both local Milwaukee businesses and national brands looking to enter or grow in the Milwaukee market through trusted local creators.

How do I advertise or market my business in Milwaukee?

The most efficient way to advertise in Milwaukee is through a trusted local platform whose audience already acts on its recommendations. Discover Milwaukee reaches 37.1 million views a year across Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Submit the partner intake form to get a tailored plan.

How much does it cost to advertise with Discover Milwaukee?

Partnerships are tailored to your goals and budget, from entry-level one-time features to ongoing seasonal campaigns. Share your budget range in the partner intake form for a custom recommendation.

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Put Your Brand in Front of Milwaukee

Tell us your goals and budget in the intake form — we'll come back with a tailored recommendation.

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