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Become a Progress Publishing Patron
Elevate your organisation by partnering with Bedford Borough’s only regulated independent publisher.
High-Trust Visibility
Commercial CSR
In-House Media Training
Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO & AI Visibility)
20.5K
Organic Monthly Visits
- Sector Exclusivity: None
- Digital Presence: Website Directory Link Listing
- Ad Discount: 10% on Display Advertising
- Editorial & Social: Promotional Social Post
- Trust & PR: Official Digital Patron Trust Badge
- Media Training: Not included
- PR Support: Not included
Enquire About Supporting Patron
- Sector Exclusivity: None
- Digital Presence: Image & Description Profile
- Ad Discount: 15% on Display Advertising
- Editorial & Social: 1x Annual Web & Social Feature
- Media Training: Annual Half-Day Workshop
- PR Support: Direct Email Sense Checks
- Event Discount: 25% off Lead Sponsorship
Enquire About Patron Tier
- Sector Exclusivity: Limited to one Partner per Sector
- Digital Presence: Bespoke Partner Hub Page
- Ad Discount: 20% on Display Advertising
- Editorial & Social: 2x Annual Web & Social Features
- Media Training: Annual Full-Day Workshop
- PR Support: Direct Phone & Email Support
- Event Discount: 50% off Lead Sponsorship
Enquire About Principal Patron
Tailored Partnership Tiers Comparison
| Feature/Target |
Supporting Patron Tier (Micro & Independents) |
Patron Tier (Mid-Size SMEs) |
Principal Patron Tier (Major Brands) |
| Sector Exclusivity |
❎ |
❎ |
Limited to one per sector |
| Digital Presence |
Link Listing |
Image & Description Profile |
Bespoke Partner Hub |
| Ad Discount |
10% |
15% |
20% |
| Editorial & Social |
Promo Social Post |
1x Annual Web & Social Feature |
2x Annual Web & Social Features |
| Media Training |
❎ |
Annual Half-Day Workshop |
Annual Full-Day Workshop |
| PR Support |
❎ |
Direct Email Sense Checks |
Direct Phone & Email Support |
| Event Sponsorship Discount |
❎ |
25% Off Lead Sponsorship |
50% Off Lead Sponsorship |
| Monthly Investment |
£30 + VAT/mo (£300/yr) |
£75 + VAT/mo (£750/yr – 3yr) |
£150 + VAT/mo (£1,500/yr) |