Bucket List Community Cafe is free hyperlocal neighborly news for the Denver area powered by university students and recent graduates. It is trustworthy, solution oriented online journalism representing all voices and helping people see themselves in the news. Bucket List Community Cafe is inspired and supported by the Denver-area community.
Audience
Bucket List Community Cafe started as a Facebook blog in the summer of 2019, in 2020 we helped folks navigate the COVID pandemic and found our purpose as a hyperlocal neighborly news site. Now Bucket List provides news coverage to the Greater Denver Metro Area. We have worked hard to tap into the community and cultivate relationships with an incredibly engaged and ever growing audience who are as passionate as we. We also reach a highly marketable audience to advertisers with roughly 65% of our readers who are women in the 25-54 age demographic.
2.0K
Newsletter Subscribers
11.5K
Monthly Webpage Views (2025)
1.5K
Facebook Followers
800
Instagram Followers
The Bucket List Advantage
Reach an Engaged Audience
Market your brand to people who live and spend money in your area. With Bucket List, you can be confident that your ad reaches real community members who have a proven track record of supporting their local community and economy.
Lead Generation
Bucket List curates an engaging digital space, spotlighting local brands, community members, as well as pertinent issues driving audience interaction. This creates an ideal space to introduce your brand and generate many impactful leads.
Visibility
We can leverage reach to our thousands of audience members across all platforms including web, newsletters, social media and podcast as well as branded content features to maximize your brand’s visibility.
Build Trust and Reputation
Associate your brand with a reputable source. Bucket List Community Cafe digs deep into the Denver community so that the voices heard in our stories amplify those of the community.
Solution Oriented News
Unlike traditional media outlets Bucket List puts a focus on solutions, not just problems. It’s our mission to create a more connected and informed Denver community.
Align With a Mission
We mentor the next generation of aspiring journalists from CU Boulder, MSU Denver and DU through internships and apprenticeships. This creates a pipeline to employment ensuring the Denver area has multi-skilled reporters looking out for stories that matter to our neighbors.
Sponsor us now.
Maximize brand reach with our tailored advertising solutions.
Now Introducing: the Bucket List Community Cafe Business Directory
Our goal is to create a comprehensive local guide to connect businesses like yours with our audience and promote growth in our Denver area economy. Our directory is more than just a listing; it’s a platform designed to grow local businesses by connecting them with a loyal consumer base. With the optional upgrade to our premium features, its up to you just how far you want to go with promoting your local business. Fill out our application to join the directory today!
Prominent Placement
Utilize our Business Directory packages to maximize your brand’s prominence on our website at a price point that works best for your business.
Enhanced Profiles
We will showcase your brand with high-resolution images, detailed descriptions and special offers that you are promoting.
Social Media Integration
We can leverage reach to our thousands of audience members across all platforms including web, newsletter, social media and podcast as well as branded content features to maximize your brand’s visibility.
More Than Just an Ad
Additionally, we offer opportunities for targeted advertising, event partnerships, and even access to data insights to help you understand your customers better.
Basic – Business Listing Only
Increase brand visibility with Denver’s most trusted community publication!
Includes:
- Listing in BLCC Business Directory for twelve (12) months
- Customizable landing page on our website
- Hi-res photos or graphics
- Business description <500 characters
- Social media and website link-through
Premium – Basic + Social Media Promotion
Level up your exposure with even more brand visibility on our social platforms.
Includes everything in Basic, plus:
- Promotional post on both Facebook and Instagram platforms one (1) time per month for twelve (12) months
- Newsletter Mention with logo one (1) time per month for twelve (12) months
Custom – Premium + Website Promotion
Maximum visibility, premium content, and data-driven ROI.
Includes everything in Premium, plus:
- Logo placement and promotion in-article one (1) time quarterly for twelve (12) months
- Professional ad insights to track your brand’s performance
Our Packages
Connect with your audience through authentic, high-impact storytelling.
Our branded content sponsorships are designed to seamlessly integrate your brand into Bucket List Community Cafe’s premium content experience, building trust, driving engagement, and delivering measurable results. Choose from our three-tiered sponsorship levels to find the perfect fit for your goals and budget.
Basic – Community Visibility
A great entry point to get your brand in front of our engaged audience.
Includes:
- Logo placement and brand mention in one (1) article
- 1x social media shoutout (Instagram & Facebook)
- Inclusion in weekly newsletter (logo + link)
Best for: Small businesses, local initiatives, and event sponsors looking to raise awareness.
Premium – Expanded Reach & Engagement
Strengthen your presence across platforms with enriched branded storytelling.
Includes everything in Basic, plus:
- Logo placement and brand mention in four (4) articles over one month
- Professionally produced imagery and design support
- Social media posts (Facebook & Instagram)
- Friday and Sunday newsletter highlight with two (2) featured placements
- Standard performance analytics report
Best for: Business and nonprofit organizations aiming for deeper audience engagement.
Custom – Integrated Brand Experience
Maximum visibility, premium content, and data-driven ROI.
Includes everything in Premium, plus:
- Performance analytics + retargeting recommendations
- One (1) premium branded content feature with editorial consultation
- Full social media campaign (up to 4 placements across all platforms)
Best for: State level or national brands and agencies seeking authoritative visibility and ROI across a trusted news platform.
Get started today
Our team is devoted to helping you harness Bucket List Community Cafe’s sponsorship platforms. Connect today to explore tailored solutions amplifying your brand’s reach. Reach out to our publisher Vicky Collins at vicky@teletrendstv.com or our business development manager Logan Kurtz at loganfkurtz@bucketlistcommunitycafe.com for more info.
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