Automated Digital Marketing for Local Media

We help local media companies power their digital services by automatically converting traditional print ads into powerful online marketing campaigns.

AdForge: Print-to-Digital Conversion Done Right

Since 2010, OwnLocal has been powering the world’s leading print-to-digital advertising conversion platform. AdForge automatically transforms print ads into interactive, mobile-responsive digital campaigns that drive engagement and revenue for publishers and advertisers alike.

  • Converts print ads into clickable, shareable, interactive digital assets

  • Automatically optimizes for search engines with indexed ad copy

  • Adds interactive elements like maps, directions, and social sharing

  • Delivers comprehensive analytics to measure campaign performance

  • Enables print-friendly options for offline redemption

Trusted by 4,000+ media companies globally

  • GateHouse Media
  • Archant
  • Forum Communications
  • Metroland Media
  • News Corp
  • Shaw Media
  • Fairfax Media
  • Axel Springer
  • Wick Communications

AdForge

Print-to-Digital Advertising Conversion Platform

Automatically convert print ads into interactive digital campaigns that work across web, mobile, and tablets. Includes SEO optimization, analytics, and social integration—helping publishers and advertisers make the digital transition effortlessly.

Trusted by 4,000+ publishers worldwide since 2010

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Partner Testimonials

OwnLocal has been the best thing we’ve ever rolled out across our company. They offer a true partnership. We wish we had found them three years ago.
Sandy SidhomYield Manager, Metroland Media
Several advertisers called us and said, “Thank you for presenting us with this digital service. This is something I know I need.” It’s a great thing when you hear a client say, “Thank you for charging me more.” They really see the value in the services.
Angela KayAdvertising Director, The Lewiston Morning Tribune
Truly we’ve not spent much time at all selling OwnLocal. We simply turned it on. That’s my favorite type of revenue stream.
Matt MillerChief Revenue Officer, Observer Publishing Company
In under 90 days, we launched hundreds of publications on the OwnLocal platform, trained our sales teams, and have seen double-digit digital revenue growth throughout the organization.
Brian KennettVice President, AdTaxi
OwnLocal’s helping us make more revenue from the work we already do and the sales we already make.
Steve DorseyVP of Innovation and Planning, Austin American-Statesman
As a weekly newspaper, we don’t have a lot of resources we can dedicate to managing digital. Working with OwnLocal allowed us to affordably enter the digital arena and be competitive.
Shon BarenklauPresident, Suburban Newspapers
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Activate your automated digital ad platform today

Add value, extend reach, and drive new revenue with OwnLocal. Our platform makes it easy for you to offer the latest in automated digital advertising and provides the tools for you to become the integrated marketing partner for all of your small business advertisers’ needs.

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