How to Advertise with TurleyCT Community Publications

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TurleyCT Community Publications sells advertising through two routes: its Valley & West Hartford Press community papers and its LIFE PUBLICATIONS monthly news magazine. The site directs advertisers to contact a sales representative for their area, or to call the office at (860) 651-4700. The site does not publish rates, deadlines, or booking terms, so those details have to come from a representative.

What you can advertise in

Publication What the site says Useful for
LIFE PUBLICATIONS A monthly news magazine delivered to "over 75,000+ homes in ten towns" Advertisers who want broad monthly reach across multiple towns
Valley & West Hartford Press Community newspaper with archived editions from 2021–2024 Advertisers targeting the Valley and West Hartford area specifically

The site also lists archives for LIFE PUBLICATIONS from 2021–2025. Browsing past editions is a practical way to see ad sizes, placement, and the mix of local businesses before you call.

How to start

  1. Decide which product fits your goal. If you want a wide monthly footprint across ten towns, ask about LIFE PUBLICATIONS. If your customers are concentrated in the Valley or West Hartford, ask about the Press.
  2. Use the "TO ADVERTISE" link on the site. The site says to call one of its sales representatives and to "click below to find the expert in your area," which routes you to the rep covering your town.
  3. Or call the office directly at (860) 651-4700 if you would rather be matched to a rep by phone.
  4. Prepare your brief before the call: your business, the towns you serve, your budget range, and whether you want a single insertion or a recurring schedule. The site gives no rate card, so the rep is the source for pricing and availability.
  5. Confirm the specifics in writing — publication dates, ad size, artwork deadline, and cost — since none of this appears on the website.

Contact details

  • Phone: (860) 651-4700
  • Mail: TurleyCT Community Publications, PO BOX 725, Farmington, CT 06034
  • Online: the "TO ADVERTISE" section of turleyct.com, plus a contact form for story ideas and press releases

Note that the contact form on the site is framed for story ideas and press releases, not ad bookings. For advertising, the phone line or the area sales rep is the more direct path.

Common sticking points

  • No published rates. Don't expect to compare prices online; budget questions go to the rep.
  • "Find the expert in your area" requires knowing your town. Have your service area ready so you're routed correctly.
  • The 75,000+ homes figure applies to LIFE PUBLICATIONS, not necessarily to the Press. Ask each product's circulation separately if reach is your deciding factor.
  • Archives are your best preview. Reviewing 2021–2025 LIFE editions or 2021–2024 Press editions shows real ad formats before you commit.