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“#1 Low-Cost Franchise”: Stroll Earns Top Spot on Entrepreneur List, Capping Banner Year for Print Media

Stroll was recently named the top-ranked budget-friendly franchise by Entrepreneur – making its list of affordable franchises that can be started for less than $10,000.

How to Choose the Right Hyperlocal Advertising Platform for Your Small Business

Hyperlocal magazine advertising is not one-size-fits-all. The right platform depends on how your business grows and where your customers live.

Affordable Hyperlocal Advertising for Small Businesses

For many small business owners, advertising feels like a constant tradeoff between cost and effectiveness. Digital ads often promise reach, but monthly budgets can climb quickly. Affordable hyperlocal advertising offers a different approach.

How Your Neighborhood Magazine Helps Fight Human Trafficking

When you read Stroll or support it as a local business advertiser, you’re part of something far bigger than just a neighborhood publication.

Building Community Through Hyperlocal Advertising in Stroll Magazine

At Stroll magazine, we believe that connecting neighborhoods goes beyond sharing stories. It is about building a sense of community. For small businesses and local advertisers, hyperlocal advertising is not only a way to drive sales. It is an opportunity to celebrate local businesses, support neighbors, and create meaningful engagement with readers right in your own backyard.

How Local Magazines Boost Seasonal Sales

Back-to-school and the holidays are not just shopping seasons; they are chances to shine in your neighborhood. Here’s how local magazines help businesses reach readers and make a lasting impression.

Resourceful Ways to Make Your Marketing Dollars Go Further

In today’s economy, every dollar counts. Rising costs and tighter budgets mean marketers and business owners must be more strategic than ever.

How Oceanfront Electric Built a Luxury Reputation in Newport Beach

When Christy and Rob Gallagher first noticed Oceanfront Electric, it was on Lido Isle while the Oceanfront Electric team was working on a $20M+ custom home. “I saw their truck consistently and decided to give them a call,” Christy says. That first connection began a five-year partnership that continues today, and strengthens Oceanfront Electric's visibility and reputation as a trusted, best-in-class luxury home electrician in Newport Beach. Their growth has been supported through consistent advertising and community engagement—starting with Stroll Lido Isle and eventually expanding into six Stroll, Greet, and BeLocal magazines in Newport Beach.