ADVERTISE WITH THE WV WASP West Virginia's Political Insider Source wvwasp.com | @wvwasp on X
About the WV WASP
The WV WASP is one of West Virginia's premier sources for political news, investigative reporting, sharp commentary, and insider analysis. We cover the statehouse, statewide campaigns, the major political parties, and the power dynamics that shape West Virginia politics — with the sourcing and credibility that comes from deep roots inside the state's political infrastructure. We publish news, commentary, and satire. Our readers know the difference, and they come back for all three.
WHO READS THE WV WASP?
Our audience is not gigantic by general media standards. It is intentionally focused — and that focus is what makes it valuable.
Our readers include:
• State legislators and legislative staff
• Registered lobbyists and government affairs professionals
• Republican and Democratic Party officials at the state and county levels
• Political consultants, campaign managers, and media professionals
• Attorneys and business leaders with government or regulatory exposure
• Engaged political activists and informed citizens across West Virginia
When you advertise with the WV WASP, you are not buying mass reach. You are buying precision access to the people who draft legislation, fund campaigns, run party infrastructure, and set the political agenda in this state. Those customers are adept at sharing our content across West Virginia.
WHY THIS AUDIENCE IS DIFFERENT
Most West Virginia media reaches general audiences. The WV WASP reaches decision-makers. Our email open rate consistently runs 60–80% — two to three times the national average for political newsletters. Our readers are not passive scrollers. They are engaged professionals who read carefully because the information matters to their work and their positions.
A sponsorship in the WV WASP puts your organization's name in front of West Virginia's political class in a context where they are paying attention.
SPONSORSHIP TIERS
★ WASP ALLY — $400/month
Best for: Solo practitioners, local businesses, politically active firms
• Name/logo mention at the bottom of every newsletter edition that month
• One social media shoutout on X per month
• Listed on our permanent Sponsors page at wvwasp.com
★★ WASP INSIDER — $750/month
Best for: Mid-size law firms, lobbyists, trade associations, consultants
• Prominent sponsor mention at the TOP of every newsletter edition
• Two social media shoutouts on X per month
• One 100-word sponsor spotlight blurb in a newsletter edition (you approve)
• Listed on Sponsors page with hyperlink
★★★ PRESENTING SPONSOR — $1,750/month
Best for: Major law firms, PACs, trade associations, statewide campaigns
• "This edition of the WV WASP is presented by [Sponsor]" atop every edition
• One dedicated sponsored post per month (400–600 words, labeled Sponsored)
• Four social media shoutouts on X per month
• Featured placement on Sponsors page with logo and description
• Direct tip submission line to editorial team
⚡ ELECTION CYCLE PACKAGE — $2,500/month (Available in election years)
Best for: Campaigns, PACs, political consultants, issue advocacy organizations
• Everything in Presenting Sponsor
• Two sponsored posts per month
• Dedicated election coverage sponsorship designation
• Priority scheduling on all sponsored content
ADD-ON OPTIONS (available with any tier)
• Additional sponsored article ....................………. $600 each
• Long-form sponsored content (750+ words) ........... +$300
• X thread sponsorship .............................………….. $250 each
OUR EDITORIAL POLICY ON SPONSORED CONTENT
All sponsored content is clearly labeled. The WV WASP accepts advertising from organizations we may cover editorially. Advertising relationships do not influence our editorial decisions. Ever. Sponsorship slots are limited. We keep the number of sponsors small so that each one receives genuine visibility — not a crowded banner wall.
HOW TO ADVERTISE
Contact us directly at: wvwasp@gmail.com
You may text to correspond at: (681) 505-1770
Include your name, organization, and the tier or format you are interested in.
We will respond within 48 hours with availability, a rate confirmation, and next steps.
We do not publish our full rate card publicly in all contexts — contact us for custom packages, multi-month discounts, or event sponsorship opportunities.