Advertising in the Orange County Business Journal (OCBJ) offers strategic advantages for companies aiming to connect with a high-value audience in one of the most affluent and business-driven regions in the country. Here’s why it’s a smart move:
Reach a Targeted, Influential Audience
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The OCBJ is read by C-level executives, business owners, investors, and decision-makers across a wide range of industries—from real estate and finance to healthcare, tech, and professional services.
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Your ad reaches the people who have buying power and influence within their organizations.
- With over 15,000 loyal subscribers and a weekly reach of over 61,000, OCBJ has built a reputation for excellence and integrity.
Hyper-Local Yet High-Impact
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OCBJ focuses exclusively on Orange County, one of the wealthiest and most economically dynamic areas in California.
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It’s a trusted source for local business news, giving your brand credibility by association.
Boost Brand Visibility & Authority
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Advertising in OCBJ aligns your brand with thought leadership and success, enhancing your reputation among OC’s top professionals.
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It’s not just visibility—it’s visibility in the right context, where your message carries more weight.
Multichannel Opportunities
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Choose from print, digital, email, and event sponsorships to craft a campaign that meets your goals.
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Digital offerings include custom content, targeted email blasts, and banner ads on high-traffic pages.
Trackable ROI
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Digital campaigns come with detailed performance metrics so you can measure your impact—open rates, click-throughs, impressions, and more.
Align with Signature Events
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Sponsor or advertise in award programs like Women in Business Awards, CFO of the Year, Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards, and more.
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These events draw hundreds of top local professionals, offering unparalleled branding and networking opportunities.
If you’re looking to elevate your brand in Orange County’s elite business circles, OCBJ is where your message belongs.
Download the 2025 Editorial Calendar
🎯 For Display Advertising information, please contact the Account Manager below for your specific industry or contact Sumer Bowles at sbowles@ocbj.com.
| ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE NAMES & INDUSTRIES |
| Teri Aikin – aikin@ocbj.com – 949.981.0374 Residential Real Estate, Mortgage Banking, Internet Services, Cloud Technology, Telecommunications, Environment, Engineering, Architects, Wealth Management, Venture Capital and Utilities |
| Sheldon Ascher – ascher@ocbj.com – 949.664.5073 Commercial Real Estate, Construction Companies, Building Supplies & Maintenance |
| Lesley Churchill – churchill@ocbj.com – 949-664-5058 Accountants, Non-Profit organizations |
| Corinne Dekker – dekker@ocbj.com – 714.206.9919 Education & Training, Restaurants, Catering & Hospitality, Advertising, Marketing & PR, Title & Escrow, Private Aviation, Insurance Brokers |
| Bobby Dorman – dorman@ocbj.com – 949.664.5059 Hardware/Software, Retail, Automotive, Entertainment/Casinos, Health Clubs, AV Production services, Seminars/Conferences, Manufacturing |
| Carol Fox – fox@ocbj.com – 949.664.5062 National, Commercial Banks, Human Resources, Lawyers |
| Steve Gall – gall@ocbj.com – 949.664.5074 Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality, New Home Construction, Golf, Sports |
| Kim Lopez – lopez@ocbj.com – 949.664.5068 HR/Staffing, Payroll Services, Office Machines, Supplies and Services, DBAs |
BUSINESS MARKETPLACE ADVERTISING
For clients with particular marketing needs, our Business Resource Directory is the perfect place to advertise: office space, residential real estate, businesses for sale, Internet/technology services, employment/recruitment of top or middle managers, business products, request for proposals/legal services or DBAs.
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EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
The ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL’S awards programs offer unique opportunities for event sponsors to promote their goods and services directly to our readers and event attendees. Sponsorship opportunities are available for each of the events at the Platinum, Gold and Silver levels.For information about sponsorship and advertising opportunities, please contact Sumer Bowles, Director of Advertising & Marketing, sbowles@ocbj.com, or your Account Executive.