Junk mail gets old.
Local Orange stays fresh.
I help St. Joseph businesses connect with their perfect customers via affordable advertising delivered right to their mailbox.
More than a mailer. A local publication.
Every Local Orange campaign is thoughtfully curated for homeowners and purposefully assembled for businesses. I build each publication around a specific audience, pairing useful local content with a limited collection of trusted local businesses. The result is something that's designed to stay on the counter, not disappear into the recycling bin.
- Audience-focused delivery
- Category-exclusive advertising in every campaign
- Every card extends into a digital experience
Advertising that respects everyone in the room.
Category Exclusivity
When you advertise with me, your competitors can't. One landscaper, one dentist, one coffee shop, per campaign, period.
Hyper-Local Targeting
Every campaign is built around a real neighborhood, season, or life moment, not a zip-code-sized guess.
Print Meets Digital
Every card extends into a dedicated online landing page, pairing something people keep with a modern touch.
- 15 Years, Video, media & marketing, Missouri Western State University
- Director of Marketing, Real estate team
- Independent Consultant, Small business marketing
You're not hiring an agency. You're hiring me.
I'm Elliot Swope. For fifteen years, I worked in video production, media technology, and marketing at Missouri Western State University, telling stories and running campaigns for a public institution serving thousands of students and families every year.
I later served as Director of Marketing for a real estate team, where I learned firsthand how local relationships turn into local revenue. And all along, I've consulted independently with small business owners who needed marketing that actually moves the needle, not vanity metrics.
Local Orange is what that experience turned into: a way to give small businesses the kind of targeted, trackable, premium advertising usually reserved for national brands, built and run by someone who has actually done this work.
You Might Be Wondering...
Isn't this just another coupon mailer?
Not quite! My card isn't designed to be stuffed with coupons and forgotten. It's designed to be genuinely useful to the neighborhood: a collection of trusted local businesses, helpful offers, and seasonal information people may actually want to keep nearby.
When a mailer earns a place on the fridge, the kitchen counter, or even the junk drawer instead of the recycling bin, your business stays within reach long after delivery.
How do I know if it is working?
Local Orange isn't built around one-time promotions. It's built around long-term visibility.
The goal isn't to generate a flood of phone calls tomorrow. It's to help your business become familiar, recognizable, and top-of-mind within the neighborhoods you want to serve.
Whenever possible, I include landing pages, QR codes, or other ways to better understand engagement, but the greatest value comes from consistently showing up in the homes of your future customers.
What if someone else already claimed my category?
That's exactly why it's worth reaching out early.
Each campaign reserves one spot per business category. If your category has already been claimed for a particular neighborhood, I'll recommend another neighborhood or let you know when the next opportunity becomes available.
I'd rather help you find the right fit than squeeze you into the wrong campaign.
Still have questions?
I've put together answers to the questions business owners ask most often, from pricing and campaign timelines to neighborhoods, artwork, and what to expect after you reserve your spot.
Browse the Full FAQ →Let's get your business into the neighborhood.
Local Orange gives small businesses a shot at direct, premium advertising that's usually reserved for national brands. Reach out and I'll show you what's available near you.
Email Me Directly[email protected]. I read every message myself.