· For the press ·
Media kit.
Everything a journalist, producer, or podcaster needs to cover The Valley Weekly — live numbers, ready-to-paste boilerplate, quotable lines, and a direct press contact.
· The numbers ·
- 1,100+Confirmed subscribers
- 70%+Avg open rate
- 10%+Avg click rate
- 4Issues averaged
Current as of July 21, 2026· delivered basis · last 4 issues
· Boilerplate ·
Copy into your CMS as-is. The subscriber number is live so rounding stays accurate; if you need an exact figure or a custom line, email the press contact below.
Short · social bio, X, LinkedIn
26 wordsThe Valley Weekly is a free Tuesday-morning newsletter for the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, edited by Neal Quesnel. Read by 1,100+ Valley residents each week.
Medium · article sidebar, press release lede
49 wordsThe Valley Weekly is a free Tuesday-morning newsletter for the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, edited by Neal Quesnel. Each issue rounds up local news, this weekend, kids events, real estate, and food and events across Hampshire, Hampden, and Franklin counties. Read by 1,100+ Valley residents. 70%+ open rate.
Long · feature story, About the Publication
101 wordsThe Valley Weekly is a free Tuesday-morning newsletter for the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, edited by Neal Quesnel and launched in 2026. Each issue rounds up local news, this weekend, kids events, real estate market notes, food and drink, and civic happenings across Hampshire, Hampden, and Franklin counties. The letter reaches 1,100+ Pioneer Valley residents every Tuesday morning at 7am Eastern. 70%+ open rate. Beyond the newsletter, thevalleyweekly.com maintains verified reference guides to Valley farmers markets, splash pads, pick-your-own farms, breweries, and food pantries. Sponsorships are hand-picked and disclosed; there are no banner ads, no data resale, and no clickbait.
· Quote from the editor ·
“The Valley Weekly is the Tuesday letter I wanted to read and couldn’t find. One issue a week, real editorial voice, only what a Pioneer Valley resident actually cares about. No banner ads, no email chum, no fake urgency.”
— Neal Quesnel, editor
· Assets ·
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Press contact
For interviews, quotes, custom stats, or anything not covered here — email Neal directly.
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