Alton, IL – June 5, 2024 – Riverbender.com, the premier source for local news, sports, and community content in Madison and Jersey counties, proudly announces its expansion with the acquisition of the Metro East Star. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for Riverbender.com, which has been serving the community since 2005 and has grown to encompass over 150,000 pages and attract more than 72,000 email subscribers.
As part of this expansion, Riverbender.com will continue to deliver its renowned hyper-local content, including live video streaming of high school sports, community meetings, and a daily talk show. The site’s comprehensive Real Estate section, featuring complete property listings, and the Automotive section with daily updated inventories from popular dealers, will also be extended to serve the new market area.
President and CEO John Hentrich expressed his enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating, “I believe this new market area will provide expanded opportunity for us, our advertising clients, and for the community in general. We intend to bring a unique offering of hyper-local content as we have in Madison and Jersey counties over the last 19 years. We need the support of the local businesses, municipalities, schools, and the general public to make this work. We intend to reciprocate as a good community partner providing resources and support where needed.”
Riverbender.com, which also owns and maintains EdGlenToday.com, a local media website serving the Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, and surrounding communities, is committed to fostering strong community ties and enhancing local engagement through its expanded coverage.
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