Patch.com

Overview

Patch.com is a hyperlocal digital news and community platform founded in 2008 and based in New York City. It provides community-specific news, events, discussions, and marketplace services across thousands of towns in the U.S. The organization operates a network of websites and AI-powered newsletters delivering localized content such as high school sports scores, local events, weather updates, and business news to enhance local engagement.

The company has grown substantially, now covering more than 30,000 communities with its AI-driven newsletters. Patch emphasizes professional journalism and community contributions while offering hyperlocal websites, automated newsletters, advertising tools, and community features that foster participation from local residents and businesses seeking relevant news and information.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 703-265-1000
• Website: patch.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/patch-com

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Community-specific news and reporting
• Hyperlocal advertising solutions
• AI-driven newsletters and content curation
• User-generated content and community forums
• Local event promotion and marketplace tools
• Professional journalism and editorial standards
• Business listings and local commerce support
• Engagement analytics for community participation

Technologies Used

• ADP Workforce Now
• Active Campaign
• Adobe Marketing Cloud
• Amazon Associates
• Chartbeat
• DoubleClick
• Etix
• Eventbrite
• Facebook Custom Audiences
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• Gmail
• Google Apps
• Google Font API
• Google Play
• Google Tag Manager
• Greenhouse.io
• Jira
• Mobile Friendly
• New Relic
• Nginx
• OneAll
• Route 53
• Sailthru
• ShowClix
• Slack
• Ticket Spice
• Varnish
• WordPress.org
• Zendesk
• comScore
• greyscale - grey

Buyer Teams to Target

Editorial & Content

• Editor-in-Chief
• Managing Editor
• Content Director
• Senior Reporter
• Community Editor
• Newsletter Manager

Advertising & Revenue Operations

• VP of Advertising
• Sales Director
• Advertising Operations Manager
• Revenue Analyst
• Account Executive
• Partnership Manager

Product & Engineering

• Chief Technology Officer
• Director of Engineering
• Product Manager
• Lead Software Engineer
• QA Lead
• DevOps Engineer

Marketing & Community Engagement

• Head of Marketing
• Community Engagement Manager
• Social Media Lead
• Email Campaign Manager
• Events Coordinator
• Growth Strategist

What They Buy

• Digital advertising platforms and monetization tools
• Email marketing and campaign solutions
• Content management and publishing software
• Web analytics and audience measurement tools
• Cloud hosting and infrastructure services
• Recruitment and HR management platforms
• Customer support and engagement solutions

Signals to Watch

• 🤝 New media or business partnerships announced
• 📆 Large-scale hiring in editorial, engineering, or sales
• 🚀 Launch of new community features or product updates
• 💰 New investments in advertising or marketing initiatives
• 🗣️ Major regional expansion or entering new markets
• 🧑‍💻 Adoption of new content or engagement technologies