The Daily Progress

About Us

The Daily Progress, Charlottesville’s trusted source for local news since 1892 and a proud flagship property of Lee Enterprises (NYSE: LEE), partners closely with Amplified Digital Agency—Lee Enterprises’ full-service national digital solutions division—to deliver unmatched reach and revenue-driving marketing solutions across Central Virginia.

Together, we combine award-winning local journalism with cutting-edge digital capabilities, offering businesses scalable, data-driven campaigns that consistently outperform market benchmarks. Our integrated toolkit includes:

• Programmatic advertising & high-impact display
• OTT/CTV and streaming audio
• Geo-fencing, retargeting, and hyper-local targeting
• Native content & sponsored storytelling
• SEO-driven lead generation and search marketing
• Email newsletters, e-commerce, and custom solutions

Key results powered by this partnership at The Daily Progress:
• +38% year-over-year digital revenue growth
• +22% increase in unique visitors through audience development
• Successful launches of digital subscriptions and membership programs
• Multi-channel campaigns delivering measurable ROI for clients in healthcare, real estate, education, tourism, retail, and beyond

At The Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, and Amplified Digital Agency, we believe strong local journalism and innovative digital marketing go hand-in-hand. When publishers and advertisers succeed together, communities thrive.

Ready to connect?
• Email Micheal Nelson if you are in the Charlottesville region to setup a meeting