New Britain Herald

What New Britain Herald does

New Britain Herald is a privately-held local newspaper founded in 1880 that serves New Britain, Connecticut and surrounding communities including Berlin, Newington, Southington, and Bristol. It publishes hyperlocal news, sports, entertainment, obituaries, community coverage, and classifieds, distributing content through a print home-delivery product (Monday-Saturday), the newbritainherald.com website, and a PressReader-hosted digital e-Edition. A sub-brand, the Newington Town Crier, extends dedicated coverage into Newington. The publication operates under the Central Connecticut Communications group alongside its affiliated title The Chronicle, and is led by a publisher (Jody Boucher) with regional management shared across Connecticut News Media roles.

The core technology platform is the BLOX Content Management System from BLOX Digital, which powers the website, subscription management, and digital content delivery; the publication is also integrated with PressReader (e-Edition), NewsBank (archival search), and Legacy.com (obituaries). Marketing channels are primarily organic and content-driven: the website with SEO, Facebook and Twitter accounts, and email news alerts, with no disclosed paid acquisition infrastructure.

The business model is a hybrid of consumer subscription revenue and advertising. Subscription tiers include the All Access bundle (home delivery plus e-Edition and unlimited articles, starting at $114 for 91 days), Home Delivery 26-week ($224) and 52-week ($432) plans, a Total Digital Subscription ($175/year), and a $16/month E-Edition option. Advertising revenue is generated through display ads and an online classifieds marketplace covering real estate, vehicles, jobs, items for sale, pets, services, community announcements, and personals. The firm has 11-50 employees, no disclosed revenue or funding history, and no institutional or venture backing identified in the source material.

Name

New Britain Herald

Legal name

Central Ct Communications LLC

Website

https://www.newbritainherald.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

New Britain Herald is a media and broadcast production company that publishes news on business, sports, weather, and politics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New Britain

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Subscription Revenue: The publication generates revenue through paid subscriptions offering home delivery (print) and digital access including e-Edition and unlimited website articles. Multiple subscription tiers are available including 13-week, 26-week, and 52-week home delivery plans, as well as digital-only options.
2. Advertising: The newspaper generates advertising revenue through display ads on the website and classified advertising including real estate listings, vehicle sales, job postings, and other classified categories.
3. Classified Advertising: Revenue from classified ads including real estate, vehicles, jobs, items for sale, pets, services, community announcements, and personals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

New Britain Herald publishes hyperlocal news, sports, weather, obituaries, and community information for New Britain, Connecticut and surrounding towns (Berlin, Newington, Southington, Bristol). The publication distributes content through a print home-delivery newspaper, a website (newbritainherald.com), a digital e-Edition via PressReader, and an online classified advertising marketplace, monetized via paid subscriptions and display/classified ads.

Product overview

New Britain Herald operates as a local news publication offering a multi-platform content distribution model. The core product is the newbritainherald.com website, which serves as the primary digital hub for local news, sports, entertainment, classifieds, obituaries, photos, and videos covering New Britain, CT and surrounding communities. This is complemented by an E-Edition (digital replica via PressReader), subscription-based access (All Access combining home delivery with digital), and classified advertising services. The publication also offers subscription management tools for address changes, delivery issues, and gift subscriptions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Newington Town Crier: A local news section of New Britain Herald covering Newington town news and community events.

Products and services

• New Britain Herald Website The primary digital news platform providing local news, sports, entertainment, classifieds, obituaries, photos, videos, and community coverage for New Britain, CT and surrounding areas.
• e-Edition Digital newspaper edition accessible through PressReader, offering a full digital replica of the print publication with enhanced viewing features.
• All Access Subscription (Print + Digital) Combined home delivery and digital subscription providing physical newspaper delivery Monday through Saturday plus unlimited e-Edition access and articles on the website.
• Digital Subscription E-Edition access and unlimited article access on newbritainherald.com, available as monthly ($16/30 days) and annual ($175/year) plans.
• Classifieds Online classified advertising platform featuring categories for real estate, vehicles, jobs, items for sale, pets, services, community announcements, and personals.
• Advertising Services Print and digital advertising services including display ads, classified ads, and legal notices for local businesses and individuals.

Segments1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The ChronicleminorOthersNew Britain Herald is affiliated with The Chronicle, sharing copyright 2022 and presumably under common ownership or management. The Chronicle appears in the footer of the website.
• BLOX DigitalcoreTechnology or IntegrationBLOX Digital provides the BLOX Content Management System that powers the New Britain Herald website. BLOX CMS is the underlying technology platform enabling the newspaper's digital content delivery, website functionality, and online services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/newbritherald
• Facebookfacebook.com/NBHerald

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Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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