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Updated 2026-10-12

Local Media Kit Audit Checklist

A buyer-readiness checklist for local media kits, sponsorship decks, audience proof, and rate cards.

What should a local media kit include?

A local media kit should explain who the audience is, where they are, why advertisers should care, what inventory is available, what proof supports the claims, and what the buyer should do next. The strongest kits connect local audience evidence to specific advertiser outcomes.

Operator proof points

Buyer clarityAudience proofInventory reviewRevenue-focused fixes

How to use this workflow

  1. Audit the first-page promise.
  2. Check audience claims for source and date.
  3. Review inventory descriptions.
  4. Rewrite weak sections by buyer impact.

Workflow comparison

JobOperator useAI useCaution
AudienceShow who readsFind unsupported claimsDo not use stale metrics
InventoryExplain what buyers getClarify deliverablesAvoid vague placements
RatesMake pricing understandableConnect price to use caseDo not hide constraints

Use the matching workflow package

Build a local media kit from 10 proven sections, or audit yours and get a prioritized fix list with rewrites. The package includes the installable skill, a worked example, quality checks, and an operator worksheet.

Open Media Kit Builder and Auditor

Questions local operators ask

Should the rate card come first?

Usually no. Local advertisers need audience fit and use cases before they compare prices.

What is the biggest media kit mistake?

The biggest mistake is making broad audience claims without local geography, proof, or advertiser relevance.

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