Bellingham Herald
Bellingham Herald (@bellinghamherald) is the YouTube channel of the Bellingham Herald local news outlet in Whatcom County, Washington, USA. With about 8.8K subscribers and roughly 78 median views, it posts short-form local news clips, usually several per week. Rates run about $150 to $250 per Shorts video.
Local Whatcom County news audience, cheap Shorts placements
- Median view count of 78 across the last 30 uploads, with a 90th percentile near 1,015 views.
- About 27 uploads in the last 90 days, roughly two per week.
- Shorts make up 72% of uploads, with a median duration of 44 seconds.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- short vertical news clips, reporter-led explainers, event coverage
- Tone
- informative, neutral
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- under 60 seconds
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent coverage includes election recounts and ICE-related community care packages ("Girl Scout Sapphire Buck is donating care packages to people who have been released from ICE custody"), which are political-adjacent news topics.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 8.8k | 78 | 27 |
Benchmark score: 30 / 100
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Recent videos
▶Hear how a partnership helps Bellingham residents in crisis · 66 views
▶Whatcom County trail cam records a wildlife zoo · 572 views
▶New Bellingham Hockey Team made its debut · 227 viewsLast three uploads, latest 3 days ago.
The Bellingham Herald is the source for local news in Whatcom County. Welcome to our Youtube Channel! If you would like us to feature your video on our channel email us at newsroom@bellinghamherald.com
About Bellingham Herald
Bellingham Herald (@bellinghamherald) is the YouTube channel of the Bellingham Herald, the local news source for Whatcom County, Washington. The channel posts short vertical news clips, reporter explainers and event coverage on city policy, housing, business openings and community life, with about 27 uploads in the last 90 days.
Estimated viewers are mostly adults in the United States who follow local news, with the audience skewing toward ages 45 and up. The channel has about 8.8K subscribers and a median of 78 views per video, with a 90th percentile near 1,015, so reach is modest and concentrated in the region.
The channel has no sponsored integrations in its recent history. Estimated rates run $150 to $250 per Shorts video, which works out to a CPM of roughly $4 to $8 per 1,000 median views, compared with the $10 to $30 CPM typical for paid ads. Local businesses and regional services seeking Whatcom County awareness should consider booking it.
Written from Bellingham Herald's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Bellingham Herald can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Bellingham
How much does Bellingham Herald charge for a sponsored video?
Based on the channel's median views and its Shorts-heavy format, the estimated rate is $150 to $250 per video. This is an estimate from public metrics, not a published rate card.
What does Bellingham Herald post about on YouTube?
The channel posts short local news clips on Bellingham and Whatcom County, covering city policy, housing projects, business openings, community events and local government topics.
How do I contact Bellingham Herald for a brand deal?
The channel description lists newsroom@bellinghamherald.com for featuring videos. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.
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