The Bright Side

Good news from Nebraska, delivered all year long

The Bright Side with Colleen

If you’ve ever thought, “We need more good news,” you’re in the right place. The Bright Side is a digital magazine and community that reminds you of all the good happening right here in Nebraska.

Bright Side Monthly

$6/month

THE BRIGHT SIDE WITH COLLEEN — A steady stream of uplifting stories and features that remind you of all the good happening right here in Nebraska (and give you something good to look forward to in your inbox).

  • FULL DIGITAL ACCESS | Read every current issue of The Bright Side, plus all new issues as they’re released — your personal library of Nebraska good news, ready whenever you need a pick‑me‑up.

  • IN EVERY ISSUE | Real stories about Nebraskans, small‑town moments worth celebrating, and hidden gems and history — even lifelong Nebraskans will learn something new.

  • APP & EMAIL DELIVERY | Read The Bright Side in its very own app or from your inbox — enjoy access anywhere on your phone, tablet, or desktop.

  • FACEBOOK COMMUNITY | Experience the Bright Side as more than a magazine—our private group is your place to connect and build friendships with Colleen and fellow members

Bright Side All-Access Annual

$50/year

Lock in a full year of The Bright Side for just $50 (a 30% savings vs. $6/month)!

  • EVERYTHING IN BRIGHT SIDE MONTHLY | Full digital access to every current issue of The Bright Side, plus all new issues as they’re released.

  • STORY IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS | Annual members get priority when I’m choosing reader ideas for future stories and segments. Share your Nebraska people, places, and projects, and your ideas go to the top of my consideration list.

  • AD‑FREE EXPERIENCE | Enjoy every issue without ads.

Campaign Partner

$250/year

Limited spots available—secure yours before they’re gone! Designed for statewide organizations, campaigns, venues, and events that want simple, consistent visibility without extra meetings. You bring the flyers and key details; I help you share them with one of the most engaged local audiences in Nebraska.

  • EVENT & PSA SHARING Submit qualifying flyers through a simple online form. I’ll include them in The Bright Side and in select Facebook posts so your message gets seen by more people, more often.

  • MAXIMUM VISIBILITY | Colleen Williams Presents on Facebook reaches tens of thousands of Nebraskans every week, with individual posts regularly drawing thousands of views. Your campaigns tap into that organic reach for a fraction of traditional ad costs.

  • DIGITAL MAGAZINE ACCESS | One digital subscription to The Bright Side for your team, so you can see your mentions and stay connected to what’s happening across the state.

TESTIMONIALS

What People Are Saying

“Love, Love, Love "The Bright Side"!!! Nebraska has so many wonderful and caring people, it is nice to "showcase" them. Keep on telling our Story.”

Barbara A. Graves

Grand Island

“You did not disappoint. The Bright Side is creative, enjoyable and covering so many topics. Looking forward to the next issues.”

Maryann Eurek

“Wow...this was a major undertaking! Lots of work put into this venture. I love the stories and photos. The Facebook page is great for finding upcoming events and the website is very easy to navigate. Good Job Colleen!”

Diane Dube-League

“This is fantastic. Well done! I've been a long-time viewer. I love seeing your transition to a new platform that's truly YOU. Cheers!”

Amanda Polacek

“Thank you for all the good news. In today’s world we get inundated with sad news and all the bad in the world. We need to hear all the great things happening in our world.”

Cathy Cafferty

Hastings

“Love the first issue Colleen! Great pictures and great hearing from Gary Robinson”

Bev Sack

“This is such a great first edition! I can't wait for the next one!”

Alex Andersen

“Love,love,love The Bright Side! Great stories and pictures. We need this kind of news in our world today! Thank You.”

Kathleen Samuelson

“Congratulations on a wonderful new project! It’s a hit with me! Love we can go somewhere and see positive things happening in such a negative world. Thank you so much! I can’t wait for the next edition!”

Kay Georgiana

Hastings