Advertise

Advertising in Local Edition is an investment in your business and in the community. With your support, we can develop an independent, high quality newspaper that is useful and enjoyable for everybody in the area.

Slots are prominent and very limited - you will be seen.
Go to the booking form now

Our publications
(updated 20 May 2008)

All our publications are produced for specific social objectives, not profit. All revenue supports our mission to improve information and communication in professional, colourful and enjoyable publications.

Local Edition

The community newspaper for Tunstall, Burslem, Cobridge, Middleport & their surrounding areas

• 3,000 copies fortnightly plus a popular website
• a full-colour, professional tabloid, rewriting the way that newspapers work
• distributed in public-facing businesses and
community centres – wherever people have a few minutes to read
• a street paper given out on market days,
sparking conversations and creating connections
• a base for spin-off projects, developing the talents of our high-quality freelance and volunteer team
• a tapestry of local life, commerce, history,
culture and sports

Rates
Small display £50
Portrait £150
Half page £300
Full page £600

NEW: Local ad* £25
(*only available to locally-owned businesses and organisations with limited marketing budgets)

All adverts include a free link on our website.
Long-term sponsorship supports Local Edition’s future and entitles you to discounts and additional marketing services. Get in touch to discuss this.

Book now!

Stoke Sounds

All the new sounds of the city and beyond, showcased by excellent writing and photography

• An unlimited audience online, fast-attracting hundreds of readers from across the world
• A popular gathering point for the growing Stoke network of musicians, helping to develop collaborative working
• A launchpad for events that bring diverse
communities together: look out for our high-profile launch party in August

Rates

Website button for six months £40
Prime slots online and in paper £200

Exciting sponsorship opportunities also available
Online advert also entitles you to a 10% discount on advertising on the Stoke Sounds page in Local Edition.

What will your advertising support?
• An independent, highly localised newspaper whose primary aims are to promote information, communication and local services / businesses
• a colourful, accessible, high quality newspaper for everyone visiting our towns and community centres
• Diversity in our local media
• Greater access to information for everybody in our communities

As we develop...
• sustainable, well-paid jobs in all the areas where the newspaper needs skills and work such as journalism, design and distribution
• higher profiles for all local businesses and greater use of our town services
• a community participation programme offering workshops for different audiences

What do you get out of it?
• Prominent, full colour space at low prices
• An accessible way to reach the customers right on your doorstep
• Attractive artwork designed for you inclusive to the price
• Free listings on the website
• A communication forum that benefits everybody
Don’t hesitate! Email us to book - ads @localedition . org . uk

Who is already advertising?
See all our advertisers on the left hand bar - we are grateful to those who have taken the lead and advertised in the first six months of the newspaper. Other businesses and organisations have commited to series of adverts, contributing greatly to the long-term stabillity of the newspaper.

Join them today - go to the booking form now