Advertise

Reach residents before the day starts.

Founding sponsor inventory is built for useful local advertisers, not generic display ads. Each placement must be relevant to people in York, Harrogate, Wetherby, Ilkley, Knaresborough, Otley.

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Launch packages

Do not enable checkout links, collect payment or reserve inventory before the editor approves live launch.

per issue - 1 slot

Founding issue sponsor

GBP 95

One clearly labelled sponsor block after the lead story, with one link and one practical local offer.

Best for: Estate agents, independent schools, restaurants, visitor attractions, home services and professional firms

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5 issues - 1 slot

Launch week sponsor

GBP 375

Five weekday sponsor placements plus a static website sponsor-kit mention.

Best for: Higher-consideration local services that need repeated morning reach across York, Harrogate and North Leeds

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per month - 2 slot

Referral reward sponsor

GBP 175

Referral page, share page and one newsletter growth block after Buttondown referral attribution is live.

Best for: Cafes, theatres, farm shops, bookshops, attractions, family venues and local experiences

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Best-fit advertisers

Priority goes to repeat local spenders with clear calls to action and service areas matching the coverage footprint.

OpenEstate agents and premium lettings in York, Harrogate and IlkleyGood fit for residents and local business readers.OpenIndependent schools, tutoring and childcareGood fit for residents and local business readers.OpenRestaurants, cafes, theatres and weekend venuesGood fit for residents and local business readers.OpenDentists, opticians, gyms, clinics and wellness servicesGood fit for residents and local business readers.OpenTrades, garden services and home improvementGood fit for residents and local business readers.OpenVisitor attractions, museums, tours and heritage venuesGood fit for residents and local business readers.OpenCommuter services, rail-adjacent offers and local transportGood fit for residents and local business readers.OpenFarm shops, markets, bookshops and high-street independentsGood fit for residents and local business readers.

Lead qualification

Questions to answer before reserving inventory, taking payment or preparing campaign copy.

OpenDoes the campaign cover York, Harrogate, Wetherby, Ilkley, Knaresborough or Otley?Manual review question before a live Stripe checkout or reserved slot exists.OpenIs the offer useful to residents before 9am?Manual review question before a live Stripe checkout or reserved slot exists.OpenCan the sponsor provide one clear landing page and plain-English copy?Manual review question before a live Stripe checkout or reserved slot exists.OpenDoes the claim need regulated, medical, financial or legal review?Manual review question before a live Stripe checkout or reserved slot exists.