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 St Albans, Harpenden, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Hitchin, Bishop Stortford.

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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

GBP145

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

Best for: Estate agents, private clinics, independent schools, restaurants, gyms, trades and professional services

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5 issues - 1 slot

Launch week sponsor

GBP575

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

Best for: Advertisers that need repeated reach across commuter towns and affluent Hertfordshire villages

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per month - 2 slot

Referral reward sponsor

GBP250

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

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

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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 St Albans, Harpenden, Watford and HitchinGood fit for residents and local business readers.OpenIndependent schools, nurseries, tutoring and family servicesGood fit for residents and local business readers.OpenDentists, opticians, private clinics, physios and wellness studiosGood fit for residents and local business readers.OpenRestaurants, cafes, pubs, theatres and weekend venuesGood fit for residents and local business readers.OpenTrades, garden services, builders and home improvementGood fit for residents and local business readers.OpenGyms, cycle shops, commuter services and local transport offersGood fit for residents and local business readers.OpenProfessional services near St Albans, Watford, Hemel Hempstead and Bishop StortfordGood fit for residents and local business readers.OpenMuseums, heritage attractions, markets, bookshops and cultural venuesGood 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 St Albans, Harpenden, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Hitchin or Bishop Stortford?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.