Advertise With The Pender Post
Reach the Pender Island community through affordable, high-visibility advertising in The Pender Post. We offer full-page colour and black & white (greyscale) ads in a variety of sizes to suit your needs. For advertisers with ads that are four blocks or larger we will include an ad in our digital edition at no additional charge.
All advertisements must be for products, services or events available on Pender Island.
Advertising Options & Rates
Black & White (Greyscale) Ads
Preference is given to local not-for-profit organizations. Commercial advertisers may be accepted if space is available.
| Ad Size | Dimensions | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Block | 2.33″ x 2.33″ | $11 |
| 2 Blocks (Vertical) | 2.33″ x 4.66″ | $22 |
| 2 Blocks (Horizontal) | 4.91″ x 2.33″ | $22 |
| 3 Blocks (Vertical) | 2.33″ x 6.99″ | $33 |
| 3 Blocks (Horizontal) | 7.5″ x 2.33″ | $33 |
| 4 Blocks (Vertical) | 2.33″ x 9.75″ | $44 |
| 4 Blocks (Cluster) | 4.91″ x 4.66″ | $44 |
| Half Page | 7.5″ x 4.75″ | $66 |
| Full Page | 7.5″ x 9.75″ | $132 |
Full-Page Colour Ads
Keep text and logos at least 0.5″ from the edge. All colour ads are 8.5″ x 11″ requiring a 0.25″ bleed for total dimensions of 9″ x 11.5″.
Not-for-profit Rates
| Placement | Price |
|---|---|
| Inside front cover | $135 |
| Inside back cover | $135 |
| Back cover | $140 |
Commercial Rates
| Placement | Price |
|---|---|
| Inside front cover | $190 |
| Inside back cover | $190 |
| Back cover | $200 |
Complimentary Online Ads
Advertisers purchasing ads of four blocks or larger in our print edition can place an ad in our new online issues at no additional charge. Those with full-page ads can provide an online ad of 1000×1000 pixels. Half-page advertisers can place a 1000×500 pixel ad in our digital magazine. Four block ads get a 500×500 online ad and two block ads get a 500×250 online ad. Online ads must be in JPG or PNG format. See Colour Ad Dimensions. Contact production@penderpost.org if you require assistance.
Advertising Guidelines
Deadlines
Black & White Ads:
5:00 PM on the 19th of the month preceding publication.
(January issue deadline: December 12)
Colour Ads:
Noon on the 15th of the month preceding publication.
All colour ads must be booked in advance.
New advertisers should submit ads at least two days before the deadline.
Submission Requirements
Ads must be 300 dpi press-quality in PDF or PSD format.
Email ads to
production@penderpost.org
Payment & Discounts
Pre-payment is required for new and one-time advertisers.
12-Month Pre-Payment Discount:
Save 5% when pre-paying for a full year.
Billing & Contact Information
Production Manager
production@penderpost.org
Billing Inquiries
billing@penderpost.org
Obituaries
We accept obituaries at no charge for Pender Island residents.
- Submissions should include a photo and up to 200 words.
- Deadline: The 19th of each month.
- Send to: production@penderpost.org
Political Advertising Policy
As per our constitution and bylaws, The Pender Post does not accept political advertisements.
- We allow one-line calendar listings for candidate meetings or visits.
- Elected officials may place ads with contact information only.
- Before elections, candidates may submit a 500-word statement & photograph at no charge.