How do I book an ad? It’s so easy,
email adsmercury@gmail.com
or Call or Text 780-662-4046
stop by our office in Tofield
*Note: Many of the below prices are negotiable. If you let us know your budget, we’ll always try to do our best to squeeze in as much value as we can! Also, if you’re willing to commit to advertising long-term with us, we’re willing to return the favour with the best rates we can!
Display Ad Rates
Most Common Sizes:
2×3 Ad
$66/wk 1-2 issues
$60/wk 3-5 issues
$54/wk 6-11 issues
$51/wk 3 mo.+
2×4 Ad
$88/wk 1-2 issues
$80/wk 3-5 issues
$72/wk 6-11 issues
$68/wk 3 mo.+
1/8 Page
$132/wk 1-2 issues
$120/wk 3-5 issues
$108/wk 6-11 issues
$102/wk 3 mo.+
1/4 Page
$220/wk 1-2 issues
$200/wk 3-5 issues
$180/wk 6-11 issues
$170/wk 3 mo.+
1/2 Page
$380/wk 1-2 issues
$360/wk 3-5 issues
$320/wk 6-11 issues
$290/wk 3 mo.+
Full Page
$662/wk 1-2 issues
$630/wk 3-5 issues
$595/wk 6-11 issues
$515/wk 3 mo.+
25% off any quarter page or larger ad that appears in 2 of any 4 affiliate newspapers.
10% off smaller ad appearing in 2 of any 4 affiliate newspapers.
Colour
$65 for all sizes above 1/2 page. $55 for above 1/4 page up to 1/2 page. $45 for above 1/8 page up to 1/4 page. $35 for below. $25 for business card size.
Front Page Ads
6×2 Banner Ad (bottom) $180/week
1×1 Block Ad (top right) $100/week
Long term booking: Prices negotiable. Contact us today!
Front page ads are first come, first serve. Due to Newspapers Association bylaws, we can’t oversell our front page by loading it with advertising. So if you’re planning a campaign, please contact us to reserve your space as soon as possible!
Classified Ads
$20 for the first 35 words
45 cents for each word after that
$5 bolding. $10 per picture or logo.
***EVERY FOURTH WEEK FREE***
>All 4 papers adds just $5 to total cost
Business & Church Directory:
Call or Email Lisa to Inquire – multiple sizes available. Discounts at 6 months and 1 Year.
780-662-4046 | adsmercury@gmail.com
Obituaries:
$145 for the first 500 words with or without 1 picture
$20 extra for additional photos or logos
$15 extra for each sequence of 1-25 words after 500.
Example – 620 words would be:
$145 plus $15 x 5 $220 total (plus gst).
Online Top Banner Ads:
$125/month. Rotated randomly at top banner with up to 5 other advertisers. Will not be affected/muted by most common Ad Blockers.
Subscriptions:
Counter Sales: $1.00 including G.S.T.
All Subscriptions in Canada:
1 year – $40 including gst ($38.10)
2 years – $70 including gst SAVE $10 ($66.67)
3 years – $100 including gst SAVE $20 ($95.24)
USA: $145 + (G.S.T.) = $152.25
Overseas: $275 + (G.S.T.) = $288.75
Cheques for new or renewed subscriptions can be made out to
“The Tofield Mercury” and mailed to PO Box 150, Tofield, AB. T0B 4J0
The results are in. People still TRUST Newspaper Advertising ABOVE ALL OTHERS!
That includes both the print product AND our websites!
