Media Kit

Local advertising, made simple.

ChitChat Local is a Community Lifestyle & Local Business Guide dedicated to connecting residents with trusted local businesses, community events, seasonal activities, local stories, and valuable neighbourhood information.

Why ChitChat

Five reasons local businesses choose ChitChat.

A simple summary of what every advertiser gets. Skim it in 30 seconds — the rest of the page goes deeper.

Print + Online Exposure

Every package bundles a full-colour print ad with an online profile on chitchatlocal.ca — no upsell.

Dedicated Business Profile

An SEO-optimised page that stays live between issues so customers can find you year-round.

Coupons & Promotions

Live coupon listing with a trackable redemption code, plus QR-ready promotion that links print to your profile.

Community Audience

ChitChat is placed in cafés, restaurants, salons, clinics and community centres — neighbours, not strangers.

Flexible Advertising Options

From a community spotlight to a multi-city annual partnership — pick the package that fits your goals and budget.

Ad Sizes & Pricing

Three ad sizes. Print + online included.

Every ad size includes a full-colour print placement, a dedicated business profile, and a live coupon listing. Founding Advertiser rates apply for your entire initial 6- or 12-month term (paid upfront). After the initial term, advertisers move to the regular renewal rate.

Standard Ad
Size: 1.875" × 3.25"

A classic community-magazine spot — enough room for your logo, message, and call-to-action.

$150/month
Founding / Initial-Term Price
Regular / Renewal rate: $175/month. Founding rate applies for the entire initial term (6 or 12 months, paid upfront). Continues at regular rate after.
6-Month Founding
$900
12-Month Founding
$1,800
  • Ad size: 1.875" × 3.25"
  • Full-colour print placement
  • Dedicated business profile page
  • City + category directory listing
  • Coupon listing
  • Up to 10,000 copies per zone, per month
Double Ad
Size: 3.75" × 3.25"

Double the width of a Standard Ad — great for photos, menus, or seasonal promotions.

$300/month
Founding / Initial-Term Price
Regular / Renewal rate: $350/month. Founding rate applies for the entire initial term (6 or 12 months, paid upfront). Continues at regular rate after.
6-Month Founding
$1,800
12-Month Founding
$3,600
  • Ad size: 3.75" × 3.25"
  • Full-colour print placement
  • Dedicated business profile page
  • City + category directory listing
  • Coupon listing
  • Up to 10,000 copies per zone, per month
Best Visibility
Large Premium Ad
Size: 7 5/8" × 1 7/8"

A premium full-width banner — maximum brand visibility across the page.

$450/month
Founding / Initial-Term Price
Regular / Renewal rate: $525/month. Founding rate applies for the entire initial term (6 or 12 months, paid upfront). Continues at regular rate after.
6-Month Founding
$2,700
12-Month Founding
$5,400
  • Ad size: 7 5/8" × 1 7/8"
  • Full-colour print placement
  • Dedicated business profile page
  • City + category directory listing
  • Coupon listing
  • Up to 10,000 copies per zone, per month
Multi-Zone Pricing

First (base) zone uses the normal monthly price for the selected ad size. Every additional zone is a flat $150/month, regardless of ad size. Distribution scales with zones — up to 10,000 copies per zone, per month.

Featured Business Profile
The Featured Business Profile is a one-issue / one-month Featured Business placement shown prominently on the main ChitChat Local website page. Subject to availability.
Also referred to as Featured This Month — one issue, subject to availability.
$250
/ one monthly feature
Every Ad Size Includes
Full-colour print ad in the monthly issue
Dedicated SEO-optimised business profile page
Live coupon listing with trackable redemption code
Searchable directory + category placement
Backlink to your website
Distribution across high-traffic local locations

All advertising prices are in Canadian dollars. GST is additional.

Take ChitChat With You

Download the Media Kit

A 6-page PDF covering everything you need to know about advertising with ChitChat. Save it, share it, or request a copy by email.

PDF download coming soon. In the meantime, use Print / Save as PDF to save this page, or request a copy by email.

What's inside the Media Kit

6 pages • PDF
Page 01
ChitChat Overview
  • Who we are
  • Our mission
  • Community focus
Page 02
Distribution Information
  • Up to 10,000 copies per zone, per month
  • High-traffic locations
  • Distribution network
Page 03
Advertising Packages
  • Standard Ad / Double Ad / Large Premium Ad
  • 6 & 12-month Founding terms
  • Featured Business Profile add-on
Page 04
Why Businesses Choose ChitChat
  • Print + online
  • Trust-driven environment
  • Hyper-local reach
Page 05
Coupon Marketplace & Profiles
  • Coupon marketplace
  • Business profiles
  • Website exposure
Page 06
Contact & Inquiry
  • Direct contact info
  • Advertising inquiry
  • Next steps
Common Questions

Everything advertisers ask, answered.

Q
How many copies of ChitChat are distributed each month?

ChitChat distributes up to 10,000 full-colour copies per zone, per month through coffee shops, restaurants, medical offices, salons, community centres, and other high-traffic local locations. Advertisers who choose more than one zone reach up to 10,000 additional copies per zone, per month.

Q
Do I get online exposure with my print ad?

Yes — every advertising package includes a dedicated business profile page on chitchatlocal.ca, a listing in our searchable directory, coupon listings, and a backlink to your website.

Q
What advertising sizes are available?

ChitChat Local offers three customer-facing ad sizes: the Standard Ad (1.875" × 3.25"), the Double Ad (3.75" × 3.25"), and the Large Premium Ad (7 5/8" × 1 7/8"). Every size is full-colour and includes the online business profile, directory placement, and coupon listing.

Q
What are the advertising prices?

Founding Advertiser (initial term) rates: Standard Ad $150/month, Double Ad $300/month, Large Premium Ad $450/month. Regular / renewal rates after the initial term: Standard Ad $175/month, Double Ad $350/month, Large Premium Ad $525/month. All prices are in Canadian dollars — GST is additional.

Q
What contract terms are available?

Customer-facing Founding / introductory terms are 6 months or 12 months only, paid upfront. Founding pricing applies only to that initial term — after it ends, the advertiser moves to the applicable regular rate.

Q
What are the 6-month and 12-month Founding totals?

6-month Founding totals: Standard Ad $900, Double Ad $1,800, Large Premium Ad $2,700. 12-month Founding totals: Standard Ad $1,800, Double Ad $3,600, Large Premium Ad $5,400. All prices are in Canadian dollars — GST is additional.

Q
How does multi-zone advertising work?

The first (base) zone uses the normal monthly price for the ad size you choose. Every additional zone is a flat $150/month, regardless of ad size. Distribution scales too: up to 10,000 copies per zone, per month.

Q
What is the Featured Business Profile / Featured This Month?

Featured Business Profile — $250 for one monthly feature (one issue). This is a one-month spotlight placement shown prominently on the main ChitChat Local website page. Subject to availability.

Q
What is the Founding Advertiser Program?

The Founding Advertiser Program is a special introductory program for early advertisers who want to support ChitChat Local as it grows in the community. Founding rates apply for the entire initial 6-month or 12-month term. After the term ends, advertisers move to the applicable regular rate.

Q
Which cities does ChitChat publish in?

We currently serve the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody), Burnaby, Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Richmond, Delta and Maple Ridge, with new city editions launching regularly.

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How do I get started?

Click “Advertise Now”, fill out our quick form, and a local representative will reach out within 1 business day with recommendations and creative support.

Let's Get Started

Ready to put your business in front of thousands of local residents every month?

A ChitChat rep will reach out within 1 business day with package recommendations and creative support.

info@chitchatlocal.ca
(604) 787-0686
chitchatlocal.ca