Advertise in ChitChat.
Get your business in front of thousands of local households.
Full-colour print and online exposure designed to help local businesses reach thousands of residents across the community.
Limited Category Availability
Less Competition. More Visibility.
Unlike crowded directories, ChitChat Local intentionally limits the number of businesses featured within each category. Fewer competitors mean greater visibility and a stronger presence within the community.
Your advertising keeps working long after the month is over.
Every ChitChat advertiser gets visibility in print AND across the web — woven together as one marketing platform.
Advertise directly to your community.
Reach the people where they live, work, shop, and spend time. Pick one city or be in several.
Unlike traditional community publications — track everything.
Every advertiser receives a monthly performance report so you know exactly what your ad is doing for your business.
Monthly advertiser reports are included with every package — see your ROI in real time.
A professional online presence — built into every ad.
Your dedicated profile keeps working between monthly issues.
People connect with stories — not just advertisements.
The Featured Business Profile is a one-month feature shown prominently on the main ChitChat Local website page. $250 for one monthly feature (one issue) — subject to availability. Does not auto-renew.
- Editorial-style story
- Premium exposure
- Website feature
- Community spotlight
- Larger placement
Every month becomes part of the searchable archive.
Long after your issue prints, the digital copy keeps working for you.
Your ad doesn’t disappear when the next issue arrives. Every monthly edition is preserved in the ChitChat issue archive — searchable, downloadable, and indexed by Google.
Multiple paths to discovery — across the entire ChitChat network.
Every advertiser appears on multiple high-intent SEO surfaces, not just one.
Local media is still the most trusted form of advertising.
Source: News Media Canada — Newspapers 24/7 study, n=2,418.
Gen Z and Millennials continue consuming newspaper content in both print and digital formats.
Local media remains one of the most trusted forms of advertising in Canada.
Everything you need to trust ChitChat — before you spend a dollar
Real samples, real distribution, real-time analytics. Open any of these in a new tab before talking to us.
Sample Magazine
Flip through a sample issue of ChitChat Local right in your browser.
View sample issueDistribution Map
See exactly where ChitChat lands every month across Metro Vancouver & the Fraser Valley.
See the mapView a Sample Business Profile
See exactly how your business will appear to thousands of local residents through ChitChat Local.
View Sample ProfileSample Coupon
See the printable coupon experience your customers will receive.
Preview couponFounding Advertiser Program
Founding Advertiser rates: Standard Ad $150/mo, Double Ad $300/mo, Large Premium Ad $450/mo — locked in for your entire initial 6 or 12-month term (paid upfront). Regular rate applies on renewal.
See offerWhy ChitChat
Print + digital + measurable performance — the local-media combination that actually works.
Learn moreFAQ
Pricing, design help, distribution timing — the questions advertisers ask most.
Read FAQMost options give you print — OR digital. ChitChat gives you both, plus a lot more.
One affordable platform that combines everything a local business needs to stay visible.
Traditional Print Magazine
Print only. Ad disappears after the month.
- • Print placement
- • Limited reach beyond delivery
- • No analytics
- • No SEO benefit
Pure Digital Ads
Online only. High CPC, low trust, ad-blockers everywhere.
- • Display / social impressions
- • Average view time < 2 seconds
- • Rising CPC every quarter
- • No print credibility
ChitChat — Print + Digital + Everything Else
One affordable platform. Print + online + analytics.
- Print Advertising
- Community Publication
- Business Directory
- Business Profiles
- SEO Exposure
- Issue Archives
- Analytics
- Engagement Tracking
- Featured Business Opportunities
- Community Visibility
All designed to help local businesses stay visible and connected — month after month.
Ad sizes, prices, and Founding Advertiser terms
ChitChat Local offers three ad sizes. 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.
Stand Out, Not Blend In.
Limited spaces are available in each category to maximize exposure and reduce competition.
Standard Ad
A classic community-magazine spot — enough room for your logo, message, and call-to-action.
- Ad size: 1.875" × 3.25"
- Dedicated business profile page
- City + category directory listing
- Coupon listing
- SEO visibility & analytics reporting
- Distribution: Up to 10,000 copies per zone, per month
Double Ad
Double the width of a Standard Ad — great for photos, menus, or seasonal promotions.
- Ad size: 3.75" × 3.25"
- Dedicated business profile page
- City + category directory listing
- Coupon listing
- SEO visibility & analytics reporting
- Distribution: Up to 10,000 copies per zone, per month
Large Premium Ad
A premium full-width banner — maximum brand visibility across the page.
- Ad size: 7 5/8" × 1 7/8"
- Dedicated business profile page
- City + category directory listing
- Coupon listing
- SEO visibility & analytics reporting
- Distribution: Up to 10,000 copies per zone, per month
Founding Advertiser Totals (Paid Upfront)
Founding pricing applies to the initial term only. After the initial term ends, the advertiser moves to the applicable regular rate.
| Ad Size | 6-Month Founding Total | 12-Month Founding Total |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Ad (1.875" × 3.25") | $900 | $1,800 |
| Double Ad (3.75" × 3.25") | $1,800 | $3,600 |
| Large Premium Ad (7 5/8" × 1 7/8") | $2,700 | $5,400 |
All prices are in Canadian dollars. Applicable GST is additional.
Advertise in more than one zone
The first (base) zone uses the normal monthly price for your ad size. Every additional zone is a flat $150/month per zone, regardless of ad size. Distribution scales too — up to 10,000 copies per zone, per month.
- First zone$150/month
- Second zone+$150/month
- Third zone+$150/month
- First zone$300/month
- Second zone+$150/month
- Third zone+$150/month
- First zone$450/month
- Second zone+$150/month
- Third zone+$150/month
Additional-zone pricing is a flat $150/month for each additional zone — no matter which ad size you choose.
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.
- Prominent placement on the main ChitChat Local website page
- Editorial-style spotlight for one calendar month
- One-month run — does not auto-renew
- Subject to availability each month
Also referred to as Featured This Month — one issue, subject to availability.
All ad sizes include a dedicated business profile, SEO visibility, analytics reporting, and issue archive exposure. All prices are in Canadian dollars — GST is additional.
Want the full media kit?
Pricing, reach, demographics, ad specs, distribution map and sample issues — all in one PDF.
Where your ad lands
Launching with multiple distribution locations across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley — hand-delivered and stocked where your customers already are.
Advertising questions, answered
The questions advertisers ask most. Still have one? Email info@chitchatlocal.ca or use the inquiry form on /contact.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.