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 Cambridge, Ely, Cambourne, Northstowe, Histon and Impington, Sawston, Waterbeach, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, St Ives, Huntingdon, Newmarket, Saffron Walden.

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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

GBP125

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

Best for: Independent schools, tutoring, professional services, estate agents, clinics, restaurants and home services

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5 issues - 1 slot

Launch week sponsor

GBP500

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

Best for: Higher-consideration local services that benefit from repeated morning reach

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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.

OpenIndependent schools, colleges and tutoringGood fit for residents and local business readers.OpenEstate agents and premium lettingsGood fit for residents and local business readers.OpenProfessional services near Cambridge station and science parksGood fit for residents and local business readers.OpenDentists, opticians, gyms and clinicsGood fit for residents and local business readers.OpenRestaurants, cafes, theatres and weekend venuesGood fit for residents and local business readers.OpenTrades, garden services and home improvementGood fit for residents and local business readers.OpenCycle shops, commuter services and local transport offersGood fit for residents and local business readers.OpenMuseums, tours, bookshops and cultural attractionsGood 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 Cambridge, Ely, Cambourne, Northstowe or Saffron Walden?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.