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Skaha Matters Advertising

Skaha Matters is solely supported by advertising dollars. We ask that you support our advertising businesses and help keep our local economy thriving. A huge thank you to the businesses that continue to support Skaha Matters year after year.

Skaha Matters offers a wide range of advertising options. Book from issue to issue, or enjoy a discount when you book for the year. Full advertising details are listed below.

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Publishing Frequency

Skaha Matters is published every month throughout the year. New issues are complete by the last week of each month. Issues are published both online and in full colour print as of May 2018. Online versions are available to view prior to the mailout by Canada Post on the last business day of the month. Be sure to sign up for the eNews to get an email and link to the next issue the moment it is ready, as well as for the Weekly eCalendar for reminders to not miss a thing.

Print Distribution

3300 copies are printed and distributed each month. All residents and businesses in Kaleden, Heritage Hills, Okanagan Falls, Skaha Estates, St. Andrews and Twin Lakes receive an issue via Canada Post on the last business day of each month. An additional 35 convenient locations also carry copies between Okanagan Falls, Kaleden and Twin Lakes. A route list is available upon request. If you would like to see Skaha Matters at a location near you, please email [email protected] today.

Past Newsletters

Newsletters have been published every month since August 2009. Enjoy reading past newsletters from 2017 right through to the current issue this month through the links on the "Newsletters" page. We also have saved digital copies of every issue ever published, as well as some recent printed hard copies as well. If there is a past issue you would like a copy of, simply email [email protected] and we would be happy to get it to you.

Newsletter Content

Skaha Matters is either 24 or 32 pages in length, depending on submissions and advertisement bookings. Skaha Matters covers all sorts of community news, along with various topics of interest, in and around Heritage Hills, Kaleden, Lakeshore Highlands, Okanagan Falls, Skaha Estates, St. Andrews and Twin Lakes within the South Okanagan Region of BC. Stay up to date on local government news, club updates, non-profit group information, and school updates. Enjoy local business profiles, special event information, and much more. Read each issue and never miss a thing! "Bringing Community Matters To You" is always our mission.

Content contribution is always welcomed and strongly encouraged, i.e. letters to the editor, local stories, photos, etc. Inclusion is based on space available and some discretion on content may be involved. Any local non-profit group can submit editorial information free of charge, as we will be donating space to local worthwhile causes. However, any fundraiser information or display ad space would be considered a paid ad space and be subject to 50% off the regular rates listed below.

Submission Deadlines

Deadlines for ad copy changes and content contributions are between the 15th - 20th each month. An email reminder will be sent out on the 15th each month, which will state that all approvals on proofs MUST be in place by 12 noon on the 22nd. If you have a change or something to submit, email to [email protected].

Advertisement Rates

Rates are based on size of ad space booked on an 8 x 10.5 inch page. See below for specific sizing options and rates involved. Need more space from time to time, just let us know to accommodate your needs. The rate to upgrade your already booked ad space will be the cost difference between sizes on the chart below. Ad spaces will rotate throughout the publication from issue to issue, unless a specific placement is requested and purchased. The additional rate for specific placement is also listed in the chart below.

We endeavour to keep our advertising rates as low as possible to support small local businesses. Unfortunately, our out-sourced print production costs increased by 4% on July 1, 2024. Shipping costs continue to rise as well. As a result of these overhead increases, let alone inflation and minimum wage going up, our rates had to adjust as well to stay viable over the long term. Please see the current rate structure in the chart below, showing a rate increase as of October 1, 2024. This means that the rates remain unchanged for the September and October issues, then the increase is in place for the November issue moving forward. Any advertising purchase made in advance will be honoured at the rate on the invoice when purchased. We hope the advance notice will help ease the impact of rising advertising costs. Thanks again for your understanding in advance.

Graphic Design

One hour of creative design work is included with any advertisement booking. Plus, any monthly changes or updates are always included at no extra cost. We will help create your advertising space to best suit your needs. If you have a logo and branding image in place, just forward a .pdf file of your original artwork. Any creative design work beyond one hour is billed at $60/hour and at 30 minute increments. Bleed (full colour to the edge of the page) is available for advertising. If you use your own graphic designer, be sure they forward a press quality image.

Advertorial Space

Do you want a seasonal column to expand your advertising space, which will increase awareness on your products and services? Advertorials will run beside purchased ad spaces at no extra charge. Submit your own editorial on your business or have it written for you for a fee of $0.25/word, i.e. 500 words would be $125 + GST. Book your ad space and advertorial column now, as space is limited and on a first come first serve basis.

Please Note: Information on businesses will only be included if an ad space is purchased.

Payment Options

Payment in full is due upon booking. We accept cash, cheques, or e-transfers for payments due. Sorry, no credit card payments are accepted at this time. NSF cheques are subject to a $50 fee. Overdue accounts are subject to a 25% monthly interest rate.

Non-interest monthly payment plans are available upon request and do require either post-dated cheques in advance or arrangements for monthly e-transfers. Monthly payment must be received prior to that issue be published. Any cancellations will result in a credit, which can be transferred to another business.

NEW Rates Effective October 1, 2024
Unfortunately, our out-sourced print production costs increased by 4% on July 1, 2024. Shipping costs continue to rise as well. As a result of these overhead increases, let alone inflation and minimum wage going up, our rates had to adjust as well to stay viable over the long term. Please see the current rate structure in the chart below, showing a rate increase as of October 1, 2024. This means that the rates remain unchanged for the September 2024 and October 2024 issues, then the increase is in place for the November 2024 issue moving forwards. Any advertising purchase made in advance will be honoured at the rate on the invoice when purchased. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to email [email protected].
Thank you for your understanding and continued support since 2009.

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