Advertise in Simcoe County with a local guide built around the places people visit, the events they attend and the businesses they use. Simcoe Local brings the directory, local guides and Simcoe Weekend together under one brand.
Explore a local partnership
We are building our audience and welcoming enquiries from potential founding partners. Tell us what you offer, which communities you serve and what you want readers to do next. We can discuss a placement that fits your business and the content readers came to see.
- Newsletter sponsorship: introduce an offer, opening or upcoming activity in Simcoe Weekend.
- Sponsored business placement: help readers discover your profile, services and official booking link.
- Seasonal partnerships: discuss a relevant placement alongside family outings, food guides or seasonal plans.
What to include in your enquiry
Send your business name, website, service area, preferred dates and campaign goal. Mention whether you want website visits, reservations, event attendance or enquiries. Ask for current audience information and placement availability before booking; we do not promise a particular number of sales.
Paid placements will be clearly labelled. Looking for a standard directory profile first? Submit your business for review. To discuss advertising, use the form below.
Founding partner pilot
We are testing a CAD $125 per month founding package: one clearly labelled sponsor mention in one Simcoe Weekend issue each month, plus one sponsored business profile for that month. Your placement can link to your website or booking page. We review the copy with you before it runs.
We will share current subscriber numbers, available dates and the planned issue before confirming any booking. After a send, we can report available email clicks and website enquiry or outbound clicks; results depend on actual reader activity. There is no guarantee of sales or leads. The pilot runs month to month; tell us before the next month is booked if you wish to stop. Placements are offered once newsletter delivery is operating.
What a placement could look like
Illustrative format — no sponsor is booked in this example.
Sponsored · [Your business name]
[A short, useful offer for local readers, with its dates and conditions.]
Ask about this placement →
A newsletter placement can include a business name, an approved image, a concise message and one clear action. A sponsored directory profile can include accurate services, photos you have permission to use and an official website or booking link.
How booking works
- Tell us your community, campaign dates, goal and budget using the enquiry form.
- We share actual audience figures, available placement dates and a written quote before you commit.
- You review the copy and any image permissions before publication.
- We report the available results after the placement. Clicks are reader actions, not guaranteed enquiries or sales.
Paid messages are labelled Sponsored. Buying a placement does not buy an editorial endorsement or a positive review.