Advertising Rates

Showcase your business to a captive audience by advertising with The Anchor. We are keen to work with and promote local businesses with bespoke advertising packages available.

Why advertise with The Anchor?

The Anchor is primarily a local news site, content is updated regularly meaning that visitors regularly return to the site.

You will reach an audience of both local people and visitors to the town. We can advise on placement of your advertising to suit your target audience.

You will be supporting accurate, independent journalism in Whitby.

Make the most of our launch pricing and contact us now to discuss your requirements.

Business Directory Listings

We’ll promote your business through our business directory.

Our business directory is becoming an invaluable resource for local people looking for businesses, tradespeople and organisations working across all sectors.

  • Listing: Business name, description, image, website link, email, phone and map of location for just £120/year

What’s On Listings

Promote your event, club, society, group or activity.

Our what’s on page is an online, extensive directory of things to do in Whitby and the surrounding villages. Anyone may submit a free listing – or reach a wider audience and stand out from the crowd with a premium listing.

  • Free listing: includes title/date/time and a short description.

  • Premium listing: Larger eye-catching design, including an image, longer bio and direct link to your site. £10 a week, £30 a month or £300 a year.

Page Sponsorship

Homepage/Whats On Page/Events Page – Main Advert – with link to your website.

  • Monthly £300
  • 6 Months £275 p/m (£1650)
  • 12 Months £250 p/m (£3000)

Village Pages, Wellbeing Page, Features Page – Main Advert – With link to your website

  • Monthly £50
  • 6 Months £270
  • 12 Months £480

Advertorials

Showcase your business and communicate key messaging with a dedicated news article.

We offer two tiers of advertorial to suit your business:

Advertorial £500

Showcase your business with an editorial-style article and professional photography.

  • Image gallery x5 and up to 400-500 words £500
  • 1x week on homepage
  • Feature on our social media channels
  • Online forever

Advertorial + Full media package £900

Most popular option for businesses who are ready for new, eye catching images to use across social channels and a website update. As well as all the benefits of an advertorial you will have a press-ready package to maximise your exposure and reach.

  • Up to 20x images for your own use and words/press release
  • Feature on our social media channels
  • 1 Week on homepage
  • Featured on weekly newsletter
  • Online forever

Whitby Anchor