Important Media Information for Councillor Nominees

• ‘The Local Paper‘ produces free localised newspapers for the people of all suburbs of Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, and selected peri-urban areas. ‘The Local Paper‘ has fresh weekly issues online, and fresh fortnightly issues in print. See the latest issues at https://www.dindi.com.au/wp/2024/09/24/local-newspapers-across-victoria/

• ‘The Local Paper‘ offers publicity opportunities for all Councillor nominees. There will editorial coverage (free) of the elections, prepared by the newspaper group’s newsroom staff. There is scope to submit Letters to the Editor, up to 200 words (free). And there are economical advertising opportunities (paid) – details below.

Election Coverage

• ‘The Local Paper‘ is providing a comprehensive coverage of Victoria’s local government elections. Our September 18 and 25 issues have published lists of all candidates in our readership areas, see https://issuu.com/home/docs/a32z8mlqkjk

• ‘The Local Paper‘ is an independent media producer, with a wide audience established over 55 years since we first started with our involvement in the ‘Melbourne Observer’ newspaper. We are not connected with any other media company. Our Media Kit explains details of our different local editions: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/mediakit5

• ‘The Local Paper‘ is committed to the highest standards of public interest journalism. We are a Foundation Member of the Local & Independent News Association. We are members of the Australian Press Council. Read about our company’s traditions in a 60-page book, Local Media: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/localmediabook23

Meet The Candidates Feature

• ‘The Local Paper’ will be publishing a ‘Meet The Candidates’ section in our print and online issues next week (Wednesday, October 2, 2024). This is an opportunity for candidates to have a paid full-colour editorial-style quarter-page spot about themselves with photo, 200-word statement, and fact box. This feature is being p;ublished several days prior to the VEC sending out ballot papers. Discounted cost is $250, including GST, pre-paid by Card or EFT at time of booking. The feature will be repeated without additional charge in our October 9 issue.

• The ‘Meet The Candidates’ will use a proven editorial-style format. Examples of a similar format (‘Meet The Principals’) can be viewed at: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/principal240807 and https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/principal240306

• You will have to be quick to secure your spot in the October 2 feature. Deadline for booking, content and payment is 4pm this Thursday, September 26. This is an economical and effective way to broadcast your message to the public. To participate, reply ‘Yes’ to this email, or phone me direct on 0450 399 932.

Paid Advertising Options

• ‘The Local Paper’ has a number of paid display advertising options:
• Full-Page Ad: 370mm h x 260mm w. Casual Rate: $5920, discounted to $2960 if booked and pre-paid prior to 4pm Thu., Sep. 26.• Half-Page Ad: 180mm h x 260mm w. Casual Rate: $2880, discounted to $1440 if booked and pre-paid prior to 4pm Thu., Sep. 26.
• Quarter-Page Ad: 180mm h x 128mm w. Casual Rate: $1440, discounted to $720 if booked and pre-paid prior to 4pm Thu., Sep. 26.
• Eighth-Page Ad: 90mm h x 128mm w. Casual Rate: $720, discounted to $360 if booked and pre-paid prior to 4pm Thu., Sep. 26.

October 16 Opportunity

• ‘The Local Paper’ will soon release details of offers for the all-important October 16 print-online issue (with no-charge repeat in the October 23 online issue).

  To participate, reply ‘Yes’ to this email, or phone me direct on 0450 399 932.  

Ash Long
editor@LocalPaper.com.au
Personal Mobile: 0450 399 932