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    The Westsider is an authentic, trusted and familiar platform for hard-to-reach locals. By advertising with us, you are doing more than just self-promotion, you are showing you care about the community you work in.

    23,000+
    monthly readership base

    Build your brand and increase community engagement

    We distribute up to 10,000 free full-colour copies every month in the cities of Maribyrnong, Hobson’s Bay, Brimbank and Wyndham.

    Local readership

    Each copy is read on average by 2.3 people, making a readership of up to 23,000.

    Social engagement

    We also have 14,000+ social media connections via Facebook, TikTok and Instagram, with a weekly reach of over 25,000, as well as promotional opportunities via our website.

    ADVERTISING RATES 2024

    Bulk discounts available for 3 editions or more.

    Print rates

    Back page

    $ 1200 /edition
    260mm (w) x 380mm (h)
    • not-for-profit discounts
    • bulk buy discounts

    Full page

    $ 899 /edition
    260mm (w) x 355mm (h)
    • not-for-profit discounts
    • bulk buy discounts

    1/2 page

    $ 499 /edition
    260mm (w) x 175mm (h)
    • not-for-profit discounts
    • bulk buy discounts

    1/4 page

    $ 399 /edition
    128mm (w) x 175mm (h)
    • not-for-profit discounts
    • bulk buy discounts

    Single banner

    $ 299 /edition
    260mm (w) x 30mm (h)
    • not-for-profit discounts
    • bulk buy discounts

    Cover and back wrap

    $ 1,900 /edition
    Template provided
    • not-for-profit discounts
    • bulk buy discounts

    Cover or page 3

    $ 1200 /edition
    128mm (w) x 175mm (h)
    • not-for-profit discounts
    • bulk buy discounts

    Cover + 1/2 page advertorial

    $ 1400 /edition
    Template provided
    • not-for-profit discounts
    • bulk buy discounts

    Social media rates

    Facebook posts

    $ 250 /edition
    one month (includes 4)
    • $250 (single edition)
    • $200 (3+ editions)

    Instagram posts

    $ 250 /edition
    one month (includes 4)
    • $250 (single edition)
    • $200 (3+ editions)

    Web-only piece

    $ 250 /edition
    (includes social media mention)
    • $250 (single edition)
    • $200 (3+ editions)

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    February 19 January 22 January
    March 20 February 21 February
    April 19 March 21 March
    May 19 April 22 April
    June 17 May 21 May
    July 19 June 21 June
    August 19 July 22 July
    September 19 August 21 August
    October 18 September 20 September
    November 18 October 21 October
    December 18 November 20 November

    Contact us

    Get in touch if you have any advertising or advertorial queries

    Call Lena on 0417 015 754

    Email Lena on sales@thewestsider.com.au