Our publications offer a chance to connect with a highly-targeted audience every day of the year online and fortnightly in print. Our website is viewed around 450,000 times every month by 150,000 visitors, while our newspaper delivers 9,000 copies each edition with a 97%+ pick-up rate from collection points.
Advertising via our publications allows your business or cause to be accessed by truly local consumers – and potential customers – who are fully engaged in their community.
We offer a range of advertising options in print and online – but if you can't see what you need, contact us to discuss how we might be able to meet your needs.
Why local businesses choose us
- Unmatched local reach: We don't chase national clickbait headlines. Our audience consists entirely of people who live, work, shop and spend their money right here in the district.
- High engagement and trust: As an independent news outlet, our readers trust us. When you advertise with us, that trust transfers directly to your brand.
- Affordable, flexible packages: Whether you are a sole trader looking for a simple advertising option or a major local employer launching a massive branding campaign, we have options tailored to your budget.
- Diverse advertising formats: From eye-catching digital banners to premium print display ads, we help you tell your story your way.
- Hyper-local, multi-channel approach: Ensures your business is seen by the right people, at the right time, in the right format.
To book an advert or find out more, email adsales@lichfieldlive.co.uk.
Newspaper advertising
The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent offers a range of advertising options, including standard full colour display ads as well as classified and small business advertising options.
Display advertising
Full page, half page, quarter page – we've got all options covered. A great way to get your business noticed by potential customers:
| Ad size | Dimensions | Cost (single issue booking) | Cost per issue (5 edition booking) | Cost per issue (10 edition booking) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full page | 265mm (W) x 320mm (H) | £420.00 | £378.00 | £336.00 |
| Half page | 265mm (W) x 155.5mm (H) | £210.00 | £189.00 | £168.00 | Quarter page | 132.5mm (W) x 155.5mm (H) | £105.00 | £94.50 | £84.00 | Full column | 48mm (W) x 310mm (H) | £77.00 | £69.30 | £61.60 | Half column | 48mm (W) x 155mm (H) | £39.00 | £35.10 | £31.20 |
Costs are subject to VAT at applicable rates. Please contact us to discuss rates for more than 10 editions.
Advertising terms and conditions can be found here.
Public notices
Contact us via adsales@lichfieldlive.co.uk to discuss our prices for public notices, including Goods Vehicle Operator, Licensing and Planning applications.
Births, deaths, marriages
Mark those key moments in life with a notice in our classified section. We offer set rates per advert:
- £25* for up to 60 words at a standard column width
- £30* for up to 60 words and a small headshot photo if required.
- Additional words are charged at £3* for up to ten extra words.
See here for further details.
*All amounts are subject to VAT at the applicable rate
Small ads
Got an item to sell or a small business that wants to advertise without the requirements for full advertising artwork? Our rates are:
- £25* for up to 60 words at a standard column width
- £30* for up to 60 words and a small headshot-size photo if required.
- Additional words are charged at £3* for up to ten extra words.
See here for further details.
*All amounts are subject to VAT at the applicable rate
Online advertising
Lichfield Live provides a range of advertising options for local businesses and organisations to get their message in front of thousands of readers every single day – and because we only tell stories about the local area, you know your brand's message will be viewed by people who will be your potential customers.
We offer a range of advertising positions to suit all budgets. Our ad slots are limited to six adverts in each slot on rotation unless otherwise stated.
| Ad slot | Dimensions | Cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| Header | 1200x100 pixels | £500.00 |
| Mid-article | 800x100 pixels (other sizes available on request) | £400.00 |
| Sidebar | 400x250 | £200.00 |
| Footer | 1200x100 pixels | £200.00 |
Costs are subject to VAT at applicable rates.
Advertising terms and conditions can be found here.
Header
A prime spot that appears at the top of every page and article across the whole of the Lichfield Live website.
Mid-article
Get your message in the heart of the content with our mid-article placing on every story across our website.
Note: Some articles may be excluded from advertising due to the nature of the content being covered.
Sidebar
A chance for your brand to sit alongside our articles and on our homepage sidebar.
Footer
A cost-effective position at the foot of all pages and articles on our website.
To book an advert or find out more, email adsales@lichfieldlive.co.uk.
