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"Think Waiuku + surrounds are boring? You haven't signed up for Dear Frankie yet!"

*NEW FREE LOCAL NEWSLETTER!* Covering Franklin's community gatherings, gigs and events, job postings, digital farmers market, weekend getaways, local stories and more...all delivered straight to your inbox for free! New editions every Thursday at 9:16 am. Subscribe free! πŸ‘‡

Advertise with us!

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​Want to connect your business with hundreds of the most engaged, loyal, and local readers?​
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​Forget the hellscape that is the Meta algorithm. No boosting. No praying. Just real life humans opening their inbox and reading what’s going on in their own backyard - every single week!
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Whether you’re launching a product, running a promo, hosting an event, or just want to remind Waiuku and surrounds you exist - we’ve got a spot for you.

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πŸ₯‡ Feature advert – $75

The VIP seat.
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You’ll take the very top spot in the newsletter - "In partnership with Dear Frankie" sitting proudly as our #1 sponsor. We'll also write a fabulous feature about you in the middle of our newsletter - up to 250 words!
Perfect for: launches, big promos, new businesses, or any moment you want maximum attention.

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​Includes:

  • Top spot in the newsletter - "In partnership with Dear Frankie"
  • 150-250 words of promo copy (special feature story about anything you want - your business, a promo, launch...anything!)
  • 1 image (product photo, logo, poster, etc.)
  • Call-to-action link (to your website, booking form, Insta - whatever works)
  • Shoutout on our Instagram stories the same week

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​Why it works: This is the most-seen placement in the newsletter - eyeballs guaranteed.

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​​Get your ad here!​​
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πŸ”₯ Frankie Favourites – $50 πŸ”₯

GROWTH SPECIAL!
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The spotlight you didn’t know you needed.​
We’re running a Franklin-wide campaign to celebrate the best local spots - cafes, creatives, tradies, florists, yoga teachers, boutiques, bakers - you name it!

Each week, the Frankie Favourites section gives a fun, shouty spotlight to one local biz we love (and think our readers will too).

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Includes:

  • A feature placing in the newsletter - 100-300 words of copy written by us (with your input!)
  • 1-2 images (your logo, storefront, food pic, or product)
  • Clickable links of your choice
  • Bonus love on our socials (Instagram stories + a saved highlight)

✨ Intro rate: just $50 while we’re in growth mode​
✨ Perfect for getting your name out there to the neighbours

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Want in? First in, first served!

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​​Get your ad here!​​

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✨ Classifieds – $25

Short, sweet, and straight to the point.​
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A low-cost way to get your business, product, service, or event in front of the community.

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Includes:

  • 100-150 words of copy
  • One image
  • Link or contact details

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​Great for: featured event listings, job postings, advertise your business, your services, your new menu, or just let people know that you, uh, exist. :)

If it belongs on a community board, it belongs here!

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​​Book your ad here!​​
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Ready to book?

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Simply follow ​this advertising link​ and fill in the form to book yourself an ad! Or, flick us an email at hello@dearfrankie.co.nz with the option you’re after, your business info, and any images you want to include. We’ll confirm your spot and get you scheduled in Thursday edition!
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Have questions or want something a little custom? Let’s talk. We’re friendly. Promise.

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