Media Kit
Box 280, Hubbards, NS B0J 1T0
Tel: 902-857-9099
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Circulation: Approximately 18,000 copies of The Masthead News are sent to homes and businesses in the Western Halifax Regional Municipality and the Municipality of Chester via Canada Post through Lakeside, Tantallon, Hubbards, Chester and Bedford postal routes numbers #41, #42, & #43 ( Hammonds Plains, Kingswood area, etc.), by private carrier in Uplands Park, and to selected locations, plus we are online at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Approximately 300 copies are dropped off in individual stores. The Masthead News is a 15 and a half inch tabloid newspaper that runs monthly!
Advertising Rates
| Size | Dimensions (wide x tall) |
Price (black & white) | Price (color) |
| Full Pg | 10" x 15 1/2 | $ 1,407.00 | $ 1,517.00 |
| 4/5 Pg. | 7 7/8" x 14" | $ 1,046.85 | $ 1,146.85 |
| 3/5 Pg. | 5 7/8 " x 14" | $ 845.25 | $ 940.25 |
| 1/2 Pg. | 10" x 7" | $ 711.90 | $ 801.90 |
| 2/5 Pg. | 3 7/8" x 14" | $ 537.60 | $ 622.60 |
| 1/4 Pg. | 5 7/8" x 5 3/4" or 5" x 7" | $ 382.20 | $ 457.20 |
| 1/5 Pg. | 1 7/8" x 14" or 3 7/8" x 7" | $ 351.75 | $ 421.75 |
| 1/8 Pg. | 4" x 5" | $ 320.00 | $ 385.00 |
| 1/9 Pg. | 4" x 4" | $ 270.90 | $ 330.90 |
| 1/10 Pg. | 3 7/8" x 3 1/2" | $ 231.00 | $ 291.00 |
| 1/16 Pg. | 3 7/8" x 2" or 1 7/8" x 4" | $ 142.00 | $ 197.00 |
| 1/16 Pg. | Front Page (Color Required) | $ 240.00 | |
(Prices do not include HST)
Business Directory
Business Directory Spaces: 1 7/8”wide x 2 1/2” high. The business directory ads have to be booked for at least three consecutive issues. The cost is $54.60 per issue per space + HST.
Classified Ads
Classified ads are $18.00 for the first 25 words. 18 cents each additional word. Bold or Uppercase Words 40 cents each. Box Around Ad $10.00. Picture $10.00.
(Add HST to total price)
The Masthead News will accept two changes on your ad after the original proof is emailed to you. Any other changes after that could result in an extra charge.