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    Advertising formats

    Reach a potential audience of over 200,000 local readers. Understand our titles and formats and where your message will appear across each of our platforms below

    Print

    Reach our readers in print by featuring in our core printed products. Discounts available for series and packages. Flyer insertion service also available.

    Mourne Observer

    The latest news, sport, communities and events from the Mourne Observer, South Down’s best selling local newspaper.

    Readership: 25, 000+ weekly readers
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    Newtownards Chronicle

    The latest news, sport, communities and events from the Newtownards Chronicle, Newtownards, Ards peninsula and mid-Downs leading local newspaper since 1873.

    Readership: 25, 000+ weekly readers
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    County Down Spectator

    The latest news, sport, communities and events from the County Down Spectator, North Down’s best selling local newspaper since 1904.

    Readership: 25,000+ weekly readers
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    Spectator Extra

    The Extra is the best value free sheet in North Down with 41,000 delivered by Royal Mail every month.

    Readership: 76,463 delivered by Royal Mail (Combined Extra Series)
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    Chronicle Extra

    The Extra is the best value free sheet in Newtownards and the Ards peninsula with 35,000 delivered by Royal Mail every month.

    Readership: 76,463 delivered by Royal Mail (Combined Extra Series)
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    Shankill & East Belfast Extra

    The Extra is the best value free sheet in East Belfast and South Belfast.

    Readership: 25,000 delivered every month
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    Digital

    Increase your local audience by advertising across our digital platforms

    Website

    MPU

    A very simple and effective format the MPU allows you to use one asset to reach our entire digital audience.

    Banner Ad

    The leaderboard is a great asset to have in your digital campaign and puts your advert front and centre on every page of the website giving your advert maximum exposure. Multiple locations to choose from.

    App & Digital Edition 

    Splash Screen Ad

    Available on: Desktop, mobile and tablet

    Banner Ads in the reader

    Available on: Desktop, mobile and tablet

    Article View Banner Ad

    Available on: Desktop, mobile and tablet

    Left hand Ad/ Page 0 Ad

    Available on: Desktop Only

    Menu Ad

    Available on: Desktop, mobile and tablet

    Testimonials 

    We build long standing relationships with our advertisers, who value the quality of our service and the direct response from the marketplace

    “The Burrendale Hotel, Country Club & Spa, Newcastle, have been advertising with the Mourne Observer since the Hotel opened in 1978. So 40 years later – we are still advertising! The staff are always very helpful and always provide a great service. Looking forward to continuing our Advertising to the locals…..”

    Fiona O’Hare
    Marketing Manager
    Burrendale Hotel, Country Club and Spa, Newcastle

    “We have been advertising with The Mourne Observer for many years. Emmett in particular has been most helpful in catering for our needs. As a travel agent visuals and good editorial are important to our business and we are always pleased with the exposure that is achieved.”

    The Directors
    Downe Travel Downpatrick

    “We have used the services of The Mourne Observer for many years and have appreciated its ability to appeal to the local market in a professional and appealing manner. We have always found the staff to be skilled and effect in their services.”

    Gerty McCaugherty
    General Manager
    Millbrook House Hotel, Ballynahinch

    “I’ve been advertising with the Mourne observer over 30 years. When I advertise it does increase our sales. I also find the staff very helpful and friendly.”

    James Lynch
    Proprietor
    Aylesforte Interiors, Warrenpoint

    “We have been advertising with the Mourne Observer for a number of years and always find that it works for us. The trustworthy and professional service we consistently receive is why we continue to do so.”

    Sam & Esther
    Proprietors
    Classic Coaches, Annalong

    “I have been advertising with the Mourne Observer for many years and always receive a response. Very professional and expert service from all the staff.”

    Valerie McBride
    Proprietor
    McBride Fashions, Temple, Lisburn

    “Donaghys, Banbridge have a heritage of advertising with the Mourne Observer across the lifetime of the business. We have a plethora of customers from the area of Mourne as a result of this longstanding relationship and continue to value regular advertising in the publication.”

    Michael Donaghy & Anne McVeigh
    Directors
    Donaghys, Banbridge

    “We have been advertising with the Mourne Observer for many years and have found it to be really responsive and worthwhile. The service we receive from Emmett is excellent and highly professional.”

    Jim & Sharon Monaghan
    Directors
    Jim Monaghan Car Sales, Annacloy, Downpatrick

    “The Mourne Observer has been a powerful publication for our business.  We often advertise in motoring features and find that we often experience an increase in sales leads from the area the Mourne Observer covers. Having a mix of online and traditional media really helps our business target a range of customers and we would believe wholeheartedly in the effectiveness of The Mourne Observer. Emmett is a reliable and knowledgeful contact in the sales department and often helps us to identify the best opportunities and time to advertise our range of products and services.”

    Mark McAndrew
    Marketing Manager
    CR Morrow Ltd, Newry

    “Since we opened in Castlewellan we have consistently advertised with the Mourne Observer and have always found that we have had a very positive response. The personnel are very efficient and highly professional and extremely friendly at all times.”

    Joe Rogan
    Proprietor
    JR’s of Castlewellan 

    “We have always found everyone at the Mourne Observer office to be very helpful and friendly. It has been a pleasure to advertise with our local paper and we look forward to working with them in the future.”

    Lois and Ian Shannon
    Managing Directors
    John A Shannon Ltd, Kilkeel

    “We have used the Mourne Observer ever since we opened here in 2015, the service is superb and quality of print in their newspapers is excellent.  We get fantastic feedback from our customers who visit us as a result of seeing one of our advertisements in this brilliant local paper.”

    The Management
    Rostrevor Inn, Rostrevor

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