We’re pleased to announce that advertising opportunities for I Love North Shields are now open, with our 2026 media pack available for businesses, organisations, creatives, and community projects looking to reach a highly engaged local audience.
I Love North Shields is a trusted, community-led platform made by and for the town. Through our print magazine, digital content, social media, and film collaborations, we shine a light on the people, places, and stories that make North Shields special — and help local organisations be seen, supported, and remembered.
Our Print Magazine
We publish four issues per year — Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter — each available in print and digital.
Print advertising details
- Full-page advert: £250 (all-in) per issue
- Print run: 1,000 copies per issue
- Distribution: Across North Shields and the coast
- Shelf life: Approximately three months per issue
Advertising with us is not about fleeting impressions. Our magazine is picked up, kept, shared, and revisited — giving your business or project long-lasting visibility in a trusted local environment.
By advertising with I Love North Shields, you are also supporting independent local publishing, helping us print more copies, commission writers fairly, and continue creating positive, community-focused content.
Video Promotion & Film Options
Alongside print, we also offer professional video content, created in collaboration with a North East–based film partner. These options are ideal for businesses, events, festivals, launches, and individuals who want to tell their story visually and reach people where they already are — on social media.
Social Video Partnership – £280 (all-in)
Designed for social-first promotion:
- Filmed on location
- Interview and supporting footage
- Vertical video (9:16), 1–2 minutes
- Fully subtitled
- Usage rights on your own social channels
- Promoted across I Love North Shields platforms
Full Video Partnership – £340 (all-in)
Ideal as a flagship piece:
- Interview(s) filmed on location
- Supporting b-roll footage
- Landscape video (16:9), 1.5–2.5 minutes (ideal for websites & YouTube)
- Portrait version (9:16) for social
- Fully subtitled
- Usage rights across your channels
- Promoted by I Love North Shields
Editorial Features
We also offer commissioned editorial features for organisations that would like a written story alongside advertising. These are charged separately to ensure we can assign and pay writers fairly, maintaining the quality and integrity of the magazine.
How to Advertise with Us
Getting involved is simple:
- Download or request our media pack
- Choose your preferred issue(s) or video option
- Send us your artwork or discuss content ideas
- We take care of the rest — from production to promotion
📧 Email: sales@ilovenorthshields.com
🔗 Find out more: https://ilovenorthshields.com/collaborate/
Whether you’re an independent business, community organisation, cultural project, or local champion, we’d love to work with you.
Support local. Be seen locally. Help us do more.
