There is no better way to connect with local families than using local, trusted advertising – and the Sandgate Guide has been the tried and trusted option for over 12 years!
Utilising our authentic connection with our audience, your school can connect directly with local families across Sandgate, Brighton, Deagon, Shorncliffe, Bracken Ridge and Boondall and beyond. Let us help you create a media campaign talking to local families in our print magazine (11k hard copies per month), on our website (~25k local users per month) and on our social media channels (over 5k Facebook followers) and via our e-newsletters (10, 000 local subscribers).
TL;DR
- This annual package gives you exposure on all our platforms:
- print (March and April),
- website (annual),
- social media (dates of your choice) &
- our 10, 000 strong locals mailing list
- Make sure you book this package by 30 January 2026 to be included.
1) Focus for March print issue: ‘Meet the Captain’ feature:
- Celebrate your 2026 school captains in our ‘Meet the Captains’ FEATURE with your school details and school logo
- $300 + GST per local guide
2) Focus for April print issue: ‘Open Days’ feature:
Leverage our loyal readers to promote your Open Day and increase enrolments.
- 1/4 page advert or
- 1/2 page advert or
- Full page advert (all package prices are below)
We will also include your open day in our Open Days listings pages free of charge in our April 2026 and May 2026 issues.
3) Promotional article on our website:
School info page – annual – $400 + GST
Create or update your entry on our website.
See example: Click here
4) Sidebar advert that loads on all website pages
Ensure your school is seen ALL YEAR long with an annual sidebar that loads on all our website’s pages. You can update this up to 4 times throughout the year to reflect your current campaign.
5) Your school Open Day featured in our calendar – $100
We will list your Open Day on our well visited online calendar – it will be featured to stand out from the other entries.
6) Social Media inclusions
2 x Facebook shout outs – $400 + GST
On dates of your choice we will send personalised Facebook post for your school, shared with our highly engaged audience with a strong call to action to promote your Open Day or School event.
2 x Instagram posts to our grid – $200 + GST
We will share your school’s Open Day information on our grid with our families who follow us on Instagram.
7) 2 x eDM inclusions (~10k list)
2 article inclusions to our list – $200 + GST
Hit our followers inboxes by being part of our electronic direct marketing. Our eDM’s go out on the 1st and 15th of each month and we will link to your page on our website with your Open Day details highlighted.
Package Prices:
Package 1)
March – Meet the Captains + 1/4 page advert in April + all digital listed above = $xxx + GST (value $xxxx + GST)
Package 2)
1/2 page – Meet the Captains + 1/2 page advert in April + all digital listed above = $xxx + GST (value $xxxx + GST)
Package 3)
Full page – Meet the Captains + full page advert in April + all digital listed above = $xxx + GST (value $xxxx + GST)
Or email us for a quote on a bespoke package to suit your needs by clicking here.