Stay Connected, Stay Informed

To Our Valued Advertisers

Published monthly since 1978 and refreshed in 2022 with a new look and community-first mission, The Tattler now reaches more readers than ever. We print and distribute 7,000–8,500 copies every month — a 33% increase over prior years — while our new digital hub, BarefootBay.com, launched in July 2025, currently averages 5000+ unique visitors every month (and growing).

Together, The Tattler and BarefootBay.com are the most trusted way to reach Barefoot Bay's full-time residents and returning snowbirds, and those residents living in Micco, Grant and Crystal Bay (32976/32949).

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Why Advertising Works Here

Reach that sticks: Over 95% of respondents say they read The Tattler (community poll), and many keep it until the next issue arrives.

Positive community voice: We highlight local people and businesses — no doom and gloom.

Year-round engagement: Online edition for snowbirds + fast-growing daily traffic on BarefootBay.com.

Preferred Vendors List (PVL): All advertisers are searchable from the homepage, with Preferred and Legacy advertisers receiving enhanced visibility — at no additional charge.

No contracts: Stay for the value, not the fine print.

Annual prepaid bonus: Pay for 11 months, get the 12th month free.

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Extending Your Reach on BarefootBay.com

While The Tattler remains the foundation of our advertising, a limited number of businesses extend their visibility year-round through BarefootBay.com as Platinum Sponsors.

Only Three Platinum Sponsors — By Design!

Senior Sponsor: $5,000/year ($417/m)
Junior Sponsor: $1500/quarter ($500/m)

Prime Homepage visibility at the top of the Event Calendar with prominent Platinum Sponsor branding, prime position in the daily emailed Event Reminder (50% open rate/4% click through), customizable with online promos, flash sales, etc.

Direct link to your website or creation of a custom business page on BarefootBay.com.

Platinum Sponsorships are intentionally limited. Senior Sponsors receive first right of renewal. Junior Sponsorships are offered on a space-available basis.

Exclusivity: BarefootBay.com is ad-free — no Google ads, no pop-ups. Our Platinum Sponsors and the PVL are the only business placements on the site. This keeps attention on local businesses — not algorithms. Your sponsorship helps keep BarefootBay.com, clean and community-focused.

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Ad Rates: The Tattler

Black & White: $17.50 per column inch

Color: +25% of ad cost

Annual prepaid bonus: Pay for 11 months, receive the 12th month free.

Premium placement (when available): High-visibility spots are offered first to long-term and prepaid advertisers. New advertisers will be featured in the first few pages of each issue then rotated through the paper.  

Back page availability (below the Event Calendar): Rotated among all half-page ads to ensure fairness and exposure.

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Inserts

Ideal for grand openings, seasonal promotions, and major announcements!

$650 distribution fee - per issue 

Advertiser-supplied printed insert:

  • 8.5" × 11" standard (advertiser supplied)
 • Paper: 60lb–100lb Text

  • Minimum: 4" × 6" @ 80lb
 • Two-sided and color are optional (advertiser’s choice)

Inserted into every copy of The Tattler (8000 per issue)

Insert Special – 3 Issues / 3 Months (Turnkey)

Provide your press-ready, two-sided 8.5"×11" color artwork and we handle printing, delivery, and insertion into three consecutive issues serving 32976 / 32949.

$4,450 all-inclusive — approximately 24,000 flyers delivered (three impressions in 90 days), delivering mailing-level impact without the mailing-level cost or hassle. Artwork/Printing/Shipping minimum 30 day turnaround.

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Ready to Reserve Your Space?

Reserve your ad space or ask about Platinum Sponsorships:

Rob Allan – Publisher/Editor

📧 TattlerMedia@gmail.com

📞 772-664-9381

The Tattler/BarefootBay.com — trusted, local, and growing.