Now accepting ads and submissions for the Septemberissue. Deadline: August 14, 2026
Advertisers
Deadlines and Publish Dates
Deadlines and Publish Dates
Deadlines and Publish Dates
Call 772-664-9381 and send ad copy/art to Laura Allan, Creative Director: barefoottattler@gmail.com
Copy and artwork for new ads and any changes/cancellations to existing ads must be made by the deadline each month. Change requests made after the deadline are subject to rejection.
Ad Rates
Deadlines and Publish Dates
Deadlines and Publish Dates
Column = WIDTH. Inches = HEIGHT. (Each column is 2.5 inches).
Example: 1 column x 4 inch = 2.5 in width x 4 inch height
Example: 2 column x 5 inch = 2(2.5 in) x 5 inch = 5 in width x 5 in height
Advertise with The Tattler and BarefootBay.com
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
📞 772-664-9381
The Tattler/BarefootBay.com — trusted, local, and growing.
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