How The Bay Scoop is growing
Readership growth▲ 65%subscribers since 1 October 2026
Open rate54%▲+3.1 ptsof readers open each issue. October so far, against September
Click rate14%▲+1.4 ptsof readers who open click a link. October so far, against September
Headline advert£13▲+75%per issue, price change since 1 October 2026
Figures from our newsletter platform, refreshed every morning. Advert prices are set by readership, so they rise as the newsletter grows.
Today's rates: the newsletter
| Advert | Per issue | Per month |
|---|---|---|
Headline The first advert in the newsletter. Your logo in the intro, plus a headline, a photo and up to 150 words. One per issue | £13 | £52 |
Feature The second advert, placed among the stories. A headline, a photo and up to 100 words. One per issue | £9 | £36 |
Bulletin Board A classified on the community bulletin board. A headline and up to 70 words, or your own banner image. Three per issue | £6 | £24 |
Bulletin Board Takeover All three bulletin board spots for one business. An image, up to 70 words and a PS in the intro. One per issue | £18 | £72 |
Per month covers 4 Thursday issues. Section sponsorships are available on request.
Today's rates: featured spots on our pages
| Featured spot | Per week | Per month |
|---|---|---|
Featured on the What's On calendar One of the big picture cards at the top of calendar.thebayscoop.co.uk for the week. Your event's own poster, a headline and a link to tickets or your page. Eight a week | £4.50 | £18 |
Featured on the Live Music page One of the featured gigs at the top of music.thebayscoop.co.uk for the week. Your poster, the date and venue, and a link to tickets. Eight a week | £4.50 | £18 |
Eight featured spots on each page, sold a week at a time, Thursday to Thursday. Every issue sends readers to both pages, so these prices rise with the newsletter too. A standard listing on the calendar stays free.
What you get
- We write it for you. Send the details and we draft the copy for your approval.
- One business per trade. No competitor appears in the same issue as your advert.
- A report after every advert. Opens and clicks, so you can judge what it did.
Good to know
- Clearly labelled. Every advert and featured spot is marked as paid for.
- Editorial stays separate. Paying for an advert never buys a story.
- Live figures. This page is rebuilt every morning from our newsletter platform.
Book a spot
Tell us about your business and which week you have in mind.
hello@bitesize-media.com