Media kit · September 2026

Reach Chatham-Kent every morning.

The local newsletter Chatham-Kent opens: independent, useful, and read by 1,700+ subscribers.

  • 1,700+

    subscribers

  • 65%

    average open rate

  • 23%

    average click rate

  • 41,000+

    emails delivered

  • 82

    issues published

Live from our newsletter platform, updated hourly. Totals since launch in March 2026.

About CKNow

CKNow is an independent local newsletter for Chatham-Kent, Ontario. Every morning we round up the local news, events, and things to know across the municipality, from Wallaceburg to Wheatley, in a few minutes’ read.

It’s practical and local: the day’s headlines, what’s on this weekend, where gas is cheapest, and what’s happening in each community. The Friday Briefing goes to every subscriber; CKNow Daily goes to our most engaged readers.

Where your ad runs

Friday Briefing

Weekly, every Friday

Subscribers
1,700+
Open rate
65%

CKNow Daily

6 mornings a week

Subscribers
1,000+
Open rate
68%

cknow.ca

Local guides and tools

  • 2026 election hub and ward lookup
  • Events calendar, updated hourly
  • Gas prices, weather, garbage day
  • A page for every CK community

Brands that have sponsored CKNow

  • Nest Realty Inc., Brokerage
  • Factor Canada
  • Made In Cookware

Rates

Canadian dollars, no HST.

Friday Briefing

From $30 / issue

Weekly, every Friday · full subscriber list

Major Ad · Lead sponsor spotlight

  • Single send · per issue$65
  • Monthly partner · 4 consecutive issues · save $40$220

1200×630 image or graphic, a bold headline, 75–100 words of copy, and a call-to-action button.

Secondary Ad · Text-only bullet sponsor

  • Single send · per issue$30
  • Monthly partner · 4 consecutive issues · save $20$100

One bold lead sentence, 2–3 sentences of description, and one custom link.

CKNow Daily

From $10 / day

6 mornings a week, Saturday to Thursday · core daily readers

Major Ad · Daily spotlight

  • Single send · per day · 2-day minimum$20
  • Full week · 6 consecutive days · save $25$95
  • Monthly core partner · 24 sends · about $14 each$340

Image or logo, a headline, 50–75 words of copy, and a trackable link.

Secondary Ad · Text-only mention

  • Single send · per day · 3-day minimum$10
  • Full week · 6 consecutive days · save $15$45
  • Monthly partner · 24 sends · about $6 each$150

35–50 words of copy with a linked callout.

Website Banner

From $50 / 2 weeks

cknow.ca homepage and events page

Banner · Desktop and mobile

  • 2 weeks$50
  • Full month · 30 days$85
  • Newsletter add-on · per month, with any newsletter sponsorship$45

Desktop leaderboard (728×90) plus a mobile banner (300×250 or 320×50).

Packages

The Local Brand Takeover

$325 / month

$360 booked separately

  • 4 Major Ads in the Friday Briefing
  • A full week of Major Ads in CKNow Daily
  • A month of the website banner on cknow.ca

The Event / Launch Sprint

$129

  • A Friday Briefing Major Ad to kick things off
  • 3 CKNow Daily Major Ads leading into your dates
  • A week of the website banner on cknow.ca

The Starter Text Package

$125 / month

$145 booked separately

  • 4 Friday Briefing Secondary Ads
  • A full week of CKNow Daily Secondary Ads

Our standards

  • Every ad is clearly labelled as sponsored.
  • Sponsors never influence our news coverage, and ads don’t run on our election pages.
  • We’re happy to help write or polish your ad at no extra cost.

Book your spot

Tell us the option or package and your dates. We’ll confirm availability and send an invoice. Or email contact@cknow.ca.