MetroVan Independent Media

“The Voice of the People, by the People, for the People.”

MISSION

The mission of the MetroVan Independent Media is to engage, inform and entertain our readers with mostly local Canadian News online and in print. Most importantly, our mission is to act with courage and integrity in serving the Filipino community as well as our diverse multinational community.

OUR VISION

The majority of news that we want to report on is relevant local Canadian News within the community. The initial main focus is the Lower Mainland and BC news with an eye towards relevant news worldwide.

We will not shy away from investigative reporting on important sensitive issues in the community that are usually talked about privately but never properly reported on by media. If we hear about an issue in the community, we will investigate diligently and respectfully. We will focus public attention on injustices of all kinds and on reforms or solutions designed to correct them.

OUR VALUES

Accuracy, Fairness, Independence, Disclosure, Balanced, Transparency, Diversity and Accountability. Our most valuable asset will be to seek the truth and to tell the truth.

FAIRNESS

We will respect the rights of the people involved in the news, and be decent in our conduct and stand accountable to the public for the fairness and reliability of everything we publish. Any person that is publicly accused of anything will be given due respect and prompt opportunity to respond.

ADVERTISING

We offer three different types of advertising platforms:

1. Newspaper in print.
2. Newspaper online.
3. Simply the Best – The Luisa Marshall Show on TV.

Advertisers can choose one type, or a combination of two, or they can choose all three for maximum benefit.

*LIMITED 3 MEDIA SPECIAL*
You can get the 3 types of media exposure combination for a special rate (based on a yearly agreement).

• 1/4 page newspaper full colour, no set spot – value $275.00 (monthly)
• 1 top 6 spot that shows up on every page on the newspaper’s online website –  value $400.00 (monthly)
• 1 – 20 second Ad on SIMPLY THE BEST – The Luisa Marshall Show – value $800.00 (monthly)

Total value of all three advertisement is $1,475.00. (*Note* Regular rates will be higher in the future.)

However, you can get the LIMITED 3 MEDIA SPECIAL FOR – $995.00. Only 5 are available.   

ADVERTISING TIPS:

You want your ad to be seen by your target audience. So how do you do this?

What You Want:

• You want your advertisement to be in print, online and/or on television where the content is fresh and constantly and consistently updated.
• You want your business ad positioned near great content.
• You want to advertise in a newspaper, either in print or online, that has interesting local content that your target audience wants to read.
• You want to advertise on a TV show that has a proven track record airing consistent new episodes that viewers return to watch weekly.

What You DON’T Want:

• You don’t want to advertise in print or online where content is not updated or publication happens sporadically and circulation is minimal.
• You don’t want your business ad poorly placed in a newspaper.

*A Special Message from Luisa Marshall*

THE POWER OF TRUTH! Life is all about decisions and right choices. With our plans to serve the community better, I finally decided to write and report on the concerns involving the community in newsprint and online.

METROVAN INDEPENDENT MEDIA is COMING!!! Hope this empowers others to make a firm stand and take pride to promote better quality of life and a healthy safe community for all of us to enjoy and be proud of.

“We get wise by asking questions, and even if these are not answered, we get wise, for a well-packed question carries its answer on its back as a snail carries its shell.”
– James Stephens

ADVERTISING RATES

These rates are already discounted for our initial advertisers. These rates may change at any time, but if you join us now, you will retain these rates and your ad placement for one full year. Advertising comes at a first come, first serve basis.

For Print Publication

The print newspaper will be published monthly with the possibility of going biweekly in the future. The first publication date is targeted for mid March 2015.

SIZES

Sizes are in inches.

• Full page (back): 10 x 14.875
• Full page (page 2): 10 x 14.875
• Full page: 10 x 14.875
• Bottom Banner (front page): 10 x 3
• 3/4 page: 10 x 10.75 or 7.5 x 14.375
• 1/2 page: 10 x 7.125 or 5 x 14.375
• 1/4 page (page 3) : 10 x 3.5
• 1/4 page: 10 x 3.5 or 4.95 x 7.125
• 1/8 page: 4.925 x 3.5 or 2.375 x 7.125
• 1/16 page: 4.925 x 1.7 or 2.375 x 3.5

Rates also depend on page placement and colour:

• For prime spots such as page 3 or any other specific placement, there will be a 20% extra charge.
• For full colour, there will be a 10% extra charge.

For Online Advertising

The online newspaper will be an ongoing vibrant news hub that will be frequently and continuously updated with recent news stories, upcoming events, exciting contests and featured articles… etc. The online newspaper will be easily viewed and accessed by everyone, at any time, through their computers, phones, or tablets.

PRICING

The pricing  for online advertising will range depending on the placement and amount of pages that the ad is displayed on. The first to reserve these ad spots will get the best price and locations.

THE AD POSITIONS

The site’s main page and home page will have 6 PRIME interactive advertising spots at the top of the heading.

• Ad #1: on the top left, just beside our main MetroVan Independent logo (presently Simply the Best Talent)
• Ad #2: on the top right, just beside our main MetroVan Independent logo (presently Luisa Marshall’s Official website)
• Ad #3-6: just above the headlines and below the main menu (Ad #3 presently Cindy’s Palace Restaurant, Ad #4 presently Anita Lee, Ad #5 presently Beatriz Boutique, and Ad #6 presently Dr. Lorene Balmaceda Lederer)
• In addition, there are many more ad spots that can be added throughout the online newspaper.

Please see Ad samples and placements in the picture below.

WHAT THESE ADS CAN DO
Each of these ads can be linked to your website, so that whenever anyone clicks on your ad, they will be taken directly to your site. If you don’t have a website, our team of tech experts can create one for you for an extra charge.

WHERE WILL THESE ADS BE PLACED?
All 6 of the PRIME advertising spots could be viewed on every page throughout the online newspaper or targeted at only specific news areas.

For example, if you purchased any of the 6 Prime ad spots, you can have it:

• Only on the front page.
• Or you could have that spot everywhere and on all the pages and stories throughout the online news. This would give you maximum exposure everywhere.
• Or you could just have your ad on a specific page.

Not only can readers click on your ad to go directly to your website, but we can also track the traffic that you receive. You can have online coupons.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

*Note* All advertising must be paid prior to print date.

You have 3 ways to make payments:

• Signed checks
• Signed Visa form
• Email payment

PAYMENT TERMS AVAILABLE

You have the following payment terms available:

• Monthly (no discount)
• Quarterly (5% discount)
• Every 6 Months (10% discount)
• Yearly (20% discount)

SUPER THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

We love hearing from you! If you have any questions and/or suggestions, comments, pictures, interesting stories and experiences, inspirational quotes or valuable information to share, please get in touch with us. Don’t be shy! We look forward to hearing from you.

CONTACT

Steve or Luisa Marshall
Phone: 604-288-7664
Email: info@luisamarshall.com