Sponsor kit
Launch inventory for useful Cork advertisers.
Static prep only. No checkout, no reserved slots and no public sales until the editor approves live launch.
Do not enable checkout links, collect payment or reserve inventory before the editor approves live launch.
Founding issue sponsor
EUR 150Estate agents, trades, dentists, clinics, schools, restaurants, gyms, events and local services
One clearly labelled sponsor block after the lead story, with one link and one useful local offer.
- Headline up to 70 characters
- Body copy up to 320 characters
- One tracked link once analytics are approved
- Plain-text fallback for email clients
Launch week sponsor
EUR 600Higher-consideration Cork services that benefit from repeated morning reach
Five weekday sponsor placements plus a static sponsor-kit mention.
- Five weekday issue placements
- One sponsor creative refresh
- One tracked landing link once analytics are approved
- End-of-week click summary once reporting is live
Referral reward sponsor
EUR 300Cafes, bookshops, attractions, theatres, family venues, tours and local experiences
Referral page, share page and one newsletter growth block after Buttondown referral attribution is live.
- Prize or voucher description
- Sponsor credit on referral ladder
- One tracked link once analytics are approved
- Manual eligibility review before winner contact
Best-fit prospects
Prioritise businesses with a genuinely local offer across Cork City, Ballincollig, Carrigaline, Midleton, Cobh, Douglas.
Outreach scoring
Ranked internal lanes for first sponsor prep. No outreach before approval.
Estate agents and premium lettings
Reach Cork movers, sellers, landlords and commuters with one practical local slot after the lead story.
Launch week sponsor
Cork City, Douglas, Ballincollig, Carrigaline
- Active Cork listings or valuation landing page
- Clear service area
- No unsupported price or market claims
Home improvement, energy and trades
Morning readers are planning repairs, retrofits, gardens and school-run logistics before the workday starts.
Founding issue sponsor
Cork City, Carrigaline, Midleton, Cobh, Ballincollig
- Insured/trading identity
- Service-area page
- Plain offer with no grant or savings overclaim
Dentists, opticians, physios and private clinics
Useful appointment-led services fit the morning routine, but regulated health claims need tight copy review.
Launch week sponsor
Cork City, Douglas, Ballincollig, Midleton
- Professional registration or clinic identity
- Appointment page
- No clinical outcome claims without substantiation
Restaurants, cafes, theatres and weekend venues
Turn Friday and weekend planning into measurable bookings, vouchers or referral rewards.
Referral reward sponsor
Cork City, Cobh, Midleton, Douglas
- Live booking or event page
- Date-specific offer
- Voucher terms if used as a reward
Schools, grinds, camps and family services
Parents read practical local updates early; term dates, camps and education offers can convert well.
Founding issue sponsor
Cork City, Ballincollig, Carrigaline, Midleton
- Safeguarding-aware copy
- Clear age range and dates
- No pressure-led education claims
Hotels, tours, local history and visitor experiences
Useful for visitor weekends and local-gift editions, but weaker for daily resident utility than housing or services.
Referral reward sponsor
Cork City, Cobh, Midleton
- Booking page
- Seasonal availability
- Resident-friendly offer, not generic tourism copy
Pre-flight questions
Use these before accepting creative, regulated claims or any payment workflow.