AD18 Local
Tell your business story. AD18 writes it for you.
For suitable Canadian businesses, AD18 researches, writes and publishes a clearly disclosed sponsored feature. Choose a $79 Feature or $129 Spotlight. Applicable taxes included.
Limited founding availability
AD18 is keeping sponsored inventory limited while AD18 Local grows. Every inquiry is reviewed manually, and submitting one does not reserve a placement.
Packages
Choose your feature
Two one-time options. AD18 reviews each business for editorial fit before any payment is requested; submitting an inquiry does not guarantee publication.
Sponsored Business Feature
$79 CAD
Applicable taxes included.
A professionally written AD18 Local feature built from your business details and supporting materials.
- 700–1,000-word feature researched and written by AD18.
- Up to 4 supporting photos, placed through the story when appropriate, with captions and photo credits when supplied.
- Ready-to-share Instagram/Facebook and LinkedIn copy after publication.
- One sponsored link to your business website.
- Published for at least 12 months, subject to continuing policy compliance.
- Directory connection when relevant.
Local Spotlight
More visibility$129 CAD
Applicable taxes included.
Add a 30-day promotional window to the Sponsored Business Feature.
- Full $79 Sponsored Business Feature included.
- 30 days of prominent AD18 Local placement.
- One AD18 social Story/post or equivalent share, where suitable.
- Extra placement in relevant Local or category areas, when available.
Typical publication target: 3–5 business days after payment and receipt of required materials.
One reasonable factual revision is included after publication; major rewrites or a new campaign direction require a separate agreement.
Paid promotional content is clearly disclosed. AD18 does not guarantee search rankings, traffic, leads or sales.
Free vs. paid
Free directory presence. Optional paid promotion.
Free
Add or claim your business in the AD18 Directory for free. A Directory profile does not require a Local package.
Add your business freePaid
Sponsored Features and Spotlights buy editorial production and promotional visibility. They do not change Directory facts or promise organic search ranking.
See the finished product
A real AD18 Local example
See the exact sponsored-feature format AD18 uses: researched writing, clear disclosure, useful links and AD18 connections.
Karoot received a complimentary showcase. It was not a paid placement, but it shows the Sponsored Feature format and disclosure style.
How it works
From inquiry to publication
01
Send your inquiry. Tell us about your business and choose a package.
02
AD18 reviews the fit. If approved, we confirm the package and email a secure Stripe payment link.
03
Send your materials. AD18 researches, writes and publishes the feature.
Ready to talk?
Send a feature inquiry
Choose a package and send your business details. There is no charge to inquire.
If approved, AD18 confirms the package and emails you a secure Stripe payment link. Prices shown include applicable taxes. No payment or card details are collected through this form.
More about the process
You do not need to write the article
After approval, provide accurate business details, your website, logo or photos, and useful supporting material. AD18 handles the research, structure, writing, links and sponsored disclosure.
We may ask you to confirm factual details before publication. AD18 retains final editorial control over the title, article, claims, links and disclosure.
Directory connection, without extra friction
A Directory profile is not required to inquire. If your business already has one, the feature can connect to it. If not, you can add your business to the Canada-wide AD18 Business Directory for free.
Add your business freeWhat this does—and does not—promise
Sponsored features are paid promotional content and are clearly disclosed. AD18 retains final publication approval and publication remains subject to AD18 policies. AD18 does not guarantee Google indexing, search rankings, impressions, clicks, leads, sales or third-party backlinks.