Advertising - Dockside Publishing

NARRATIVE ADVERTISING

Ads that are as strong and as interesting as good magazine articles.

HIGH PASS-ON RATE

Quality publication that stays on coffee tables for years.

PHOTOS FOR FUTURE USE

Receive professional, royalty-free photos with your booking.

Advertising Your Brand

Our team of photographers, designers, and writers can craft the content you need to reach your customers.

DOCKSIDE MAGAZINE

DOCKSIDE MAGAZINE, MUSKOKA & SIMCOE

Be Part of What Started It All

When we launched our flagship magazine in 2012, we transformed the way businesses communicate with clients.

* Engaging articles, stunning photography, superb design
* Category exclusivity not seen in any other magazines
* Delivered door-to-door and dock-to-dock
* Separate editions in Muskoka, Simcoe, Kawartha and Georgian Bay
* Winter edition delivered in all four regions

Publication Schedule

Muskoka editions in May and July. Simcoe editions in May and July. Winter edition in November.

LAKESIDE MAGAZINE

A Deeper Connection To Muskoka

With a compelling mix of advertising and editorial, Lakeside is the perfect mid-summer read. Delivered to the same docks as the Muskoka Dockside editions, Lakeside has a look and feel all its own. Articles dive deep into the region’s history, natural beauty, and lifestyle, with a particular emphasis on finding solutions to the region’s environmental challenges. Lakeside is a publication that stays on cottage coffee tables for years.

Publication Schedule

Annual Muskoka edition releases in June.

ACTION MEDIA

Digital Billboards

A Million People A Month Drive Past Your Sign.
And because it changes frequently, they can’t help but look to see what’s new. Every time they drive past your sign, you have their attention. Digital billboards are bright, clear, and visible in all weather, ensuring maximum impact.

Locations • 18 Screens

MUSKOKA: Hwy 11 Northbound. 150m north of Beiers Road

WASHAGO: Hwy 11 Southbound. 300m south of Canning Road

BARRIE: Bayfield Street, Mapleview Drive & Tiffin Street. (two & three faces)

ORILLIA: Memorial Drive. (two faces)

LINDSAY: Hwy 7. Both Directions

MIDLAND: Hwy 93. Both Directions

GEORGINA: Ravenshoe Road. Both Directions

HUNTSVILLE: Highway 60. Just outside of Huntsville.

CONCHORD: 3100 Steeles Avenue & 34 Futurity Gate. Both Directions.

VAUGHN: 7800 Keele Street. Both Directions.

SCARBOROUGH: 757 Warden Avenue. Both Directions.

CUSTOM CREATIVE

Telling Your Story, Your Way

Design, photography, text, social media management and more. Let our team of professionals supply the skills you need to connect with clients, however you want to reach them.

LISTINGS MAGAZINE

The Finest Homes, Cottages, Chalets

A premium publication where realtors can showcase their finest properties and connect with property owners who are looking to list. * Delivered to homes and cottages with each edition of Dockside Muskoka * Two editions each summer. **Delivered to regional drop-off boxes and business three editions annually.

Publication Schedule

Distributed in Muskoka five times a year. April, May, June, July & August

LUXURY ONLINE

High-Traffic Websites That Target Your Region

Connect with customers using engaging content in an SEO-optimized package. Dozens of regularly-updated sites with precision targeting that let you reach readers in your specific market, in a package that consistently ranks at or near the top of Google search results.

The in depth article Dockside Magazine wrote for us was an excellent way to educate the public about Lumberock synthetic lumber. Our brand is gaining recognition and the interest generated during the first week …

JASON SMITH

Lumberock/Bay Crest Distribution, Muskoka

Both myself and my clients have had amazing responses to our editorial ads in Dockside Business. I cannot stress enough how valuable this magazine is for business to business relationships. …

KYRA WATERS

The Well Known Company, Muskoka

We have had a lot of responses from being seen in Dockside. People have called us and let us know that they have seen our ad, and I’ve even been recognized in public by …

MARK SAMPSON

Muskoka Pest Control, Muskoka

My experience with Dockside was great. The photographer and writer were instrumental in assisting me with the direction of my article and layout. Within days of the magazine being delivered in the Owen Sound …

KELLY HAEFLING

BMO Financial Planning, Owen Sound

I feel the most beneficial aspect of working with Docksideis the ability to qualify my customer. Also, the potentialcustomer is able to qualify my company… I have received fiveserious leads providing evidence the Dockside …

JEFF EICHENBERGER

IKES Turf, Collingwood

The response from my Dockside Magazine article has been tremendous with 90 per cent of my new bookings coming from people who read the magazine. Thanks to Dockside I’m booking two weeks in advance. …

LEE HAGGART

Cottage Country Mobile Massage, Muskoka

People come in every day mentioning that they saw us in Dockside. It’s definitely working! …

ADAM & NICOLE PEDERSON

Elevent North Marine, Orillia

For every dollar spent with Dockside/Business we had over $5.00 of direct revenue. When the magazine comes out, the phone calls and emails don’t stop. I thought print advertising was dead… I was wrong. …

CHAD GILCHRIST

Roll-On Painting, Muskoka

I had several new clients contact me after reading my Dockside Business spread. The overall quality of Dockside’s publications engages readers and helps grow your business. …