Advertise in The Brief — Getbrief

Reach readers who already chose to be there.

The Brief is a weekly email people signed up for. Not a scroll, not an algorithm, not an ad network. A newsletter they open on Friday morning because they trust it. Your ad is part of that.

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Maximum ads per issue
5 min
Average read time
Weekly
Delivery — every Friday
Local
One town, properly covered

Three ways to appear in The Brief.

Each format is clearly marked as sponsored. Placement, copy and suitability are agreed before publication.

Format 01

Banner

The most prominent placement in the newsletter. A headline, a short description and a link — sitting in a clearly marked block that readers see every week.

There are a maximum of two banner slots per issue. Yours may be one of them. Slots are sold on a per-issue or multi-issue basis — get in touch to discuss.

Ideal for local businesses wanting regular brand presence with a consistent local audience.

How it appears in the newsletter
Sponsored
Discover Reading's finest independent wine bar
Open Wednesday to Sunday from 5pm. Private dining available. Located a five-minute walk from the station.
Book a table →
Format 02

Sponsored Link

A single curated link woven into the newsletter body. Short, punchy, clearly labelled as sponsored — but sitting within the flow of the content rather than as a separate block.

Works particularly well for time-sensitive offers, event announcements, or anything with a single clear call to action. High click-through relative to its footprint.

How it appears in the newsletter
Elsewhere in Reading this week: a new exhibition opens at the Museum of English Rural Life, tickets are still available for the outdoor cinema at Forbury Gardens, and...
Format 03

Sponsored Feature

A short editorial-style piece written to match The Brief's tone — typically 80–120 words with your link included. Clearly marked as sponsored, but crafted to read like content rather than copy.

We'll work with you on the text to make sure it fits the format. Not because we're being precious — but because it performs better when it reads like The Brief.

Best for launches, openings, events or announcements that deserve more than a line. The deepest integration we offer.

How it appears in the newsletter
Sponsored feature
A new kind of co-working space has opened in the Oracle quarter
WorkBox Reading opened its doors last month on Minster Street, offering hot-desk memberships from £20/day with no minimum commitment. Designed for freelancers and small teams who want a proper desk without the long lease, it's already at 60% capacity. If you've been working from a café and eyeing something more permanent, worth a look. Find out more →

The Brief is reader-first. Good advertising fits that — it doesn't fight it.

Max two ads per issue. Always.
Every issue of The Brief runs a maximum of two adverts. This is the format, not a guideline. Readers know it. Your ad appears in a newsletter that isn't trying to monetise every pixel.
All ads are clearly labelled.
Every commercial placement is marked as sponsored or an ad. We don't blur the line between editorial and advertising. This is what keeps reader trust high — which is what makes the ad space worth having.
Local relevance is the filter.
We accept advertisers whose products and services are genuinely relevant to local readers. National brands without a local angle, gambling, and vaping products are declined. This isn't complicated — if it's useful to someone in the town, it probably fits.
No published pricing — no guesswork.
Rates are based on subscriber count, open rates and format. We don't publish a rate card because the variables matter. Get in touch and we'll give you a straight answer quickly.

Tell us about your business.

We'll come back to you within two working days with availability, format recommendations and rate information based on the current subscriber count.

There's no obligation, no pitch deck, no automated sales funnel. You'll hear from a person.

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