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The Central App puts local at everyone's fingertips!

With over half a million app visits a month, you'll want to be on an app where you're seen regularly by locals and visitors alike. We're all proudly supporting Central Otago and part of that is keeping your business thriving. 

Trusted by organisations all around Central Otago

Built for local business

When your audience is local, we're the place for you.

We've created Local Focus. Simple but powerful, you promote what you offer directly to people who actually live, work or visit here.

All the algorithms agree - that mobile is key. With The Central App you get mobile-savvy, search engine ready promotional support. 

And at just $49 + GST per month, we are by far the most cost-effective marketing tool at your disposal (and that's at your fingertips too).

Sign up for Local Focus

We make Google work for you! The Central App is mobile first (Google loves that) but we're also online. That means Google can't help but notice you when you advertise with us. 

Because we're digital, we don't limit what you want to say. That means - no word or picture limits. 

We cost much less than print media and we're on the go, at people's fingertips, 24/7. 

Pretty awesome huh?!

Mobile-savvy smart links put your business in the hands of locals like never before!

That's one-click links to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn PLUS your choice of any and all of the following; your website, your booking or ticketing site, your video, your reviews, your location and things like your webcam or weather updates. 

When you choose to display your location, The Central App provides in-app, step-by-step navigation to your door. 

That puts the power in our readers' hands. Power that you're right there to harness. 

Your Local Focus listing with us is your ticket to massive discounts on everything we offer. 

That means a minimum 20% discount on all our other advertising options and exclusive member only packages. 

Throughout the year, we give our members bonus offers, special events and first right of refusal for the most sought after advertising real estate. 

As part of Local Focus, members get a bespoke text link to your business - in the News!

By far, the most-read section of The Central App, the News text ads actively promote your business to local people. 

We take care to keep the balance, we don't want to annoy our readers with too many ads but we work with you to make your in-News ad as enticing as possible.

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Anchor +

Around 2000 views per month

With 90% of locals in Central Otago checking The Central App each week, our Anchor Plus product ensures your message reaches the heart of Central Otago. For just $34* per week, your digital banner will cycle at the bottom of our daily news stories and in our popular ‘What’s On’ guide—prime spots viewed by thousands each week.

Each banner includes a direct link to your website or social media, driving real traffic to your business and keeping you front-of-mind in your local community.

*Invoiced monthly, added to your existing Local Focus membership invoice. Min of three months required for this member only discount. 

Banner at the bottom of the news

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Exposure in our 'What's On' guide

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Digital Banner size: 1280 x 440 px.

Need a digital banner ad created? We can assist with various options from as little as $80 per banner.

Subject to availability with first right of refusal on renewal.  All prices exclude GST.

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Around 4000 views per month

When you’re ready to reach locals everywhere they’re looking, step up to our member-only Target Plus package. For just $59* per week, your business will cycle through three of the most powerful placements on The Central App:

  • Top of your section (rotating with two others — keeping you front and centre)

  • Across every subsection (your brand rotates through as locals browse)

  • In news story ads (prime spots that thousands of locals read daily)

It’s targeted, all-day visibility that puts your brand in front of locals 24/7.

*Invoiced monthly, added to your existing Local Focus membership invoice. Min of three months required for this member only discount. 

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Front and centre of your section 

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Rotation through all 
 sub-sections 

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20x In-Story Ads a month

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We’ve got ya!

Running a business on your own is tough—trust us, we’ve been there. The Central App started out as a one-man-band, but today we’re proud to serve 90% of the local population and have support from 60% of local businesses. Now, we’re the go-to source for Central Otago news and information.

So, we’d like to now support you!

For a quarterly payment of $75 + GST or one-off payment of $299 + GST, you’ll be listed on The Central App every day of the year! 

No complicated algorithms, no guesswork—just a simple way to reach the people who live, work, and visit here.

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Digital Banner size: 1280 x 440 px. Digital ad size: 700 x 500 px 

Need a digital ad created? We can assist with various options from as little as $80 per ad.

Subject to availability with first right of refusal on renewal.  All prices exclude GST.

= Bundle value of $99 per week

YOUR INVESTMENT: $59 +GST per week

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Things to do | Eat-Drink-Stay | Retail | Community | Health & Wellbeing | Trades & Services | Reports

Image design specs: Banner ad 1280 x 440 px, In-story ad 700 x 500 px.

Graphic design work optional at extra cost.

Three month minimum via prorated monthly invoice; category request subject to availability and with first right of renewal.

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Built for flexibility

We make it possible for you to target what you want and when you want to.

You choose your banner promotions when you need to pack a punch. Members get access to discounted pricing but even at rate card, we're super affordable!

Due to limited avails, Banner marketing  is subject to availability and comes with first right of refusal.

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Front Page Banner

Per Month

Half Share on Rotation

  • Non-Members - $719
  • Members $599

Most viewed advertising at the top of the front page for maximum exposure.

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News Page Banner

Per Month

Half Share on Rotation

  • Non-Members - $599
  • Members $499

Highly visible advertising on one of The Central App's most viewed pages - news

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Jobs Category Banner

Per Month

Half Share on Rotation

  • Non-Members - $599
  • Members $499

Cross-demographic visibility on one of The Central App's most viewed pages - Jobs.

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Notification Banner

Per Month

Quarter Share on Rotation

  • Non-Members - $299
  • Members $249

Top front-page placement for maximum exposure on one of our most viewed section.

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In-List News Banner

Per Week

Quarter Share on Rotation

  • Non-Members - $599
  • Members $499

With 41,000 views per month, this is one of the most highly visible ad areas on the app.

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In-News Story Ad

20 units

 

  • Non-Members - $719
  • Members $599

Capture readers with a
highly visual advertisement
in our latest news stories.
Linked to your URL of choice.

Built to showcase

Want locals to notice your event?

Our Events & Promotions package puts you in front of them — and visitors too. No more “I didn’t know that was on” — instead, you’ll be seen across The Central App where thousands look every week.

Choose the areas you need, or bundle them together:

COMBO OFFER: Splash Screen, Banner Ad, In-Story Ad, What's On Guide Listing – $499 +GST (Valued at $767 +GST)

Perfect for 7–10 days of strong exposure. Exclusive to The Central App members and local Central Otago events.

All prices exclude GST.

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News Splash
Screen

Per Day

375 x 812 px

$119

Own the news section for those critical first seen seconds. Ideal for sale days, special offers & events.

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What's on Guide Banner

Per Week

1280 x 440 px

$199

Target those looking for something to do and link
directly to your web, social or ticket sales URL.

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In-News Story Ad

20 units

700 x 500 px

$399

Capture readers with a highly visual advertisement
in our latest news stories. Linked to your URL of choice.

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What's on Guide
Listing

1280 x 880 px

More than a one-day and/or ticketed events, such as plays, concerts, art exhibitions.

Profile your event with an image, details, web and social URLs, plus in-app navigation to your venue.

Digital Banner size: 1280 x 440 px. Digital ad size: 700 x 500 px 

Need a digital ad created? We can assist with various options from as little as $80 per ad.

Subject to availability with first right of refusal on renewal.  All prices exclude GST.

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