Reach people where they actually pay attention.
The City Brief connects local businesses with engaged readers through city-focused email newsletters delivered weekly across the UK.
Why it works
Focused audience
Each edition is built around one city, reaching readers who care about what's happening locally.
High attention environment
Our format is concise and uncluttered. Ads sit within content that readers actively open and scan.
City-level targeting
Promote your business in specific cities, not broad national segments.
Who you reach
The City Brief readers are people who want to stay informed about their city: where to go, what's changing and what's happening locally.
Our audience includes:
- Local residents
- Professionals
- Families
- Students
- Business owners
They subscribe because they care about their city.
Advertising placements
We offer clear, visible placements within each city edition. Our format keeps advertising straightforward and integrated within a clean reading experience.
Prominent position within the newsletter with headline, short description and link.
Concise listing format aligned with weekly content.
Longer-form inclusion highlighting a specific event, opening or announcement.
Built for local visibility
- Reach people already interested in their city
- Promote time-sensitive events and openings
- Maintain consistent weekly exposure
- Avoid algorithm-driven social reach fluctuations
- Simple placement structure
Local businesses need visibility where it matters. The City Brief delivers that: no algorithms, no guesswork.
Advertising across multiple cities
For businesses operating across multiple locations, The City Brief provides coordinated placements across relevant city editions.
Scale locally, expand regionally or run national campaigns across our growing network.
City by city, with consistent format and structure.
Clear, transparent placements
All advertising is clearly labelled and presented within a consistent format.
We do not overload editions with excessive placements. Each city newsletter maintains a focused structure designed to respect reader attention while delivering value to advertisers.
Start a conversation
Tell us about your business, the city you'd like to reach and your goals. We'll share placement options and availability.