Advertising & Partnerships

Reach the
people who shape
UK cities.

DotCity connects brands with culturally engaged audiences across UK cities across the network — people who actively seek out what's new, what's next and what's worth their attention.

City audiences are different. They're invested.

Our readers aren't scrolling past. They're choosing to spend time on content that helps them get more from their city. That's a fundamentally different mindset to a social feed — and it makes for a fundamentally different advertising environment.

When a brand appears on DotCity, it appears because it belongs there. That's a standard we hold every partnership to.

Why DotCity

Not an algorithm.
An editorial choice.

Every brand that appears on DotCity has been editorially considered. We don't run programmatic advertising that chases your audience across the internet. We place your brand in context — alongside content that the same audience is actively choosing to read.

The audience trusts us — and they extend that trust to the brands we feature.

Contextual placement

Your brand appears alongside editorially relevant content — not chasing audiences around the internet.

Trusted environment

Our editorial standards are high and our audiences know it. That trust extends to the brands we work with.

City-level precision

Target one city, a region or the full network simultaneously. Every campaign is calibrated to where your audience actually is.

Curator co-creation

Our editorial team and curators can create genuinely original branded content — not sponsored content that reads like an ad.

Real-time reporting

Weekly performance reports with engagement rates, reach, click-through and audience data broken down by city.

Who We Reach

An audience that
actually cares.

Creatives & Culture-Seekers

Designers, architects, musicians, artists, writers — people who actively shape and seek out culture. The taste-makers in every city.

Food, Drink & Hospitality

Restaurant-goers, bar-hoppers, food critics and hospitality professionals. A premium, high-spending audience for hospitality brands.

Business & Professional

City-based professionals who use DotCity to stay culturally informed and socially active.

Packages

Choose your reach

From a single city launch to national brand presence. Every package includes editorial integration, performance reporting and a dedicated account contact.

City Select
From £1,500/mo

Target one city with precision. Ideal for local launches, venue promotions and regional brands.

  • Display advertising
  • Sponsored editorial slot
  • City newsletter placement
  • Weekly performance report
  • City audience targeting
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Regional
From £3,800/mo

Cover three cities of your choice. Best for regional campaigns and multi-city brand activations.

  • Everything in City Select
  • 3 city coverage
  • Co-branded content feature
  • Curator partnership option
  • Cross-city audience data
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Most Popular
National
From £7,500/mo

All cities across the network simultaneously. Maximum reach across every major UK urban market.

  • All city hubs
  • Premium placement priority
  • Homepage takeover option
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Monthly strategy review
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Editorial
POA

Long-form sponsored content crafted by our editorial team and amplified across the full network.

  • Bespoke article creation
  • Curator collaboration
  • Social amplification
  • 6-month content archive
  • Quarterly impact review
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All packages are flexible — no minimum contract on City Select. Multi-month commitments on Regional and National receive priority placement and enhanced audience targeting. Contact us to discuss a custom package.

Ad Formats

How your brand
appears.

Display

Banner and mid-article placements across all city hub pages. Standard IAB sizes. High-visibility positions available.

From £1,500/mo

Sponsored Editorial

Long-form content written by our editorial team or a named curator, clearly labelled as a brand partnership.

From £2,500/piece

Newsletter

Dedicated placement in city-specific weekly newsletters. Direct inbox access to an engaged, opted-in audience across all cities across the network.

From £500/send

Curator Partnership

Work directly with a named local curator to create authentic branded content for their city audience.

POA

Event Sponsorship

Sponsor DotCity-produced events across the network — from gallery nights to panel discussions and city guides.

POA

Homepage Takeover

Full homepage brand integration for 24-hour periods. Limited availability. Maximum visibility across the network.

POA

Brands who've worked with DotCity

Nike Spotify Barclays Deliveroo Heineken Airbnb Oatly BrewDog Canva Depop

Let's talk about
your campaign.

Our advertising team responds to all enquiries within one working day. We'll send you our full media pack and suggest the right package for your brief.

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