Digital Magazine Advertising
Place your brand alongside business stories, expert perspectives and entrepreneurial insights.
Audience
Reach the People Building Canadian Business
CanadianSME is written for the owners and operators who run Canada’s small and medium-sized businesses, and for the people who start and grow them.
- Small and medium-sized business owners Owner-operators making day-to-day decisions for their business.
- Founders and entrepreneurs People starting, shaping and testing new ventures.
- Business leaders and decision-makers Those who choose suppliers, tools, services and partners.
- Startups and growing businesses Teams that are scaling, hiring and planning their next stage.
- Entrepreneurs across Canada Business owners in every province and territory.
Advertising options
Choose the Right Channels for Your Campaign
Use one channel or combine several. Formats, timing and availability are confirmed with you during campaign planning.
Website Display Advertising
Build visibility through banner placements and homepage campaign opportunities.
Sponsored Articles & Branded Content
Share relevant expertise and brand stories through clearly labelled sponsored content.
Email Campaigns
Deliver a focused campaign message to CanadianSME’s opted-in email audience.
Podcast & Video Partnerships
Explore sponsorships, branded conversations and video storytelling opportunities, subject to editorial and production review.
Event Sponsorship & Exhibiting
Connect with entrepreneurs through relevant CanadianSME events, sponsorships and exhibiting opportunities.
Campaign objectives
Build a Campaign Around Your Goals
Tell us what you want to achieve. CanadianSME can develop a coordinated proposal that brings together suitable channels, campaign timing and creative formats.
- Increase brand awareness
- Share expertise and thought leadership
- Support a product or service launch
- Encourage relevant audience engagement and inquiries
Campaign examples
Explore the Possibilities
Neutral previews of how each format can appear across CanadianSME. Select a preview to view it larger.
Why CanadianSME
A Platform Focused on Canadian Entrepreneurs
Focused on Canadian SMEs
Every story, guide and event is planned for Canadian small and medium-sized businesses.
Publishing, digital, podcasts and events
Campaign opportunities across the magazine, website, email, podcast, video and live events.
Relevant business topics
Practical coverage of funding, tax, technology, growth and the entrepreneurs behind Canadian businesses.
Flexible campaign planning
Start with one channel or plan a coordinated campaign across several, timed to your goals.
Media kit
Plan Your Next Campaign
Explore CanadianSME’s advertising opportunities, audience information and available formats in our media kit.
Advertising inquiry
Let’s Build Your Campaign
Tell us about your brand, objectives and preferred channels so our team can discuss suitable opportunities.
Prefer email? raoof@canadiansme.ca
FAQ
Advertising Questions
Formats, pricing, agencies and how sponsored content is labelled. Still have a question? Our partnerships team will help.
raoof@canadiansme.caWhat advertising formats are available?
Options include digital magazine advertising, website display placements, clearly labelled sponsored articles, email campaigns, podcast and video partnerships, and event sponsorship or exhibiting. Current formats are confirmed during campaign planning.
Can I combine multiple channels?
Yes. Select several interests in the inquiry form, or choose Integrated Campaign / Not Sure Yet, and our team will suggest a suitable combination.
Can agencies submit campaign inquiries?
Yes. Agencies can submit an inquiry on behalf of a client. Include the client’s brand and your role in the campaign details.
How do I request pricing and availability?
Submit the inquiry form. Pricing and availability depend on the channels, timing and formats you choose, and are confirmed during campaign planning.
Where can I find creative specifications?
Specifications are confirmed for each placement during campaign planning, along with any production support. Where available, they are also included in the media kit.
How is sponsored content identified?
Sponsored content is clearly labelled as sponsored and names the partner. Sponsors do not review or approve CanadianSME editorial coverage.