Community News
Your shop's real local story, written as a press release and pitched to your community newspapers, news sites and radio.
R4,500
In rand, for businesses in South Africa
About three weeks from booking to pitching
When it runs
Friday 6 November 2026 (December news) or Friday 4 December 2026 (January news)
Last day to book
Who it is for
Shops with a local story: a long-serving owner, a new branch, staff from the area, a community drive.
What you receive
A 30-minute interview
To find your genuine local story.
One press release
Up to 500 words, with two quotes and photo captions.
Photo guidance
Three to five photos you can take on a phone.
Your local media list
Community newspapers, local news sites and community radio, from their own published contact pages.
Personal pitching
To up to 10 local outlets, with one polite follow-up each.
A coverage log and two social posts
The same story for your own pages.
Paid separately
Paid newspaper or radio adverts, if you want them.
Payment
Half to book, half when the story is sent
What to expect
Your story reaches the editors who cover your area. Editors decide what they publish, so coverage cannot be guaranteed.
How to book
Book by Friday 6 November 2026 (December news) or Friday 4 December 2026 (January news).
Copy the message below, fill in the blanks and email it to the desk. You will receive the next step and a payment link for your deposit.
Send it to
lindsay@invictuscomm.com