Right at Banff visitors’ fingertips… our padded desktop maps.
You’ve asked for it…. we’ve brought it back!
Our beloved and super popular desktop map of Banff will be better than ever for Winter/Spring 2024! All ad spots for Winter/Spring 2024 are currently SOLD OUT …..but, you can still mark your spot with a bubble call-out of your business name at your location!
Here are a few important dates to get us rolling!
IN Banff Desktop Map print runs:
IN Banff Summer/Fall 2024 Print Date: May 20, 2024
IN Banff Winter/Spring 2025 Print Run: October, 25 2024
Insertion Deadline: as space permits - SELLING NOW
Artwork Deadlines: Summer/Fall: May 15, 2024 Winter/Spring: October 25, 2024
Would you rather just chat directly and go over your questions and campaign? I’d love that! Hit the button below or simply send me a text at 403-760-4519.
I’m Patricia, owner/operator of Kiss Media Group
A little history of our maps in Banff
Well, for starters I will tell you that I am the only map publisher in Western Canada that actually created a visitor map guide in order to market my own business. My story started in Whistler in 1996, when I created a fun, playful, easy-to-use way-finding system for the international guests. I gathered up 25 friends who owned businesses in town and we co-oped the costs. 25 bucks each for the first issue!
Fast forward to 2006 and I went bigger, better, snazzier, and fun-ner. I kept the same "co-op marketing for my best mates" philosophy and have managed to keep my rates the same-ish for the last 13 years running.
We launched our maps of Banff and Canmore in the spring of 2007 with both desktop and brochure map versions. In 2012 we responded to the marketplace needs and focussed on publishing the only brochure version of our maps in the Bow Valley. Ten years later, the visitor needs have changed again coming out of the pandemic and we were asked to bring back our padded desktop maps!! So that is exactly what we did!
I target our map guides towards women, children, international guests, and seniors (big type, soft colour palate, activi-toons). We ain’t no topographical map of Banff. Nope, they aren’t geared for mountaineers! We are a pure visitor map of the Banff that adds a little hospitality and adventure flare to front desks and visitor centres in town. You will see our maps in the hands of people out and about while shopping, dining, and looking for their next adventure.
I’m super excited to have our desktop maps back in Banff! We print a Summer/Fall and Winter/Spring version each year. All insertion orders are based on two issues (exceptions apply) which means that you have the opportunity to change up your ad for each issue.
Get on the maps for as low as $550 per issue. Want a mini brochure, too? Package pricing and payment plans are available. Just ask, I’ll listen.
Let’s take a peek!
2024 is looking fresher than ever! We are busy refreshing our lovingly hand-drawn visitor map of Banff as we speak. Updated accommodation labels, changes to the downtown core, and extra tidbits requested from our guest service community. Have some input? Don’t hesitate to let me know.
It’s your space.
On what side of the map would you like your ad featured? Do you have a particular ad spot in mind? Maybe you would like to showcase your business on the map as one of our engaging activi-toons? All ad spot pricing includes a bubble call out on the map at your location.
All ad spots are $1495 per issue and include a bubble call out on the map at your location. Need just a bubble? No worries, we can mark your spot for $525 per issue.
Distribution, distribution, distribution
Banff
Banff Caribou Lodge, Banff Ptarmigan Inn, Rimrock Resort Hotel, Rundlestone Lodge, Elk + Avenue Hotel, Best Western Plus Siding 29, Fox Hotel and Suites, Banff Aspen Lodge, Fairmont Banff Springs Bell Desk, Moose Hotel and Suites, High Country Inn, Buffalo Mountain Lodge, Charlton’s Cedar Court, Canalta Lodge, Banff Park Lodge, Brewsters Mountain Lodge, The Juniper Hotel, Delta Banff Royal Canadian Lodge, Mount Royal Hotel, Red Carpet Inn, Irwin’s Mountain Inn, Banff Inn, Banff Voyager Inn, Hidden Ridge Resort, Rocky Mountain Resort, Tunnel Mountain Resort, Dorothy Motel, Bow View Lodge, Samesun, Peaks Hotel + Suites, HI Banff Alpine Centre, map client locations, + high foot traffic spots .
Canmore
Stone Ridge Mountain Resort, Falcon Crest, Solara, Blackstone Lodge, Canmore Lodges, Mystic Springs, Fire Mountain, the Coast Hotel, Grand Rockies Resort, Georgetown Inn, Lady McDonald, Sunset Resorts, Canadian Rockies Chalets, Ramada Inn and Suites, Econolodge, Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge, Rundle Mountain Lodge, Chateau Canmore, Copperstone Resort, Big Horn Hotel DMF, Delta Kananaskis, Info Centre Kananaskis, Best Western Pocaterra, Travel Alberta, Canmore Nordic Centre, Grand Canadian Resort, Wyndam Resort, Canmore Hotel, Spring Creek RV, Bow Valley Motel, Silver Creek Lodge, Holiday Inn, map client locations, + high foot traffic spots.
Meet your distribution reps!
Lorie and her husband Oscar are your friendly distribution team in the Bow Valley. They live a stone’s throw away from our storage locker in Canmore and absolutely love their life in Rockies! When this busy couple isn’t hard at work they can be found exploring the trails of Banff and Canmore, participating in their church activities, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Did you know that we provide a certified distribution service? We use an smartphone app that is really cool. It allows me to assign the routes to our distribution reps where they log in and check off each location as they go. They even take pictures of the racks and maps at each location after delivery for extra accountability! That means peace of mind for you that your advertising dollars are hard at work!
Let’s get started!
I always like to either meet with each client in person or via a Zoom call. If you would take a few moments to fill out the form below to get us rolling that would be awesome! Feel free to text or call 403-760-4519 if that’s easier for you.
