ABOUT US
About Contra Costa Marketplace Magazine
Since 1996, Contra Costa Marketplace Magazine has been a trusted source of local news, events, and business connections for our community. From our humble beginnings as a home-based business, we’ve grown into a publication that reaches over 100,000 engaged readers monthly. For over 26 years, our mission has been clear: to deliver a local, positive, and insightful publication that fosters community connections.
We hire local writers to ensure our content stays local and accurate to the area. They are dedicated to large events in Contra Costa communities, people and businesses, arts, community services, service clubs, and local restaurants, all specific to our region. In addition, we specifically designed it with a built-in "shelf life." Studies show the calendar of events, recipes, articles providing details and phone numbers, and the convenient size gives reason to keep it and refer to the magazine throughout the month.
Why Advertise With Us?
Your success is our priority. Contra Costa Marketplace is direct-mailed to over 50,000 homes and businesses in Hercules, Rodeo, Pinole, El Sobrante, Richmond, San Pablo, and El Cerrito—ensuring your ad is seen. Unlike publications that rely on distribution at stands, our guaranteed delivery ensures your business gets noticed in the right places. To target the community, we use the "guaranteed delivery" of paying for postage, as well as standing deadlines ensuring delivery by the first weekend of each month, allowing maximum shelf life for reading at home.
Our readers trust us to deliver high-quality, hyper-local content, from features on community events and local businesses to a calendar of events and restaurant spotlights. This built-in shelf life means your ad stays relevant throughout the month, giving you maximum exposure.
Flexible Advertising Solutions
We offer advertising options to fit your needs, including discounted packages for extended campaigns, professional graphic design services, or the flexibility to use your own ad. We even provide pre-paid advertising options for future placements.
Special Features & Community Support
Each issue includes popular sections like Home & Garden, Real Estate, Dining Out, and a Calendar of Events. We also publish special editions throughout the year, such as Shop Local, Shop Pinole, Give Local (highlighting nonprofits), and Holiday Celebrations, all designed to spotlight local businesses and organizations.
Our commitment to the community goes beyond the page. We feature nonprofits and service clubs, offer discounted nonprofit ad rates, and dedicate our Give Local section to showcasing organizations that make a difference. Join us in connecting with the vibrant communities of West Contra Costa. Advertise with Contra Costa Marketplace Magazine and let us help your business grow. We also provide non-profit rates to businesses with a 501c3 to advertise all year long.
Our publication has various sections the group advertisers for the ease of our readership to find local businesses. Every issue has the following sections:
- Home & Garden
- Learning Connection
- Real Estate
- Dining Out
- Calendar of Events
Marketplace Magazine also has yearly special sections with editorial to support the advertisers in these issues:
- Hercules Spotlight
- Shop Local, Shop Pinole
- Give Local (for non-profits)
- Get to Know Richmond
- El Cerrito Round-Up (June & December)
- Holiday Celebrations
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve West Contra Costa's readers and local businesses!