Solo Spot
Eighth of the page
- Ad space
- 1/8 page
- Targeting
- 1 neighbourhood
- Design & tracking
- Professional design included
- Delivery
- 10,000 homes
$247CAD / month
Ask about Solo SpotPut your business on a postcard mailed to 10,000 Toronto homes.
Spotix sells advertising spots on a shared monthly postcard for local businesses. Choose a spot size, send your logo and offer, and we design your spot, print the card and send it out through Canada Post.
Spots from $247 CAD / month, design included
Prefer to talk first? Book a 10-minute call (opens Calendly in a new tab) or phone 647-906-3547.
Your spotDuo Spot · 1/4 page
Spotix · Toronto neighbourhood postcardSample layout
- Format
- One shared postcard, several local businesses, one spot each
- Reach
- 10,000 homes per mailing
- Where
- Toronto neighbourhoods you choose — see coverage
- Included
- Design of your spot, printing, Canada Post distribution
Made for businesses whose customers live nearby:
- Restaurants
- Salons & spas
- Clinics
- Realtors
- Home services
- Retail shops
The postcard
One card, a few local businesses, and a spot that’s yours.
Spotix mails one shared postcard. Its advertising page is divided between local businesses, each in its own clearly separated spot. The size you book decides how much of that page is yours.
Solo Spot — 1/8 of the page
$247 CAD / month
The smallest spot: room for your logo, one clear offer and how to reach you. Targets one neighbourhood. Design is included.
Duo Spot — 1/4 of the page
$397 CAD / month
Twice the space of a Solo Spot. Targets two neighbourhoods, with design and a QR code included so you can count responses.
Full Spot — 1/2 of the page
$597 CAD / month
Half of the advertising page, with full-coverage targeting. Includes design, a QR code and a tracking phone number.
Custom — the full page
Price on request
The whole advertising page, custom targeting, multi-month campaigns and subscription options, arranged with you directly.
You provide
- Your logo
- Your offer
- Any photos you’d like used
- How customers should reach you
Spotix handles
- Designing your spot
- A proof for you to approve before print
- Printing the postcard
- Distribution through Canada Post
- QR code and tracking number, where included
Pricing
Four spot sizes, priced in Canadian dollars.
Every spot includes design and delivery to 10,000 homes. Larger spots add wider targeting and built-in response tracking.
Duo Spot
Quarter of the page
- Ad space
- 1/4 page
- Targeting
- 2 neighbourhoods
- Design & tracking
- Design + QR code
- Delivery
- 10,000 homes
$397CAD / month
Ask about Duo SpotFull Spot
Half of the page
- Ad space
- 1/2 page
- Targeting
- Full coverage
- Design & tracking
- Design + QR code + phone tracking
- Delivery
- 10,000 homes
$597CAD / month
Ask about Full SpotCustom
Full page, multi-month campaigns
- Ad space
- Full page
- Targeting
- Custom targeting options
- Design & tracking
- Discussed with you, including subscription options
- Delivery
- Arranged with you
Contact us
Ask about CustomMonthly pricing. Prices are per month, for your spot on that month’s postcard. All prices are in Canadian dollars.
Advertising every month? Monthly subscriptions are available with a 15% discount.
Payment. Full payment is due before production begins. Cancellation and refund terms are in our Terms of Service.
How it works
One mailing a month, on a fixed schedule.
Each month follows the same four steps, so you always know the next deadline and what’s needed from you.
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By the 15th
Book your spot
Choose a spot size and your area, and reserve space on next month’s postcard.
You: package, area, logo, offer and any photos.
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By the 20th
Approve your design
We lay out your spot and send you a proof. Nothing goes to print until you approve it.
Spotix designs, you approve.
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By the 1st
Printed and mailed
The postcard is printed and sent out through Canada Post to 10,000 homes.
Spotix: printing and distribution.
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After delivery
Count the responses
QR scans and calls to your tracking number show what the card brought in. Use them to shape next month’s offer.
You: watch responses, adjust your next offer.
Dates are the targets for each monthly cycle. Delivery is handled by Canada Post and its timing isn’t guaranteed — see section 9 of our Terms of Service.
Coverage
Toronto areas on our list.
Targeting is by Toronto postal-code area, grouped into neighbourhoods. These are the areas Spotix currently lists. Tell us where your customers are and we’ll confirm what’s available for the next mailing.
West
- Etobicoke
- High Park
- Roncesvalles
- Liberty Village
Central
- Downtown Core
- Midtown
- York
East
- Leslieville
- The Beaches
- Danforth
- East York
- Scarborough
North
- North York
- Willowdale
- Thornhill Just north of the city line
Don’t see your area? Ask us and we’ll tell you whether it can be included.
Targeting by package. Solo targets one neighbourhood, Duo two, and Full has full coverage. We confirm exactly how your targeting is applied before you book.
No guesswork on reach. Every package lists the same delivery: 10,000 homes per mailing.
Measuring results
See what the card brings in.
A postcard is only worth repeating if you can tell whether it worked. Larger spots have tracking built into the ad.
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QR code
Duo Spot and Full Spot
Printed on your spot and pointed at your website or booking page, so scans from the card can be counted.
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Tracking phone number
Full Spot
A dedicated number on your spot, so calls from the postcard are kept apart from your other calls.
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Your own offer code
Any spot
Ask customers to mention or enter a code from the card. It’s the simplest way to count responses on a Solo Spot.
Tracking only counts people who use the code or number. Some will simply walk in, so treat the counts as a minimum, not the full picture.
| Aspect | Neighbourhood postcard | Online ads |
|---|---|---|
| Where it appears | A printed card delivered to the home | A placement on a screen, in a feed or search results |
| How it’s aimed | By delivery area | By platform audience settings and keywords |
| How cost works | A fixed price per spot, known upfront | Often auction-based, so cost varies with competition |
| How long it’s around | Until the household recycles it | While it’s on screen |
| How you measure it | QR codes, tracking numbers, offer codes | Platform reports on impressions and clicks |
Neither is right for every business, and many local businesses use both: a postcard reaches homes in a defined area, while online ads reach people who are already searching.
Guides
Practical reading before you book.
- How to plan a weeknight postcard offer for your restaurantChoosing an offer, an area and a way to count the reservations it brings in.
- Instagram ads or a neighbourhood postcard? A guide for salonsWhat each channel does well, and how to test a postcard alongside social.
- Comparing the cost of online ads and direct mail: a worksheet for home servicesWork out cost per booked job from your own numbers.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
What exactly is Spotix?
A shared direct-mail postcard for Toronto businesses. You book a spot on the card; we design your ad, print the postcard and send it through Canada Post to 10,000 homes.
Which neighbourhoods can I target?
Targeting is by Toronto postal-code area, grouped by neighbourhood. The areas we currently list are shown under Coverage. If yours isn’t there, ask and we’ll confirm whether it can be included.
What if I don’t have a design?
Design is included with every spot. Send your logo and offer and we’ll handle the layout. You get a proof to approve before anything goes to print, so no design skills are needed.
How do I track results?
Duo Spot includes a QR code. Full Spot adds a dedicated tracking phone number as well. On a Solo Spot, a unique offer code that customers mention or enter works well. See Measuring results.
Can I advertise more than once?
Yes. Monthly subscriptions are available with a 15% discount, and you can change your offer from one month to the next.
When do I pay?
Full payment is required before production begins. We accept major credit cards and electronic transfers, and all prices are in Canadian dollars.
Can I cancel?
Cancellations made at least 14 days before the scheduled mailing date are eligible for a full refund. Refunds aren’t available once production has begun. The details are in our Terms of Service.
Is delivery guaranteed?
No. Our mailing dates are targets, and delivery is carried out by Canada Post. As our Terms explain, delivery dates are estimates and can be affected by weather, postal service issues or other factors outside our control.
Who else is on the card?
Other local businesses that have booked spots on the same mailing. All ads have to follow our content guidelines, which are set out in section 6 of the Terms of Service.
Reserve a spot
Tell us about your business.
Send a few details and we’ll reply within one business day to confirm availability and next steps. To make next month’s postcard, book by the 15th.
- Phone / text647-906-3547
- Emailhello@myspotix.com
- Based in
Toronto, Ontario
Prefer to talk?
Book a 10-minute call. We’ll go over your goals and suggest the right spot size.
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We’ll reply within one business day to confirm availability and next steps. If it’s urgent, call or text 647-906-3547.