With global challenges & national loyalty inspiring Canadians to keep their money in Canada, businesses in this country are asking how they can reach them online. There are plenty of budget-friendly digital opportunities, but none as effective as being featured on Canadian websites in their seasonal content and gift guides. We’ve experienced a sharp uptick in inquiries from Canadian businesses wanting to do just that on our digital properties, which is why we’re publishing a content calendar for quick reference.
All content opportunities are in text format in the form of illustrated articles or guides (gifts, solutions, or general buying guides). Text has always converted best for us on all of our websites. It’s also the least expensive to create, which makes it an affordable option for even the smallest budgets. Additionally, we’re offering special rates throughout the fourth quarter in 2026 to help struggling small businesses participate.
Following are the highlights of what’s available. Please contact us for more information at Business{at}CanadiansInternet.com.
General Terms & Conditions to Note
• Samples of submitted products are required for reviews, gift guides, or recommendations. All products must be evaluated by us for authenticity, so please allow enough time in advance for them to be received. Some products may be added to gift guides or content after publication, if there are open slots available. Please contact us for availability.
• We don’t operate as ‘influencers’ or ‘creators’, although we are both. You are striking a deal for paid advertising, no contracts required.
• We do not facilitate blackhat SEO tactics under any circumstances. We are obligated to comply with all disclosure guidelines as outlined by the FTC and Advertising Standards Canada. For search compliance, all live links will be HTML tagged “no follow sponsored”.
• Terms specific to the option you choose will be sent when you inquire.
• All conditions must be established prior to publication, we do not provide edits or refunds after the post has been published.
Content Options
Sponsored content opportunities on our website are designed to connect our audiences with brands through digital native advertising. We use premium quality, original content to promote products through helpful articles, guides, custom content, and listings.
Our most popular options include the following:
Gift Guides include a photo of your product that you provide, a brief description, and a link to your website, Amazon, or wherever you’d like Canadians to find you. We only include one specific type of product per guide. If you send a laptop, for example, yours will be the only laptop featured in that gift guide. Check out our Gift Guide for Online Entrepreneurs from last year.
Guest Posts may be accepted if they are high quality, original content. Choose from a free option with a link in the author bio, or a paid option with a link in the body of the article.
Company/Product Features are articles or guides written around a product (or multiple products) focusing on a theme or topic. For example, 8 Fun, New Kids’ Books That Inspire Health & Happiness.
Themes & Roundups are published throughout the year on a multitude of topics. We could cover everything from Canadian companies in a certain niche, like The Best Canadian Business Newsletters, to product category lists like nutritious snacks made in Canada.
Custom Content options are available. We’ll be happy to work together to come up with something just for you.
If you’re in need of top quality, original content produced by Canadian writers, contact Canadian Digital Media.
Link Options: We can use Amazon links by default, or use a (no follow) link to your website product page if you prefer.
Pricing
We have content marketing options for every budget, starting at FREE. Please send an email with your requirements for a quote.
Limited time special offers:
• The administration fee for gift guide slots will be slashed to $50 for September & October only. Book early to reserve your slot in any gift guide published during Q4. Limited spaces available. Please allow time for samples to arrive.
• Be added to multiple gift guides and/or multiple websites for the price of one listing for the rest of 2026.
• This year, we are waiving our gift guide administration fee entirely for items at a higher price point (MSRP $500+).
Please contact us for availability, prices, and deadlines. If you would like one of our paid options, balance or credit card payments are accepted via PayPal. Please include your PayPal account email address with your submission. Payment is due upon acceptance, prior to publication.
How to Apply
Apply early! In most cases, the number of products or companies listed in our guides are very limited. There is also limited space for product features and themed articles. Contact us as soon as possible with your requirements or proposals, and get your products in early to ensure consideration and inclusion.
Content Calendar Sponsorship Opportunities
This content calendar will evolve and expand throughout the year, so come back often to see updates. Contact us for suggestions for your company/product specifically, or if you have a custom promotion in mind.
2026 Shopping Days in the 4th Quarter
Canadian Thanksgiving – Oct. 12th
Halloween – Oct. 31st
American Thanksgiving – Nov. 26th
Black Friday – Nov. 27th
Small Business Saturday – Nov. 28th
Cyber Monday – Nov. 30th
Green Monday – Dec. 14th
Hanukkah Begins – Dec. 4th
Super/Panic Saturday – Dec. 19th
Christmas Eve – Dec. 24th
Christmas Day – Dec. 25th
Boxing Day – Dec. 26th
Kwanzaa Begins – Dec. 26th
New Year’s Eve – Dec. 31st
ONLINE BUSINESS CANADA
Note: Content is shared on social media and in the Online Business Canada newsletter at no additional cost.
Reports: Sponsor Social Media Use in Canada 2026
September: Canadian Corporate Gifts for Colleagues, Customers & Clients
October: 1st-7th Get Organized Week & Improve Your Home Office Week
November: 17th-23rd Global Entrepreneurship Week, Gift Guide – Online Entrepreneurs.
December: Write a Business Plan Month
January: Business Motivation, Beating the Winter Blues.
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Canadian Digital Media Group currently offers various types of content sponsorship on each of our three websites:
Please contact us for more information at Business{at}CanadiansInternet.com. Thank you for working with us!
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Last Updated on August 30, 2026 by Melody McKinnon, Online Business & Marketing Manager
