Chilliwack BC, April 4, 2024
The Rubicon Free Press is officially operational. With only a few elements remaining to clean up we are satisfied to launch a new approach to journalism and community news publication in an online news magazine and social media platform.
Of particular note is a modification to the premium plans to make them more accessible to groups and business persons who want to enter this medium but are not yet prepared to commit to the top-tier products.
The flagship Vendor, Realtor, and Restaurant plans now have two options each: Core and Plus.
Like the various "Group & Club" plans, the newly-added Vendors Core, Realtors Core, and Restauranteurs Core plans comprise a Directory listing with basic information, participation in the Free Press Members social media channel, and may submit their news and stories to the Community News for $9.87/mo. Yes, $9.87/month.
Additionally, there is a newly minted Referral Program that sweetens the pot with a 25% discount for newly referred accounts. And the referring plan holder receives a 25% discount on their next Store purchase.
Our flagship Plus plans feature a highlighted Directory listing with more information and a comprehensive Profile page consisting of eight (8) "tiles". These tiles include Member Profile, Featured Sale, Spotlight Gallery, Video Highlight (in development), Social Media (3), News Feed (in development), File Cabinet, and Contact Map. Like the Core plans, Community News submissions are included. The Plus plan is priced at $98.76/mo.
The Plus plans are effectively an all-inclusive one-page website.
This novel approach to marketing focuses on encouraging and supporting the advertiser who wants to actively participate as a peer community contributor to local news. Plus plan managers are no longer "advertising", as is the obsolete practice in print and online news.
You write your news - your stories - whether you are at your desk or on your deck. You are both the creator and the customer. Your voice may be heard fresh every time you post a customer appreciation day in the Community News or finalize that sale in your secure client Social Media Channel or collaborate with a local non-profit on a mutually beneficial opportunity.
You restore journalistic integrity.
You build an authentic community.
We encourage supporter and public feedback and insight as we finally approach a launch date. Please consider a Premium Member plan for your business. And share this news... magazine... with others.
Selected participants will receive a 25% discount coupon for their first year of a Vendor Plus Plan, Realtor Plus Plan, or Restauranteur Plus Plan as our Thank You for taking the initiative to support The Rubicon Free Press as we bring journalistic integrity and authentic community back to our towns and local neighbourhoods.
The Rubicon Free Press asks you one question, "Got news?"