Share The Mailer.
Keep The Customers.

Get your business into a multi-page direct mail flyer shared with up to 15 local brands — delivered in 10,000-piece drops to targeted GTA neighbourhoods. Same reach, a fraction of the cost.

Toronto neighbourhood street with the downtown skyline in the distance
Shared 16-Page Mailer
10,000 Households / Drop
GTA Postal Code Targeting
Up To 80% Cost Savings
How It Works

Three Simple Steps To A Shared 16-Page Mailer.

You focus on your business. We coordinate the printing, targeting, and delivery — splitting the cost across local brands so you pay less.

1

Tell Us About Your Campaign

Let us know what you want from your direct-mail campaign. Straight Dope Direct then coordinates with other local businesses until a 16-page shared mailer is ready to go.

2

We Handle Design, Print & Targeting

Our team designs your ad until you're happy — or you send us your own. We coordinate printing, demographic targeting, and mailing to the right Toronto-area residents.

3

You Save Time & Money

By splitting a single 16-page mailer across up to 15 advertisers, the cost savings are passed on to you — reaching the right prospects across the GTA for a fraction of a solo campaign.

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The Straight Dope Difference

Real Reach. Real Targeting. Real Savings.

From clothing retailers to restaurants, electronics stores to cosmetics boutiques — our 6\u2033 × 9\u2033 mailers let up to 15 advertisers share the cost of a single 16-page drop reaching thousands of GTA households.

Reach Real Households

While email gets deleted and Facebook ads get scrolled past, your flyer lands in the hands of homeowners in your service area.

Built for Your Industry

Whether you're a contractor, dentist, restaurant, or salon — we've helped hundreds in your field. We know what works.

Track Every Dollar

Custom call-tracking numbers and promo codes show you exactly how many customers each mailing brought in.

Predictable Pricing

One flat per-piece price covers design, print, and postage. No hidden fees, no agency retainers.

Repeat-Customer Engine

Studies show the average customer needs to see your brand 7 times. Consistent mailings build trust and top-of-mind awareness.

Done-For-You — Truly

You'll talk to one dedicated specialist from quote to delivery. No portal logins, no DIY templates, no late nights.

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Real Results

Canadians Still Open The Mail — And Love A Good Offer.

That's why a shared 16-page mailer dropped into the right Toronto neighbourhoods keeps working for local businesses. Source: Canada Post / Phase 5 Fall Omni Survey, 2020.

60%
of Canadians love receiving coupons
70%+
check the mail 3+ times a week
52%
work from home more often now
What Owners Are Saying

Real Businesses. Real Phone Calls. Real Revenue.

"I was skeptical about mail in 2024. But Straight Dope Direct's first campaign brought in 23 new patients in three weeks. We've been mailing every month since."
Dr. Linda Hartmann
Hartmann Family Dental, North York
"Other companies wanted thousands upfront and a long contract. Straight Dope Direct just got it done. Phone started ringing within ten days."
Mike Caruso
Caruso Plumbing & Heating, Etobicoke
"Honestly, the best money I spend on marketing. My grandkids handle my Facebook — but the flyers are what actually fills my calendar."
Susan Whitfield
Whitfield Cleaning Services, Scarborough
Where's The Value?

Pay A Fraction Of A Solo Direct-Mail Campaign.

By sharing one 16-page mailer across up to 15 local brands, your cost-per-drop is a fraction of running the same campaign on your own. Comparable costs are estimated using Canada Post and various printer quotes for a 10,000-piece drop.

Going It Alone
With Straight Dope Direct
Half-Page
Save $2,400 (86%)
$2,800
$400
Full PageBest Value
Save $2,800 (80%)
$3,500
$700
Double Page
Save $2,300 (66%)
$3,500
$1,200

"Your Cost" reflects Straight Dope Direct's 12× frequency rate per 10,000-piece drop. Comparable costs are estimates based on Canada Post and various printer quotes.

Frequency Rate Card

Pick Your Ad Size. Lock In Your Best Rate.

Rates shown reflect our 12× (monthly) per-drop pricing across the GTA. Every plan includes design coordination, printing, demographic targeting, and Canada Post delivery to 10,000 households per drop.

Half-Page

Per 10,000-piece drop
$400
12× monthly rate

A smart, lower-commitment way to test a neighbourhood with a shared mailer.

  • Half-page ad in shared 16-page mailer
  • 10,000 households per drop
  • Design, print & postage included
  • 1× $475 • 3× $450 • 6× $425 • 12× $400
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Full Page

Per 10,000-piece drop
$700
12× monthly rate

Our best value — full-page presence in the shared mailer at the lowest cost-per-impression.

  • Full-page ad in shared 16-page mailer
  • 10,000 households per drop
  • Design, print & postage included
  • 1× $800 • 3× $750 • 6× $725 • 12× $700
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Double Page

Per 10,000-piece drop
$1,200
12× monthly rate

Maximum impact — a two-page spread for businesses that want to dominate the drop.

  • Double-page spread in shared 16-page mailer
  • 10,000 households per drop
  • Design, print & postage included
  • 1× $1,350 • 3× $1,300 • 6× $1,250 • 12× $1,200
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Common Questions

You've Got Questions. We've Got Answers.

Do I need to design the flyer myself?

Not at all. Our in-house designers handle everything — copy, layout, images, the offer. You simply approve a proof before we print.

How do I know which neighbourhoods to target?

On your free consultation, we use Canada Post demographic data to identify the streets and postal codes with the most likely customers for your business.

How fast can I get a mailing out?

Most campaigns ship within 10 business days of approval. Rush options available.

How do I track results?

We include a unique tracking phone number and promo code so you know exactly which calls and orders came from your mailing.

Is there a contract?

Never. Pay per campaign, mail when you want. Most of our clients choose to mail monthly or quarterly because the results compound.

What if I've tried direct mail before and it didn't work?

Usually it's one of three things: weak offer, wrong list, or only one drop. We fix all three — and most of our clients see a positive ROI on their first campaign with us.

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Get your free, no-obligation campaign quote in under 15 minutes. Talk to a real direct-mail specialist — no bots, no pressure.