Built on Trust. Rooted in the Neighbourhood

We help local businesses be seen, found, and chosen—with visibility that builds trust.

ABOUT US

We’re Not Just a Marketing Agency

Mountain Neighbours Media is a trusted, neighbourhood-focused media business that helps local businesses earn visibility and credibility. We believe strong local businesses are built on relationships—not gimmicks. Our role is to help you show up in a way that feels natural, consistent, and worthy of trust. We connect the dots across print, digital, search, and web—so your presence aligns everywhere your neighbours are looking. This isn’t about louder marketing. It’s about becoming familiar, credible, and recommended in the communities you serve. We deliver that through targeted, multi-channel local exposure and thoughtful, strategic storytelling.



The result? A visibility system that feels like a partnership—not a pitch.

ABOUT Dana

We’re Not Just a Marketing Agency

Mountain Neighbours Media is a trusted, neighbourhood-focused media business that helps local businesses earn visibility and credibility. We believe strong local businesses are built on relationships—not gimmicks. Our role is to help you show up in a way that feels natural, consistent, and worthy of trust. We connect the dots across print, digital, search, and web—so your presence aligns everywhere your neighbours are looking. This isn’t about louder marketing. It’s about becoming familiar, credible, and recommended in the communities you serve. We deliver that through targeted, multi-channel local exposure and thoughtful, strategic storytelling.


The result? A visibility system that feels like a partnership—not a pitch.

I’ve spent the past eight years working closely with local business owners in east Abbotsford, starting as the content coordinator of Mountain Neighbours magazine, and growing into a media consultant utilizing digital media in addition to trusted print media.


I saw many local businesses struggling to get their message out to the right people, to become known and trusted.


As I grew in my understanding and marketing skills, I developed a complete solution which has helped local businesses become seen, trusted, found and chosen in their targeted communities. I have felt privileged to help local businesses become known, liked, trusted members of their community.


What I’ve learned is simple: Great businesses often struggle with visibility and consistency.


It’s not because they lack skill or integrity. It’s because they’re busy running their business, and marketing gets pushed aside or is done haphazardly.


Over time, I began to see a pattern. The businesses that grew were the most consistently seen and trusted in the neighbourhoods they served.


That’s where my work evolved.


Today, through Mountain Neighbours Media, I help local businesses become Seen. Found. Chosen.


They are Seen in select communities like east Abbotsford and others through high trust community print magazines layered with geo-targeted digital ads, which make a winning combination.


They are Found through strategic digital online presence and search visibility and


Chosen through Action-Driven websites with clear messaging that builds credibility and confidence.


I care deeply about local business, because I live here too. I meet owners face to face each month when I hand them their magazine issue personally, and I hear what residents say when they recommend a company to a neighbour.


I believe marketing shouldn’t feel overwhelming. It should feel intentional. If you’re building something meaningful in Abbotsford or beyond, I’d love to help you grow it the right way.

Dana Franklin - Media Specialist

20+

YEARS IN BUSINESS

FAQS

Questions About Mountain Neighbours Media

  • What businesses do you work with?

    We work with local businesses that want to be seen, trusted, found and chosen in select neighbourhoods.

  • Are you a local company?

    Yes, our roots are in Abbotsford, BC.

  • How are you different from other agencies?

    We're not just marketers, we're neighbours. We build trust before attention and deliver a clear system, not just scattered campaigns.

  • Do I have to commit everything?

    Our approach is personalized. We’ll guide you to the services that support your goals, so you choose what your business needs.

  • Is this just advertising?

    We provide a complete system that includes advertising and develops online presence and community trust so your business is chosen.

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