Food, drink, travel and life in British Columbia
Put your next project in the hands of someone who knows the stories, the people and the place.
I’m Cassandra Anderton, the Vancouver writer, editor and broadcaster behind Good Life Vancouver. I work with restaurants, food and drink producers, destinations, hotels, automotive brands and community organizations on advertising, content and communications.
Whether you need a sponsored feature, a series of short videos or support for a launch, we’ll agree on the audience, deliverables, timing and budget before work begins.
Ways to work together
Advertising and sponsored content
Reach GLV readers through website advertising, sponsored articles, newsletter placements in The Good Stuff and social media collaborations. Campaigns can combine channels around a launch, a seasonal offering or a longer partnership.
Sponsored content is clearly identified. Ask for current audience information, available placements and rates.
Writing, photography and video for your brand
Commission articles, website copy, newsletters, interviews, photography and short videos for your own channels. Projects can include restaurant and producer profiles, food and drink explainers, social content and campaign copy.
We’ll establish where the content will appear and agree on usage rights, revisions and any paid advertising use in the proposal.
Tourism and destination campaigns
Bring a destination into focus through food and drink, places to stay, road trips and the people who give a region its character. Projects can include travel features, itineraries, photography, video and social coverage.
Paid deliverables are agreed in advance. Hosted editorial visits are considered separately, with coverage subject to editorial judgment. Assignments for other publications are agreed with their editors.
Events, brand representation and communications
Support for tastings, launches, festivals and ongoing brand programs, including hosting, product education, trade outreach, media relations, newsletter writing and social media planning.
One-off projects and longer engagements are welcome. The scope can include planning, promotion, on-site representation and follow-up content.
A few examples of my work
Meals I’ve eaten, places I’ve explored and people I’ve spoken with. These published stories show how firsthand experience shapes my work.
Firsthand dining
An eleven-course dinner at SUYO
A course-by-course account of my visit, from scallop ceviche and corn bread to truffled chicken pappardelle.
Travel and automotive
A Tofino road trip in the GMC Terrain AT4
Destination reporting that brings together dining, local discoveries and time behind the wheel.
Events and personal perspective
Still thinking about that lamb
My Sunday Edit, including South Fire’s cooking at Harvest Table in the Cowichan Valley and a conversation with Kavita’s chef.
Experience behind the work
I currently write for Vancouver Is Awesome, VITA Magazine and The Growler, alongside publishing Good Life Vancouver. My background includes print and digital journalism, appearances on Global Television and Citytv, and marketing and communications for food, beverage, hospitality and tourism businesses.
My qualifications include WSET Level 3, ISG Level 2 and Certified Cider Guide Level 1. I’m a past president and current Communications Chair of Les Dames d’Escoffier B.C., a member of the Chefs’ Table Society of British Columbia, and a Cider Ambassador and Sales Specialist for Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse.
More about Cassandra and Good Life Vancouver
Tell me what you’re planning
Send a short outline of your project, your preferred timing, the content or support you need, and your budget range. Include the channels you’d like to use and any content licensing requirements.
I’ll respond with availability and the next steps for a tailored proposal. Current rates and audience information are available on request.
cassandra (at) goodlifevancouver (dot) com
For press releases, samples and editorial invitations, please identify your enquiry as editorial. Samples and invitations do not guarantee coverage.
