Discover Bradenton’s “Shop Local” Holiday Guide.
Business Listing Request
Discover Bradenton’s fourth-annual “Shop Local” Holiday Guide is going to be the biggest and best ever!
There are 3 ways you can participate…
- Half-Page Listing – FREE for Members
This includes your logo, a brief description of your business, and your offer/discount. You MUST include an offer or discount to receive a free listing. (See “Requirements” section below) - Full-Page Ad – $50
This is an 8″ w x 10″ h (768 x 960 pixel) graphic ad. You provide the graphic, or we can create it for you for an additional $20. Holiday theme is preferred but not required. Discount/offer not required (unless you want). - Two-Page Article $125
Professionally written article about your business, with images. You can provide suggestions and photos or provide the full article. We will provide a preview prior to publication.
The deadline to apply is 10/30. Spots are limited, so secure yours today!
Wondering what to expect? CLICK HERE to view last year’s guide ”
The guide will be released in on November 15th and will be heavily promoted through 12/31.
- Prominent placement on our website (over 20k visitors per month)
- Distribution via email to our subscribers (over 2,600 subscribers)
- Distribution through our Facebook page (over 15k followers / 96k monthly reach)
- Promotion during live networking events
- Paid ad promotion on social media
- Postcard handouts with QR codes available to all participants
- Participant social media shares (see requirements below)
Requirements:
- Every business claiming a free listing must include an offer or discount. You’re free to add an expiration date.
(ex. “Mention Discover Bradenton and receive 10% off your order. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Expires 12/31/2022)It doesn’t have to be a big discount! You can do something like $5 off, free gift wrapping, a special discount day, or a free gift with purchase — feel free to use your imagination! (Note, if you purchase a full-page ad or article, you don’t have to include a discount — unless you want to!)
- If you purchase a full-page ad, please provide a graphic by 10/30. Or, we can design one for you for $20.
- If you purchase a 2-page article, please provide images and a rough draft of the information you would like to include no later than 10/30.
- Every participant must share the final gift guide on at least one of their social media platforms.
- All information (logos, descriptions, offers, images, etc.) must be received no later than the end of the day on October 30th.
