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 – $40 (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 – $75 ($50 for members)
This is an 8w x 10h (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 $150 ($125 for members)
Professionally written article about your business, with images. You can provide suggestions and photos. 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 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 1/2 page 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 business listed 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.
