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LOCAL BUSINESS ADVERTISING OPPS: 2024 Fall Fun Guides

Support Local Families and Sponsor one of our Community Guides!

By Gig Harbor & Mason County Macaroni KID March 1, 2024


Support Local Families by SPONSORING or PARTICIPATING in Our Community Resource Guides!

Options for Involvement:

  1. SPONSOR A GUIDE: Give back to the community while gaining exceptional exposure for your business. Sponsorships offer incredible visibility and goodwill.
  2. PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS: Feature your business in one or more of our highly popular Resource Guides as a PARTICIPANT.

You can SPONSOR or be FEATURED in one or more Parent & Community Resource Guides. Select what interests you most! For those not opting for a bundle discount, we offer quarterly billing for seasonal guides.

QUESTIONS? Email Annmarie at annmariem@macaronikid.com.

SPONSOR 1 OR MORE GUIDES HERE https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-YSYuPjXezdwp0fjUEJQyDMpr5KOkpYqt9AiZTpch6r-QLg/viewform


About Macaroni KID

Gig Harbor-Mason County Macaroni KID | Tacoma Macaroni KID | Snoqualmie Valley Macaroni KID are hyper-local online websites, popular WEEKLY e-newsletters and social media platforms that provide information on local family activities and resources.  

Over 15,000 local families are subscribed to the weekly newsletters, and there are over 8,500 social media followers, and on average 125,000 monthly page views -- and we are growing every day!  

Local families who are looking for information to entertain, educate, care and provide for their children rely on Macaroni Kid!  One of our key missions is to connect local families with local businesses and resources.  

Bottom line, MacaroniKID is SUPER POPULAR! A hidden gem, for sure!


About MacaroniKID Guide/s

Our Guides ARE THE go-to spot for local families to find fun this for their children to do to enhance and enrich their lives.  These Guide will be shared:

  • monthly in the weekly e-newsletter which has thousands of local readers, 
  • always available under the "GUIDE" portion of the websites 
  • as well as shared throughout the year on social media, 
  • shared on local community groups, 
  • have ad space as available on the website, 
  • and more to make sure local families know of this free resource to them possible because of YOU!

2 Types of GUIDES: SPONSORED/ HEADLINER or PARTICIPANT/INSERTION

Your business is invited to be a part of our Parent and Community Resource Guides. This type of content is  *SUPER POPULAR* and will be even more popular when your friends and coworkers see you are sponsoring MACARONI KID and are in the PRESS!  

SPONSOR 1 OR MORE GUIDES HERE https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-YSYuPjXezdwp0fjUEJQyDMpr5KOkpYqt9AiZTpch6r-QLg/viewform


Either Sponsor the Guide as a HEADLINER PREMIUM Sponsor and have your logo on top and bottom with a description of your business and link OR be Be a GUIDE PARTICIPANT that is LISTED  IN the guide to promote your service/program that links to your business. 

  • HEADLINER PREMIUM SPONSOR: Sponsor MacaronIKID (us) to Create the Amazing Guides and promote it +  (provide the guide for local families and be credited for making it possible).  For Example a Realtor Sponsoring the New Neighbor Guide)
  • GUIDE PARTICIPANT (get listed IN the guide. for Example a trampoline park ensures they are listed in the INdoor Play Guide)

OR you can do both as long as it makes sense. We will give suggestions if necessary.

For Example, if you are a REALTOR, you may want to SPONSOR the Holiday Neighborhood Lights Guide, AND you may want to be A PARTICIPANT IN the Realtor Guide. So you would be a SPONSOR for one guide and PARTICIPANT in a different guide as a business to consider. 


FAQ's about GUIDE PARTICIPANT and/or SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

-You may be a HEADLINER SPONSOR for businesses in your HOME area (the area your business is based out of).

-You may be inserted in any edition so long as you are listed in your HOME area first. 

-You may SPONSOR some guides and be LISTED as PARTICIPANT in others. 

-You may represent more than one guide at a time. And more than one territory. 

-You may participate in one  (or more) of the following editions. 


CLICK A LINK TO SEE THE GUIDES that are not currently hidden FOR THAT EDITION. 
Tacoma + South Puget Sound Macaroni KID 5000 subscribers weekly e-news, 4500 social media followers, 15k monthly web-views
Gig Harbor + Mason County Macaroni KID 5300 Subs  to the weekly e-news, 5500 social media followers, 15k mo/web-views
Snoqualmie + Issaquah + Sammamish Macaroni Kid 6750 subs weekly e-news, 4000 social media followers, 25k monthly web-views

Want to see a particular guide? Just ask! 


OUR MISSION:

What if you could get your business message out to WELL OVER 5,000 local parents in EACH one of these editions every week?  Well, you can! With our targeted marketing focus and hyper-local business approach, we reach the people that WANT to get your message...that WANT to keep their kids busy with your activities, services or events. 

PAYMENT INCLUDES

  • Published at least once, oftentimes  MUCH more, in our popular weekly e-Newsletter and on the website you commit to. 
  • Is housed on the guides section under the Sno-Valley Guides, Tacoma Guides or Gig Harbor Guides Sections.
  • Monthly guide social media post tagging your business if you are a headliner sponsor, and sometimes tagging your business if listed in the guide. 
  • to be viewed thousands of times by local families
  • to help your company with branding and new visits to your websites

About the HEADLINER PREMIUM SPONSOR opportunity 

Becoming a Headliner Sponsor with Macaroni KID: A Gift to Families and a Smart Investment for Your Business

As a headliner sponsor of Macaroni KID, you play a crucial role in supporting families in our community by providing them with a valuable, FREE resource. Our weekly e-newsletter and website offer a comprehensive guide to local events, activities, and family-friendly businesses, making it easier for parents to find fun and educational opportunities for their children.

For Families: A Valuable Resource

Your sponsorship allows us to keep this guide free for over 5,000 families who rely on Macaroni KID to plan their week. By supporting our platform, you're helping parents save time and discover new ways to engage with their community. This guide is a trusted resource that enhances the quality of family life, offering everything from event listings to articles on parenting, recipes, and crafts.

For Your Business: Effective Marketing

As a headliner sponsor, your business gains premium exposure to a highly engaged audience. With over 10,000 unique hits each month, Macaroni KID provides an excellent opportunity to market your products or services. Our readers are primarily parents who are actively looking for ways to enrich their family's lives, making them more likely to respond to your advertising.

By partnering with Macaroni KID, you're not just advertising; you're investing in the community. This investment builds goodwill and strengthens your brand's reputation as a supporter of local families. Your sponsorship is both a gift to our readers and a strategic marketing move that can drive traffic to your business and increase customer loyalty.

Join us as a headliner sponsor and make a meaningful impact on families while boosting your business. It's a partnership that benefits everyone.

HEADLINER PREMIUM See some sample links here for a headliner sponsor https://bit.ly/snovalleyindoorplay


About the GUIDE PARTICIPANT opportunity 

Being listed in Macaroni KID resource guides is worth the investment for several reasons:

Targeted Audience

  • Focused Demographic: Macaroni Kid caters specifically to families, parents, and caregivers looking for family-friendly events, activities, and resources. This aligns perfectly with your target audience, ensuring your message reaches those most likely to be interested.

High Engagement

  • Engaged Readership: Subscribers of Macaroni Kid are actively seeking information and recommendations for their family activities, leading to higher engagement and interest in listed resources.
  • Community Trust: Macaroni Kid has built a reputation as a trusted source for family-oriented information, making recommendations from them more credible and likely to be acted upon by readers.

Extensive Reach

  • Local and National Reach: With editions in various communities across the country, being listed can provide both local exposure and broader visibility depending on your reach and scope.


About the GUIDE PARTICIPANT opportunity $199


SPONSOR 1 OR MORE GUIDES HERE https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-YSYuPjXezdwp0fjUEJQyDMpr5KOkpYqt9AiZTpch6r-QLg/viewform