Get 15% Off with a Guide Bundle!
Reserve an ad in more than one Holiday Guide and receive 15% off! (does not include Title Sponsor listings)
Advertise in our Holiday Guides and get your message in front of over 18K email subscribers and 82K+ Facebook fans.
Parents trust our guides for ideas on family fun—make sure your business is the one they see!
The Mega Holiday Fun Guide and the Holiday Experiences Gift Guide publish in early November. (Winter Break goes out in early December.)
Each guide offers three sponsorship levels plus a title sponsor opportunity. Choose the package that will give you the level of exposure you’re looking for.
AD FREEBIE OPPORTUNITY! Stay top of mind during the busy holiday shopping season with up to $500 worth of free advertising!
How? Participate in our Stockingpalooza Holiday Giveaway! All we ask is that you donate tickets or a gift card to your business.
Click here for full details.
*Exclusive offer only available to our Indoor Play, Birthday Party & Holiday Gift Guide sponsors. Reserve your spot before Oct 16.
Available Guide Packages
Mega Holiday Fun Guide – Package Options
The comprehensive list of what’s going on in GR for families over the holidays. Widely popular every year, MEGA Grand Rapids Holiday Fun Guide will publish in early November.
You can view the online layout of this guide here: 2023 Mega Holiday Fun Guide
Title Sponsor – $475 (ONE available)
 Prime ONLINE ad placement at the top of the guide |
| 800×500 graphic linked to your website OR embed approx. 1 min. video |
| Links to your website and 2 social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) |
| Business address (may include up to 3) and phone number |
| 150 words of text to describe your business |
| Optional client testimonial (up to 30 words) |
| One #partnernews ad in our Nightly Newsletter (GRKIDS creates based on listing content) |
Platinum – $370 (unlimited available)
| Platinum Listings will be shown after the Title Sponsor, in order of booking date |
| 800×400 graphic linked to your website |
| Links to your website and 1 social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) |
| Business address (may include up to 2) and phone number |
| 100 words of text to describe your business |
| Optional client testimonial (up to 30 words) |
| One #partnernews ad in our Nightly Newsletter (GRKIDS creates based on listing content) |
Premium Listing – $275 (Unlimited Available)
| Premium Listings will be shown after Platinum, in order of booking date. |
| 800×300 graphic linked to your website |
| Links to your website and 1 social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) |
| Business address (may include up to 2) and phone number |
| 75 words of text to describe your business |
Standard Listing – $200 (Unlimited Available)
| Standard Listings will be shown after Premium, in order of booking date. |
| 800×200 graphic linked to your website |
| Link to your website |
| Business address and phone number |
| 50 words of text to describe your business |
Holiday Experiences Gift Guide – Package Options
More and more, people are looking to give experiences as gifts rather than toys. Memberships, passes, and other experience-based gifts are the focus of this guide. This activity-based local gift guide will publish in mid November.
You can view the online layout of this guide here: 2023 Holiday Experiences Gift Guide
Title Sponsor – $555 (SOLD)
| Prime ONLINE ad placement at the top of the guide |
| 800×500 graphic linked to your website OR embed approx. 1 min. video |
| Links to your website and 2 social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) |
| Business address (may include up to 3) and phone number |
| 150 words of text to describe your business |
| Optional client testimonial (up to 30 words) |
| One #partnernews ad in our Nightly Newsletter (GRKIDS creates based on listing content) |
| Featured in the Holiday Experiences Gift Guide Instagram Reel. Your business is included in the reel along with other Platinum-level sponsors. You’re also mentioned in the caption details and, if possible, tagged on Instagram. Your participation is optional. |
Platinum – $435 (unlimited available)
| Platinum Listings will be shown after the Title Sponsor, in order of booking date |
| 800×400 graphic linked to your website |
| Links to your website and 1 social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) |
| Business address (may include up to 2) and phone number |
| 100 words of text to describe your business |
| Optional client testimonial (up to 30 words) |
| One #partnernews ad in our Nightly Newsletter (GRKIDS creates based on listing content) |
| Featured in the Holiday Experiences Gift Guide Instagram Reel. Your business is included in the reel along with other Platinum-level sponsors. You’re also mentioned in the caption details and, if possible, tagged on Instagram. Your participation is optional. |
Premium Listing – $275 (Unlimited Available)
| Premium Listings will be shown after Platinum, in order of booking date. |
| 800×300 graphic linked to your website |
| Links to your website and 1 social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) |
| Business address (may include up to 2) and phone number |
| 75 words of text to describe your business |
Standard Listing – $200 (Unlimited Available)
| Standard Listings will be shown after Premium, in order of booking date. |
| 800×200 graphic linked to your website |
| Link to your website |
| Business address and phone number |
| 50 words of text to describe your business |
Winter Break Activity Guide – Package Options
The Winter Break Guide lists lots of activities for families to do over winter break in the West MI area and will publish in early December.
You can view the online layout of this guide here: 2023 Winter Break Activity Guide
Title Sponsor – $475 (SOLD)
| Prime ONLINE ad placement at the top of the guide |
| 800×500 graphic linked to your website OR embed approx. 1 min. video |
| Links to your website and 2 social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) |
| Business address (may include up to 3) and phone number |
| 150 words of text to describe your business |
| Optional client testimonial (up to 30 words) |
| One #partnernews ad in our Nightly Newsletter (GRKIDS creates based on listing content) |
Platinum – $370 (unlimited available)
| Platinum Listings will be shown after the Title Sponsor, in order of booking date |
| 800×400 graphic linked to your website |
| Links to your website and 1 social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) |
| Business address (may include up to 2) and phone number |
| 100 words of text to describe your business |
| Optional client testimonial (up to 30 words) |
| One #partnernews ad in our Nightly Newsletter (GRKIDS creates based on listing content) |
Premium Listing – $275 (Unlimited Available)
| Premium Listings will be shown after Platinum, in order of booking date. |
| 800×300 graphic linked to your website |
| Links to your website and 1 social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) |
| Business address (may include up to 2) and phone number |
| 75 words of text to describe your business |
Standard Listing – $200 (Unlimited Available)
| Standard Listings will be shown after Premium, in order of booking date. |
| 800×200 graphic linked to your website |
| Link to your website |
| Business address and phone number |
| 50 words of text to describe your business |
How Guide Listing Placement Works
- Long-term business partners (sponsors with a 12-month contract or equivalent) have the opportunity to book guides before they go on sale to the general public.
- Long-term partners get the first option to renew their title sponsorship listings, provided they maintain their long-term partner status.
- Title sponsorship availability is updated online periodically. Check with your salesperson for the most up-to-date title sponsor available.
- Please note: we will happily make one update per year to your guide listing upon request. Further updates will require an additional fee.
Digital Add-On Services
| Client Testimonial (up to 30 words) | $75 |
| eNewsletter ad | $85 each |
| Boosted Facebook Post (may purchase up to 2) | $200 each |
| Social Media Trio (3 slides on Instagram stories, a boosted FB post & Photo of the Day in our e-newsletter) | $465 |
| 250×200 Banner Ad for one month (optional design services included) | $245 |
Graphic Design Services are Available
Hire our designer to create an image to include with your guide’s text submission.
| $95 design fee | applies to the design/creation of a new image or revision of an existing image |
| +$75/add-on | for help designing more than one ad, the fee is $75 for each additional design |
| IMPORTANT | Design fee is nonrefundable |
Camera-ready artwork is acceptable if provided as a high-resolution PDF.
Make Your Reservation
Bundle Discount Deal: Reserve an ad in more than one Holiday Guide and receive 15% off! (does not include Title Sponsor listings)
DEADLINES
▶ Book your guide reservation (fill out the form below) by October 16.
▶ The next step? Upload your ad copy.
- Mega Holiday Fun Guide content HERE | Due October 18
- Holiday Experiences Gift Guide content HERE | Due October 18
- Winter Break Activity Guide content HERE | Due November 15
**Please note: It is the client’s responsibility to provide an image in the correct size and format. If you need assistance with image sizing or design services or if you have any questions, please contact laura@grkids.com.**