You Did It! You Made the BEST of Grand Rapids List 2024!

Wow Wow Wow!

Grand Rapids voted for the top businesses in GR and you are in the Top 10 of your category! Congratulations!

And now, we want to celebrate with you. To start, you’ll be mentioned in the 2024 Best of GR Grandtastic Guide in mid May 2024.

Celebrate with Bragging Rights + Freebies!

1) Get Your Free Digital Badge

We’re providing you with a free digital image. Just download the winner’s badge and you’re ready to link it on your website, pop it in your emails, and post it on your socials!

2024 Grandtastic Badge

Right click image to save/download.

Upload to your website, newsletter, or Facebook page and
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2) Winner’s Window Cling* for Your Business Location!

Would you like a complimentary window cling to display at your place of work?

Just fill out the reservation form below with your mailing address to sign up!

We’ll send you a transparent, 5″x5″ removable window cling, perfect for display on office doors or windows.

*window cling free with any sponsor package

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See Your Business on the Winner’s List!

That’s all pretty fantastic, right?

It gets even better! As one of the top 10 in your category, your business will receive a complimentary mention in the 2024 Grandtastic guide.

Your complimentary winner’s listing includes your business name and will be displayed in a list similar to this:

Take Your Award to the Next Level

Ride the wave with an eye-catching Winner’s Sponsorship Package

The hard work is done, you’ve captured the hearts – and eyes – of West Michigan – now let’s keep the buzz going so you can reach even more of your potential customers.

We offer three distinct advertising packages, each crafted to get you the level of exposure and impact you want. And for that extra edge, browse the package add-ons to further customize your reach.

Interested? Explore package options below.

From there, select add-ons to customize your package.

GOOD TO KNOW
▶ Winners will be listed on the site for approximately 11 months.
▶ Guide promotions include the GRKIDS Nightly News eNewsletter (over 20K+ subscribers), GRKIDS Facebook page (88K+ followers), and Instagram page (29K+ followers).

Platinum Winner’s Package

*New this year – Individual “Featured Winner’s Pages” perfect for sharing on social media!!

$750 (Package Value $1320)
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. Article Inclusion: Your ad upgrade is listed in the Best of GR Grandtastic Winner’s Guide.
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. Prime ad visibility in your category. Platinum ad listings take up the most space in the winner’s list, giving your ad high visibility. Premium ads are placed in the winner’s lineup based on rank.
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. Your own featured winners page, with unique sharing URL. Your logo included, with up to (6) gallery photos
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. 1200×1200 header graphic linked to your winner’s page
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. Links to your website and up to (4) social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and/or TikTok)
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. Business address (Up to 3 locations allowed) and click-to-call phone number
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. 100 words of text to describe your business
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. Optional client testimonial (up to 30 words) – value $75
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. Featured in a Top 10 Instagram Reel or Grid Post for your category with other Platinum-level sponsors. You’re also mentioned in the caption details tagged on Instagram (if possible.) Participation is optional. – value $250
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. Inclusion in dedicated Grandtastic Winner’s email sent in late spring – value $95
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. (1) “Congratulations” Facebook post, boosted. – value $200
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. 2024 Grandtastic Winner Window Cling
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. 25% savings on (1) lead generating campaign

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Platinum Feature Page

Premium Winner’s Package

*New this year – Individual “Featured Winner’s Pages” perfect for sharing on social media!!

$395
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal.  Article Inclusion: Your ad upgrade is listed in the overall Grandtastic Winner’s Guide.
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. Premium ads are placed in the winner’s lineup based on rank.
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. 1200×600 graphic
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. Your own featured winners page, with unique sharing URL. Your logo included, with up to (2) gallery photos
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. Links to your website and one social media page
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal.  Business address (limited to 1 location) and phone number
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. 50 words of text to describe your business
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. 2024 Grandtastic Winner Window Cling
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Premium Feature Page

Standard Winner’s Package

$290
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. Article Inclusion: Your ad upgrade is listed in the overall Grandtastic Winner’s Guide.
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. Increased ad visibility – graphic and text take up more space on the winner’s list than complimentary listings
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. 1200X300 graphic linked to your website
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. Link to your website
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. Business address (limited to 1 location) and phone number
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. 25 words of text to describe your business
Check mark, Wingdings font, character code 254 decimal. 2024 Grandtastic Winner Window Cling
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Standard Winner’s List Ad

Ad Comparison Chart

Grandtastic 2024 Ad comparison Chart

Package Add-Ons

Maximize exposure with add-on components.

Client Testimonial (up to 30 words)$75
eNewsletter ad$85
Sponsored Article about client$775
Social Media Trio  (3 slides on Instagram stories, a boosted FB post & Photo of the Day in our e-newsletter)$465
Boosted Congratulations Facebook Post – 2 weeks boosted FB post with image & link $200
Lead Generating Campaign. Get actionable leads when you want them. Campaign customized to meet your goals. ask!
Graphic Design Services. Our graphic designer creates an image to include with your guide submission. Design fee applies to the design/creation of a new ad or revision of an existing ad. Design fee is nonrefundable. Camera-ready artwork is acceptable if provided as a high-resolution PDF.$95

Make Your Reservation

Fill out the form below to book your advertisement.

DEADLINES
▶ Book your guide reservation (fill out the form below) by April 24.
▶ The next step? Send us your ad copy HERE by April 26.

DETAILS
▶ Winners will be listed on the site for approximately 11 months.
▶ Guide promotions include the GRKIDS Nightly News eNewsletter (over 15K+ subscribers), GRKIDS Facebook page (71K+ followers), and Instagram page.

**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 questions, please contact Laura@grkids.com.**