Bravo!
Grand Rapids voted for the top businesses in GR and you are in the Top 10 of your category!
As a result, you’ll be mentioned in the 2023 Best of GR Grandtastic Guide in May.
Celebrate with Bragging Rights + Freebies!
1) Get Your Free Digital Badge
We’re providing you with free digital images –
Place these on your website, in your emails, and on social media.
Click image to download.
Upload to your website, newsletter, or Facebook page and
link to https://grkids.com/best-places-play-visit-eat-grand-rapids-families/
2) FREE 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.
Take Your Award to the Next Level
As one of the top 10 in your category, your business will receive a complimentary mention in the 2023 Grandtastic guide.
Your complimentary winner’s listing includes your business name and will be displayed in a list similar to this:
Upgrade – Get a Winner’s Sponsorship Package
Reach more West Michigan families with a Winner’s Package
Choose from three ad packages to get the level of exposure and impact you want.
Then, select add-ons to customize your package.
Platinum Winner’s Package – $695 (Package Value $1185)
 Article Inclusion: Your ad upgrade is listed in the Grandtastic Winner’s Guide. |
| Prime ONLINE ad placement in your category. Winners are listed below the #1 Voted Business, in order of booking date. |
| 800×400 graphic linked to your website |
| Links to your website and up to 2 social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) |
| Business address (Up to 3 locations allowed) and phone number |
| 50 words of text to describe your business |
| Optional client testimonial (up to 30 words) – value $75 |
| Featured in Top 10 Instagram Reel for your category. 3 second spot featured after intro (order determined by booking date & package level.) Your business is tagged and included in caption details. – value $200 |
| Inclusion in dedicated Grandtastic Winner’s email sent in late spring – value $95 |
| 1 “Congratulations” Facebook post, boosted. – value $200 |
| 2023 Grandtastic Winner Window Cling |
Premium Winner’s Package – $365
| Article Inclusion: Your ad upgrade is listed in the overall Grandtastic Winner’s Guide. |
| Premium ads are placed below the #1 Voted Business and Platinum ads, in order of booking date. |
| 800×300 graphic linked to your website |
| Links to your website and one social media page |
| Business address (limited to 1 location) and phone number |
| 40 words of text to describe your business |
| 2023 Grandtastic Winner Window Cling |
Standard Winner’s Package – $275
| Article Inclusion: Your ad upgrade is listed in the overall Grandtastic Winner’s Guide. |
| Standard ads are placed below the #1 Voted Business and Premium ads, in order of booking date. |
| 800×200 graphic linked to your website |
| Link to your website |
| Business address (limited to 1 location) and phone number |
| 25 words of text to describe your business |
| 2023 Grandtastic Winner Window Cling |
Winner’s Packages – The Details
- Winner ads are listed below the #1 Voted Business ad.
- Ads are listed “first come, first serve” within each specific category. (With the #1 winner always having a reserved spot at the top in their category.)
- Grandtastic Awards Guide will be published online in early May 2023.
- Winners will be listed on the site for approximately 11 months.
- Guide will be promoted through the GRKIDS Nightly News eNewsletter (over 11K+ subscribers) .
- Promoted on the GRKIDS Facebook page (68K+ followers), and other social media platforms.
- This guide will be formatted similarly to the 2022 Grandtastic Awards Guide.
Add-Ons for Winner’s Packages
Maximize exposure with add-on components.
| Client Testimonial (up to 30 words) | $75 |
| eNewsletter ad | $75 |
| 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) | $450 |
| Boosted Congratulations Facebook Post – 2 weeks boosted FB post with image & link | $200 |
| Inclusion in Top 10 Instagram Reel for your category, 3 second spot. | $200 |
Graphic Design Services are Available
Would you like to hire our designer to create your ad image?
Our graphic designer will create an image to include with your guide submission.
- There is an $85 design fee that 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.
Make Your Reservation
Fill out the form below to book your guide advertisement. If you have any questions email [email protected].
DEADLINES
▶ Book your guide reservation (by filling out the form below) in April.
▶ The next step? Send us your ad copy HERE in April.
**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 at [email protected].**