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Support Local Families & Boost Your Business This Holiday Season

Partnering with Macaroni KID Gardner-Spring Hill-Paola to promote your business this holiday season!

By Brittany Marsh, Publisher of Macaroni KID Gardner-Spring Hill-Paola November 27, 2024

This holiday season, Macaroni KID Gardner-Spring Hill-Paola is thrilled to present the "12 Days of Local Business Giveaways", running from December 1st to December 12th, 2024! This exciting campaign will celebrate the incredible local businesses that make our community such a special place to live, work, and raise families. We’re inviting businesses like yours to join in and take advantage of a unique opportunity to connect with new customers during the bustling holiday season.

What is the 12 Days of Local Business Giveaways?

Each day, we’ll spotlight a different local business(es) and host a giveaway featuring a prize(s) donated by that business. Community members will enter the giveaways via our website, social media, and newsletter, creating buzz and increasing exposure for your business.

This is a fantastic chance to spread some holiday cheer and gain valuable visibility with local families—just in time for the busiest shopping season of the year!

Why Partner with Macaroni KID Gardner-Spring Hill-Paola?

  1. Reach a Targeted Audience:
    Macaroni KID Gardner-Spring Hill-Paola connects with local parents who are actively seeking family-friendly activities, services, and businesses. By sponsoring one of our giveaway days, your business will gain direct exposure to this engaged and community-focused audience.
  2. Grow Your Customer Base:
    Each giveaway offers a chance for followers to engage with your business—whether it’s by following your social media, visiting your website, or discovering your products and services. This is a great opportunity to attract new customers while reminding existing ones to shop local.
  3. Increase Your Visibility:
    Your business will be prominently featured across our newsletter, social media, and website, reaching a broad local audience:
    • Our Newsletter: Delivered directly to 800+ subscribers each week.
    • Social Media: Spotlighted on our popular Facebook and Instagram pages, with 800+ followers.
    • Website Exposure: Your business will be showcased on our high-traffic site, where local families go to find events and resources.
  4. Give Back to the Community:
    By participating in this campaign, you're not only promoting your business—you’re also supporting local families and spreading holiday cheer. Macaroni KID Gardner-Spring Hill-Paola is committed to helping families discover and support local businesses, and your involvement will make a meaningful contribution to our community.

How to Participate:

Getting involved is simple! Here’s how your business can join the fun:

  1. Donate a Prize or Gift Card:
    Your prize will be the star of one of our 12 giveaway days! This could be anything from a gift card to your business, a product, a family experience, or even a holiday package. While we recommend a value of $25 or more, any prize that represents your brand is welcome and appreciated!
  2. Receive Featured Promotion:
    In return for your generous donation, your business will enjoy increased visibility through a dedicated post on our social media channels, reaching thousands of engaged local followers. In addition, your business will be included in a special article on our website, highlighting your business and the giveaway.
  3. Cross-Promote:
    We encourage you to share the giveaway campaign with your own audience, boosting engagement and visibility for both your business and ours. It's a win-win that drives mutual benefits!

Get Involved!

To participate in the 12 Days of Local Business Giveaways, simply send an email to brittanym@macaronikid.com. I’m excited to partner with you to celebrate the holidays, support our local community, and highlight the businesses that make our area such a wonderful place to live!

Thank you for considering this opportunity to grow your business and spread some holiday joy. We look forward to working together and showcasing your business to local families!


2024 Sponsors for the "12 Days of Local Businesses Giveaways" are:

Hair Like a Queen

The Santa Rocket, presented by Rock Island Rail

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