👋 Why Macaroni KID Harrisburg & West Shore Area? 🎉
Macaroni KID Harrisburg & West Shore is your go-to resource for all things family-friendly in our community. Whether it's fun events, local businesses, or exciting activities, we connect parents with everything they need to make the most of family life in our area. And for businesses and organizations like yours, we are the best place to advertise—here's why:
- 8,000+ Newsletter Subscribers with an average weekly open rate of 35-45%—meaning your business gets in front of highly engaged readers!
- 6,000+ Social Media Followers—ready to like, share, and comment on your posts!
- Nearly 40,000 web hits last month, and our audience is growing rapidly!
- We are the largest parent-focused media outlet in the region, reaching families right where they are.
- We have an active, immeasurable presence in the community, with high visibility at local events, businesses, and through participation in community programs, moms’ groups, and more.
Advertising with Macaroni KID Harrisburg & West Shore not only increases your visibility but also directly connects you with the families you want to reach. We’re more than just a media outlet—we’re trusted by local parents to deliver fun, relevant, and family-friendly content. Let’s work together to grow your business and support the community!
🎉 Free Ways to Partner with Macaroni KID Harrisburg and West Shore 🎉
We love supporting local, family-friendly businesses and organizations! Here are some completely FREE ways you can partner with us to help promote your business and reach more families in the Harrisburg and West Shore areas:
- Add Us to Your Press List: We’d love to share your exciting news with our families. This is a complimentary (but selective) service we provide to family-friendly businesses and organizations. We also invite you to spread your community message by submitting material to be considered such as as article as a community contributor.
- Get Listed in Our Directory: Add your business to our Business Directory—basic listings are FREE and a great way to increase your visibility.
- Post Your Events on Our Calendar: Have an event? Add it to our Community Calendar. Free and low-cost events will always be free to list, and during our relaunch, we're listing all events at no charge to provide the most comprehensive community calendar around.
- Host Macaroni KID for a Visit: We’d love to visit your business! Our team will experience it firsthand, and we’ll provide coverage, a parent-to-parent review, and share influential social media content. Plus, this helps us better engage when parents ask, "Where can we take the kids today?" (Limited opportunities available—contact us for details.)
- Subscribe to Our FREE Newsletter: Stay in the loop with all the family-friendly happenings in the Cumberland Valley and Capital Area by subscribing to our weekly newsletter.
- Donate to Our BOO Bucket Campaign: Want to spread some Halloween joy? Donate 120 treats to our upcoming BOO Bucket Campaign and get involved in the spooky fun! (More details in the next section.)
Partner with us and connect with our community—let’s make a positive impact together! 🎃👻
🎃👻 Introducing Boo Buckets! 👻🎃
You are invited to participate in our biggest campaign of the season! We’re kicking it off by giving out the first 100 BOO Buckets filled with Halloween goodies, including swag and materials from local businesses like yours. It’s a great way to bring some spooky fun to families while spreading your business message!
But the fun doesn’t stop there! Each family that receives a BOO Bucket will be encouraged to “BOO” two more families, helping to spread the Halloween cheer (and your business) exponentially throughout the Harrisburg and West Shore areas. 🎃🍬
Want to get involved? You can donate treats, sponsor a BOO Bucket, or include your business’s swag in the mix! Click the link below for more info on how to join in the Halloween fun! 🎁✨
Let’s make this Halloween unforgettable and spread smiles—one BOO Bucket at a time! 👻
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📢 Exciting News! New Advertising Packages Available Now! 📢
We’re thrilled to announce our brand-new advertising packages, designed to give your business even more exposure and value! 🎉 Whether you’re looking to boost your visibility or build long-term connections, we’ve got you covered.
All of our monthly packages come with amazing partner perks, including:
- 🎯 Priority calendar listing service
- ⭐ Upgraded directory listings
- 📅 Automatic guide and round-up inclusion
- 🎁 Surprise loyalty freebies like bonus ad space on printables, extra social media shares, and more!
Plus, we’re offering extra discounts when you pay for 3, 6, or 12 months upfront—so you can save while securing your spot!
For all the details, request our pricing sheet HERE. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to maximize your brand's presence and get the most bang for your buck! 👏
🍂🍁 Introducing Our Fall Guide & Article Lineup! 🍁🍂
We’re excited to share that our Editorial Calendar for Fall is FULL of incredible opportunities to promote your brand! Whether you’re looking to increase your visibility or cement your presence in the community, we’ve got something for everyone. Check out the three levels of inclusion:
- Basic Inclusion (Free): Your business name will be hyperlinked in the guide, giving you a valuable online presence at no cost.
- Upgraded Inclusion ($79 annually): Be featured as a top business with a search engine-optimized description, upgraded directory listing, and automatic inclusion in all applicable guides. Plus, if you're a current paid advertiser, this upgrade is FREE!
- Guide Sponsor: Gain premium exposure with ads at the top and bottom of the article or guide, upgraded inclusion, prominent placement in the guide, and a special social media post thanking you for your sponsorship. This package offers very limited availability, typically one or two spots per guide. Prices range from $100–$500 for Seasonal Guides (most $100), and $100–$2000 for Evergreen Guides.
Partial List of Upcoming Seasonal Guides available for sponsorship:
- Fall Festivals
- Apple Orchards, Corn Mazes, and Pumpkin Patches
- Fall Fun Guide (Premium guide)
- After School Clubs and Activities
- High School Football Schedules
- Leaf Peeping / Fall Foliage
- Cabin Fever Busters (Indoor Fun)
- Trunk or Treats & Trick-or-Treat Times
- Halloween Display Guide/Halloween Decorations Map
Get your brand in front of an eager audience ready for fall fun! Don't miss out on these amazing promotional opportunities. 🎃🍂
Join us at Macaroni KID Harrisburg & West Shore—your local partner for all things family fun!
