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Partnering With Macaroni KID Durango

Macaroni KID Durango is THE way to reach LaPlata County families.

By Ashleigh Bennett Publisher Macaroni KID Durango October 20, 2023

Macaroni KID Durango is THE go-to family resource to reach Durango, Bayfield & Ignacio families.

Macaroni KID Durango is THE trusted local resource for families looking for family fun in the Durango region. That makes Macaroni KID Durango the best outlet for you to spread the message about your business, organization, or event. 

We can help you build brand recognition, promote a special event, increase traffic on slow days, launch a new product, service, or location, or share your expertise with our LaPlata County community.

We love using Macaroni KID Durango as a platform to promote Durango, Ignacio & Bayfield’s local businesses and organizations!




Why choose Macaroni KID Durango as the place to spend  your marketing dollars?

1. We can help you reach hundreds of LaPlata County parents and families each week

Targeted marketing is the best marketing. 

Macaroni KID Durango is the largest parent-focused online media resource in Durango. Each week we send an email newsletter to our 700+ subscribers. Newsletters include local family-friendly happenings, events, and activities, along with information about the local businesses families are looking for.

2. Our unique expertise

Not only do we have an excellent connection with local readers, but being a local parent of kids and social groups gets the word out there as well as finding out what families are drawn to and looking for. We have a passion to help our community's youth and families thrive, make lasting memories and connect them to the wonderful small businesses and places that will help support a healthy community! 

3. Our readers

Macaroni KID Durango readers are up on everything happening in our community. Their kids got their first library card at six. They show up (on time) for school concerts. They are soccer parents, working parents, and stay-at-home parents. They are passionate about supporting local businesses in our community. Macaroni KID Durango readers are THE ideal audience for local businesses that want to connect with moms and families in our area.


Advertising options

Please see examples below of what we have to offer

3-month ad package:

Website/newsletter ad • Weekly social media posts • 1 dedicated e-blast • 2 articles • Business Directory listing

6-month ad package:

Website/newsletter ad • Weekly social media posts • 2 dedicated e-blast • 4 articles • Business Directory listing

Annual ad package:

Website/newsletter ad • Weekly social media posts • 4 dedicated e-blast • 8 articles • Business Directory listing • Inclusion in all relevant guides

Custom plans are also available!
See examples below of our work. Contact us today for pricing by filling out the form below or emailing ashleighb@macaronikid.com

Advertising options and examples of our work:

Display ads:

Display ads on Macaroni KID are targeted, no-waste marketing for your local business. Ads are seen on the website and in the weekly email newsletter, and are visible on both mobile and desktop. No matter what page our reader clicks on, your ad will be visually placed for the reader to see and take action.

Leaderboard ad sample:



Sidebar ad sample:



Sponsored article:

Sponsored articles are an easy, cost-effective way to reach your target audience. The article is sent to our readers' inboxes in the week's e-newsletter, published to our homepage for one full week, and lives on the website indefinitely. 

Example of an article provided by the sponsor:

Featured guides:

Macaroni KID Durango runs several advertising guides throughout the year that are extremely popular with our readers! They include listings and information about Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio businesses or organizations above the guide information. 

Examples:

Dedicated e-blast:

An e-blast is an email dedicated solely to your business, organization, or event. It can be sent on the date and time of your choice to our entire subscription list of more than 700 LaPlata County families. 

Example:


Business directory listing:

Macaroni KID readers look to the business directory to find the local businesses their families need. Going above and beyond that, listing your business in the Macaroni KID Durango Business Directory plays an important role in your website's SEO. The more sites that link back to yours, the higher search engines rank your website.

Business directory listing example:




Calendar listings:

It is always free to list your FREE or LOW-COST family-friendly events in the Macaroni KID Durango calendar. Events must take place within our territory of LaPlata/Archuleta/Montezuma Counties or closely surrounding areas. 





Let's get started!

How can we help you reach your goals?

Fill out the form below or email your publisher Ashleigh @ ashleighb@macaronikid.com today so Macaroni KID Durango can reach out to you with a personalized marketing plan of how we can help you achieve your goal of reaching Bayfield, Durango & Ignacio families.