Advertise your family-friendly event, product
or business with SoCal Kids San Diego!

SoCal Kids San Diego is a clean, structured, and family-friendly website. I take pride in not subjecting my readers to a lot of chaos.

Advertising rates include: website, e-newsletter (when published), Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest (if applicable).

I offer an affordable way to reach thousands of San Diego parents.

All ads appear on every page within the SoCal Kids San Diego website.

SoCal Kids San Diego uses OIO Publishing software to manage advertising. This allows you to pick the placement you want and submit your ad via an OIO Publishing form. Upon approval and payment, your ad automatically shows up in your desired spot. Ad sizes must meet correct specifications. Please contact me should you have any questions.

2013 Advertising Rates

Top – Banner in Header

• 450 pixels by 50 pixels (jpg, png, or gif)
• Only two spaces available
• E-newsletter placement when published
• $65/30 days; $175.50/90 days; $331.50/180 days; $624/365 days

Sidebar – Above Calendar Widget

• 250 pixels by 250 pixels (jpg, png, or gif)
• Only two spaces available
• E-newsletter placement when published
• $50/30 days; $135/90 days; $255/180 days; $480/365 days

Sidebar – Below the Calendar Widget – 250×250

• 250 pixels by 250 pixels (jpg, png, or gif)
• E-newsletter placement when published
• $40/30 days; $108/90 days; $204/180 days; $384/365 days

Sidebar – Below the fold – 240×120

• 240 pixels by 120 pixels (jpg, png, or gif)
• E-newsletter placement when published
• $30/30 days; $81/90 days; $153/180 days; $288/365 days

Sidebar – Below the fold – 125×125

• 125 pixels by 125 pixels (jpg, png, or gif)
• E-newsletter placement when published
• $25/30 days; $67.50/90 days; $127.50/180 days; $240/365 days

All ads get social media support: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, and Pinterest, whatever is applicable.

Become a SoCal Kids San Diego Sponsor!

Let us help you bring your family-friendly business into the spotlight! We are very flexible in giving you the extra push you need to reach thousands of parents.

$400 for 3 months
Includes: One ad, social media support (Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest), dedicated e-blast, sponsored post (business spotlight, giveaway, review or a combination), ad in e-newsletter when published, and, in general, help create a buzz about your business.

Coupons

Coupons are a great way to engage readers and make lifelong, loyal customers. The coupon page will be promoted via social media and the SoCal Kids San Diego e-newsletter. Please contact me for more information or click here to submit your coupon.

• Information for your coupon should be emailed to me.
• $15/month; $40.50/90 days; $76.50/180 days; $144/365 days

Sponsored Posts

Have your family-friendly event, product or business highlighted with a sponsored post! Sponsored posts include an event or business spotlight, giveaway, or review.

Areas include:

• Featured Event – Prime position at top of website. $100 includes one photo in slider, links, write-up with logo and photos, one Facebook post and up to three mentions on Twitter.
• SoCal Spotlight – Under Featured Events on left side. $75 includes write-up with logo and photos, links, one Facebook post and up to two mentions on Twitter.
• In the News – Under Featured Events on right side. $75 includes write-up with logo and photos, links, one Facebook post and up to two mentions on Twitter.

Sponsored posts should be submitted via email. Articles should be sent as a text or .doc file. Graphics and photos should be sent as a jpg, png, or gif file. I will re-size your graphics for you if they are too big. Other than that, I will not alter or fix any photos or graphics. To the best of your capabilities, please send all artwork ready to go.

Slider and Featured Events Example

SoCal Spotlight and In the News Examples

E-newsletter Only

If you want to be included in the SoCal Kids San Diego e-newsletter only, I would be happy to make that happen!

• $15 per e-newsletter, $25 for two consecutive e-newsletters, $40 for three consecutive e-newsletters
• Content should be provided to me on the Monday prior to publication. Please contact me for publishing dates.

Calendar Listings

ALL CALENDAR LISTINGS ARE FREE! Woot! Woot!

Submit yours by clicking HERE.

I can feature an image in the calendar next to your event listing for a nominal fee of $10. Or, if you provide a prominent link back to my website from your website, the fee will be waived.

Nitty Gritty Details

All advertising and posts are subject to approval by me, Kathie Zaccaria, founder and publisher of SoCal Kids San Diego. I reserve the right to deny or cancel any ad at any time.

All payments must be made in advance. Due date is one week prior to advertising or sponsored post start date. No exceptions. I accept checks or payments made via Paypal. Once a payment has been made and an ad, article, or other content has been posted, no refunds shall be made should the advertiser decide to cancel.

Please make check payable to: Kathleen Zaccaria.

Mail checks to:
Kathleen Zaccaria
PO Box 1082
El Cajon, CA 92020

If you are paying by check, please send me a note saying that you are mailing me a check. This helps me better plan my trip to the post office. Thanks!

Paypal:
Information given to you on your invoice should you decide to pay via Paypal.

Please CONTACT ME with any questions. I know there are many start-up businesses looking to get-the-word-out without much money in their pocket. I am happy to work with you to get you the exposure you need.