#GilbertTogether

We’re in this together.

#GilbertTogether

We’re in this together.

We love Gilbert. We love the people that make this a great community and the businesses that bring us all together.

In these trying times, we are humbled to see communities coming together to support one another, fostering kindness and hope. Gilbert is coming together by reaching out to neighbors, shopping local, and donating to non-profits. We are committed to supporting our community while staying safe. Wherever your community is, find a way to show your support.

Gilbert, we’re in this together.

During this unprecedented time, Gilbert is coming together, and we want to continue the support for the Gilbert community.

We’ve developed a campaign, #GilbertTogether, to continue pushing out our local businesses’ message. Through free collaboration with Discover Gilbert and discounted advertising provided by local resources, #GilbertTogether is a continuation of providing hope and support that our community is known for.

Keep reading to about the free and paid advertising opportunities that make up #GilbertTogether.

Co-Op Paid Collaboration

In addition to providing free promotion through our social platforms for Discover Gilbert, we’ve also worked with local advertisers to provide substantially discounted advertising options. Discounts for the advertisements are approximately 80 – 90%. Participation is limited and available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Participation Rules

Businesses must be Gilbert-based (licensed)
Businesses must be a restaurant, retailer, attraction, or lodging establishment (hotel or short-term rental)
Ads must be approved by Discover Gilbert prior to release
No alcohol, drugs, or any illegal activity will be promoted
Ads promoting crowds or an unsafe environment will not be approved

Questions? Contact Us!

Option 1: Local Google Search Retargeting and Social Media Ads

Google banner ads – 50,000 impressions per month retargeting people searching for local restaurants and retail
Facebook and Instagram ads (from your business account)

Cost for local Google Search Retargeting and Social Media Ads?
$100 per business for May and June ads

Who to contact to get started for local Google Search Retargeting and Social Media Ads?
Danielle Wilson at [email protected] or 602-509-7742

Option 2: Local Radio Promotions

Radio promotions along with digital ads (partnering businesses must provide gift cards for giveaways)
KSLX = Min 35X Promotional mentions (1 week), includes both on-air and APP rewards giveaways
KAZG = Min 40X promotional mentions ( 1 week), APP rewards giveaways

Cost for local Radio Promotions?
Must provide 10 – 20 gift cards ($25-50 value each)

Who to contact to get started for local Radio Promotions?
Danielle Wilson at [email protected] or 602-509-7742

Option 3: AZ Big Media Lifestyle Page

Digital banner ad on the Lifestyle page

Cost for AZ Big Media Lifestyle Page
$80 – $100 per month for May and June ads

Who to contact to get started with AZ Big Media Lifestyle?
Sharon Swanson at [email protected] or 602-424-8833

Option 4: AZ Big Media E-Newsletter

Ad on Gilbert specific e-newsletter

Cost for AZ Big Media E-Newsletter
$130 per month for May and June ads

Who to contact to get started with AZ Big Media Lifestyle?
Sharon Swanson at [email protected] or 602-424-8833

Option 5: ABC15 Facebook Sponsored Posts and E-Blasts Advertising (May and June)

1x per month boosted Facebook post to ABC 15 East Valley following
1x per month E-blast to ABC 15 subscribers (127,000+) plus 1x per month re-blast to those that open the initial email (12% open rate)

Cost for ABC15 Facebook Sponsored Posts and E-Blasts Advertising (May and June)
$200 per business for May and June ads

Who to contact to get started with ABC15?
Brittany Schmidt at [email protected] or 602-509-9473

Option 6: Facebook Ads (from your own business account)

Work with ABC15 to create your ad and ad copy free of charge
ABC15 will recommend ad types and targeting based on your goals and target demographic

Cost for Facebook Ads (from your own business account)
$200 per month for May and June ads

Who to contact to get started with ABC15?
Brittany Schmidt at [email protected] or 602-509-9473

Questions? Contact Us!

Co-Op for Businesses (Free Collaboration)

To support our business community, we will be focusing on collaboration efforts to provide free promotion through our social platforms for Discover Gilbert. Content for these platforms usually is centered around restaurants, retail, entertainment, and hospitality, but by opening it up to other local Gilbert businesses, this is an opportunity to showcase #GilbertTogether and our amazing community.

If you would like to collaborate, submit, and share content for Discover Gilbert to showcase on your behalf, we’ve provided a few recommendations, (but we’re open to your thoughts!), for local businesses to send to us. When shared with us, we will promote through our channels and tag the appropriate business to encourage engagement.

How-To Videos

Promote your business through online experiences. Create videos that demonstrate projects and recipes patrons can tackle while home.

How to create one of your famous pizzas
Craft the perfect summer cocktails
Teach an online class on how to draw and paint a kid-friendly art project
Show potential customers how to do routine vehicle maintenance, such as an oil change, through a video
Demonstrate how future customers can trim their beards or bangs (without turning into a meme!)
Create a charcuterie board for a family night in

Instagram Videos

Let’s chat with your chefs, owners, brewers, hairstylists, artists, trainers, and more

Share with our community how to pick the perfect red blend for their meal
Demonstrate a kid-friendly craft and walk parents through it
Let’s throw on a quick yoga session to help with community members who are working in a new desk stations
Showoff your animals – whether its alpacas or goats or you’re a rescue who wants to get more attention on your animals who need to be adopted

You Tell Us!

Have an idea to help showcase your business or want to brainstorm about it? Send us an email and we’ll be in touch!

Submit Your Content

As mentioned, we’re all in this together. Discover Gilbert’s goal is to help our businesses get their message out through our social media channels organically. If you have content to share, please email us at [email protected] with a brief explanation of the video and/or content, you’d like to include. We’ll be in touch with further instructions via email.

Questions?

Email our team at [email protected] with your questions, suggestions, and more! Please give us 24 – 48 hours to respond, and note that our office hours are Monday – Thursday 7AM – 6PM.

Questions? Contact Us!

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