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Advertising Opportunities with Macaroni Kid Lexington

A parent-focused online media resource in our community: Reach Local Families. Grow Your Business.

By Julie Tanner: Publisher & Editor of Macaroni KID Lexington February 14, 2025

Macaroni KID Lexington, KY is THE go-to resource for families looking for fun, events, and trusted local businesses. With a highly engaged audience, we are the best platform to connect your business, organization, or event with local parents actively seeking family-friendly opportunities.

Whether you’re looking to:
✅ Build brand recognition
✅ Promote a special event
✅ Increase traffic on slow days
✅ Launch a new product, service, or location
✅ Share your expertise with our community

We can help! Macaroni KID Lexington is passionate about supporting local businesses and organizations.




Why Advertise with Macaroni KID Lexington?

📢 1. Targeted Marketing to Local Families

Macaroni KID Lexington connects you directly with thousands of engaged parents each week. Our 1,370+ email subscribers and 1,460+ social media followers rely on us for up-to-date family-friendly events, activities, and businesses.

We ensure your message reaches the right audience—local families actively looking for businesses like yours!




💡 2. Community-Rooted Expertise

As a local parent raising three young children, I’m deeply connected to our community. I understand what families need and work hard to build relationships that help local businesses thrive.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 3. Highly Engaged Audience

Macaroni KID Lexington readers are engaged, active, and local

They are:
✔️ Moms & dads looking for fun activities for their kids
✔️ Soccer parents, working parents, stay-at-home parents
✔️ Passionate about supporting local businesses

This means your advertising dollars are well spent—you’re reaching the exact audience that wants to hear about you!









📊 Targeted Marketing Investment: 




📊 Advertising Details: 

🖥️ Display Ads - Starting at $75/month

Display ads on Macaroni KID Lexington are targeted, no-waste marketing for your local business. No matter what page our reader clicks on, your ad will be visually placed for the reader to see and take action

✔️ Visible on our website and in our weekly newsletter
✔️ Available on mobile & desktop
✔️ Drives brand awareness and conversions
📅 3, 6, and 12-month packages available





📝 Sponsored Articles - $125 per article

Sponsored articles are an easy, cost-effective way to reach your target audience. 

✔️ Professionally written or client-provided content
✔️ Featured on our homepage
✔️ Boost SEO and long-term visibility (articles stay live indefinitely)

🔹 Featured Article Option: $175 per article
📌 Top placement on our website’s carousel for one full week
📌 Inclusion in our weekly newsletter
📌 Increased visibility to ensure maximum audience engagement

This premium option guarantees your content gets priority placement, increasing reach and impact!

Sponsored Article Example Here 





📧 Dedicated Email (E-Blast) - $150 per blast

A sponsored email is an email dedicated solely to your business, organization or event.

✔️ A standalone email dedicated solely to your business
✔️ Sent to 1,370+ subscribers at a date & time of your choice
✔️ High-impact visibility for promotions, launches, or events


📲 Social Media Sponsorship - $25 per post 

Get your business in front of engaged local families with our targeted social media promotion!

✔️ Targeted posts on both Instagram (1.4K) & Facebook (1.2K) 
✔️ Featured listing in either our:

  • “Sneak Peek of the Week” (Sunday) or
  • “Weekend Family Fun” (Thursday)
    ✔️ Both social media newsletters for $50 for double the exposure
    ✔️ Engagement-driven content designed for maximum reach & visibility

💡 A great way to boost awareness, promote events, and increase traffic on slower days!

Follow our Instagram page here

Follow our Facebook page here






📖 Business Directory Listings - $50 per year

Macaroni KID readers look to the business directory to find the local businesses their family needs. Going above and beyond that, listing your business in the Macaroni KID Lexington Business Directory plays an important role in your website's SEO. The more you list your business online, the more search engines use this data to rank your website.

✔️ Boost your online presence with an SEO-friendly listing
✔️ Featured in our local business directory for families to find you easily
✔️ Increases search engine visibility

Business Directory Example here





📅 Event Calendar Listings - $25 

✔️ Submit your free or low-cost family-friendly events (Submit here)
✔️ Events must take place in Lexington or surrounding areas





Ready to Reach Local Families? Let’s Chat!

📩 Email us at juliet@macaronikid.com to customize your sponsorship and get started today!









When visiting events and local businesses, be sure to tell them Macaroni KID Lexington sent you...and don't forget to tell all your friends!