Cost-Effective Marketing Opportunities
It Pays to Advertise! The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce offers cost-effective, targeted marketing vehicles for member messages unequaled by other area business organizations. They include advertising on the Web site, in ePoint!, an electronic newsletter, and in The Bridge, a bimonthly print publication. Below is a multitude of advertising opportunities available exclusively for Chamber members.
Web Site
Global marketing through the Internet continues to be an increasingly effective marketing strategy. Banners and other advertising on The Chamber's Web site offer international exposure for as little as pennies a day. This dynamic site, www.sarasotachamber.com, receives more than a million hits per month, which not only makes it a great communications tool, but also a powerful and inexpensive way to advertise. Choose from several options to meet your needs, ranging from a home page banner ad to an online directory member profile logo.
ePoint
ePoint!, your Chamber's electronic newsletter that is e-mailed to more than 4,000 recipients, highlights Chamber news and upcoming events. Click on the link below to download the order form, which includes pricing and other details.
The Bridge
The Chamber's bimonthly print newsletter - The Bridge, is mailed to each member organization, business owners and community leaders, reaching more than 2,800 decision makers and consumers. With this updated publication, which highlights Chamber news, business tips, business climate coverage, a calendar of upcoming events, latest member buzz and event photos, new members listing and more, your message will reach your target audience.
For more information about these advertising opportunities, contact Becky Wence at advertising@sarasotachamber.com or call 941-955-2508, ext. 412.
Other Opportunities for Exposure
Brochure Display Space
Display racks are available in The Chamber's lobby for member brochures, business cards and flyers on a first-come basis. This display space is free of charge. Lobby inquiries exceed 100,000 annually.
Good Life, Good Business Sourcebook
This annual publication is the ultimate guide for relocation to the greater Sarasota community and features information on housing, education, business, transportation, attractions and more. It also includes a Buying Guide and membership directory of 2300 businesses and organizations. Members receive a free listing in the directory and may upgrade for additional exposure.
Business Referrals
More than 5,000 business referrals are made each year to consumers from The Chamber's Referral Line and Web site, channeling thousands of dollars in new business directly to member companies.
County Map
Reaching nearly 14,000 people each year, this beautiful, four-color Sarasota County street map includes a Business Directory and offers business listings exclusively for Chamber members. Call (941) 556-4053 for information.
Family/Business Relocation
The Chamber mails packets each year to people considering relocation to the Suncoast. Your company's message can be included. Advertisers receive a free leads list of those people who received packets during the year. For details, call (941) 556-4021.
Online Membership Directory
The Chamber receives 1 to 2 million Web site hits monthly. All members are automatically listed in the online directory, complete with a business profile, and searchable by business category. The Chamber makes over 50,000 referrals a year through the Web site. You can also upgrade your listing with a profile or category advertisement.
