Instead of looking for customers,

what if they found you?

Serving downtown Chicago's locals and tourists since 2002

 
Search For Chicagoland Businesses:
Near (neighborhood, address, city, etc):

No matter what your budget is, The Local Tourist can meet your advertising needs. We offer a variety of plans and services:

  • Targeted Listings:
    A targeted listing helps your business stands out from the crowd.
  • Exclusive Sponsorships:
    Sponsorship gives you exclusive promotion for TLT's most popular sections.
  • Email Newsletter:
    TLT's weekly newsletter is the way to stay on top of what's happening in downtown Chicago, and it's emailed directly only to people who have specifically requested to be in the know.
  • Banner Ads:
    Banner ads are a visible way to promote your business.

All advertising on The Local Tourist is trackable, no matter what form you choose.

Targeted Listings:  

 

Featured

  • Above Enhanced, basic, & free listings
  • Website & email links
  • Address, phone, fax, hours
  • Business description
  • Individual page with enhanced description
  • Contact form
  • Included in Featured Business rotation
  • Photo gallery
  • Map

$750.00/year

Enhanced

  • Above basic & free listings
  • Website & email links
  • Address, phone, fax, hours
  • Business description & summary
  • Photo

$350/year

 

Exclusive Sponsorship:  

 

Blog - exclusive sponsorship

$600/month

ChicagoROX - Band of the Week

$50/week
$175/month

 

Email Newsletter:    

728x90, top placement

$100/week
$375/month

728x90, middle placement

$75/week
$250/month

728x90, bottom placement

$75/week
$250/month

 

Banner Advertising:
   

 

728x90 Leaderboard, above the fold

$10CPM

160x600 Skyscraper

$10CPM

728x90 Leaderboard, below the fold

$5CPM

120x240

$5CPM

*min buy $50

 

 

To get started, contact TLT today.

“Theresa, thank you for your prompt replies and great service. We will definitely use your service again for the next festival!!!!” Yesim Ilkin, Chicago Turkish Festival

"As a marketing professional always looking for new ways to highlight our restaurants, and as someone that likes to keep informed about "What's happening" in Chicago, I find the TheLocalTourist.com to be very useful. It is a great place to find out about upcoming special events and a wonderful way to get the word out about our restaurants' promotions." K. Bednarz, Levy Restaurants, Chicago

"This neighborhood guide gives both the local residents as well as out of town tourists a one-stop website for everything that is downtown Chicago. I would highly recommend anyone who is looking to grow their business and increase their brand awareness to advertise with The Local Tourist. " Christopher Bupp, Chicago

"In publicizing our fundraisers, the Local Tourist has consistently been of great assistance in providing efficient and personalized service while spreading our information to individuals all over Chicago." L. Beznos, Founder and Director, Broadtree Adventures in Education

"Tourists and locals looking to visit downtown Chicago and area neighborhoods will find helpful information on this site {www.thelocaltourist.com}, including where to look for outdoor cafes, neighborhood festivals, spots that feature live local music and activities for kids. Information on shopping, transportation and places to dance are also available on the site." Francine Knowles, Chicago Sun-Times

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