Welcome to the Top 5!

You’re so close to making the Top 3 and maybe even winning it all! Plan ahead now for a strong marketing promotion to get a leg up on the competition!

We can help you spread the word and encourage our readers to vote for you in the voting round with specially priced advertising packages, including:

Full color ads in The Augusta Chronicle
Run of Site Digital Impressions on AugustaChronicle.com
Rich Media (sliding billboard or wallpaper) on AugustaChronicle.com
554 x 100 Category Banner Ad on Contest Page (1/5 SOV)
300 x 250 Digital Ad in rotation on Contest pages
Enhanced Listing in Ballot Section of the Contest Page
Promo Packs (5 posters, 25 Table Tents, 500 business cards)
And more!

Submit the form below and one of our media consultants will reach out to you to discuss your options and help you start your promotion.


Go Ahead, Claim Your Title As The Reader's Choice


Take advantage of specially priced advertising packages that will drive awareness and increase sales. Simply select the advertising package below that fits your budget and complete the form. We'll be in touch to answer any questions and complete your campaign set-up.   

  • 3–full-page, full-color ads during the Nominations Phase
  • 75,000 ROS Impressions on the USA Today Network​ (300x250 and 300x600)
  • Targeted email send up to 9,999 emails* 
  • Standard digital (SOV) Ad unit on the Contest Page (728x90 and 300x250) 
  • 1–Group category rotating 554x100 banner ad (SOV) 
  • Email opt-in to build valuable email audiences
  • Nomination Marketing Plan

INVESTMENT $2,190 | VALUE $6,570

  • 3–full-page, full-color ads during the Nominations Phase
  • 75,000 ROS Impressions on the USA Today Network​ (300x250 and 300x600)
  • Standard digital (SOV) ad unit on the Contest Page (728x90 and 300x250) 
  • 1–Group category rotating 554x100 banner ad (SOV) 
  • Email opt in to Build Valuable Email Audiences
  • Nomination Marketing Plan

INVESTMENT $1,440 | VALUE $4,320

  • 3–half-page, full-color ads during the Nominations Phase
  • 50,000 ROS Impressions on the USA Today Network​ (300x250 and 300x600)
  • Standard digital (SOV) ad unit on the Contest Page (728x90 and 300x250) 

INVESTMENT $815 | VALUE $2,445

  • 3–quarter-page, full-color ads during the Nominations Phase
  • 25,000 ROS Impressions on the USA Today Network​ (300x250 and 300x600)
  • Standard digital (SOV) ad unit on the Contest Page (728x90 and 300x250) 

INVESTMENT $415 | VALUE $1,245

  • 3–eighth-page, full-color ads during the Nominations Phase
  • 15,000 ROS Impressions on the USA Today Network​ (300x250 and 300x600)
  • Standard digital (SOV) ad unit on the Contest Page (728x90 and 300x250) 

INVESTMENT $285 | VALUE $855

  • 3 – Twelfth Page, full color ads during the Nomination Phase​
  • 15,000 ROS Impressions on the USA Today Network​ (300x250 and 300x600)
  • Standard digital (SOV) ad unit on the Contest Page (728x90 and 300x250) 

INVESTMENT $188.88 | VALUE $567



ADDITIONAL PROGRAM DETAILS

The Nomination round is 05/09/22 - 05/27/22 and will determine the Top 5 businesses in each category. 

The Top 5, Vote for Me round is 07/18/22 - 07/31/22. Businesses with the most nominations from the previous round advance to the Top 5, Vote for Me round. 

A special section will be published this October in print and online. The special section will remain online throughout the year. All winners and finalist nominees will have an opportunity to purchase advertising within the publication.

Ask us about a hi-resolution "Nominate Us" and " Vote for Me" logos you can use in your marketing. 

Go ahead, claim your title!

Claim Your Title Here!

Completing the form will not cast a vote for your business, but will let our media consultants know you are interested in discussing promotion options. 

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