Every year, Northern Colorado residents get excited to vote for their favorite people, places and businesses in our annual Readers’ Choice Best of NOCO contest. Winning the Readers’ Choice Best of NOCO survey is a coveted honor.
This annual campaign drives awareness for the many small businesses in our community, bringing in new customers, millions of impressions and thousands of votes.
In 2023 alone, 267,000+ votes were cast by more than 23,682 voters.
Why campaign?
Best of NOCO is an opportunity to get your business the recognition it deserves. Send e-blasts, post on social, advertise on the ballot and make sure everyone you know is voting for you starting on July 1. While you’re campaigning, you’re certain to get some extra attention and support from your community.
Why advertise?
You’ll reach thousands of NOCO readers who care about shopping local, knowing the best places and businesses in our region and putting their money back into our community. By placing your ad near a relevant category, you’re likely to encourage votes and be associated as one of the best!
Key Dates
Voting period: July 1-Sept 1
Winners announced: Dec 1
Online and in the Best of NOCO
Annual Resource Guide
Best of NOCO Celebration:
Friday, Dec 6
Brookside Weddings & Events
Berthoud
Advertise on the Survey
1. View the selection of our ad packages below and decide what you’d like to do.
2. Fill out the JotForm to collect all the information we need.
3. Reach out to your Account Executive or bestofnoco@nocostyle.com if you need assistance.
The Ultimate Package
$1,999
Group Interstitial Ad
Group Ad
Category Ad
Enhanced Listing
Dominant Package
$1,599
Group Ad
Category Ad
Enhanced Listing
Competitive Package
$898
Category Ad
Enhanced Listing
The Ultimate Package
$1,999
Group Interstitial Ad
Group Ad
Category Ad
Enhanced Listing
Dominant Package
$1,599
Group Ad
Category Ad
Enhanced Listing
Competitive Package
$898
Category Ad
Enhanced Listing
Á la Carte Options
Group Interstitial Ad $1,299
Ads appear as voters scroll through a group of categories. Your ad will appear between every five categories.
• 970 x 250px desktop
• 300 x 600px mobile
• Link your website, socials or your ballot page to encourage voting
SAVE $: Add Enhanced listing for only $299
Group Ad $999
Your ad featured prominently in your relevant group (i.e. Food & Drink, Health & Wellness). This ad appears as a static footer and maintains a fixed position while voters scroll through the categories.
• 728 x 90px desktop
• 300 x 50px mobile
• Link your website, socials or your ballot page to encourage voting
SAVE $: Add Enhanced listing for only $299
Category Ad $599
Your ad appears next to your selected category (i.e. Bagels, Burger, Brewery) during voting. On desktop, this ad appears to the right of the nominees. On mobile, it appears on the top of the voting form.
• 300 x 600px desktop
• 300 x 250px mobile
• Link to your website
SAVE $: Add Enhanced listing for only $299
Enhanced Listing With Logo,
Photo & Links $499
Call attention to your listing with a profile, including a photo and links to your website and social media pages. Plus, add a small description, location and contact info that will make you stand out!
If your name isn’t listed on the survey, don’t worry!
The top five winners in every category are included on this year’s ballot without any votes. If you’re not on the list, you have two options: Either gather 50 write-in votes starting July 1 or purchase an enhanced listing.
Spread the word on your own channels!
Download our ready-to-use marketing assets to promote yourself on all social platforms!
Campaign via NOCO Style
While digital advertising offers many advantages, print advertising still has its place in the marketing mix, particularly when used strategically alongside digital channels.
Advertise in Print During the Voting Period
• Quarter page: $699/mo. with ballot ads
• Half page: $1,499/mo. with ballot ads
• Full page: $2,399/mo. with ballot ads
July Issue deadline: June 2
August Issue deadline: July 7
*New Insertions Only
Social Media
Promote yourself or your business to our social audience of 12,000+ people
• Boosted Post: $99
• Social Media Takeover: $250
Dedicated Email Blast $2,500
Promote yourself or your business to our list of 70,000+ people
