Cary Spotlight Application

Cary Spotlight helps local business who are community-focused to get more visibility and connect with thousands of engaged subscribers through our daily email newsletter.

Would you value a more direct and reliable method of reaching a local, engaged audience without the unpredictability of social media algorithms?

The Cary Spotlight newsletter promotes local businesses to the Cary community, aiming to increase their visibility and customer base. Through storytelling and feature articles, it helps businesses connect with potential customers, fostering community engagement. This exposure is intended to drive sales and support business growth, offering a cost-effective marketing solution.

At Cary Spotlight, our mission is to celebrate and promote the vibrant community we're so proud to be part of. A key aspect of our newsletter is the "Local Business Spotlight," where we feature one of our community's exceptional local businesses in each issue. Here is an example.

If you're a business owner within our community, we invite you to participate by filling out this form. Whether you run a family-owned restaurant, a blossoming tech startup, or a must-visit boutique, we're excited to hear your story and share it with our readers.

The "Local Business Spotlight" aims to give our readers an inside look at the hard work and dedication behind your business, and at the same time, it offers you an opportunity to reach new and existing customers.

Why Cary Spotlight?

Unlock the secret to connecting directly with your community through the art of Storyselling in Cary Spotlight.

Since our launch on October 24, 2024, we've delivered 462.4K emails, enjoyed a remarkable 62% open rate, and generated 25,907 unique clicks, growing daily by 25-50 new, hyper-local subscribers from postal codes 27511, 27513, 27518, 27519. This isn't just advertising; it's building a bond with Cary's heart and soul.

🔥 Engaged Local Audience: Reach out directly to a highly engaged, growing community.

🔥 Powerful Storytelling: Share your unique story in a way that entertains, informs, and connects.

🔥 Proven Impact: With our impressive stats since launch, we've shown we know how to capture Cary's attention.

🔥 Hyperlocal Focus: Specifically target the Cary areas you care about most.

Click the button below to start sharing your story with those who matter most to your business. It's time your brand became a beloved part of the local landscape.

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Our Process (3 Step to Your Spotlight Going Live):

✔️ Step 1. Click the button below and submit your payment

✔️ Step 2. Complete the easy to follow online interview form

✔️ Step 3. We review your submission.

After verifying your details and online reviews, we will get in touch with you for a brief follow-up conversation and to confirm details before publishing. Please note that the more comprehensive and detailed your responses, the more engaging your spotlight will be.

Lastly, don't forget to upload high-quality images that reflect your business. Images could include pictures of your storefront, products, team, or anything else you feel best represents your business.

By submitting this form, you consent to the use of the information and images provided for publication in the Cary Spotlight newsletter.

Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to learning more about your business!

Best regards,

The Cary Spotlight Team

P.S. Cost? Local Business Spotlights published in Cary Spotlight are sent to our daily email subscribers. We currently serve 5,300+ subscribers and our list is growing by 30+ new members every day.

Our 100 Milestone Mavericks are a highly engaged group of subscribers that have read more than 100 editions of our daily newsletter. This dynamic group has more than 1,251 members that read our emails at a 94.6% open rate (compare that to the industry average of 34.7%). These are people that live in Cary, NC who want to support local businesses like yours. Our newsletter is free to our subscribers. Sponsors allow us to grow and keep the newsletter free.

How many of your social media posts are reaching this many local residents organically?

We have simplified our offer: $99 vs $47.

In order to remove barriers in advertising, we offer two price points so that a wide range of businesses are able to leverage our hyperlocal audience to get more referrals and exposure. We encourage business owners to make their own choices about what they want to achieve by building a local brand and getting more exposure.

What do you get $99?

-- Priority Placement

-- a Free Banner Ad and 4X Exposure (banner ad placement for 3 days) to enhance their local business spotlight.

-- A compelling, fully written feature about your business. Showcasing your brand through images created by your team.

-- Direct link to your website, ensuring seamless engagement and SEO benefits.

Here's simple math: $99/15,000 emails is less than 1 penny per email!

What do you get for $47?

-- Less exposure

-- In the Spotlight for a Day

-- A compelling, fully written feature about your business. Showcasing your brand through images created by your team.

In both cases you'll get BONUS access to our "F.A.M.E." Framework Cheat Sheet on how to use a unique, hands-off strategy to boost your Cary business.