Media Toolkit

Local businesses can leverage our media kit to elevate their visibility and promote involvement in the Best of the Illinois Valley. We encourage you to utilize these assets during the Nomination Round.

The Media Kit will be available for download beginning March 3.

Business Advertising Opportunities

Throughout the contest, local businesses will have multiple opportunities to promote on all platforms - from print and digital advertisements with Shaw Local News Network, to spots on Shaw Local Radio!

Advertising Packages for Nomination Phase

In the Voting Round, the community votes for their favorite business in each category. We’ve created a variety of advertising packages to help promote your business.

Premium Package

Print — 1/2 page “Nominate Us” ad in Bureau County Republican, NewsTribune, and The Times each week.
Radio — 60 total :30 radio spots on a Shaw Local Radio station of your choice.
Digital — Sponsor up to 5 categories on the nomination ballot; up to 5 interstitial ads on the nomination ballot; digital ad on BestoftheIllinoisValley.com.

Deluxe Package

Print — 1/4 page “Nominate Us” ad in Bureau County Republican, NewsTribune, and The Times each week.
Radio — 50 total :30 radio spots on a Shaw Local Radio station of your choice.
Digital — Sponsor up to 3 categories on the nomination ballot; up to 3 interstitial ads on the nomination ballot; digital ad on BestoftheIllinoisValley.com.

Basic Package

Print — 1/8 page “Nominate Us” ad in Bureau County Republican, NewsTribune, and The Times each week.
Radio — 25 total :30 radio spots on a Shaw Local Radio station of your choice.
Digital — Sponsor 1 category on the nomination ballot; 1 interstitial ad on the nomination ballot; digital ad on BestoftheIllinoisValley.com.

Entry Package

Digital — 1/8 page “Nominate Us” ad in Bureau County Republican, NewsTribune, and The Times each week.
Radio — 25 total :30 radio spots on a Shaw Local Radio station of your choice.

**Participation deadline is February 23, 2025**