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Partnering With Macaroni KID Allen

Macaroni KID Allen is THE way to reach Allen/Wylie/Murphy/Lucas/Parker families.

By Tina Fast June 2, 2022

Macaroni KID Allen is THE go-to family resource to reach Allen families.

Macaroni KID Allen is THE trusted local resource for families looking for family fun in the Allen region. That makes Macaroni KID Allen the best outlet for you to spread the message about your business, organization, or event. 

We can help you build brand recognition, promote a special event, increase traffic on slow days, launch a new product, service, or location, or share your expertise with our Allen community. 

We love using Macaroni KID Allen as a platform to promote Allen and its local businesses and organizations!

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Why choose Macaroni KID Allen as the place to spend your marketing dollars?

1. We can help you reach thousands of Allen/Wylie/Murphy/Lucas/Parker parents and families each week

Targeted marketing is the best marketing. 

Macaroni KID Allen is the largest parent-focused online media resource in Allen. Each week we send an email newsletter to our subscribers. Newsletters include local family-friendly happenings, events, and activities, along with information about the local businesses families are looking for.

2. Our unique expertise

Not only do we have an excellent connection with local readers, but we live here and are active members of the community. Our children go to the schools and participate in a multitude of local activities and events.

3. Our readers

Macaroni KID Allen readers are up on everything happening in our community. Their kids got their first library card at six. They show up (on time) for school concerts. They are soccer parents, working parents, and stay-at-home parents. They are passionate about supporting local businesses in our community. Macaroni KID readers are THE ideal audience for local businesses that want to connect with moms and families in our area.


Advertising options

Please see examples below of what we have offered.

3-month ad package:

Website/newsletter ad • Monthly social media posts • 1 sponsored article • Business Directory listing

6-month ad package:

Website/newsletter ad • Monthly social media posts (including 1 reel) • 3 sponsored articles • Business Directory listing

Annual ad package:

Website/newsletter ad • Monthly social media posts (including 2 reels) • 1 dedicated e-blast • 6 sponsored articles • Business Directory listing • Inclusion in all relevant guides

See examples below of our work. Contact us today for pricing by filling out the form below or emailing mackidallen@macaronikid.com


Advertising options and examples of our work:

Display ads:

Display ads on Macaroni KID are targeted, no-waste marketing for your local business. Ads are seen on the website and in the weekly email newsletter, and are visible on both mobile and desktop. No matter what page our reader clicks on, your ad will be visually placed for the reader to see and take action.

Leaderboard ad sample:



Sidebar ad sample:




Sponsored article:

Sponsored articles are an easy, cost-effective way to reach your target audience. The article is sent to our readers' inboxes in the week's e-newsletter, published to our homepage for one full week, and lives on the website indefinitely. 

Examples of article reviews written by Macaroni KID Allen:

Examples of an article provided by the sponsor:


Featured guides:

Macaroni KID Allen runs several advertising guides throughout the year that are extremely popular with our readers! They include listings and information about Allen businesses or organizations. 

Examples:


Dedicated e-blast:

An e-blast is an email dedicated solely to your business, organization, or event. It can be sent on the date and time of your choice to our entire subscription list of Allen/Wylie/Murphy/Lucas/Parker families. 

Example:



Business directory listing:

Macaroni KID readers look to the business directory to find the local businesses their families need. Going above and beyond that, listing your business in the Macaroni KID Allen Business Directory plays an important role in your website's SEO. The more sites that link back to yours, the higher search engines rank your website.

Business directory listing example:





Calendar listings:

It is always free to list your FREE or LOW-COST family-friendly events in the Macaroni KID Allen calendar. Events must take place within our territory of Allen or closely surrounding areas. 





Let's get started!

How can we help you reach your goals?

Fill out the form below or email publisher Tina Fast today so Macaroni KID Allen can reach out to you with a personalized marketing plan of how we can help you achieve your goal of reaching Allen/Wylie/Murphy/Lucas/Parker families. 

Contact Tina Fast at mackidallen@macaronikid.com