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Swell Newsletter: Submit Your Ad & FAQ
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Promote your business and reach leaders in our community by advertising in the Swell Newsletter! The Swell is a popular, weekly email we send every Friday morning to approximately 3,000 people throughout the Brainerd Lakes Area. This email is a great way to publicize events, sales, and news to the business community. Utilize your Chamber membership and let us help you market your business in a way that is engaging, effective, and affordable.
To place an ad in the Swell, fill out our online submission form. This form takes 5-10 minutes to complete. Simply fill out your contact information, select the ad you want, upload your information, and hit submit.
Types of Swell Ads
Top Impact Ad = $200
Included with Top Impact Ads
- Placement: Top placement in Newsletter
- Email Subject Line: Your promotion mentioned
- Large Photo or Graphic: JPEG or PNG (size is flexible, 1200×800 pixels preferred)
- Logo: JPEG or PNG (size is flexible)
- Headline: Up to 10 Words
- Subheading: Up to 10 Words
- Promotional Copy: Up to 100 words of supportive text
- Button: Link your ad to a specific URL
Best Ad = $120
Included with Best Ads
- Placement: Best ads listed after the Top Impact Ad
- Large Photo or Graphic: JPEG or PNG (size is flexible, 1200×800 pixels preferred)
- Logo: JPEG or PNG (size is flexible)
- Headline: Up to 10 Words
- Subheading: Up to 10 Words
- Promotional Copy: Up to 100 words of supportive text
- Button: Link your ad to a specific URL
Better Ad = $60
Included with Better Ads
- Placement: Better ads listed after Best Ads
- Logo: JPEG or PNG (size is flexible)
- Headline: Up to 10 Words
- Subheading: Up to 10 Words
- Promotional Copy: Up to 50 words of supportive text
- Button: Link your ad to a specific URL
Good Ad = $30
Included with Good Ads
- Placement: Better ads listed after Better Ads
- Logo: JPEG or PNG (size is flexible)
- Headline: Up to 10 Words
- Subheading: Up to 10 Words
- Promotional Copy: Up to 25 words of supportive text
- Button: Link your ad to a specific URL
Swell Newsletter FAQ
What is the Swell?
The Swell is an email newsletter we send every Friday morning. Members of the Chamber can place ads within the Swell. Other content includes Chamber events and updates, as well as community information relevant to our Members.
Who receives the Swell?
The Swell e-newsletter is sent to approximately 3,000 Chamber Member representatives.
How much do ads cost?
Ads range from $30-$200, making advertising affordable for all businesses.
Why place an ad in the Swell?
The Swell is an efficient way to target the local business community and workforce since the email is primarily read by this audience. Our Members who receive the Swell are also actively involved in the Brainerd Lakes Area, so it is an effective audience to target for events and promotions.
How do I place an ad in the Swell?
We’ve made it easier to place an ad in the Swell with our new online submission form. Fill out the form to submit your ad’s information to us, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Who should I contact for help?
If you have any questions regarding the Swell, please contact Colleen Dols (see contact information below).
Events, promotions & sales are eligible for advertising. The Chamber will not accept political advertising for candidates, parties or committees. Chamber staff will review all text for appropriateness and grammar.
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