Become a Sponsor

We create unforgettable experiences that bring real people through real doors. As a sponsor, you’ll be aligned with one of the most trusted and buzzed-about names in the city — reaching thousands of engaged locals through our Freebie Drops, email campaigns, and word-of-mouth momentum. Whether you’re looking for leads, sales, or lasting brand affinity, we make sure your business gets noticed and remembered.

Member Demographics

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    Over 1000 members and growing weekly. 98% are Durham-based

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    77% engagement rates or higher across email and SMS messages

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    Mostly women, mostly working-age, mostly community-minded

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    56% aged 25-44 (22% aged 45+)

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    Over 84% are middle to upper-middle income earners

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    50% of our members have children

Who We’ve Worked With

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  • Silver Sponsor | $500

    + Website placement for 1 year

    + Premium website placement for 1 month

    + Feature in all emails for 1 month (2-3 emails, 2k recipients each, over 80% engagement rate)

    + Feature in our print brochure for 1 month (handed out at Freebie Drops)

    + Placement in the Made In Durham Marketplace for 3 months and premium placement for one month

    + Inclusion in our social seller network for 3 months*

    + Free ad space in the news section of our emails for 6 months to make announcements

    Become a Silver Sponsor

  • Gold Sponsor | $1,500

    Everything in Silver, plus:

    + Freebie Drop naming rights (awarded to the first signed Gold sponsor. Limit 2 Gold sponsors per Freebie Drop)

    + On-site appearance to meet ALL attendees at one Freebie Drop**

    + Full page ad in our monthly print brochure

    + 1 SMS push to 2k members

    + Feature Story write-up in 1 newsletter

    Become a Gold Sponsor

* We have a network of influencers, local guides, and social sellers that are incentivized to recommend your product/service to businesses and individuals around town.

** We make you a part of the experience wherein you have the opportunity to welcome and introduce yourself to each attendee.