Promotion Ideas to Start Strong in 2026

National Sweepstakes

The national sweepstakes are YOUR contest to run, with the perk of a national prize. They are fully customizable, so you can apply the branding of your organization or your advertiser for a more branded experience. Check out the National Sweepstakes Kit!

The Value Proposition

• Drive leads for ROI​
• Prizes bring big engagement​
• Measurable & Trackable​
• Targets core demographic​
• Customizable​
• Database growth​
• Capture audience data​

Advertisers to Target

• Real Estate​
• Financial​
• Healthcare​
• Home Services​
• Grocery​
• Insurance​
• Education​

Seasonal Lead-Gen

It’s a new year and advertisers are relying on leads to start the year off right. Promotions provide them with a perfect opportunity to utilize your audience to drive those leads.  And REMEMBER – include an opt-ins for your sponsor, along with lead-gen questions!

Seasonal Ideas

• New Years
• Heart Health
• Valentine’s Day
• Black History Month/MLK Day
• Mardi Gras
• St. Patrick’s Day
• Spring Break

Advertisers to Target

• Healthcare
• Fitness
• Home Services
• ​Jewelers​
• Restaurants​
• ​Local Attractions​
• ​Travel/Hospitality
• Bars/Spirit Shops
• ​Grocery​
• ​Specialty Boutiques
• Automotive

College Basketball

The college basketball tournament provides you with a month-long opportunity to craft creative and enticing promotions for both your audience and your advertisers. The engagement is huge and provides so many spin-off options.

The Value Proposition

• Huge event with national audience​
• Community involvement​
• Brand exposure​
• Lead generation​
• Database growth​
• List growth​

Advertisers to Target

• Specialty Healthcare​
• Financial​
• Automotive​
• Home Services​
• Grocery/Beverage​
• Insurance​
• Real Estate​

College Basketball Bundle Ideas

Quizzes​

• What Kind of College Hoops Fan are You?
• College Hoops Last Four Trivia
• Which Stadium Food Are You?​

Voting Bracket​s

• Specific to your audience interests​
• Plays, Teams, Players, Coaches, Colleges, Tailgate food​

Photo Contest​s

• Fan Photo​

Sweepstakes​

• Ticket Giveaways

Your Plan

We’ve put together a pricing plan (created for a mid-size market, so please adjust pricing based on your area!). If you were to run just the 4 promotions we suggested, your team could earn over $32,000!