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Lincoln BIG offers a range of marketing support for our members (Levy Payers and Voluntary Members) by promoting businesses in the city and sharing latest news and events on our website, social media and mailing list. We also promote city events to
our Media contacts through regular meetings and press releases.

Across Lincoln BIG's social media platforms we reach an audience of just over 20,000 people in Lincoln and surrounding areas. 

We are delighted to share news, events, offers and more from our members across our channels and promote what's on and where to go in the city.

If you would like something posting about your business, please let us know!

Make sure to follow us for the latest news and updates:

Lincoln BIG is partnered with the award-winning loyalty app LoyalFree to offer you FREE advertising to hundreds of local app users.

By adding an exclusive offer to the LoyalFree app, you will benefit from:

  • Increasing brand awareness to hundreds of local app users
  • Advertising your offers to locals and visitors with the option to run a digital loyalty scheme
  • An additional platform to promote your events on
  • Customer insights through a live dashboard
  • Click-throughs to your website, social media, reviews and more through your business profile
  • Featuring in local LoyalFree trails on the app, e.g. Vegan, Family Friendly, Best Independents

You will also receive some marketing materials to display in-store and staff training on how the app works.

Find out more here.

If your business is hosting an event taking place in Lincoln City Centre, then Lincoln's advertising banners are a great way to reach a wider audience!

We currently have banners available in several locations:

  1. Upper High Street
  2. Guildhall Street
  3. Silver Street 1
  4. Silver Street 2
  5. High Street
  6. Central High Street
  7. Lower High Street

Lincoln BIG Levy Payers will also receive a discount when booking.

If you're interested to find out more, contact Lincoln BIG!

All Lincoln BIG Members (Levy Payers and Voluntary Members) will receive 10% off any advertising package with the Lincoln Independent Magazine (excluding front and back cover).

The Lincoln Independent is the only free magazine dedicated to getting the best out of life in the beautiful city of Lincoln.

With over 11,000 copies printed each month, the vast majority being delivered door-to-door to homes and businesses in carefully selected areas, this is a brilliant opportunity to promote your business at a discounted rate!

Click here to find out more about the Lincoln Independent.

Advertising costs include:

  • 1/4 Column Advert: £80 +VAT, you pay £72 +VAT
  • Square Advert: £180 +VAT, you pay £162 +VAT
  • Quarter Page: £220 +VAT, you pay £242 +VAT
  • 1/2 Page Vertical: £325 +VAT, you pay £292.50 +VAT
  • 1/2 Page Horizontal: £325 +VAT, you pay £292.50 +VAT
  • Full Page: £495 +VAT, you pay £445.50 +VAT

Want to find out more? Contact Lincoln BIG!

All Lincoln BIG Members (Levy Payers and Voluntary Members) will receive a discount off any advertising package with the Little Book of Small Businesses in their Winter Edition 2023:

  • The first 10 businesses to book will receive 20% off
  • The remaining businesses will receive 10% off

The Little Book of Small Businesses is a free magazine dedicated to championing and promoting small businesses, entrepreneurs, freelance creatives, artisans, and showcasing events across Lincolnshire. 

Download the Little Book of Small Businesses information pack here.

Advertising costs include:

  • 1/8 Page Advert: £30 - You will pay either £24 (for the first 10 businesses) or £27
  • 1/4 Page Advert: £45 - You will pay either £36 (for the first 10 businesses) or £40.50
  • 1/2 Page Advert: £75  - You will pay either £60 (for the first 10 businesses) or £67.50
  • Full Page Advert: £125 - You will pay either £100 (for the first 10 businesses) or £112.50

Want to find out more? Contact Lincoln BIG!

Criteria:

  • Small / Independent Business 
  • Any Sector

Deadline to be involved in the Winter 2023 edition is Wednesday 18th October.

Remember to send your Press Releases and latest news to info@lincolnbig.co.uk and we can add to our news section! We are proud to support and share the latest news and activities of our members.

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