Media Kit 2026

Reach Ocean City, NJ

Put your brand in front of the most targeted local audience in OCNJ. No algorithms. No wasted spend. Just direct, community-level visibility.

381+ local businesses8 neighborhoodsGrowing daily

Advertising Packages

Community Sponsor

Brand presence across the entire site

$149/month

$1,490/yr — save 2 months

Unlimited slots

  • Logo + link in site-wide footer sponsor grid
  • 1 social media shout-out per month
  • Listed on Advertise page as active sponsor
  • Certificate of recognition: Best In OCNJ Community Partner

Category Sponsor

Own a vertical in the directory

$299/month

$2,990/yr — save 2 months

1 per category (17 max)

  • Branded banner at the top of one category page
  • Category Sponsor badge on category page
  • Inclusion in monthly newsletter (when launched)
  • "Sponsored by [Your Brand]" header placement
  • 2 social media shout-outs per month
★ Top Package

Homepage Banner

Prime real estate — maximum reach

$499/month

$4,990/yr — save 2 months

3 advertisers max

  • Rotating banner on the homepage (300×250 or 728×90)
  • Logo in Featured Partners section
  • Priority placement in Awards promotions
  • Appears on every homepage load
  • 3 social media shout-outs per month

Sponsored Spotlight

Tell your story to the OCNJ community

$399 flat fee

2 articles per month

  • 400-600 word article written by Best In OCNJ team
  • Evergreen SEO value for your business
  • Included in newsletter at time of publication
  • Published with "Sponsored" label — permanent URL
  • 1 social media post at publish

Spotlight 3-Article Package

Maximum content marketing value

$999 flat fee

Unlimited

  • 3 sponsored articles (400-600 words each)
  • Scheduled over 3 months for sustained visibility
  • Save $198 vs. buying individually
  • Newsletter inclusion at each publish
  • 3 social media posts (one per article)

Annual Presenting Sponsor

The ultimate OCNJ brand partnership

$2,499 flat fee

1 exclusive slot

  • "Presented by [Your Brand]" co-branding on Awards page
  • Logo + link in site header (year-round)
  • 5 social media shout-outs per month
  • 1 Sponsored Spotlight article included
  • Featured in all Awards email communications
  • Priority placement in directory search results

Compare All Products

FeatureCommunity
$149/mo
Category
$299/mo
Homepage
$499/mo
Spotlight
$399 flat
Presenting
$2,499/yr
Footer logo + link
Social media shout-outs/mo1x2x3xAt publish5x
Category page banner
Homepage rotating banner
Sponsored article (permanent URL)1 included
Newsletter inclusionAt publish
Awards co-brandingPriority
Inventory limitUnlimited17 max3 max2/mo1/yr
Price$149/mo$299/mo$499/mo$399 flat$2,499/yr

Why Advertise With Best In OCNJ?

Hyper-Targeted Audience

Every visitor is an Ocean City NJ resident, vacationer, or someone actively searching for OCNJ businesses. Zero wasted impressions.

Trusted Community Brand

Best In OCNJ is the go-to local directory for Ocean City. Your brand benefits from that established community trust.

No Algorithm Dependency

Unlike social media, your placement is guaranteed. No bidding wars, no feed throttling — just consistent, predictable local visibility.

SEO-Driven Organic Traffic

Directory pages, neighborhood pages, and award content drive sustained organic search traffic from OCNJ-specific queries year-round.

Exclusive Inventory

Limited slots per product mean your brand stands out — not buried among dozens of competitors fighting for the same eyeballs.

Awards Amplification

The Best In OCNJ Annual Awards drives a surge in traffic and engagement. Sponsors receive priority exposure during peak season.

Active Sponsors

Be the first to sponsor Best In OCNJ and get your brand in front of every visitor.

Ready to Reach Ocean City, NJ?

Select a package above to get started instantly, or reach out with questions about custom placements and creative specs.