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.
Advertising Packages
Community Sponsor
Brand presence across the entire site
$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
$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
Homepage Banner
Prime real estate — maximum reach
$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
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
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
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
| Feature | Community $149/mo | Category $299/mo | Homepage $499/mo | Spotlight $399 flat | Presenting $2,499/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Footer logo + link | — | ||||
| Social media shout-outs/mo | 1x | 2x | 3x | At publish | 5x |
| Category page banner | — | — | — | — | |
| Homepage rotating banner | — | — | — | — | |
| Sponsored article (permanent URL) | — | — | — | 1 included | |
| Newsletter inclusion | — | — | At publish | ||
| Awards co-branding | — | — | Priority | — | |
| Inventory limit | Unlimited | 17 max | 3 max | 2/mo | 1/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.