Why sponsorship works differently than membership
Sponsor listings get about 4x the views of
regular member listings.
Most local advertising is transactional. You pay, you get a placement, you hope someone sees it.
Sponsorship is positional.
When your logo sits on Discover Bradenton's homepage, in our weekly newsletter to 4,000+ engaged subscribers, and on stage at every networking event we host, you're not just buying visibility. You're being publicly recognized as one of the businesses that makes the local community work.
That recognition does three things at once:
Builds trust faster than ads can. Locals see your brand alongside content they already trust. Familiarity by association.
Generates referrals from other business owners. When 200+ local business owners regularly see you positioned as a community supporter, they remember you when their clients ask for recommendations.
Locks competitors out. Platinum Sponsorship is industry-exclusive — only one business per industry. If you take the spot, no one else in your category can.
And here's the part that matters: every dollar you invest in sponsorship helps us keep membership tiers affordable for the local businesses you'd want to do business with anyway. You're not just buying ads, you're funding the local network you'll be part of.
#Support Local Sponsor
#SupportLocal Sponsor $1,990/yr.
As a #SupportLocal Sponsor, your business will receive premium visibility across our platform and community while supporting the growth of other local businesses.
Enjoy all the perks of the Base Membership and the Ultimate Business Growth Package, PLUS Premium Recognition!
Your logo + link to your listing on our home page.
Your logo + link to your website in our weekly email newsletter (4,000+ engaged subscribers)
“Sponsor” badge on your directory listing
Quarterly sponsorship announcement on our Facebook business page (19,000+ followers)
Recognition at our networking events + free admission for your whole team
Free full-page ad in all marketing guides (Holiday Guide, Summer Guide, and seasonal publications)
Monthly email check-ins + quarterly strategy sessions ($600 value on its own)
Platinum Sponsor - $3,500/yr.
Industry exclusivity. Top placement. Community leadership. Only one business per industry can hold this spot. Once your industry is claimed, no competitor can take it for the duration of your sponsorship
Everything in the #SupportLocal Sponsor level, PLUS
Industry Exclusivity – lock your category before a competitor does
Top placement in all sponsor sections – Your logo appears larger and above all other sponsors on the homepage, sponsorship listings, and email newsletter
“Platinum Sponsor” badge – instantly recognizable as a top-tier business
Custom marketing & visibility plans (upon request) – special promotions, campaigns, or partnerships we'll build with you
Vendor table/banner at happy hour networking events (Space Permitting) – Promote your business at our popular in-person events.
Premium recognition at all in-person events – introduced and positioned as a community leader
Secure Your Spot Today!
Spaces are limited to one per industry. Once your category is claimed, the next opportunity won't open until the existing sponsor's term ends.