Sponsor Media Kit

Put your business in front of Smokies travelers while they are still deciding.

TheSmokyMountains.com combines directory traffic, guide traffic, and booking intent. This is built for businesses that want qualified visibility across the trip-planning journey.

Why Businesses Upgrade

Reach travelers before they book, not after they already picked a business.

Blend directory visibility with editorial consideration instead of relying on one page type.

Get a sponsor workflow built for recurring placement, follow-up, and optimization.

100K+
Monthly Visitors
980+
Business Listings
1,000+
Indexed Pages
High
Trip-Planning Intent
Audience Fit

Visibility across the research, comparison, and decision stages

Businesses do not just need a badge. They need placement where travelers are choosing between specific options, reading guides, and preparing to book.

Directory category pages where visitors compare where to stay, eat, and go.

Listing pages where travelers are already choosing between specific businesses.

Editorial guides and roundup content that keep ranking in search over time.

Newsletter and homepage promotion opportunities for higher-tier partners.

Available Sponsor Plans

Start with a verified claim or move directly into recurring visibility packages.

Free Claim

$0forever

Own your listing and keep the basics accurate.

  • Claim and verify your listing
  • Correct core business info
  • Basic photos and description
  • Website and phone visibility
  • Eligible for future upgrades

Primary Outcome

Protect your brand details

Make sure visitors reach the right site

Featured

Recommended
$99/month

Priority placement for businesses that want more visibility fast.

  • Everything in Free Claim
  • Featured badge on listing pages
  • Priority placement in category results
  • Expanded gallery and stronger calls to action
  • Monthly performance snapshot
  • Priority review for content placement opportunities

Primary Outcome

More clicks from high-intent visitors

Better visibility on core directory pages

Premium

$149/month

Maximum exposure for businesses that want leads from multiple page types.

  • Everything in Featured
  • Homepage and round-up consideration
  • Priority article inclusion opportunities
  • Custom lead capture and stronger conversion hooks
  • Quarterly optimization review
  • Fast-track support for updates

Primary Outcome

Broader exposure across editorial and directory traffic

Higher-value leads from planning-stage visitors

Ready to Sell Visibility

Use the claim flow to start a sponsor conversation.

The intake, checkout, admin CRM, and billing system are already wired up. The next step is simply moving qualified businesses into the flow.

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