SHARE YOUR EVENT
Get your event in front of 37,000 Triangle locals
Thousands of locals check The Raleigh Local every week to decide what to do this weekend. An Event Spotlight puts your event where they are already looking, written in my voice so it reads like a recommendation from a friend, not an ad.
37K+ Instagram followers677K monthly Instagram views1,600+ newsletter readers5 to 7 days from booking to live
WHY IT WORKS
A recommendation, not an ad
People trust it
37,000+ locals follow The Raleigh Local because every recommendation is checked and written by a Raleigh native. When your event shows up here, it lands the way a tip from a friend does.
It reaches people making plans
The audience is here for one reason: to decide what to do this weekend. That is the moment you want your event in front of them, not scrolling past it on a random Tuesday.
Guaranteed and quick
Every Spotlight runs within 5 to 7 days of booking, and you get the link to share with your own audience. If an event is not a fit after review, you get a full refund.
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Choose the Spotlight that fits your event
Featured gets your event its own carousel and a newsletter mention. A Shoutout gives it a timely boost. Prices are per event.
QUICK BOOST
Story Shoutout
$45 per event
A quick, effective push for smaller events, recurring nights, pop-ups and last-minute visibility.
- Your event in Instagram Stories or the weekly roundup content
- Written with the essential details locals need to attend
- Featured within 5 to 7 days of booking
RECOMMENDED
Featured Event
$250 per event
The full package for events you want to fill.
- A dedicated Instagram carousel post about your event, shared to Stories
- A mention in the weekly newsletter to 1,600+ locals
- Written in The Raleigh Local voice for a trusted recommendation
- Reach, saves and clicks reported after it runs
- Featured within 5 to 7 days of booking
BIGGER CAMPAIGN
Custom Partnership
$500 and up
Built for grand openings, launches and multi-week promotions.
- Custom Instagram content tailored to your goals
- Newsletter placement and expanded local visibility
- Flexible timing for multi-date events or campaigns
HOW IT WORKS
From booking to live feature in three steps
01
Choose your Spotlight
Pick a Story Shoutout or a Featured Event and complete your purchase. You get a confirmation right away.
02
Send the event details
Email hello@theraleighlocal.com or DM @theraleighlocal with the event name, date and time, location, ticket or info link, and a photo or flyer if you have one. Talking points are welcome; I write the final caption.
03
Get featured and shared
Your event goes live within 5 to 7 days of booking. You get the link so you can share the Spotlight with your own audience too.
GOOD TO KNOW
Before you book
When should I book?
At least 7 to 10 days before your event whenever possible, so there is time to reach people while they are still making weekend plans. Earlier is better if you want the newsletter mention.
What kinds of events do you feature?
Events across the Triangle that locals would be excited to attend: markets, pop-ups, festivals, fundraisers, restaurant nights, classes, shows and grand openings. Every submission is reviewed to make sure it is a real fit for this audience.
Can I provide my own caption?
Send the key details, talking points and anything you want highlighted. I write the final caption in my own voice so it reads like a trusted local recommendation rather than an ad.
What if my event is not a fit?
You get a full refund. The goal is to share events I would tell a friend about, which is what keeps the audience paying attention and your feature worth having.
READY?
Let’s get people to your event
Book a Spotlight, send the details, and it is live within a week.