The St. Louis Food Fight series is an exclusive opportunity to sponsor a program that features one of SLM readers’ most beloved topics: food. Food Fights allow the sponsor to engage with the community and align the brand with existing and potential
Throughout the year, we’ll host a food- or beverage-related bracket or ballot asking St. Louisans to vote for their faves.
2024 Food Fight Schedule:
- January Food Fight: Best Toasted Ravioli
- April Food Fight: Best Food Trucks
- July Food Fight: Best BBQ
- August Food Fight: Best Breweries
- October Food Fight: Best Wineries
- November Food Fight: Best Breakfast
- December Food Fight: Best Restaurants
*Schedule is subject to change
TANGIBLE BENEFITS:
- Email Acquisition:
Participants can opt in to receive promotions from your company, giving an instant boost to your email database. - Branding:
Sponsors are deeply integrated into this engaging program, from your name to your logo, increasing brand awareness and recognition. - Consumer Data:
We’ll include up to two survey questions of your choice on the entry form. You’ll be provided with meaningful data that you can apply toward your business strategy. - Lead Generation:
Compel consumers to take immediate action by including a special offer on the thank-you email sent to each participant.
PROMOTIONAL PACKAGE:
- Logo on all promotional elements
- Optional database opt-ins for sponsor
- Optional survey question (can change questions each Food Fight)
WEBSITE:
- 25,000+ impression promotional campaign
- Inclusion in the "Current Contests" cube
- Dedicated “Food Fights” landing page with sponsor logo and message
EMAIL:
- Dedicated email for each round of promotion with sponsor logo sent to Food Fight participants
- Minimum of two mentions in Dining or other newsletters per month
SOCIAL MEDIA:
- Three Facebook posts, three tweets, three Instagram stories (minimum per Food Fight)
EXAMPLES:
- Food Fight: Best News Restaurants 2023
- Participants: 752; Votes: 4,278;
- Rounds: 5; Timeframe: 2-weeks
- Food Fight: Best Italian Restaurants 2023
- Participants: 2,085; Votes: 19,571;
- Rounds: 5; Timeframe: 2-weeks
- Food Fight: Best Winery 2023
- Participants: 435; Votes: 8,326;
- Rounds: 5; Timeframe: 2-weeks
- Food Fight: Best CITYPARK Stadium Food 2023
- Participants: 1,727; Votes: 6,409;
- Rounds: 5; Timeframe: 2-weeks