2025 Kids Classes & After-School Promotions
As the largest parent-focused media outlet in Greater Lowell and the Acton-Lexington area, we can help you spread the word about your classes, tutoring and after-school programs for kids quickly, efficiently and at an affordable price.
Please review the variety of marketing options below and then complete the REGISTRATION FORM.
Please review the variety of marketing options below and then complete the REGISTRATION FORM.
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Our two Macaroni KID editions - Greater Lowell and Acton-Lexington - reach 13,000 local subscribers with a weekly email newsletter plus 12,000 followers on social media.
Our popular Kids Classes & After-School Guide will be featured on our websites, in our weekly newsletters, and on our social media channels from July 2025 to January 2026.
A Kids Classes & After-School Guide listing includes:
Our popular Kids Classes & After-School Guide will be featured on our websites, in our weekly newsletters, and on our social media channels from July 2025 to January 2026.
A Kids Classes & After-School Guide listing includes:
- A listing in the guide, which is promoted widely from July to January.
- A detailed listing in the Classes and/or Education category of our Business Directory. See a sample Directory listing.
- Promotion of your individual program in a minimum of two "Program Spotlight" posts on our social media channels.
- Add-on options, such as dedicated e-blasts and feature articles, are also available.
Kids Classes & After-School Guide listings are $150 for one edition or $250 for both editions.
Take 20% off the total if you book multiple services (i.e., guide listing and article).
For example, a Classes Guide listing and an eblast to the Acton-Lexington edition will be $360, discounted from $450.
Take 20% off the total if you book multiple services (i.e., guide listing and article).
For example, a Classes Guide listing and an eblast to the Acton-Lexington edition will be $360, discounted from $450.
Additional Promotional Options
Choose from the following additional options for promoting your class, activity or after-school program. You do not need to sign up for a Guide listing to book an eblast or article.
Dedicated Eblast
Send a sponsored eblast to all our subscribers to share your key messaging and call to action. Our eblasts are our most effective advertising option, with open rates from 40-65% and high click-through rates. Include special offers, discounts, links, photos, and a call to action. You provide the content or we can write it for you.
First come, first serve -- limited dates are available, especially in July and August.
Send a sponsored eblast to all our subscribers to share your key messaging and call to action. Our eblasts are our most effective advertising option, with open rates from 40-65% and high click-through rates. Include special offers, discounts, links, photos, and a call to action. You provide the content or we can write it for you.
First come, first serve -- limited dates are available, especially in July and August.
- $475 for Lowell edition
- $300 for Acton-Lexington edition
Monthly Highlight Eblast
Your program will be included in a monthly Program Highlight eblast to all subscribers. The monthly eblast will highlight up to 10 featured programs to our subscribers, with a one paragraph description, link, one photo, and optional special offer for each program.
How is the Highlight Eblast different from a Dedicated Eblast?
A Dedicated Eblast goes out to all subscribers and is focused on ONE program, with key messages, photos, special offers, etc.
A Monthly Highlight Eblast goes out to all subscribers and includes up to 10 programs, with one paragraph per program. No more than 10 programs will be included. The Monthly Highlight eblast is a good option to bring additional attention to your program if a dedicated eblast isn't in your budget or your required eblast dates aren't available.
Your program will be included in a monthly Program Highlight eblast to all subscribers. The monthly eblast will highlight up to 10 featured programs to our subscribers, with a one paragraph description, link, one photo, and optional special offer for each program.
How is the Highlight Eblast different from a Dedicated Eblast?
A Dedicated Eblast goes out to all subscribers and is focused on ONE program, with key messages, photos, special offers, etc.
A Monthly Highlight Eblast goes out to all subscribers and includes up to 10 programs, with one paragraph per program. No more than 10 programs will be included. The Monthly Highlight eblast is a good option to bring additional attention to your program if a dedicated eblast isn't in your budget or your required eblast dates aren't available.
- $100 per month for Lowell edition. Choose as many months as desired, from July through December.
- $100 per month for Acton-Lexington edition. Choose as many months as desired, from July through December.
Feature Article
Your article will be included in one weekly email newsletter on your preferred date and on our homepage for one week. Content to be provided by advertiser.
Your article will be included in one weekly email newsletter on your preferred date and on our homepage for one week. Content to be provided by advertiser.
- $150 for Lowell edition
- $100 for Acton-Lexington edition
Three-Month Ad Campaign
Sidebar ad for your program on our website for three months, plus monthly social media posts. Ad artwork provided by advertiser. Limited availability.
Sidebar ad for your program on our website for three months, plus monthly social media posts. Ad artwork provided by advertiser. Limited availability.
- Lowell edition: $150 per month ($450 total)
- Acton-Lexington edition: $100 per month ($300 total)
Birthday Party Guide Listing
If your organization offers Birthday Parties, add a listing to our Birthday Party Guide for one year. The Guide is shared frequently on social media and in our weekly newsletter.
If your organization offers Birthday Parties, add a listing to our Birthday Party Guide for one year. The Guide is shared frequently on social media and in our weekly newsletter.
- $175 for Lowell edition
- $125 for Acton-Lexington edition
Take 20% off the total if you book multiple services (i.e., guide listing and article).
Ready to get the word out about your class, activity, tutoring or program? Fill out THIS FORM.
Any questions? Email [email protected] or call 978-239-3038.
Any questions? Email [email protected] or call 978-239-3038.
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