Enter the free Shop Local Jax contest today!

If you’re anything like me the words “win” and “free” piqued your interest, but also your skepticism. But, have no fear! The Shop Local Jax contest, sponsored by Times-Union Media and Office Environments & Services, is very much real and free to enter. If you’re a local business looking to reboot your digital marketing (or you just like free stuff), find out what you can win, how to enter, and a get sneak peek at the contest questions.

What’s in it for my business?

As a local business owner you’re always looking to increase revenue and draw in more customers. It’s not new information that digital marketing is a powerful way to do just this. According to a report by Forrester, marketing leaders will spend more than $103 billion on search marketing, display advertising, social media marketing, and email marketing — more than they will on broadcast and cable television advertising combined by 2019.

Whether you’re already using display ads regularly, or you’re completely new to digital marketing, these prizes will help take your business to the next level.

Let’s get to the good stuff

On Thursday, April 28, Times-Union Media will choose three local businesses to award marketing prizes to. The contest will be judged by Times-Union Media representatives, and winners will be chosen based on answers submitted online.

Grand Prize: Digital Marketing Makeover: Valued at $25,000

  • Free marketing consultation and competitive analysis by Times-Union Media marketing experts
  • 12-month Social Media Management Program, (monitoring, content creation and management of facebook, Instagram, twitter or pinterest, and g+ or youtube, plus monthly reporting and strategy call), valued at $10,788
  • One contest or sweepstakes, hosted on Jacksonville.com, during the 12-month period, valued at $895
  • Banner & rich media ads on Jacksonville.com over 12 months, valued at $12,000
  • Featured on Discover Jacksonville – Start Here video series with Matt Pittman, valued at $895
  • PREMIER membership with reputation management for 12-months, valued at $1,188

2nd Place Prize: Mini Marketing Makeover: Valued at $3,500

  • Free marketing consultation and competitive analysis by Times-Union Media marketing experts
  • Email marketing campaign, up to 60,000 emails, valued at $1,500
  • Featured on Discover Jacksonville – Start Here video series with Matt Pittman, valued at $895
  • PREMIER membership with reputation management for 12-months, valued at $1,188

3rd Place Prize: PREMIER membership with Times-Union Media: Valued at $1,188

  • Free marketing consultation and competitive analysis by Times-Union Media marketing experts
  • PREMIER membership with reputation management for 12-months, valued at $1,188

What do I have to do?

  1. Visit http://jaxne.ws/shoplocaljax to get started.
  2. Read all contest rules and make sure your business is eligible to enter. Any legally operating U.S.-based small business (which must be operational and posts revenue) is eligible to enter, with a limit of one entry per business.
  3. Fill out basic information about yourself and your business including name, location and website.
  4. Answer 10 questions about your business. Some of the questions require a written response. These are a large part of what the judges will make their decision based on, so you want to put some effort into your answers. Each response is limited to a maximum of 600 characters – which is only about 100 words – so you’ll have to stuff all your energy, enthusiasm and brilliance into a small package.

**SNEAK PEEK** Take a look at the first long-form question: What inspired you to start your business?

RELATED: Learn to master social media at The Art of Social Media: How to Grow Your Small Business

Entries must be received by Wednesday, April 26, 2017, and winners will be selected and notified on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Well, what are you waiting for? Enter now!

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