Reach Kansas City When They're Deciding Where to Go

SecretKC is a local guide to the interesting side of Kansas City—where to eat, drink, work, meet, and discover what’s happening next.Our readers subscribe because they want recommendations, not noise. Every issue is handpicked for people actively looking for somewhere to go, something to do, or something worth knowing about in KC. If those are your customers, you should be in the room.

The Audience

437+ active subscribers, 37.9% average open rate, 5.5% click-to-open rate. SecretKC reaches an intentionally local audience interested in Kansas City food, drink, entertainment, culture, events, coffee, workspaces, and independent businesses. We publish twice each week:

Thursday Drops

KC's weekend starts here. Restaurants, cocktails, live music, nightlife, culture, events, dates, and places worth discovering.A natural fit for restaurants, bars, hotels, venues, entertainment, galleries, events, and hospitality brands.

Advertising Options

Issue Sponsor — $150

Be one of the first things SecretKC readers see. Your placement appears near the top of the newsletter and includes:

• 1200 × 675 image

• Up to 75 words

• One call-to-action link

• One sponsor per issue

Best for: openings, events, launches, special weekends, memberships, and businesses that want prominent visibility.
$150 per issue
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SecretKC Pick — $50

A compact sponsored placement integrated into the issue.Includes:

• 800 × 800 image

• Up to 50 words

• One call-to-action link

• Limited availability per issue

Best for: restaurants, events, coffee shops, performances, promotions, classes, and local services.
$50 per issue
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Classified — $25

Simple. Useful. Local.Includes:

• Up to 30 words

• One link

• Text-only placement

Best for: events, tickets, openings, specials, announcements, hiring, meetups, and community happenings.
$25 per issue
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Featured Partner — $250

Own the room. Your brand becomes the exclusive advertising partner for that issue. No other paid placements appear alongside yours. Includes:

• Featured top-of-issue placement

• 1200 × 675 image

• Logo

• Up to 100 words

• Call-to-action link

• Category/issue exclusivity

• No other paid advertisers in the issue

Best for: major openings, festivals, launches, destination businesses, campaigns, and brands that want SecretKC to themselves.
$250 per issue
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Need More Than One Issue?

SecretKC also works directly with businesses on multi-issue campaigns, newsletter + social packages, launches, and ongoing partnerships. Tell us what you're trying to get Kansas City to notice and we'll build the right campaign around it.
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Creative Specs

Featured Partner & Issue, Sponsor
1200 × 675 px • JPG or PNG
SecretKC Pick
800 × 800 px • JPG or PNG. Keep text in images minimal. Strong photography generally performs better than traditional display-ad creative. Don't have finished creative? Send us your photography, logo, and message and we'll discuss options.

Editorial Trust Matters

Advertising supports SecretKC. It doesn't buy our recommendations. Sponsored placements are clearly identified, and our editorial picks remain independent. Businesses cannot purchase inclusion as a SecretKC recommendation or pay for a positive review. That's important to our readers—and ultimately makes sponsorship more valuable to our partners.

Put Your Business in Front of KC

Reach local readers while they're actively deciding where to go, what to do, and what to discover next.
Starting at $25.
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