$50K Ad Campaign Is Good Karma
• Good Karma Brands’ WMVP-AM (ESPN 1000)/Chicago has launched a partnership with First Midwest Bank to help local small businesses achieve success. Starting this week, area small businesses can enter to win a $50,000 advertising campaign on ESPN 1000 Chicago. The winner will receive a customized marketing campaign, designed in tandem with ESPN Chicago’s marketing consultants to drive success specific to their business goals and objectives.
“We’re thrilled to continue to grow our strong partnership with First Midwest Bank to give small businesses a leg up and help support them right now when they need it the most,” said Mike Thomas, Market Manager of ESPN Chicago. “The fans who listen to ESPN 1000 are passionate and loyal and we know that together we can help make a difference for those small businesses who may not otherwise be able to reach such a wide audience.” Jim Stadler, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, First Midwest Bank, said, “We are proud to partner with ESPN Chicago to reward their contributions and provide them with some well-deserved publicity and support during this time of uncertainty.”
To enter, qualifying small business owners should visit thrivingtomorrow.com and complete the online form, which includes a 300-word explanation for why they should win the $50K ad campaign. The contest is open to businesses who meet the following criteria: 1) 30 or less full-time employees; 2) annual revenue of less than $5 million; 3) located in Illinois, Northwest Indiana or the Quad cities and 4) has been in business for at least two years.
