Bringing local businesses together to share the cost of marketing

FAQs

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The Kenosha Spotlight helps local businesses reach thousands of households through affordable cooperative advertising. If you’re considering placing an ad in an upcoming issue, you may have questions about how the process works, what areas are covered, and what options are available for your business. Below are answers to some of the most common questions we receive from local business owners who want to grow their visibility and connect with more customers throughout the Kenosha community.
The Kenosha Spotlight is a cooperative advertising mailer that allows local businesses to promote their services to thousands of homes throughout the Kenosha area. Multiple businesses share the cost of the mailing, making it an affordable way to reach a large local audience.

Each Issue of the Racine and Lake County spot light is delivered to approximately 5,000 homes.

The Kenosha Spotlight is distributed through two routes covering neighborhoods throughout Kenosha, Racine and Lake County Illinois. Each Issue of the Racine and Lake County spot light is delivered to approximately 5,000 homes.

Each are is mailed out quarterly. Kenosha: January, April, July & October.

The Spotlight features a wide variety of local businesses including:

Home services
Restaurants
Beauty and wellness services
Pet services
Contractors
Professional services
Local retailers

Any local business looking to reach more customers in the Kenosha area can participate.

Businesses can choose from large, medium, small, or coupon-sized ad placements to fit their budget and goals. In Racine and Northern Illinois mailers, ads follow a consistent format, with the standard coupon size measuring 2.8 inches wide by 2.5 inches tall, ensuring a clean, uniform look while maximizing visibility for every advertiser.
Yes. Many businesses include discounts, promotions, or coupons in their ads to encourage new customers to try their services.
Yes. QR codes can be added to advertisements so customers can easily scan and visit your website, social media pages, booking system, or online menu.
Yes. Businesses can receive assistance with creating professional advertisements that clearly showcase their services, contact information, and promotional offers.
Advertising space is limited in each issue of The Kenosha Spotlight. Businesses are encouraged to reserve their space early to guarantee placement in the next mailing.
Businesses can reserve their spot by contacting The Kenosha Spotlight or submitting a reservation request through the website.
In some cases, certain industries may be limited within each mailing to ensure businesses receive strong visibility.
Direct mail places your advertisement directly in front of potential customers in their homes. Many households review mailers looking for local services, promotions, and new businesses to try.
Yes. Many businesses choose to advertise in multiple issues throughout the year to maintain consistent visibility with local customers.
You can contact The Kenosha Spotlight by phone, email, or through the contact form on the website to learn more about advertising opportunities.

Yes once you have reserved your ad you can send over your logo, ad offer any other pertinent information you want on the ad.

You may also call or text anytime to 262-455-5004.

Yes! Who wants to advertise next to their same industry competitor?

When you exclusively advertise on co op mailings the potential customer now has 20+ reasons to save that card and utilize your services again.