National Digital Opportunities
In addition to print opportunities, the CVB also offers a robust digital co-op program to our partners. Complement your print placements by taking advantage of digital placements through many of the same publications. Opportunities include custom emails, sponsored native content, OTA banner matching programs, and more.
Complete the form below to secure your placement(s). Contact Karen Ruby with any questions.
Custom Emails
Explore Georgia Custom Emails
Explore Georgia’s opt-in database of 200,000 subscribers located across the nation who are interested in travel to Georgia.​
Limited to 4 partners per email.
Deployment: 200,000 subscribers​
Ad Specs & Rate: Formatted ad with 30 words of copy, 1 photo and URL | $1,200/Partner/Placement​
Space Available: ​
- February 2026 | $1,200 | Space Closing 10/15/25
- May 2026 | $1,200 | Space Closing 1/15/26
- August 2026 | $1,200 | Space Closing 4/1/26
- November 2026 | $1,200 | Space Closing 7/1/26
Our State Custom Emails
Our State celebrates the very best of North Carolina through lively storytelling and stunning photography.
Limited to 1 partner per email.
Deployment: 115,000 subscribers
Ad Specs & Rate: Formatted ad with 30 words of copy, 1 photo and URL | $950/Partner/Placement​
Space Available: ​
- March 10 | $950 | Space Closing 11/1/25
- May 12 | $950 | Space Closing 1/15/26
- September 8 | $950 | Space Closing 5/1/26
6AM City Emails
A network of local email newsletters that reach over 1.4 million subscribers every weekday at 6 am. We deliver positive local news and events without politics or crime, creating a brand-safe environment for our advertising partners.
By partnering with 6AM City, Golden Isles is able to inspire travel to Georgia’s beloved coastal escape through engaging and creative newsletter content. This campaign will spotlight the region’s charming beaches, historic towns, and outdoor adventures—reaching curious, experience-driven readers in key 6AM City markets. By weaving the Golden Isles into readers’ daily routines, the campaign drives awareness, site traffic, and vacation planning.
TARGET GEOS:
Tier 1 Markets, Total Distribution 171,532
- Raleigh NC - 56,480
- Columbia SC - 52,722
- Charleston SC - 62,330
Tier 2 Markets, Total Distribution 221,430:
- Nashville TN - 58,637
- Orlando FL - 8,290
- Tampa FL - 50,008
- Austin TX - 71,952
- Charlotte NC - 32,543
Two Unit Options:
- Email Header The first thing the readers see when they open the newsletter; created by our graphic designer and clicks out to the URL of your choice. (.24% Avg. CTR)
- Lead Story Our lead story of the day, kicking off the newsletter designed to drive audience engagement. Lives on our website and is shared across Instagram and Facebook. (1.3% Avg. CTR).
Space Available: ​
- Email Header Ad | Tier 1 Geos | $1,000
- Email Header Ad | Tier 2 Geos | $750
- Lead Story | Tier 1 Geos | $5,000
- Lead Story | Tier 2 Geos | $4,000
Travel + Leisure &
Southern Living Custom Emails
Travel + Leisure and Southern Living co-branded emails enable Golden Isles to share special experiences, communicate brand messaging and/or other promotional elements to our valued subscriber list. Utilizing the Vote Now seal during the voting period, these emails will come from a dedicated T+L or SL offers email alias and reach anyone who opts-in - highlighting what makes Golden Isles special and ultimately driving users to vote for themselves. Travel & Leisure Deployment to 200,000 subscribers. Southern Living Deployment to 300,000 subscribers.
Limited to 3 partners per email.
Deployment: 115,000 subscribers
Ad Specs & Rate: Formatted ad with 30 words of copy, 1 photo and URL | $1,200/Partner/Placement​
Space Available: ​
- Travel & Leisure | March 2026 | $1,200 | Space Closing 11/1/25
- Southern Living | August 2026 | $1,350 | Space Closing 3/15/26
Custom Online Content
Oprah Daily: Co-Branded Article + Slide in Instagram Carousel
In partnership with Golden Isles, editors will produce co-branded articles that spotlight Golden Isles’ core offerings—family-friendly experiences, beachfront escapes, culinary highlights, and luxury activities—to drive greater awareness and engagement. Article Concept: Coastal Wellness Awaits You On Georgia's Golden Isles. The feeling of wellness is palpable on Georgia’s Golden Isles. Between sunset cruises, quiet beaches for reading, biking, and sunrise yoga, there’s no shortage of ways to indulge yourself, rest, and reset. Here, we’ll highlight some of our favorites, plus wellness activities to do as a group. Article 86,325 impressions 1,666,667 social impressions.
Limited to 2 partners for this placement.
Article Impressions: 86,325 | 1,666,667 Social Impressions
Space Available: ​
- Article: May 4, 2026 - June 14, 2026 | Dark Social: June 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026 | $2,000 | Space Closing 2/15/26
See Live IG Carousel Example Here
Town & Country: Co-Branded Article + Slide in Instagram Carousel
In partnership with Golden Isles, editors will produce co-branded articles that spotlight Golden Isles’ core offerings—family-friendly experiences, beachfront escapes, culinary highlights, and luxury activities—to drive greater awareness and engagement. Article Concept: A Snob's Guide to the Golden Isles. In this edition of our “Snob’s Guide” franchise, a travel writer will break down their luxe itinerary to Georgia’s Golden Isles, including where families should stay, eat, and experience. PLUS: Editors at Town & Country will design social versions of the co-branded article—creating snack-able, swipe-able, and immersive experiences that offer moments of discovery for readers in their feeds.
Limited to 2 partners for this placement.
Article Impressions: 211,168 | 1,666,667 Social Impressions
Space Available: ​
- Article: April 13, 2026 - May 24, 2026 | Dark Social: May 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026 | $2,500 | Space Closing 1/25/26
See Live IG Carousel Example Here
Esquire: Co-Branded Article + Slide in Instagram Carousel
In partnership with Golden Isles, editors will produce co-branded articles that spotlight Golden Isles’ core offerings—family-friendly experiences, beachfront escapes, culinary highlights, and luxury activities—to drive greater awareness and engagement. Article Concept: Esquire's Guide to Golden Isles. How does the Esquire man explore Georgia’s Golden Isles? In this article, we’ll break down where to stay, what to eat and drink, and the best golf courses to tee off.
Limited to 2 partners for this placement.
Article Impressions: 218,530 | 1,666,667 Social Impressions
Space Available: ​
- Article: July 13, 2026 - August 23, 2026 | Dark Social: September 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026 | $2,500 | Space Closing 4/1/26
See Live IG Carousel Example Here
Matador Network Influencer Program
1. Sponsored Email:
25k Dedicated co-branded email to Matador's US subscribers.
Limited to 2 partners for each placement.
2. Influencer Video, Minor Feature:
Minor feature in video content. This would involve a quick clip of footage (<10s) and verbal and/or text overlay mention of the partner. Any footage would be captured by our b-roll team, so the talent likely wouldn't be involved.
Impressions: 5 million
Limited to 2 partners for each placement.
3. Influencer Video, Primary Feature: Primary feature in video content. This would involve the partner serving as one of the primary shoot locations for one of the videos, with the talent involved in the shoot and interacting with the location. Extended footage inclusion (15-30s +).
Impressions: 5 million
Limited to 1 partner for each placement.
Space Available: ​
- Sponsored Email: Spring - March 3, 2026 | $1,000 | Space Closing 12/10/25
- Sponsored Email: Fall - August 25, 2026 | $1,000 | Space Closing 6/17/26
- Influencer Video Minor Feature: Spring - March 1-May 31, 2026 | $4,000 | Space Closing 10/1/25
- Influencer Video Minor Feature: Fall - September 1-November 30, 2026 | $4,000 | Space Closing 2/1/26
- Influencer Video Primary Feature: Spring - March 1-May 31, 2026 | $10,000 | Space Closing 10/1/25
- Influencer Video Primary Feature: Fall - September 1-November 30, 2025 | $10,000 | Space Closing 2/1/26
Texas Monthly Storytelling Feature
Engage Texans through a three-month-long interactive digital program that is showcased on a dedicated landing page. The Visual Storytelling Feature offers Golden Isles and Coop Partners the opportunity to connect with the Texas audience by highlighting all they offer. Heavily promoted via: Promo ROS, ROS Takeover, Brand ROS, Home page Takeover, Facebook and IG ads, two Newsletter listings.
Limited to 2 partner per placement.
Impressions: 1 Million
Space Available: ​
- March 1 - May 31, 2026 | $4,000 | Space Closing 11/1/25
See Live Example Here
Travel Zoo Showcase Article
Travelzoo provides its 30 million members with exclusive offers and one-of-a-kind experiences that are personally reviewed by deal experts around the globe. The publishing team will collaboratively develop each article with support and insight from the Golden Isles team. The editorial team will seamlessly include co-op partners and link to corresponding pages within the Golden Isles site as well as a URL provided by the co-op.
Take storytelling to the next level on our immersive digital content platform Visually compelling design tells your story through a mix of award-winning editorial, imagery and video Drives high-level engagement through interactive features such as custom maps Highly customizable Page design can pull in relevant offers to provide immediate call to action Each article is promoted for two months (4 million) via Travelzoo's channels, then the content will live on their site indefinitely.
Limited to 1 partner.
Space Available: ​
• January 15, 2026 - March 15, 2026 | $2,000 | Space Closing 11/1/25
See Live Example Here
Travel Zoo Partner Promotion
- Custom page designed to highlight the unique selling points (i.e. Outdoors, Culinary, Arts & Culture, Family Fun, Seasonal)
- Featuring up to 12 hotel and attraction offers sourced by Travelzoo to drive bookings and visitation
- Geo-targeted distribution to key gateways via standalone email and cost-per-click
- Website Placements, Social Media Posts, Home Page Placements (2 weeks).
Impressions: 25M emails+5k clicks
Up to 12 partners.
Space Available:
• Partner Promotion: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026 | $2,000 | Space Closing 5/1/26
See Live Example Here
The Knot
Reach The Knot’s audience through custom content that reflects our signature editorial voice, look and feel, spotlighting why The Golden Isles is the ultimate destination for couples to say "I do."
- Custom Static Article Thought Starters:
- ‘5 Reasons to Say "I Do" in The Golden Isles’
- Highlighting everything The Golden Isles has to offer, from scenic coastal backdrops to charming towns and guest-friendly activities.
- ‘Celebrate in Coastal Style: The Golden Isles Venues Made for Destination Weddings’
- A roundup of venues and accommodations across The Golden Isles that are perfect for weddings year-round, with easy link-outs to help couples plan with ease.
- ‘5 Reasons to Say "I Do" in The Golden Isles’
| Placement | Run Date | Cost | Space Closing | Partner Limit | Impressions | Description |
| Custom Brand Integration Article |
Nov. 3, 2026 - Feb.3, 2027 |
$2,000 | 7/1/2026 | 2 Partners | 1.9M | Reach The Knot’s audience through custom content that reflects our signature editorial voice, look and feel, spotlighting why The Golden Isles is the ultimate destination for couples to say "I do." |
| Feature In Video |
Nov. 3, 2026 - Feb.3, 2027 |
$1,500 | 7/1/2026 | 2 Partners | Custom social video featuring The Knot editor at the Golden Isles. All costs to be covered by partner. Coop Partner to be featured in the video. Feature is up to editorial discretion, no reshoots allowed. 1 Round of review before live date. | |
| High Impact Mobile Scroller |
Nov. 3, 2026 - Feb.3, 2027 |
$1,500 | 7/1/2026 | 3 Partners | 400K | Mobile-only ad with interstitial placement shared screen when users scroll through content. The creative unit will be a slideshow. |
| High Impact Pinpoint Unit |
Nov. 3, 2026 - Feb.3, 2027 |
$1,500 | 7/1/2026 | 1 Partner | 535K+ |
Spotlight The Golden Isles’ top locations in a custom-designed, map-based unit. Highlights key points of interest with branded messaging. |
Banner & Native Placements
Hearst Media High-Impact Storyteller Mega Hero Unit
Discover high-impact storytelling in our newest, largest, and most premium ad canvas. The larger, more prominent size super charges attention to the Golden Isles brand and garners a more intentional view from your audiences.
5 slides within unit.
Limited to 2 partners for this placement.
Impressions: 2.6M
Space Available: ​
- March 1- October 31, 2026 | $4,500 | Space Closing 1/25/26
See Live Example Here
AccuWeather
By aligning with weather moments we connect with audiences when they are most likely to act in the planning mindset. As users engage with AccuWeather, Golden Isles messaging will appear in high-impact, visually rich environments that keep the destination top of mind and turn inspiration into action.
| PACKAGE 1 - DISPLAY ADS | ||||
| Placement | Size | CPM | Impressions | Total Cost |
| Cross Platform | 300x250 | $10 | 184,211 | $1,750 |
| Desktop | 728x90 | $10 | 146,341 | $1,500 |
| Cross Platform | 320x50 | $9 | 200,000 | $1,750 |
| Total | $9 | 530,552 | $5,000 | |
| PACKAGE 2 - DISPLAY & HIGH IMPACT HERO ADS & TARGETING | ||||||
| Geo Targeting | Behavioral Targeting | Placement | Size | CPM | Impressions | Total Cost |
| GA, FL, NC, SC, TN, NY, VA, OH, PA, IL, TX, DC | 3P Travel Intenders / Sun Seekers | Cross Platform 300x250 | 300x250 | $9.50 | 184,211 | $1,750 |
| Desktop | 728x90 | $10.25 | 146,341 | $1,500 | ||
| Cross Platform | 320x50 | $8.75 | 200,000 | $1,750 | ||
| Cross Platform Hero Unit | 1x1 | $15 | 333,333 | $5,000 | ||
| Total | $11.58 | 863,885 | $10,000 | |||