Membership Benefits

The GSCC&TB has many Paid Marketing Opportunities that increase your business exposure. Tourism Bureau or Destination partners can have their businesses or products/services featured through banner ads on VisitSedona.com by learning more about the Digital Advertising and Sponsored Content guide. Select the one that is right for you and contact the listed Chamber staff member. We look forward to helping you grow and prosper!

We bring you a more marketable way to reach more viewers: from the previous Local eNewsletter, to the Local News & Deals page online.

The improved added benefits are from listening to your feedback and are as follows:

• Members have full control over when they upload their submissions via the Extranet
• More visibility for the Local News & Deals page: Sedona Chamber website reaches over 125,000 pageviews.
• You are allotted 500 characters (including spaces and text) to describe your business offerings, milestones, or events. All submissions should be written in the third person.
• 2 MB JPG image (16:9 aspect ratio, or between 965 – 1240px W by 724 – 775px H)
• Submissions stay live for one month!

A staff member will review your submission, and once approved, it will go live.

Please review the submission guidelines here.

For questions, please email Donna Retegan.

Fillable Form for Social Media Submission (1 submission per month, per account)

Thank you so much for your interest in collaborating with VisitSedona on social media! We truly appreciate your support and enthusiasm for sharing what makes our destination special.

We’ve been receiving many wonderful requests for collaboration. To ensure our VisitSedona channels effectively highlight Sedona’s incredible beauty and allure, we’ve put together a few friendly guidelines for shared content. Our primary goal on platforms like Instagram is to visually captivate potential visitors and inspire them to experience Sedona firsthand.

Here’s how we can best work together to achieve this:

• Focus on Scenic Sedona: The most engaging content for our audience showcases the breathtaking landscapes, iconic red rocks, stunning sunsets, and unique natural beauty that define Sedona. Think wide-angle shots of memorable vistas, captivating captures of hiking trails, and imagery that truly evokes the spirit of our environment.
• Highlighting Your Business Within the Sedona Narrative: We are absolutely happy to share content that promotes our valued member businesses! When considering collaboration, please think about how your business can be authentically woven into the story of Sedona. For example:
  • Showcase your location: If your business has a beautiful view, feature that with the red rocks as a backdrop.
  • Highlight experiences: If you offer tours or activities, show people enjoying them with Sedona’s scenery as a key element.
  • Feature local products or ingredients: If your offerings are tied to the region, subtly incorporate the Sedona landscape into your visuals.
• Prioritizing High-Quality Imagery: Given the visual nature of platforms like Instagram, high-resolution, well-composed photos and videos are essential. Bright, clear, and aesthetically pleasing visuals perform best.
• Consistency with VisitSedona’s Aesthetic: We aim for a cohesive and inspiring visual identity that reflects the unique character of Sedona. When considering content to share, please keep in mind the overall look and feel of our existing posts.

How This Benefits Everyone:

By focusing our primary imagery on the stunning scenery of Sedona, we collectively attract a wider audience of potential visitors. This increased visibility ultimately benefits all our member businesses by drawing more people to our destination. When your business is featured within this context, it resonates more authentically with travelers seeking the Sedona experience.

We encourage you to continue creating and sharing your fantastic content on your business’s social media channels! We’d love to see you tag us (@VisitSedona) in your posts that beautifully feature Sedona’s scenery, and we’ll do our best to share those that align with our overall aesthetic.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We’re excited to partner with you to showcase the magic of Sedona!

GENERAL GUIDELINES BEFORE SENDING SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT: Greater Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau maintains ambitious standards for social media content. Let our team guide you! We might source creative that will perform better on our platforms or request additional photos from you. • Submissions will be reviewed by staff and approved or sent back to you for editing. • Include a link (URL) for your business and/or a call to action. • Submissions must include a high-resolution captivating photo or video (Do not submit photos with placed text)

• Please send your submissions to Doug Hughes at dhughes@sedonachamber.com. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on the Tuesday before the desired week of publication.
• Avoid advertising copy and imagery
• Avoid verbiage about politics, religion or other topics that could be considered controversial.
• Submissions must be under 280 characters.mailto:dhughes@sedonachamber.com
• Submissions should include a link and/or a call to action.
• Submissions must include a high-resolution, captivating photo or video of Sedona or the surrounding area (No PDFs or JPEGs containing verbiage, or video with heavy text).
• Choose fonts that are considered modern, and easy to read; avoid fonts such as Comic Sans, Papyrus or Edwardian Script)
• Please write in the third person- avoid “I, we, our, me, my, etc.”
• Submissions are limited to one post per month except for Invest Level.

Examples of suitable topics to promote on our Visit Sedona IG/FB platforms: How-to guides and tutorials • Top tips for visiting Sedona • Seasonal info: Summertime adventures • ‘Best of’ list for the area • ‘Top 5’ ways to experience your business

Examples of suitable topics to promote on our Sedona Chamber FB/LinkedIn/Twitter platforms:  Brand Awareness • Events for locals • Special promotions and sales

Social Media Reach

Sedona Chamber (All partners; local focus; 12,000+ followers)

Visit Sedona Facebook (Tourism level partners only; visitor focus;  165,000+ followers)

VisitSedona Instagram (Tourism level partners only; visitor focus; 168,000+ followers)

@SedonaChamber (All partners; local focus; 2,200+ followers) posts get anywhere from 20-50 views daily| @SedonaAZ (Tourism level partners only; visitor focus; 15,000+ followers)

Pinterest Reach & Criteria

Visit Sedona (Tourism/Destination level partners or higher; visitor focus;  1,700+ followers)

• Please provide photo credits.
• Verbiage should be colorful, conversational, 15 words or fewer, no time or date references.
• Send your submissions to dhughes@sedonachamber.com.

SedonaChamber (Classic Plus, Tourism and Business level partners may submit a blog on Sedonachamber.com;  145,000+ unique website sessions annually)

Visit Sedona (Tourism Plus, Destination, Growth, Leader and Stakeholder partners  may submit a blog on Visitsedona.com; 3.4 million unique website sessions annually)

• One partner blog per year is allotted.
• Recommended: 400-1000 words, including a title.
• Submissions should be about a Sedona experience, insider tips related to your industry or an upcoming major event.
• Submissions must include a link and 4-6 high-resolution horizontal photos of Sedona or the surrounding area (NO PDF’s or JPEG’s containing verbiage).
• Please include the author’s name and a photo of the author.
• Please write in the third person- avoid “I, we, our, me, my, etc.”
• Send your submissions to Doug Hughes, at dhughes@sedonachamber.com.

Examples of a well-written blog post: 

Sedona Chef’s Foraging for Food in Arizona: https://visitsedona.com/blog/finding-their-roots/ 

Eight Beautiful Things for Couples to do in Sedona: https://visitsedona.com/blog/eight-beautiful-things-for-couples-to-do-in-sedona/

• An event is a unique or one-time ‘happening’ of public interest that occurs at a specific place and time or interval of time.
• It is not a product or service that is offered normally or regularly.
• Events must be submitted by a Chamber partner and held at a partner venue or in the Sedona-Verde Valley region.
• Descriptions are limited to 500 characters, including spaces.
• To appear on the Visit Sedona Calendar, add your event on the Extranet. Click the Collateral tab and then Calendar of Events.
• Please fill out the event submission page as completely as possible.
• Each submission is reviewed by Chamber staff Monday through Thursday. When approved, event posting will be live within 48 hours. We will notify you if the submission does not meet event criteria. Please keep a copy of your submission information since it will not be saved in the online system.

To further promote your event, you can add the information to these other calendars:

• Sedona Verde Valley Calendar
• Visit Arizona Calendar
• Sedona Monthly Calendar
• Sedona Events Facebook page

The Visitor Center Events Bulletin Board is used to inform visitors of Sedona events and provide partners with a tool for promoting special, non-recurring events.

• Maximum flyer size is 8½” x 11”.
• Only active partners of the Sedona Chamber or venues owned/operated by Chamber partners are eligible to post on the Visitor Center Bulletin Board. The partner’s name must be specified on the flyer.
• Posting space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Each flyer MUST identify a specific event date, location and time.
• Flyers may be posted by Visitor Center staff only. For availability, contact the Director of Visitor Services at vlatunski@sedonachamber.com.
• Download the criteria here.

Discover the Power of Poster Advertising in Sedona!

Want to boost your brand, special events, promotions, and more to a captive audience of 5,000+ visitors a week actively seeking the best Sedona has to offer? Look no further! The Greater Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau presents an exclusive advertising opportunity at the Visitor Center in Uptown Sedona.

Picture this: Your 22″ x 28″ eye-catching poster will be displayed prominently on a weekly basis, captivating the attention of visitors looking for things to do, places to see, and mouthwatering restaurants to dine at.

Why choose poster advertising with us?

1️⃣ Targeted Reach: Get in front of around 3,500+ visitors a week already exploring Sedona and actively searching for local recommendations.

2️⃣ Cost-Effective: For only $100 per week, or $150 for 2 prime locations, you can showcase your brand and offerings to a highly engaged audience.

3️⃣ Amplify Your Message: Drive awareness of your business, special promotions, upcoming events, or any other exciting news you want to share!

Secure your spot today and make an impact in the heart of Sedona’s tourist hub. With limited availability, act fast to claim your space and elevate your business’s visibility in this vibrant destination.

To rent specialty sign advertising space by the week at the Visitor Center, download the criteria and reservation form and  contact  vlatunski@sedonachamber.com, Victoria Latunski, Director of Visitor Services. Space is rented on a weekly basis.

If your business is new and has a business license and permits, the Greater Sedona Chamber will help coordinate your Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The details and application are here. Send your submissions to ssterling@sedonachamber.com.

(Tourism/Destination level partners or higher)

When our volunteers are knowledgeable about your business, they become your ambassador, resulting in referrals to you! Invite our volunteers to learn about your business. Download the Volunteer FAM Criteria and application here.