Get the most out of your Greater Sedona Chamber membership! Bookmark this page and use your tools, tips and benefits often. All submissions for Sedona Chamber publications listed below may only contain business news, events and discounts. We reserve the right to edit or reject submissions that do not meet these criteria or compromise the Greater Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau’s mission, goals and values.
Co-op Advertising Opportunities/Additional Paid Opportunities
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!
Local News & Deals Submission Guidelines
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 Newsletter: 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.
Social Media Submission Criteria
Fillable Form for Social Media Submission (1 submission per month, per account)
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; 1200+ followers)
Visit Sedona Facebook (Tourism level partners only; visitor focus; 165,000+ followers)
VisitSedona Instagram (Tourism level partners only; visitor focus; 152,000+ followers)
@SedonaChamber (All partners; local focus; 2,000+ followers) | @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.
Blog Post (1 submission per year, per account)
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; 3.2 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/
Online Calendar of Events
- 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
Visitor Center Events Bulletin Board Guidelines
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.
Visitor Center Poster Advertising
Discover the Power of Poster Advertising in Sedona!
Want to boost your brand, special events, promotions, and more to a captive audience of 3,500+ 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 22×28″ 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
Director of Visitor Services. Space is rented on a weekly basis.
New Business Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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.
Interested in hosting a Volunteer FAM?
(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.
Interested in Upcoming Events for Networking, Education and Collaboration?
Check out SedonaChamberEvents.com for all the upcoming events.
Sedona Trailhead Shuttle – Guest Communication Toolkit
The Sedona Chamber, with input from the City of Sedona, has created a Communication Toolkit for the Sedona Trailhead Shuttle. It gives you everything you need to show your guests just how easy it is to ride the FREE Sedona Trailhead Shuttle to your favorite trailheads.
Verde Shuttle – Employer Marketing Toolkit
The Sedona Chamber, with input from employers, has created a Marketing Toolkit for the Verde Shuttle. It gives you everything you need to show current and potential employees just how easy it is to ride the Verde Shuttle from their homes in the Cottonwood area to your worksite.
The Greater Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau reserves the right to edit or decline material. Any information that can be interpreted as a sales solicitation or inappropriate will not be published. All photos must be captivating scenic shots, Sedona specific, or the surrounding area.