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Did you know 📣retailers are reverting back to the more traditional form of advertising through direct mail? 📬As Juan Manuel Bustamante , VP of Local Fare Marketing Group, notes "Print offers a break in terms of people's media habits. When everyone has screen fatigue💻, we realize that value." 💰💰

Check out our recent blog, A Resurgence in Direct Mail, for more information!
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It Takes A Community!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

We extend our heartfelt gratitude❤️ to the incredible readers and community of Chattanooga for their overwhelming generosity in supporting the Gift A Bike fundraiser🚲🚲. Thanks to your contributions, we were able to purchase ⭐️147 bikes and helmets⭐️, bringing joy and mobility to the lives of needy children in our city this Christmas🎄. Your compassion and commitment truly exemplify the spirit that makes our community so exceptional!🙏🏻

Bikes were donated and delivered to the following organizations:
Forgotten Child Fund
Northside Neighborhood House
Homeless Coalition
Westside Community Center
Metropolitan Ministries

We are very appreciative for the assistance of the following groups whose members helped us achieve this remarkable feat and volunteered their time and effort in the generous act of giving back to our community.

Huck & Braaap
Signal Mountain Racing
CCS Basketball Team
Two Men & A Truck
Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors

Wishing a very happy Thanksgiving to all of our amazing clients and friends! 🦃🦃

Don't miss NoogaLights, Chattanooga’s Drive-Thru Holiday Lighting Spectacular opening TODAY! This event is taking place in Soddy Daisy from November 22nd through December 31st, 2023 on select nights!$15 per vehicle if purchased online in advance, or $20 cash or card at the gate! Visit noogalights.com for more information!

Join the 9th Annual Holiday Window Treasure Hunt from November 17, 2023, to January 7, 2024. Simply complete the game card, deposit it along with a minimum one dollar contribution at one of three NorthShore businesses, and get a chance to win one of three gift baskets filled with goodies from local shops and restaurants. All funds collected go to the Northside Neighborhood House for its annual Toy Drive, making it a fun activity for everyone while supporting a great cause!

Bring out your family and friends for the annual Lighted boat parade featuring more than 20 boats adorned with vibrant and festive lights that will cruise in a loop from Olgiati Bridge to Walnut Street Bridge. 🛥️Festivities include food and holiday art vendors, a hot cocoa bar with adult beverage options and fireworks!🎆🎆

Do not miss the opportunity to participate in and help support one of Chattanooga's great fundraisers, The Crown Automotive Group Grateful Gobbler 5K Walk/Run! 🦃🦃The race will take place once again on Thanksgiving morning.

Walkers will gather at Coolidge Park for festivities before the 8:00 a.m. start. 🚶100% of the proceeds of the walk will benefit the Maclellan Shelter for Families, an emergency homeless shelter.

Visit gratefulgobblerwalk.org to sign up today!

Rock City's award-winning Enchanted Garden of Lights, where joy, wonder, and magic await, opens November 17th! 🎄Take a stroll through the winter wonderland of Rock City Gardens❄️❄️, located just a short drive from downtown Chattanooga, and immerse yourself in the enchanting Christmas lights experience.✨✨ For tickets and more information, visit .seerockcity.com/events/enchanted-garden-of-lights/

Kick off the holiday season with family friendly Christmas fun at Cambridge Square's Christmas Market!🎄🎄 There will be shopping, food and Santa!🧑‍🎄

If you love fashion and are interested in learning more about the industry, this an event you will not want to miss! 4FC Productions presents CFE’s 3rd annual fashion extravaganza November 17-18 with events in and around Chattanooga.

The Chattanooga Fashion Expo provides a runway platform, education,
mentorship and networking for creatives in the fashion industry and related fields.
This year runway shows will showcase designers from Chattanooga, Knoxville, Atlanta,
Nashville, Savannah, Augusta, Montgomery, and more! For more information and where to buy tickets, visit chattanoogafashionexpo.com

The Asian Lantern Festival at Chattanooga Zoo is back this holiday season! Prepare to be captivated by an even more enchanting spectacle than before, with this year's festival showcasing a brand new collection of over 30 stunning lanterns and 9 interactive displays. It's going to be a truly magical experience, filled with breathtaking visuals and interactive fun.! This unforgettable event opens November 16th and runs through January 14th. For more information, visit chattzoo.org.

The Hispanic Heritage Festival featuring Hispanic and Latino art is happening this Sunday, October 15th at Miller Park! 🎨 Family-friendly event with engaging activities, workshops, and a special screening of "Encanto." 🎉 Join us for a cultural experience!

Chattanooga Motorcar Festival happens this weekend, October 13th-15th in the West Village. This event includes plenty of eye candy to excite all car enthusiasts of every genre. The 3-day festival features music from the B-52's, drifting with Adam LZ, Concours Mecum Auctions and much more! There is plenty to keep the entire family happy and kids under 12 get in free! Tickets are on sale now at chattanoogamotorcar.com

3 Sisters Festival of Bluegrass Music is back and its FREE! Grab your family, friends and a blanket and come out to enjoy some of the greatest Bluegrass musicians around!

Don't miss the opportunity to celebrate the great tradition of Oktoberfest with brats + beers!
Festivities are Friday, Oct. 6! This free event hosted by the folks at Volkswagen will have live music, food, and beverages from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Village VW of Chattanooga, 6001 International Dr.

*Photo provided by the Chattanooga Market

See Rock City Inc. wins Best Attraction in Tennessee at HospitalityTN’s Stars of Industry Purple Iris awards as well as top awards for Tourism Property of the year and Community Service!
Congratulations to See Rock City!!

Picture includes TDTD Commissioner Mark Ezell and President and CEO Doug Chapin

Just one of Chattanooga’s awesome locally owned stores! If you love to cook and entertain, you will absolutely love Good Kinsmen!
Located at 521 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga, TN

Don't miss this family friendly fun at Miller Park!

📣 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🚀 Join Local Fare Marketing Group as a part-time storyteller extraordinaire! 📝📲 Position also includes assisting with digital campaigns. Work from home, while kids at school or college side hustle. Apply now and unleash your writing prowess! 🌟

Valentine’s Day is more than a cheesy greeting card holiday. It’s a reminder that romance should be celebrated. Let these 25 ways to Grow your Love inspire you to make a real gesture for your loved one on the 14th, and all year round!

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Join us the Saturday to Fill the Basket and Balloon Glow in support of and .

Don't let the holiday season turn you into a ball of stress! Here are 25 tips on how to survive the holiday season with your sanity intact.

25 Ways to Survive the Holidays The holiday season can be stressful, here are a few tips to get through December with your sanity in tact!

https://localfare.com/your-consumers-journey/

From the first time a consumer learns about your brand to the day they employ your services, there are many steps and each requires a different marketing tactic. Let us walk you through the Customer's Journey!

Your Customer's Journey | Local Fare From the first time a consumer learns about your brand to the day they employ your services, there are many steps and each requires a different marketing tactic.

November is a season of gratitude and giving. If you’re looking for ways to support local nonprofits but feeling financially strained, donating money isn’t the only way to get involved. Here are 25 ways to give back in Chattanooga.
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Mckamey Animal Center Green Steps Welcome Home of Chattanooga Chattanooga Free Store Cadence Coffee Co. Bridge RefugeesChatt The Closet of Blessings The Momentum Network Chambliss Center for Children The Chattanooga Public Library Chattanooga Zoo HART Gallery TN

25 Ways to Give Back in Chattanooga If you’re looking for ways to support local nonprofits here are 25 ways to give back in Chattanooga.

Chattanooga is renowned for its battlegrounds, and famed Choo Choo, but there’s more to the Scenic City! Here are 25 of our favorite historical facts about Chattanooga.

25 Ways to Find Your Next Hobby Looking for ways to get creative, get active, or just plain get out of your house? Find a new obsession on our list of 25 ways to find your next hobby.

Get the newest tool in hyper-local marketing: The Luxe List! By hyper-targeting consumers actively searching for your category information, the Luxe list puts serves ads with the right message, to the right person at the right time.

Read our blog for more information:

Get the Newest Tool in Hyper-Local Marketing: The Luxe List | Local Fare With the addition of the Luxe List tactic, customers can be specifically targeted with another hyper-local marketing tool.

What's your plan?

You may be thinking, “it’s September, why should I start planning now rather than waiting for the new year?” Let Local Fare Marketing Group help you finish 2022 strong and get a jump on your 2023 marketing plan!

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What's Your Plan? | Local Fare Let Local Fare Marketing Group help you finish 2022 strong and get a jump on your 2023 marketing plan.

Looking for ways to get creative, get active, or just plain get out of your house? A new hobby is a great way to start! Let us direct you to your next obsession with our list of 25 ways to find your next hobby.

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When comparing the use of stock photos vs. using real people, a study found potential customers were 35% more likely to respond to advertisements using custom photography.

Custom photography can bring authenticity, demand, and professionalism to your brand.

Want to learn more? Click the link to the blog.

Blog: https://localfare.com/custom-vs-stock-photography-the-impact-of-authenticity/