Advertising & Partnerships

Connect With Smoky Mountain Travelers

Reach an engaged audience of travelers planning their perfect mountain getaway. Sponsored content, native advertising, and partnership opportunities.

50K+
Monthly Visitors
4.5M
Annual Page Views
3:45
Avg. Time on Site
65%
Mobile Traffic

Why Advertise With Us?

TheSmokyMountains.com is the trusted resource for travelers visiting the region. Here's why brands choose to partner with us.

Targeted Audience
Reach travelers actively researching and planning their Smoky Mountains vacation.
High Intent Visitors
Our audience is ready to book - 78% are actively planning a trip within 90 days.
Measurable Results
Track impressions, clicks, and conversions with detailed analytics reporting.
Engaged Community
Average session duration of 3:45 means visitors are thoroughly researching.

Know Your Audience

Our visitors are high-intent travelers actively researching their Smoky Mountains vacation. They're looking for restaurants, attractions, hotels, and experiences.

Planning a trip
78%
Ages 25-54
62%
Household income $75K+
54%
First-time visitors
41%

Top Content Categories

Restaurants & Dining35%
Attractions & Activities28%
Hotels & Cabins22%
Travel Guides15%

Advertising Options

Choose the format that best fits your marketing goals. All options include performance reporting.

Sponsored Articles
$500 - $2,000
Native content that educates and inspires travelers while highlighting your brand.
  • 1,500-3,000 word article
  • Professional photography
  • SEO optimized
  • Social media promotion
  • Permanent placement
Most Popular
Sponsored Guides
$1,000 - $5,000
In-depth destination guides featuring your property, restaurant, or attraction.
  • Comprehensive guide format
  • Multiple photos & videos
  • Featured homepage placement
  • Email newsletter inclusion
  • Social campaign
Homepage Takeover
$2,000/week
Maximum visibility with prominent homepage placement for a week.
  • Hero section feature
  • Above-the-fold placement
  • "Featured" badge on listing
  • Priority search results
  • Analytics dashboard

Our Editorial Standards

We maintain high standards to ensure all content provides genuine value to our readers.

  • All sponsored content is clearly labeled as such
  • Content must be relevant to Smoky Mountains travelers
  • We reserve editorial approval on all content
  • No misleading claims or exaggerated promises
  • Must comply with FTC disclosure guidelines
  • Content should educate, inspire, or entertain readers

Let's Talk

Tell us about your brand and goals. We'll create a custom advertising package that fits your needs.

We typically respond within 1-2 business days.

Prefer to email directly?

advertising@thesmokymountains.com