Business Promotions
Why Get Involved?
Expand Your Visibility
Discoverability by travelers actively planning rural experiences
Authentic storytelling rooted in people and place
Long-term visibility through blogs, itineraries, and search
Partnership levels that fit your goals and budget
Shared value for communities and businesses
Advertising Packages
Evolution of the Heartland exists to help travelers discover the places, people, and experiences that make rural Iowa special. Our Community and Business Partnerships are designed to give authentic visibility through storytelling, itineraries, and yearlong inclusion… not traditional advertising. These partnerships focus on discoverability, connection, and narrative, helping travelers find your business when they’re planning where to go and what to experience.
Promotional Categories
- Farm-To-Table
- Animal Adventures
- Overnight Barns & Bins
- Innovative Agriculture Tours
- History of Agriculture
- Agricultural Art in Iowa
- Country Nights & Starry Skies
- Nature Centers
- Seasonal Orchards & Patches
- Spirits of the Heartland
- Blooms & Botanicals
- And more!
Don’t see your category?
Contact us about new opportunities.
Business Presence
(Foundational Discoverability)
An easy entry point for businesses wanting to be included in the EOH ecosystem.
$300
Promotions
Website
Basic listing on the EOH website. Placement within relevant experience categories. Inclusion in one EOH blog roundup. Inclusion in one curated itinerary.
Social Media
One EOH social media mention (shared or category-based).
Direct Mailer
Inclusion in both 2026 Rural Roadmap direct mailers.
Business Story
(Authentic Storytelling & Sharebale Assets)
Designed for businesses that want their story told in a meaningful, personal way.
$750
Promotions
Website
Featured business profile on the EOH website. Placement within relevant experience categories. One dedicated blog feature. Inclusion in two curated EOH itineraries.
Social Media
One dedicated EOH social media feature.
Direct Mailer
Feature placement in both Rural Roadmap direct mailers.
eNewsletter
Inclusion in one EOH email newsletter.
Business Spotlight
(Yearlong Storytelling & Priority Visibility)
Our most comprehensive option for agritourism destinations, stays, and experience-driven businesses.
$1,500
plus travel
Promotions
Website
Enhanced website placement. Featured business profile on the EOH website. Placement within relevant experience categories. Two dedicated blog features or seasonal update. Inclusion in 3+ curated EOH itineraries.
Social Media
2-3 dedicated EOH social media features spread throughout the year.
Direct Mailer
Feature placement in both Rural Roadmap direct mailers.
eNewsletter
Newsletter spotlight opportunities.
Explorer-Led Content
Priority consideration for future pilots, features, or Explorer-led content.
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Show your support for rural Iowa while gaining unparalleled visibility for your community or business.
Contact us today!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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