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About NottsRocks

“At NottsRocks®, we're a bold and boundless online magazine that celebrates the vibrant pulse of Nottingham and its surroundings, stretching from the heart of the city to the East Midlands, and casting our net across the UK and beyond.

Our mission is to captivate and inform our enlightened audience with a kaleidoscope of content spanning music, arts, dining, news, venues, hospitality, and culture.

We embrace the new, the irreverent, the extraordinary, and the downright bizarre, dedicated to uncovering the most compelling stories, crafting unforgettable features, and guiding you to the coolest happenings.

We're here to entertain, surprise, and occasionally challenge, unapologetically sprinkling our prose with a dash of daring, yes we do swear, sometimes.

For those who crave authenticity over austerity, NottsRocks® is your sanctuary from the mundane. Leave convention at the door and join us where the only rule is to expect the unexpected."

Advertising

NottsRocks, your definitive online magazine for all things Nottingham, is dedicated to connecting businesses, particularly in the hospitality sector, with students, tourists, and locals. As Nottingham's digital heartbeat, we feature weekly articles on culture, art, fashion, food, events, and music, not only within the city but also across the East Midlands and beyond. Our platform reaches a diverse and educated audience, offering subscribing businesses unrivalled exposure. With tailored advertising solutions, we enable businesses to share their stories and engage with over a million potential customers, including Nottingham's significant student population and a booming tourism sector valued at over £1.9 billion.

What sets NottsRocks apart is our official verification status across both Meta (Instagram and Facebook) and X (formerly Twitter). Achieving the coveted Blue Tick is no small feat—it requires businesses to undergo a rigorous process, often involving a lengthy waiting list. Many of our competitors haven’t succeeded in obtaining this verification, but NottsRocks has, signifying our credibility and trustworthiness. The Meta Blue Tick reassures consumers, readers, and potential customers of our authenticity, building confidence in the businesses we partner with.

For businesses, being featured on a verified platform amplifies your message. Verified accounts gain higher visibility in algorithms, ensuring your content reaches a broader audience. Not only does this help you stand out from the crowd, but it also provides a tangible business impact through increased customer engagement.

With a population of over 330,000 residents in Nottingham, and an additional 800,000+ in the surrounding areas, NottsRocks connects with a vast audience. Our readership includes a portion of the 60,000 students aged 18 to 29, and the county’s tourism sector—worth over £1.9 billion—draws more than 36 million visitors annually. This is your target audience, and we're here to help you reach them when they arrive.

Using data-driven insights, AI technology, and creative strategies, NottsRocks offers measurable business results. We create premium, original content for brand partners, including advertorials, editorials, reviews, features, and more. We also leverage our social media reach to promote your brand, driving engagement and sales through our online store.

Advertising options include (details below keep scrolling).

• Advertise underneath our daily and weekly features—See Strategic Advertising Opportunities

• Basic Subscription

• Sponsor a Bar, Pub, and Restaurant Downloadable Digital Crawl Map

• Premium Subscription

All advertising packages are supported by our verified social media channels. Partner with NottsRocks, and benefit from the trust and confidence that comes with the Meta Blue Tick.

Example Instagram Post: Paaji's at The Kean's Head

We recently featured Paaji’s, an Indian street food business, both on our Instagram account and in a detailed review on our website. The review received 35+ reads in first few hours, with an average viewer engagement time of 2.5 minutes—showing a solid level of interest and retention from our audience.

With an average meal price at Paaji's ranging from £15 to £20, including a drink, we estimate that the combined exposure from our Instagram promotion and review generated at least £400+ in potential repeat revenue for the business. This result came from just one post and one review.

If you opted for our basic advertising package, which costs £5 a week, this translates to an impressive ROI of 8,000%. This level of engagement not only drives awareness but can have a measurable and lasting impact on local businesses through repeat customers.