BLK Chicago
Get In Front of Black Chicago
Chicago's curated guide to Black culture, events & experiences
BLK Chicago is Chicago's only curated guide dedicated exclusively to Black culture, events, and experiences — with over 83,000 followers across Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and a newsletter community that actually opens their emails: 43% open rate, 3% click rate.
We built the most trusted Black culture platform in Chicago. Our audience is already looking for what you're offering. They show up, buy tickets, and bring their people. All they need is the invitation — and that's exactly what we deliver.
Corporations get visibility. Small businesses get discovered.
Social Media
All content is client-provided unless noted as BLK Chicago-produced.
Reels
IG Reel — ready to post$600
IG Reel — creative direction & editing$800
IG Reel — BLK Chicago-produced$1,100
TikTok Reel — ready to post$400
TikTok Reel — creative direction & editing$600
TikTok Reel — BLK Chicago-produced$900
Posts & Stories
Static post$200
Carousel post (up to 5 slides)$300
Carousel post (6–10 slides)$400
IG + TikTok Stories (2–3 frames, with ticketing link)$300
Newsletter — 2.6K Subscribers · 43% Open Rate · 3% click rate
Sponsored banner (bottom of weekly guide)$150
Featured placement (top of guide, write-up + image + link)$350
Solo event feature (dedicated email blast, custom write-up)$600
Bundles
All bundles include client-provided content unless otherwise noted.
Bundle 1 — The Boost
IG Reel (ready to post) + IG & TikTok Stories
$800
Save $100
Ticketing link in stories
Bio banner included
Bundle 2 — The Push
IG Reel (ready to post) + Carousel + Featured Newsletter Placement + Link in Bio Listing
$1,200
Save $250
Write-up included
Link in bio listing (2 weeks)
Bio banner included
Bundle 3 — The Takeover
IG & TikTok Reel (ready to post) + IG & TikTok Stories + Featured Newsletter Placement + Link in Bio Listing
$1,500
Save $350
Ticketing link in stories
Write-up included
Link in bio listing (2 weeks)
Bio banner included
Complimentary giveaway at $1,000+ spend
Add-Ons
Available with any paid placement.
Pin to Instagram profile (7 days)$250
Pin to TikTok profile (7 days)$150
Link in bio listing (up to 2 weeks)$200
Link in bio listing (3 weeks)$275
Newsletter giveaway — standalone (newsletter only)$125
Newsletter giveaway — complimentary with $1,000+ spendFree
How We Partner
The Campaign
A fully managed promotional strategy where BLK Chicago handles the planning, sequencing, and execution. Deliverables are customized based on your goals and timeline. Coverage not included but can be added starting at $1,000.
Starting at $2,500
Media Partnership
BLK Chicago embedded in your brand over time. Multiple events or activations, co-branded storytelling, and coverage included. This is a relationship, not a transaction.
Starting at $5,000
Coverage