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Work With Aspen Real Life
Aspen Real Life is a trusted local media platform and connection hub with over 25 years of documenting the people, places, and businesses that make the Roaring Fork Valley extraordinary. Our audience of 60,000+ locals, second homeowners, and visitors engages with our content because they trust it. Brands that partner with us don't buy an ad. They become part of the story.
Event Packages
Hosting a trunk show, pop-up, private dinner, or a side party during a bigger event in town? We cover it as media and put it in front of our full audience.
Reel + Blog Feature
- Founder/Content Creator Jillian Livingston attends your event for 90 minutes and films an Instagram Reel (longer coverage is available at an additional cost)
- Dedicated Aspen Real Life blog post about the event
- Featured, highlighted calendar listing
- Instagram Story shares leading up to the event
- Aspen Insider newsletter mention
Marketing Bundle
- Multiple event listings on the Aspen Real Life calendar
- Up to 8 Instagram Story shares about the event you're promoting
- Marketing and sharing of your content across Aspen Real Life platforms
Events Calendar
The Aspen Real Life events calendar is the one-stop guide to what's happening in the Roaring Fork Valley, from Aspen to Glenwood Springs and everywhere in between, without the noise. One-time events only.
Single Event Listing
- Your event on the Aspen Real Life calendar
- Searchable by town, venue, and event type
- Link to your tickets or website
- Featured in that week's event roundup blog post and social media
Annual Calendar Subscription
- Unlimited one-time event listings for 12 months
- Instagram Story shares for each event, up to 3x a week until the event
- Submit new events anytime with the subscriber form
Non-profits: we list fundraisers on the calendar at no charge, because supporting our community is at the heart of what we do. Contact us to submit yours.
À La Carte
Mix and match to build your own campaign. Packages save 10–15% versus individual rates, so contact us for a custom quote.
| Service | Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Instagram Story Share@aspenreallife · 3,500+ average views | $250 | Buy |
| Instagram PostStatic post, no graphics | $350 | Buy |
| Instagram ReelProduced on-site | $850 | Buy |
| Newsletter MentionFeature in the monthly newsletter | $250 | Buy |
| Designated Newsletter BlastA dedicated email to our full newsletter list | $500 | Buy |
| Blog Feature / Q&A / Press ReleasePublished on aspenreallife.com (evergreen) | $350 | Buy |
| Holiday & Après-Ski Style GuideYour brand in our seasonal gift & style guide, plus a newsletter feature and Instagram Story share. Limited spots. | $500 | Reserve |
| Event Calendar ListingSingle listing on the public calendar | $25 | Buy |
| Annual Calendar SubscriptionUnlimited listings for repeat event producers | $750 / yr | Buy |
Aspen Business Connect
The Roaring Fork Valley's curated local business directory and professional network.
Directory Listing
AI-optimized, human-vetted, and structured for discoverability as search shifts to AI assistants. Many members find their listing shows up ahead of their own website in search results.
- Curated placement in the Aspen Business Connect Directory
- Free calendar submissions
- AI-optimized profile with strategic keywords, links, and categories
- Welcome spotlight: newsletter + Instagram introduction
- 4 Instagram Story shares per month
- Backlinks to your website from aspenreallife.com
- Inclusion in relevant editorial guides and roundups
Business & Corporate Memberships
- Everything in the Directory Listing
- Invitations to private quarterly mixers and monthly coffee chats
- Access to our private WhatsApp group to post events, offers, and announcements
- Personal introductions via email and social channels
- Corporate: option to co-host a gathering under our name, with our marketing
- "Locals Supporting Business" seal for your storefront window
- 20% discount on all marketing packages
Partnerships & Sponsorships
Place your brand directly in front of an audience that's already searching for what you offer.
Calendar Sponsor
Become the go-to name in your field on the valley's most-used events guide. We take one calendar sponsor per business category.
- Banner ad on the Aspen Real Life Calendar page
- Logo in the weekly event update and the monthly newsletter
- A link back to your website
- Aspen Business Connect directory listing
- A welcome Instagram Story when you join, plus a monthly Story share of your content
- Category exclusivity: no competitor in your field shares this placement
Presenting Sponsor: Series
Choose one series and become part of its identity for the season: Bar Stool Chats, Supper Clubs, or Mixers.
- Presenting sponsor naming, e.g. "Bar Stool Chats presented by"
- Logo on all promotional posts, Stories, and Reels for your series
- Story shares of your content tied to the series
- Option to host an event at your venue
- One presenting sponsor per series
Event Sponsor
- Your logo on the event flyer
- 2 Instagram Story shares of your content
Event Sponsor Plus
- Your logo on the event flyer
- 4 Instagram Story shares of your content
- Logo in the event Reel and recap blog post
- Newsletter mention
- A table or product moment at the event
- 2 tickets to the event
Restaurant Partnership
We produce curated, ticketed events at locally owned venues throughout the Roaring Fork Valley, bringing in 25–50 well-matched guests. Your venue gets real foot traffic, new faces, and community visibility that keeps people coming back. We manage tickets, and the return comes through the door.
InquireCustom Packages
Want something built around your brand? We create custom sponsorships, seasonal marketing packages, and brand integrations across our content, events, and network.
Let's talkGet in Touch
Email JillianLivingston@aspenreallife.com · @aspenreallife · @aspenbusinessconnect
Aspen Real Life is locally owned and independently operated. Our audience was built one real relationship at a time over 25 years. That's the difference.