Most marketing initiatives are complimentary benefits of Association membership. Learn more below.

Member Marketing Benefits

  • TheMagnificentMile.com
    • All Members receive a complimentary, full-page listing, and the site is mobile-optimized and integrated with mapping functionality

    Full-page listings include a keyword-rich description, multiple images and rich media; along with your website, social media pages, and the appropriate contact information to book your business.

    • More than 1 million visits in 2017 with a high degree of user engagement

    Average of 2:30 spent on the site, 3 pages per visit, and visitors from 203 countries.

    • Highlight in-business promotions on our "What's Hot" blog and help visitors plan their trip with our Events Calendar

    Members are encouraged to submit content year-round to drive maximum web referrals, and submitting content is easy via a personalized Member Portal.

    Visit the website
  • Social Media
    • We reach over 100,000 followers

    Follow The Magnificent Mile (TheMagMile) on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

    • Our social media messages our members exclusively, and there is no limit to how often we can share your content!

    Share stock images and approved copy with us for regular, content-rich and branded messages.

    Connect with us!
  • E-Communications
    • Our consumer database reaches more than 33,000 opt-in emails nationwide.

    The Magnificent Mile features select consumer promotions on a monthly basis.

    • Our member database reaches more than 2,500 professionals downtown and abroad

    The Magnificent Mile Association bi-weekly Member Newsletter features professional updates, exclusive offers for members, neighborhood alerts, and more.

  • International Media and Public Relations
    • The Magnificent Mile welcomes media and FAM trips from major markets
      including the UK, Germany, Japan, China, Brazil and more

    We customize these small group experiences and connect with members for the
    opportunity to promote your business.

    • More than 10 billion media impressions annually

    The Magnificent Mile is a widely-known brand, and we promote our destination through local, regional, national, and international media outreach.

When our hotel needs to spread the word about a new offer or event, The Magnificent Mile Association presents several avenues to promote to our audience - social media, website and newsletter. The best thing? The extremely responsive team who get creative and go above and beyond.

Jim Guttau

Director of Public Relations & Communications, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
The national kick-off to the holiday season!

The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

The annual Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival rings in the holiday season with two days of free, family-friendly activities. The celebration culminates in an evening tree-lighting parade along North Michigan Avenue.

Grand Marshals Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from Walt Disney World® lead the parade, which is broadcast live on ABC 7 Chicago throughout the holiday season in almost 100% of American markets and select Canadian markets.