Here's what parents are saying:
"Thank you for providing such a great resource to Kansas City parents. Your directory rocks! It really is the best one in my opinion, and I do read the others, but not as regliously! :)"
Carrie B., Overland Park, KS
Here's what our advertisers are saying:
"The numbers speak for themselves. We have tried using other platforms for advertising, however, the best return we receive is from the KC Kids' Directory--hands down! We have been with the Kids' Directory for over six years and aside from the MAD-Tastic response we receive from advertising in the Kids' Directory, Shawna, especially, makes my job so stress-free. Above all else... I can trust her to handle my ad if I go out of town or cut it too close to the deadline because our business is busy reaping the benefits of using the Kids' Directory to advertise! In this high-tech, electronic, Internet age, I am pleased to say that we generate CONSIDERABLE business through the KC Kids' Directory and will continue using them for many years to come!"
Paula Thurman, Owner, Shear Madness Inc.
"When I shopped around a year ago for a viable advertising option I knew that KC Kids' Directory was my best bet. As an independent distributor with a home-based business I do not have an 'advertising budge'. KC Kids' Directory is a beautiful publication that catches peoples attention AND they hold on to it! I get several calls a month from my ad. I've brought on two new team members and earned several new customers. The benefits of being an advertiser comes with an opportunity to network monthly with other local business owners with the same targeted market. I couldn't be happier and see the minimal monthly amount as an investment in my direct sales business!"
Amy Swaminathan, Homemade Gourmet Independent Distributor
"I am a mental health therapist that works with children and families. I have advertised in other publications before and I have not had good results. I am averaging about 1-3 calls a week related to the KC kids directory. This is by far the best advertising investment I have made. The staff have been extremely helpful and when you advertise with them you get more than just an ad. You get postings on their calender, listed on the radio, and they pass out my information when they are doing networking. The KC kids directory has been a business saver."
Jeff Miner, LPC
Owner, Nothing By Chance
Personal Coach/Therapist
"Our company has been using many types of advertising over the past 29 years here in Kansas City. The KC Kid's Directory is an advertising source that has produced tremendous results for us. Shawna at the KC Kids Directory makes advertising easy with her follow up and attention to detail both to the actual ad and the networking available in the community."
Michele Orpin, Owner
Gymboree Play, Music , and Art
"I have been advertising with Kansas City Kids Directory since it started in the Kansas City area. Response to my ads has increased each year and helped my business to grow. I have had great service from the staff. They are quick to respond to my questions and wonderful to work with in getting my ads ready for print. I highly recommend the Kansas City Kids Directory for your advertising needs."
Denise Revo
Licensed Kindermusik Educator and Piano Teacher
"I own a small, upstart portrait studio with an even smaller budget. The KC Kids Directory is the only advertising I use. It is the best deal out there - bar none. It pays for itself every month. I am constantly running in to people who say "I saw your ad in the Kansas City Kids Directory"
The prices are so much better than anyone else in town........I love the choices in size and the fact that FULL color is no extra charge!
I highly recommend it to anyone looking to advertise their new business or to expand on advertising they already have.
I am a mother of 2 young boys so I also see the KCKD from a mom's point of view. It is an excellent (if not the best) resource for day cares, studios, classes in the arts, Boutiques, tons of fun activities for kids of all ages and SO MUCH more. I tell any new parent or new family in town to check out the KCKD! It has all kinds of things to do and places to go that you may not have heard about anywhere else!"
Andrea Latterell, Owner
Latterell Imaging and Photography
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Downloadable KC Kids' Directory
Forms & Agreements
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Published by local parents that know what busy KC parents want!
Quality counts! Your ad is always full color & printed on magazine-quality glossy paper not newsprint.
Who Reads The Kids' Directory? Our readers are families that regularly seek sources of products & services for their children, themselves & their homes.
- 95% of our readers are females
- 94% are 25-45 years old
- 65% Have Income Over $51,000
- 85% are Homeowners
- 80% are college-educated
- 61% use daycare
No Strings!
There is no long-term contract required. To receive the best monthly rate now, start with a 6-month term rate. We think you'll stay. If in the course of the term agreement you wish to discontinue your monthly commitment, notifying us via e-mail or fax by the 10th of the month and we simply pro-rate your monthly invoice at the shorter term-rate.
When you come on board as an advertiser, ALL ads include:
- FREE advertising on www.kckidsdirectory.com and a
- FREE link to your site!
- FREE publicizing of your calendar events on our website!
- FREE representation at tons of local events!
- FREE attendance at our bi-monthly KC Kids' Directory Networking meetings! Come meet, mingle and network with other area business owners to see how we can all help each others' businesses grow!
Hassle-Free!
- Don't have an ad? Our professional graphic artist will design a custom ad for you to meet your needs!
- We offer un-matched quality print production, with professional artwork FREE photography.
- Offer a seasonal product or service? Need to update your ad for special events or sales promotions? No problem, you can update the content and look of your ad MONTHLY for only $10-$25!
Your Ad Gets Noticed!
Our readers won't get lost looking for your advertisement. Because we are A SHOPPING, PRODUCT AND RESOURCE GUIDE, not an article-based reading entertainment publication or craft-project newspaper.
Shop and Compare, you will not get the mix of mediums we offer for any better rate in the KC Metro Area! Our shopping guide is picked up by people who choose it, keep it and USE it!
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1/4 Page Vertical: 2.312" wide x 3.75" high 1/4 Page Horizontal: 4.75" wide x1.812" high 6 month term rate $150 per mo. |
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1/2 Page Vertical ad space (2.312" wide x 7.625" high) 1/2 Page Horizontal ad space (4.75" wide x 3.75" high) 6 month rate $275 per mo. |
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Full Page ad space (4.75x7.625) 6 month term rate $600 per mo. |
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Deadlines:
The following is a list of our annual print deadlines (These deadline dates ALWAYS remain the same every year):
- January 10th Feb & Mar issues
- March 10th Apr & May issues
- May 10th June & July issues
- July 10th Aug & Sept issues
- September 10th Oct & /Nov issues
- November 10th Dec & Jan issues
We must have any changes/additions/deletions in writing before each deadline.
We Promote You!
Where we take the Kid's Directory our advertisers go! We are actively involved in our community as sponsors of major publicized events, smaller community events and local philanthropy. These sponsorships gain recognition and important exposure for all the participants in our Directory.
KC Kids' Directory has real relationships with quality businesses, such as Babies R Us, Radio Disney, Union Station, Hallmark's Kaleidoscope and area before and after school programs to reach active, shopping families who USE our Directory.
We personally monitor our distribution list monthly and increase or decrease quantities at each site as well as adding new distribution points every month.
Kids' Directories get picked up and used! We recover less than 1% of our directories each month, which we recycle. Ask to see our actual list of sites and quantities per site.
Attention Franchise Owners:
Kids' Directories in other cities probably carry your national franchise ads from other cities all over the United States. Log on and see for yourself. Contact your other franchise peers and they'll tell you... Kids' Directory is the only choice for your ad dollars!
Don't Be Fooled By Expen$ive Impo$ters!
KC Kids' Directory™ is the Only Shopping and Resource Guide For Parents Updated Monthly Serving Kansas City and Surrounding Areas.
More Testimonials...
"My experience with the KC Kids' Directory has been great! A good percentage of my business comes directly from calls responding to our ad in the Directory. Thanks!"
Amy Ludwig
Kindermusik
"The KC Kids' Directory is always a great help. I can always count on the support I need. My advertising in the KC Kids' Directory accounts for over 30% of my new patients."
Jeanette Burlbaw BS RDMS
Prenatal Imaging Centers, LLC
"The staff at The KC Kids' Directory are so friendly and accommodating. They really work with us on a personal level to suit the needs of our organization. They are so helpful in creating new ads that are creative, effective, and grab the attention of the groups we are targeting. Kaleidoscope is proud to be included in the KC Kids' Directory! Families at Kaleidoscope are excited when they see the Directory in our lobby as they are always looking for new ideas on places to take their children. They like that it's so colorful and easy to read."
Shannon Kinney
Hallmark's Kaleidoscope Center