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Your business can become an NC500 member and enjoy a range of benefits from just £110 per annum

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About the NC500

The North Coast 500 was created with the aim of promoting business growth in the Northern Highlands. Since its launch in 2015, the NC500 has raised awareness of the North of Scotland to a global audience, contributed towards job creation in the region and increased revenue for businesses in the Highlands.

Reaching a global audience, just look at our figures:

• 11.6b Global brand reach in 2020
• 950,000+ website visits in 2020
• 375,000+ page views per month
• 229,000 social media followers and counting
• 5-star rating on TripAdvisor

Why Join our Business Club?

Listing on the North Coast 500 Website

• Business Members will be identified by a unique Business Club symbol on the Interactive Map with the official NC500 member accreditation
• Listing on Interactive Map and What to See and Do Area
• Opportunity to have an extended promotional copy (up to 300 words) and a photo gallery of 12 images to showcase your business to upsell your business

Permission to use ‘North Coast 500’ and ‘NC500’ in line with brand guidelines

• North Coast 500 and NC500 Logos and use of trademarks to promote your own business
• Copy of the brand guidelines and terms of use which includes the correct pantone colours, fonts and formatting

Social Media Package

• NC500 Business Members will receive social media promotions throughout the year and unlimited content sharing where relevant
• To use your social media mentions, send an email to [email protected] with details of what you would like us to post

Priority List for PR & Marketing Activities

• Exclusive opportunities that are only open to NC500 Business Members regarding Press Trips
• Businesses on the priority list will be considered and recommended first for any PR or consumer enquiry; this could potentially lead to national coverage and also direct bookings
• Inclusion in our blog articles
• Inclusion in relevant campaigns and our work with social media influencers
• The opportunity to promote your business via our email marketing

Monthly Newsletters

• Summary of NC500 press coverage over the previous month
• Social media and website insights such as what people were interested in, who was reached and visitor numbers
• Helpful information for business owners such as upcoming workshops and events that may be beneficial for your business

Membership opportunity

• The opportunity to offer our members exclusive benefits and offers

What does it cost?

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