Amplified Marketing Program
Available Opportunities
By partnering with us through your membership, you gain access to our award-winning sales and marketing teams as an extension of your own efforts. AMP investors receive best-in-class support and exclusive opportunities to be part of the story as we showcase The Beach to tens of millions of prospective visitors each year through high-profile media, events, partnerships, and campaigns.
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Premium Content for CVB Partners
Work directly with Visit Myrtle Beach’s award-winning storytelling team to identify the best ways to showcase your business through authentic, destination-driven marketing. Opportunities include digital content, social media, PR exposure, paid media placements, and more across our marketing channels.
TV Features
We have helped partners secure appearances with national media outlets including The Today Show, Live with Kelly & Mark, Top Chef, HGTV programs, and more.
Editorial Mentions
Partnerships with brands like People Inc. and Condé Nast have generated coverage for partners in publications including Southern Living, Garden & Gun, Reader’s Digest and more.
Event Bookings
Our partners regularly host large groups and events, including opportunities with ESPN, the PGA, NCAA, and other nationally recognized organizations.
Social Media Visits
We regularly connect partners with visiting media and content creators, helping introduce their businesses to new audiences through social, digital, and traditional media channels.
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Feature your business in articles, itineraries, guides, and other editorial content on VisitMyrtleBeach.com, reaching more than 11 million visitors annually. Content highlights experiences across family fun, dining, golf, attractions, live music, outdoors, culture, and more.
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Be included in social media content across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X through photos, videos, stories, polls, reels, and user-generated content.
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Gain exposure through the Visit Myrtle Beach email list with more than 35,000 subscribers. AMP partners may be featured through business spotlights, seasonal content, and editorial campaigns.
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Receive opportunities for inclusion in advertorials, native content, magazine features, and integrated campaigns with media outlets such as Travel + Leisure, Reader’s Digest, Men’s Health, and others.
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Our PR team works with AMP partners to support regional and national media coverage through influencer visits, press trips, familiarization tours, and destination storytelling opportunities.
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Participate in destination-wide vacation giveaways and promotions, with AMP partners included in prize packages, website features, and related marketing campaigns.
*Note: All content published by Visit Myrtle Beach for AMP Premium Content Program fulfillment is subject to editorial approval.
Featured Listings for CVB Partners
Stand out across Visit Myrtle Beach’s digital platforms with premium placement, enhanced visibility, and access to high-traffic digital passes. Designed to connect your business with travelers while they plan their trip and during their stay at The Beach.
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Your business will receive featured placement across relevant pages on VisitMyrtleBeach.com, with access to an audience of more than 11 million visitors per year. Our AMP partner listings are highlighted across our website to make sure your business stands out during the trip planning journey.
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Your submitted events receive premium placement on our calendar and are eligible to be promoted through our website and Grand Strand Events social channels.escription text goes here
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Your business will be included in top-performing website content including listicles and itineraries. Partners are often also featured in social content used to promote the articles.
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Be included in our Official Myrtle Beach Savings Pass, Myrtle Beach Beer Trail, Mini Golf Trail, Arts & Gallery Trail, Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass, and more. These digital experiences drive thousands of in-person redemptions each year through discounts, rewards, and prize opportunities that introduce your business to new customers.
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Lodging partners who invest in this package will receive a listing in the 2027 Official Myrtle Beach Visitors Guide. These partners will also have the option to add Visit Myrtle Beach’s Events Calendar directly to their website with an embeddable component that gives visitors real-time access to local events happening across the Grand Strand. Both add-ons are available at no additional cost to partners.
Flip.to for Lodging Partners
Receive exclusive discounted access to this cutting-edge traveler marketing platform, helping properties reach new audiences, inspire direct bookings, and stay connected with travelers throughout the journey. From guest advocacy to trip planning to post-booking engagement, Flip.to helps turn happy guests into your most powerful marketing channel.
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Turn your guests into storytellers. Flip.to Advocacy invites travelers to share their upcoming stay with friends and family, extending your reach through trusted word-of-mouth recommendations. Properties can inspire awareness, generate qualified traffic, and drive direct bookings from travelers who already trust the source.
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Reach travelers earlier in the planning journey. Flip.to Discovery helps properties engage travelers before they book by identifying high-intent audiences actively researching destinations and experiences. Build stronger traveler relationships earlier and drive more qualified demand directly to your property.
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Gain access to this first-of-its-kind data, analytics and insights platform built for the non-linear travel journey. This much-needed platform is aimed at the goal of actually understanding traveler audiences and marketing spend in a way that leads to the confidence to take action—so your team can get better every day, and move the needle toward revenue and profitability.
Group Leads for Lodging Partners
Gain direct access to travel groups with our award-winning sales team. Connect with planners actively organizing events, tournaments, meetings, and group trips to The Beach.
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Connect with tournament organizers, sports associations, and athletic event planners bringing year-round competitions to the Grand Strand. From youth sports to large-scale events, this segment delivers high-volume group business.
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Reach corporate planners, associations, and religious or fraternal organizations searching for a destination that blends business with a beachside experience. Myrtle Beach offers meeting space, accommodations, and built-in entertainment all in one place. Meeting and conventions have doubled since 2020.
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Get in front of tour operators planning senior trips, student travel, motorcoach tours and adult group excursions. These planners are looking for trusted local partners and easy-to-package experiences.
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Connect with reunions, veterans groups, social clubs, and faith-based organizations gathering for meaningful shared experiences. Myrtle Beach provides memorable settings for groups of all kinds.
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Non-lodging partners will receive access to group leads when they invest in AMP with any other purchase.
More Ways to Invest
Leverage Visit Myrtle Beach’s substantial media buying power to receive significant cost savings on marketing opportunities with top travel companies including TripAdvisor, Meta, TravelDesk, Sojern and more.
Through a combined investment, you’ll be able to access a highly targeted audience and benefit from pre-negotiated media rates, premium media inventory, and professional agency creative services.
Choose from a variety of a la carte options at different price points and enjoy the added reach provided by a matching investment by VMB*.
*Note: Matching investment from Visit Myrtle Beach varies depending on opportunity chosen.
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DescrLeverage Visit Myrtle Beach’s substantial media buying power to receive significant cost savings on marketing opportunities with top travel companies including TripAdvisor, Meta, TravelDesk, Sojern and more.
Through a combined investment, you’ll be able to access a highly targeted audience and benefit from pre-negotiated media rates, premium media inventory, and professional agency creative services.
Choose from a variety of a la carte options at different price points and enjoy the added reach provided by a matching investment by VMB*.
*Note: Matching investment from Visit Myrtle Beach varies depending on opportunity chosen.iption text goes here
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Help guests discover area attractions and experiences through our brochure rack program. Participants receive a complimentary brochure rack for their property.
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Place your brochures in 45+ high-traffic lodging locations across the Grand Strand through participating partner properties. This program helps maximize exposure to visitors during their stay, with approximately 20,000 brochures distributed annually.
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Promote exclusive offers and special deals to travelers through VisitMyrtleBeach.com with this optional AMP add-on package designed to boost visibility and engagement.tem description
The 2027 Official Myrtle Beach Area Visitors Guide
Reach visitors where they find the latest information on restaurants, attractions, shows, shopping and things to do by advertising in the Official Myrtle Beach Area Visitors Guide. Get your business in front of more than 500,000 potential customers as part of The Beach’s best resource for visitor information.
Ad Sales Deadline is August 31, 2026
Fill out the interest form below to reserve your spot!
Display ads are for Non Lodging only.
Full-Page Ad
Full-bleed layout
$13,200
1/2-Page Ad
Horizontal layout
$7,700
1/4-Page Ad
Vertical layout
$4,400
New for 2027
Premium full-page locations including the inside front cover and inside back cover in the Visitor Guide will now be awarded through a requested bid process. If interested, please submit your sealed bid by Aug. 31, 2027.
See pricing page in the 2027 AMP Program Guide for full details.
BONUS
By purchasing an ad, you’ll also be highlighted in the guide’s editorial content and have the opportunity to submit a coupon to be featured in all versions of the guide.
Important Dates
June 1, 2026 - 2027 Visitors Guide and AMP sales begin.
August 31, 2026 - 2026 Advertising sales close.
September 9, 2026 - Deadline for ad materials. See the 2027 AMP Program Guide for ad requirements, specifications and checklist.
September 23, 2026 - 2026 Visitors Guide ad materials due. Advertiser will forfeit ad space if ad materials are not submitted by this date.
January 29, 2027 - All payments are due. See the 2027 AMP Program Guide for Pricing.
Contact Us For More Information
Wes Bilyeu, Partnership Specialist at (843) 916-7297 or by email.
Specifications & Pricing
Interested in advertising in the 2027 Visitors Guide or learning more about additional AMP Program opportunities? Complete the interest form, and a member of our team will contact you.
Sales begin June 1, 2026
General FAQs
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Amplified Marketing Programs
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AMP offers Chamber members flexible options to participate in Visit Myrtle Beach marketing programs.
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Through the AMP programs, these exclusive opportunities have been designed to reach new audiences and maximize visibility. Pick and choose through a la carte options, perfectly tailoring this partnership for your business to succeed.
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Complete the interest form and indicate on the form what you are interested in and we will contact you.
AMP FAQS
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Pages above show examples of Featured Listing which are listed first in listing components and placement of featured listing in the "In the Spotlight" section.
Premium Content placement examples can be found in the stories in the Related sections.
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Is the $1,150 for a single slot in the racks? Yes
How many slots are in each rack? 50 slots
Can we ask for specific placement within the racks? No
How often are the racks serviced? Weekly
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CVB Lodging partners. The number of printed guides is based on property participation, approx. 40,000.
