Your business belongs in our holiday guide’s shop local list. 🎁
Is there a better way to find local shoppers than the Torch?
This season, The Towson Torch is giving our readers more reasons to shop, dine and celebrate close to home—and we’re inviting Greater Towson businesses to be part of it.
Introducing Holidays in Towson: The Complete Holiday Guide, featuring local food, shopping, events, experiences and ways to give back.
Within the guide, our Shop Local Holiday Directory will help readers discover local businesses and find something worth giving.
💌 Your invitation: Join the directory for just $250.
A one-time sponsorship covering publication through January 1, 2027.
The Shop Local Guide
A local starting point for holiday shopping, dining and festive plans.
Meet readers while they’re making their holiday plans.
You’ll reach The Towson Torch’s local subscribers and website visitors: neighbors looking for places to eat, gifts to buy, experiences to share and businesses to support around Towson.
We’ll also promote participating businesses through our newsletter and social media roundups, giving readers more opportunities to discover you.
Give them a reason to choose you.
💡“Shop local” becomes easier when someone knows what you offer, who it’s perfect for and where to buy it.
Your profile brings those answers together. A reader might discover a gift card for a favorite teacher, a spa visit for a partner, dinner for visiting family or an experience for someone who already has everything.
You bring the gift idea. We’ll help tell the story, and provide a direct link to the next step.
Your $250 sponsorship includes:
A dedicated directory profile in your business category.
A large 1200 × 630 image featuring your business, product or service.
A professionally written business description, prepared by The Towson Torch.
A featured holiday gift, service, experience or special offer (you choose)
Direct links to your website and gift, ordering or booking page.
One inclusion in a Shop Local newsletter roundup.
One inclusion in a Shop Local social media roundup.
One listing update during the season.
Placement through January 1, 2027, with no recurring commitment.
Your Shop Local Business Profile:
Your photo, your story, your featured gift, and a direct path to your business.
There’s a place for more than traditional gifts.
Our directory includes:
🍽️ Restaurants & Dining
🎁 Gifts & Boutiques
🛠️ Services & Everyday Helpers
💪 Health & Wellness
💆 Beauty & Self-Care
🌿 Home, Flowers & Hosting
🎟️ Experiences & Family Fun
🍫 Sweet Treats & Gourmet Gifts
🫶 Non-Profits & Charities (Give Local)
A thoughtful gift can be a great meal, a useful service, a little pampering or time spent together. If your business helps people give or celebrate, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a curated local guide, and we’re inviting businesses that fit the season and our Greater Towson audience. Joining early gives readers more time to discover your business as they plan their holiday purchases.
Reserve your profile now:
Simply email [email protected] with the following information:
first name:
last name:
business website URL or online link:
type of business:
contact phone #:
We follow up to collect your photo, logo, your featured gift/offer, and payment.
Let’s give our neighbors more reasons to keep their holiday spending close to home.
