Hill City marketing that puts every dollar where it earns the most.
Population: ~1,000 (heavy tourism)
Hill City — the "Heart of the Hills" — sits between Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Custer State Park, with the Black Hills Central Railroad, wineries, and a small but lively Main Street. Advertising here is overwhelmingly tourism-driven, with a small year-round local economy underneath.
What works in Hill City
Hill City businesses do well with mobile-first targeting along Highway 16 and 385, geofencing around Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse, and Meta advertising for upcoming events at the railroad and wineries.
Common Hill City marketing challenges
- Tiny population
- Heavy seasonal swing
- Highway-traffic dependence
Industries especially active in Hill City
These are some of the categories we see the most demand for in Hill City — but the playbook works the same regardless of what you sell. If your business isn't on this list, that's not a problem; the targeting, channel mix, and creative process all adapt.
We build advertising campaigns for almost any local business — contractors, manufacturers, ag and ag services, nonprofits, schools, fitness studios, salons, dentists, attorneys, financial advisors, plumbers, HVAC, daycare, mental health practices, recruiting campaigns, government, B2B, e-commerce, and more. If you can describe your customer, we can build a plan to reach them.
Ask about your industryTactics that tend to work in Hill City
The right mix depends on your goal and budget — but most campaigns in this market draw from a similar starting point.
Geofencing Advertising
Build virtual fences around physical locations and serve display or video ads to people inside them.
Learn moreDigital Advertising
Targeted display, video, search, social, CTV, OTT, audio, and retargeting campaigns built around your business goals.
Learn moreSocial Media Advertising
Meta (Facebook + Instagram) ads that reach a broad, customizable audience where they already spend their time.
Learn moreStreaming Audio Advertising
15- and 30-second audio ads on Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, podcasts, and other digital audio platforms.
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