Welcome to Northeast Arkies Best
​Northeast Arkansas is a unique place. We live, shop, eat and play in America’s heartland, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Celebrate Local Business is presenting the 2026 Northeast Arkies Best to engage the community in celebrating the places, restaurants and local businesses we all love.
In 2024, over 3,600 businesses, people, and organizations from 14 Northeast Arkansas counties were nominated and included on the ballot during the voting round of our contest. This year, we have winners from Baxter, Clay, Craighead, Fulton, Greene, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Mississippi, Poinsett, Randolph, Sharp, and Stone counties.
Northeast Arkies Best Promotion
CONTEST PROMOTION:
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Paid and organic social media (Facebook and Instagram)
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Email blasts
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Ad network digital display
RESULTS PROMOTION:
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Direct to consumers Winners Magazine - Circulation of 10,000, reaching 30,000 consumers
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Direct mailed to households with income over $150,000
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Select pickup locations
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Results on www.NortheastArkiesBest.com
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Ad network digital display
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Paid and organic social media (Facebook and Instagram) driving traffic to NortheastArkiesBest.com
How does it work?
During the nomination period, we invite our audience to nominate outstanding establishments and professionals in Northeast Arkies and the surrounding areas. Once our nominations are taken, we will move them to a ballot for official voting. All nominations and voting will be done online at votenearkies.com
Request your complimentary asset kit that includes badges ready to be incorporated into your social media posts, website, and emails during the contest to encourage voting and engage your audience!