Big Islands Kamaʻāina-focused Magazines.
Neighbors of Kona | Neighbors of Waikoloa & Waimea

Our Free! Kamaʻāina-focused community publications feature Ohana and community leaders, local happenings, history and stories that captivate our readers. We support local and introduce island businesses to full-time residents and visiting tourists by combining the best elements of "Print & Digital" to reinforce your brand message to 1,000s. We’re committed to helping our sponsors grow while sharing "Aloha" (positivity and inspiration) with our readers every month. Be sure to give us a call to showcase your business and be seen where it really matters, on the kitchen and coffee table, cell phones, laptops and iPads in Kona on a daily basis.

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What We Do

We're a Best Version Media magazine publisher on the Big Island.

Kama'aina Hawaii joined Best Version Media publications who have been connecting local communities since 2007. BVM is now one of the fastest-growing companies in the print media industry. Their 1,300 community publications share positive, ohana-friendly stories with millions of readers every year. In fact, BVM have distributed more than 55 million magazines in 2022, a number that’s expected to continue rising.

Certification & Memberships

Kama'aina Hawaii is a fully certified Hawaii Tourism Authority, Hawaii Island 'Destination Expert'.

We are proud members of:
Hawaii Tourism Authority
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce
 

High Value Penetration

Partnership with residents and neighborhoods
Residents provide content
Neighbors talk-story and Ohana appear on the cover
Active community involved neighbors

Market Influence

100% Homeowners, Full-time residents and Tourist visitors
Hyper-local content
92.6% find local community magazines useful
89.4% magazine open rate and referenced up to five times a month

Targeted Distribution

Mailed FREE! directly to homeowners and full-time residents
Affluent local residents with buying power
Penetrates the exact market you are trying to reach and affordable

Social Media Reach

Branding through Facebook, Instagram and Google ads
Reinforces your print ads
Geo-location targeting in Kona
Monthly digital reports
Reaches locals and tourist visitors daily

How It Works

A Better Approach To Advertising And Branding.

Micro-targeting

Location specific magazine distribution, delivered direct to 100% high-value homeowners, full-time residents who can afford your products and services.

Integrated Social Media Plan

An no fuss "plug & play" Facebook, Instagram. Google-ads social media program to reinforce your brand in the neighborhood where you do business.

The Right Target Market Influence

'Be seen where it matters' in residents homes, on cell phones, laptops and iPads in Kona daily.

Focused Exposure For Your Product or Service.

We help local business owners generate new clients from the neighborhood community with our integrated approach to magazine distribution, print and digital marketing.

How It Works

Contact us if you would like to know more about our Kona community magazines or how to become a valued sponsor.

Our Magazines

Neighbors of Kona | Coming soon! Neighbors of 'Waikoloa & Waimea'

Sales

To sponsor/advertise contact:

theo.vandermerwe@kamaainahawaii.com

 




 

Kama'aina owned and managed business in Kailua-Kona, Big Island