Media Pack 2024
Good Taste has been providing its clients with a proven, low cost advertising platform for over 17 years and successfully combines web, social and print media to keep readers informed about all things culinary in Cayman. Used by residents and visitors alike, the beautifully produced magazine boasts exceptional Island-wide distribution and a level of recommendation and endorsement by hospitality professionals that is unheard of.
In addition Good Taste has well researched culinary articles and interviews; powerful online searches; the Island’s most comprehensive online reviews; and effective digital promotions that reach web visitors (over 20,000 per month) with close to 20,000 social media followers (Facebook and Instagram). In a nutshell Good Taste is aimed at anyone who enjoys good food, good wine, good company and great style.
6 Reasons to Advertise
MEASURABLE RESULTS
Good Taste is the only product in Cayman that for thirteen years has used telephone tracking to prove the effectiveness of advertising.
LARGEST WEB AND SOCIAL MEDIA AUDIENCE
With over 20,000 monthly web visits and close to 20,000 social media followers (Facebook and Instagram), the online version of Good Taste is easily the most read and influential culinary magazine in Cayman!
REFERENCE GUIDE
As Good Taste is a reference guide, your business will be referred to constantly during the year. Good Taste also maximises the visibility of your business by cross referencing you in multiple places in the magazine and online.
UNPARALLELED DISTRIBUTION
Good Taste is in more guest rooms or welcome packs than any other magazine (together with the Explore magazine) in Cayman. It’s distributed to over 300 distribution points Island-wide and has a network of dedicated racks ensuring that magazines are always available.
COMPETITIVELY PRICED
When comparing advertising to other high volume Cayman magazines, Good Taste offers great value, but when factoring in the additional online and social media exposure, the value for money is exceptional.
DOT WEBSITE PARTNER
Good Taste is linked to Cayman’s Department of Tourism’s website meaning that we will help connect your business directly to Cayman visitors. Over the last ten years this has led to some very high quality web traffic.
Clients love Good Taste and say it's the best magazine available for dining options in Cayman. We hand out hundreds of magazines each month.
Davina Prachnau, Concierge
Marriott Beach Resort
Marriott Beach Resort
ISLAND-WIDE DISTRIBUTION
Over
300 Distribution Locations
300 Distribution Locations
Good Taste quickly gets into the hands of residents as it is distributed to over 300 locations around the Island. In fact, you are just as likely to find Good Taste in the homes, offices and cars of residents as you are in the hands of tourists.
We aim is to get the magazine to visitors within 24 hours of their arrival. This is achieved as the magazine can be found at the airport, in car rental offices, supermarkets, shopping centres, businesses, restaurants, and many other places.
As can be seen from the charts below, the magazine is either in guest rooms or handed out as part of a welcome pack in way more condos and hotels than other magazines (except our Explore Cayman magazine).
The concierges of all of Cayman’s finest hotels including the Kimpton Seafire, the Ritz-Carlton, the Westin, the Marriott Beach Resort and the Sunshine Suites all say that Good Taste is the most requested and most popular of all the magazines available.
Total Island Coverage
Good Taste distribution ensures that visitors and residents are given copies or can pick up a copy at over 300 locations around the Island. This chart shows the diverse nature of our distribution strategy.
Data compiled February 2018
'Welcome Pack' & 'In-Room' Distribution
Good Taste magazine has significantly strengthened its popularity with hospitality professionals and is now being handed out as part of a welcome pack to guests or placed in guest rooms more than ever.
As can be seen from this chart, Good Taste and Explore Cayman have consistently dominated and maintained incredibly strong support from property owners and condo managers for over six years. And since this data was compiled six other magazines are no longer being published.
‘Welcome Pack’ means magazines are handed to guests on arrival. Data compiled February 2018 as a result of a survey of 52 properties in Grand Cayman by Acorn Publishing.
In-Room Distribution List
Good Taste magazine continues to be the most recommended dining guide in Cayman, with 41 hotels and condos placing the magazine in guest rooms or handing out the guide when guests arrive. The following list shows the properties in Cayman which place magazines in guest rooms or hand them out when guests arrive.
* Placed in 'Guest Rooms
- Anchorage
- Aqua Bay
- Beachcomber *
- Casa Caribe *
- Cayman Reef
- Cobalt Coast *
- Coco Plum
- Colonial Club*
- Compass Point Dive Resort *
- Coral Sands
- Coralstone *
- Crescent Point *
- Exclusive Resorts *
- Grandview
- Grape Tree
- Great House*
- Harbour Heights
- Heritage Club*
- Laguna Del Mar*
- London House*
- Meridian *
- Morritts *
- Pinnacle *
- Plantana Resort*
- Regal Beach *
- Renaissance
- Seven Mile Beach Resort *
- Shangri-La B&B
- Silver Sands *
- South Bay Beach Club *
- Sunset House *
- Sunshine Suites *
- Tamarind Bay *
- The Islands Club *
- The Retreat (at Rum Point)
- Margaritaville Resort *
- Turtle Nest *
- Villas of the Galleon *
- WaterColours*
- Wyndham Reef Resort
Good Taste Rack Locations
George Town
- AL Thompson’s
- Kirk Home Centre
- Foster Supermarket (Airport)
- Airport Post Office
- Scotiabank
- First Caribbean
- Hurley's
- Coffee Point
- Private Jet Arrivals Lounge
West Bay
- Centennial Towers
- Fosters Supermarket
Eastern Districts
- Fosters Supermarket (Savannah)
- Fosters Supermarket (East End)
- Morritts Resort
- Wyndham Reef Resort
- Kaibo
Car Rental Agencies
- Avis Cico
- Marshalls Rent a Car
- Andys Rent a Car (Airport)
- Andys Rent a Car (Seven Mile Beach)
- Hertz
- Thrifty Car Rental
- Dollar Rent a Car
- Economy Car Rentals
- Discount Car Rentals
- Budget Rent a Car
- Payless Car Rental
- Firefly
Seven Mile Beach
- Governors Square inside Cost-u-Less
- Chamber of Commerce
- Governors Square by Butterfield
- Cayman Falls Centre by Yoshi Sushi
- Cayman Falls Centre by Captain Marvins
- Caribbean Plaza by Ginos
- Fosters at Camana Bay
- Strand Plaza by Kirk Freeport
- Galleria Plaza by Aqua
- Galleria Plaza by Smoothie King
- Buckingham Square by Cayman National
- Buckingham Square by Ragazzi
- Taco Cantina in Buckingham Square
- West Shore Centre by KY Imaging
- West Shore Centre Post Office
- West Shore Centre by Subway
- Marquee Plaza Café del Sol
- By Big Daddy’s next to XQ’s
- Starbucks in Camana Bay
- Holiday Inn Resort Grand Cayman
- Seven Mile Shops by Icoa
- Sunshine Suites
- Queens Court Plaza by Fidel Murphy’s
Online Audience
Over
20k Monthly Visits
20k Monthly Visits
The Good Taste website is the most comprehensive website available for restaurant, bar, coffee shop and fast food dining options in Cayman. It is also the number one tool that hotels, condos and resorts use when advising their guests, both before and during their visit, about the dining options in Cayman.
ONLINE TRAFFIC (Avg. visits per month)
SIX REASONS TO ADVERTISE ONLINE
High Volume Traffic
Cayman's most visited restaurant website.
Hotels, Resorts & Condos
Cayman concierges and front desks use and recommend caymangoodtaste.com.
Focused Content
Foodie articles and capabilities like, restaurants that deliver, daily specials, reservations and menus, showcase your business.
SEO Rankings
Top rankings with organic Google searches.
Social Media Impact
A growing fan based of almost 20,000 followers on Facebook and Instagram.
Increasing Web Usage
More and more residents and visitors are using the site to make their dining decisions.
Advertising on the Good Taste website is definitely the most effective advertising we do. We really appreciate it!
Frederico Quiroga, Owner
Full of Beans
Full of Beans
ADVERTISING RATES
Starts at
$190 per month
$190 per month
The following options give some idea of the advertising positions that we offer. However if you don't see what you are looking for then please contact us as we would be happy to discuss alternative solutions.
All pricing shown is in Cayman Islands Dollars and starts at the equivalent of just CI$190 per month for a fully featured online profile.
Please note that there is a 15% charge for any special placement requests and for US$ pricing please divide the CI$ price shown by 0.82
Restaurant & Bar Pricing
These pricing options are only available for restaurants and bars. Acorn Publishing will layout all your contact information, description, photos, etc. based on our set formats. Please contact us if you would like more information about these formats and the formats which we use for the bar section.
Double Page
This is a PRINT and DIGITAL package that includes a double page, map locator, references in the Members' Table and Directory all in the magazine. Online you get an 'Advanced' profile with menu(s) on www.caymangoodtaste.com with multiple photos and keywords to give you a great digital presence.
Annual Price
$6,720
Monthly Price
$560
per month
Single Page
This is a PRINT and DIGITAL package that includes a single page, map locator, references in the Members' Table and Directory all in the magazine. Online you get a profile with menu(s) on www.caymangoodtaste.com with photos and keywords to give you a great digital presence.
Annual Price
$3,980
Monthly Price
$332
per month
Half Page
This is a PRINT and DIGITAL package that includes a half page, map locator, references in the Members' Table and Directory all in the magazine. Online you get a profile with menu on www.caymangoodtaste.com which includes a photo, description and keywords.
Annual Price
$2,490
Monthly Price
$208
per month
Special Position Rates
These positions are ideal if you want high visibility branding positions in the magazine.
Inside Front Cover
Dimensions: 8.375" w x 10.875" h
Annual Price
$8,200
Monthly Price
$683
per month
Opposite IFC
Dimensions: 8.375" w x 10.875" h
Annual Price
$8,200
Monthly Price
$683
per month
Back Cover
Dimensions: 8.375" w x 10.875" h
Annual Price
$10,710
Monthly Price
$893
per month
Inside Back Cover
Dimensions: 8.375" w x 10.875" h
Annual Price
$7,600
Monthly Price
$633
per month
Opposite IBC
Dimensions: 8.375" w x 10.875" h
Annual Price
$6,900
Monthly Price
$575
per month
Pages 2 to 7
Dimensions: 2 x (8.375" w x 10.875" h)
Annual Price
$5,600
Monthly Price
$467
per month
Opposite ToC
Dimensions: 8.375" w x 10.875" h
Annual Price
$5,500
Monthly Price
$458
per month
Opposite Maps
Dimensions: 8.375" w x 10.875" h
Annual Price
$5,400
Monthly Price
$450
per month
Prime Half Page
Dimensions: 7.5" w x 4.9" h
Annual Price
$3,300
Monthly Price
$275
per month
Prime Quarter Page
Dimensions: 3.37" w x 4.54" h
Annual Price
$1,850
Monthly Price
$154
per month
Standard Position Rates
These positions are ideal if ad placement is less important but you still want a strong presence in the magazine.
Full Page
Dimensions: 8.375" w x 10.875" h
Annual Price
$4,800
Monthly Price
$400
per month
2/3 Page
Dimensions: 4.9" w x 10" h
Annual Price
$3,700
Monthly Price
$308
per month
Half Page
Dimensions: 7.5" w x 4.9" h
Annual Price
$2,875
Monthly Price
$240
per month
Quarter Page
Dimensions: 3.37" w x 4.54" h
Annual Price
$1,600
Monthly Price
$133
per month
Special Sections
These positions offer advertisers the ability to further promote the unique features of their business. Please note that the format that Acorn Publishing uses to layout your information may change from year to year. Also the number of available positions is limited so please contact us asap if you are interested.
Event Planning Section
Advertisers can promote their event planning services, venues, products, etc. The print and web package combines a 1/4 page advertisement in Good Taste magazine with a Web profile under Event Planning on www.caymangoodtaste.com and is offered at a 30% discount off the list price.
Annual Price
$1,500
Monthly Price
$125
per month
Best Waterfront Dining
Waterfront restaurants can promote their unique dining experiences in this special limited feature. The print and web package combines a 1/4 page (or larger) advertisement in Good Taste magazine with a Web Profile on the Best Waterfront Dining page.
Annual Price
$1,200
Monthly Price
$100
per month
Best Brunch
Restaurants offering brunch can promote their brunches in the Best Brunch special feature. The print and web package combines a 1/4 page (or larger) advertisement in Good Taste magazine with a Web Profile on the Best Brunch page.
Annual Price
$1,200
Monthly Price
$100
per month
Best Breakfast
Advertisers can promote their breakfast to diners looking for the best breakfast options in Cayman in this special feature position. The print and web package combines a 1/4 page (or larger) advertisement in Good Taste magazine with a Web Profile on the Best Breakfast page.
Annual Price
$1,200
Monthly Price
$100
per month
Best Vegetarian
Restaurants or cafes with a strong vegetarian or vegan offering can promote their offering in the Best Healthy special feature. The print and web package combines a 1/4 page (or larger) advertisement in Good Taste magazine with a Web Profile on the Best Vegetarian and Vegan page.
Annual Price
$1,200
Monthly Price
$100
per month
Best Wine
Restaurants with award wining wine offerings can promote this in a special wine feature. The print and web package combines a 1/4 page (or larger) advertisement in Good Taste magazine with a Web Profile on the Best Wine page.
Annual Price
$1,200
Monthly Price
$100
per month
Local Dining
Local restaurants can promote their uniquely Caymanian restaurants in this special feature position. The print and web package combines a 1/4 page (or larger) advertisement in Good Taste magazine with a Web Profile on the Local Restaurants page.
Annual Price
$1,200
Monthly Price
$100
per month
Online Advertising Rates
These digital advertising options are ideal if you want to leverage our loyal Cayman Good Taste website visitors and promote your business to our on-island audience as well as visitors before they arrive in Cayman.
Entry Profile Package
Entry Profile Package
This listing includes all your contact information, highlights, photos, description, web and email links and is optimized for search engines.
12 MONTH CONTRACT
$190
per month
6 MONTH CONTRACT
$260
per month
Standard Profile Package
Standard Profile Package
This listing includes your contact information, highlights, photos, description, web and email links, searchable keywords, online reservation requests, ability to edit and displayed multiple menus, delivery details (if applicable), and is optimized for search engines.
12 MONTH CONTRACT
$245
per month
6 MONTH CONTRACT
$325
per month
Advanced Profile Package
In additional to all the benefits of the Standard Restaurant Listing, this listing allows business owners to edit/update any special event information and is ranked above Standard Listings on the website.
12 MONTH CONTRACT
$299
per month
6 MONTH CONTRACT
$385
per month
Web Banners
Premium Banner
These banners are displayed in the main content on the Home page of the Cayman Good Taste website.
Dimensions: 617px w x 124px h
12 MONTH CONTRACT
$315
per month
6 MONTH CONTRACT
$355
per month
Standard Banner
These banners are displayed in the right-hand column of the Home page of the Cayman Good Taste website.
Dimensions: 173px w x 235px h
12 MONTH CONTRACT
$215
per month
6 MONTH CONTRACT
$260
per month
Web Promotions
Featured Events Package
These are placed above the Events calendar or above the list of Promotions. Events will also be featured on the What’s On Cayman app, Cayman Good Taste App and if appropriate can be featured on the Explore Cayman website.
PACK OF 12
$115
per month
PACK OF 6
$125
per month
Featured Promotions Package
Promotions will be featured on the Cayman Good Taste website's promotions page and also on the Cayman Good Taste App, at the top of the homepage.
PACK OF 12
$55
per month
PACK OF 6
$65
per month
Discounts
We are able to offer the following discounts:
Cross Platform discounts: Available if you purchase both print and digital advertising. Multi Ad discounts: Available if you purchase multiple print ads or online banners. Cross Product discounts: Available if you purchase advertising in multiple Acorn Publishing products.
Please contact us if you would like more information.
PUBLICATION INFORMATION
Publication Date
January 2025
Print Run
35,000 copies
Frequency
Annual
Estimated Readership
275,000
Space Deadline
9th August 2024
Payment Schedule
50% on signing, 50% on publication
Cancellations
No cancellations after the space deadline
MEDIA REQUIREMENTS
High quality PDF files are preferred. Other acceptable formats are TIFF or EPS, in which all fonts and images must be embedded. Ads created in Quark, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher or any other word processing program will not be accepted. All artwork should be at least 300dpi and converted to CMYK. Files should be supplied on CD or DVD, via FTP, or emailed if the file is less than 5mb.
Artwork design can be provided at the discounted rate of CI$95 per hour for advertisers only.