Apply for the $3,000 marketing grant

We're awarding one deserving Pittsburgh business with a $3,000 marketing grant — packed with tools, exposure, and creative support to help your pittsburgh business grow.

Whether you’re trying to bring in more customers, elevate your branding, or get the word out, this marketing grant gives you the hands-on help and visibility to make it happen.

What You’ll Win: a $3,000+ Marketing grant

📰 TribLIVE Feature + Digital Reach

📸 Creator Marketing Campaign by Relay

  • 3-month campaign with 2 creators per month

  • Includes 6 reviews, 6 Reels, 6 Stories, and 18 branded photos

  • Estimated 30,000+ Referrals from a Pittsburgh-based audience

📊 Social Media Strategy & Makeover by Brand Motives

  • Social Media Makeover – Full strategy, branding, and content toolkit for Facebook & Instagram.

  • expert profile optimization, competitor insights, and a custom content calendar.

  • 10 ready-to-use captions and custom graphics to boost engagement and visibility.

Reach Millions with TribLIVE

Massive Digital Exposure

Benefit from 100,000 targeted impressions on TribLIVE's platform, putting your business in front of engaged local customers.

Featured Partner
News Story

Get your business showcased in a 500-600 word professional article with photo on TribLIVE, reaching their audience of 2.5 million monthly users.

Social Media
boost

Your story will be boosted across Trib Total Media's Media's Facebook (2,900+ followers) and LinkedIn (2,650+ followers) accounts for maximum visibility.

local Creator Magic with Relay

6 Local Creators

Partner with six influential Pittsburgh-area content creators who will authentically showcase your business.

Multi-Format Content

Receive 6 reviews, 6 reels, 6 Instagram stories, and 18 high-quality photos featuring your products or services.

thousands of hyperlocal Impressions

Reach thousands of engaged local followers who trust these creators' recommendations.

Shine Online with a Complete Social Makeover by
Brand Motives

This social media makeover & optimization package from brand motives will deliver all the tools you need to optimize your presence, elevate your brand, and create a clear strategy for success on Facebook and Instagram.

This package is made up of three key parts to help your brand shine online:

  1. Social Media Setup & Optimization

  2. Strategic Content Planning

  3. Custom Social Media Content

brand motives

Brand motives offer a comprehensive range of marketing and advertising services, including brand strategy, advertising campaigns, website design and development, social media marketing, and more. We work with partners across different industries, tailoring solutions to their needs, and always strive to deliver exceptional results.

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fREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • The winning business will be publicly announced on July 15th. The selected business will be contacted directly before the public announcement.

  • Any small business based in the Pittsburgh area is eligible to apply. We're looking for businesses of all types and sizes that could benefit from a marketing boost. To qualify, your business must be located within 50 miles of Pittsburgh, PA—specifically in one of the following Pennsylvania counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington, or Westmoreland.

  • The full implementation typically takes 3-4 months, with the TribLIVE features, creator content, and brand refresh being coordinated based on your business needs.

teRMS & CONDITIONS

To be eligible for the Run Relay Marketing Grant, businesses must be located within 50 miles of Pittsburgh and submit a complete entry form by July 10, 2025. One winner will be selected to receive a $3,000+ marketing package, including a Partner News story TribLIVE, boosted posts on Trib Total Media’s social accounts, a content campaign from six creators via Relay (or one creator party), and a social media strategy and optimization package from brand motives. The winner will be announced on July 15, 2025, and must redeem the services by December 31, 2025. The prize has no cash value and is non-transferable. By entering, participants agree to allow Run Relay and its partners to use their business name, likeness, and campaign content for promotional purposes. Entrants also acknowledge that their contact information and submitted data will be shared between Relay, TribLIVE, and brand motives for the purposes of campaign coordination and future marketing communications. The winner will be chosen based on mission alignment, business need, community engagement, and potential impact.