@inthespotlight504

InTheSpotlight504 is a curated local media & editorial platform sharing New Orleans stories. We highlight the people, places, and neighborhood favorites that make this city unique, offering an insider look at culture, entertainment, and lifestyle. Each feature is carefully crafted to tell a story while connecting audiences across Instagram, Facebook, and local media channels.

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Some stories are shared organically, while others are created in collaboration with local businesses and professionals seeking visibility through thoughtful, story-driven features. Every piece is curated with care and respect for our community.

The following options outline our paid storytelling collaborations for those interested in being featured.

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🎙️ MEDIA KIT & RATE CARD

✨ Tell Your Story. Authentically.

In the Spotlight 504 is a curated editorial platform celebrating the people, places, businesses, and stories that make New Orleans extraordinary.

Every feature is crafted with genuine care, a writer's eye, and a photographer's instinct—creating authentic editorial storytelling that resonates with an engaged local audience across Instagram, Facebook, and the web.

Our platform reaches a combined audience of 11,000+ followers and generates 500,000+ monthly views across all channels, with In the Spotlight 504 alone averaging 350,000+ monthly views.

We aren't a mass-market publication.

We're a trusted, community-centered voice—and our audience knows the difference.

📊 AUDIENCE AT A GLANCE

🎭 New Orleans culture enthusiasts (ages 30–60)

🍽️ Restaurant lovers, festival-goers, and parade enthusiasts

💼 Professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and community leaders

❤️ Highly engaged local audience with meaningful interaction and repeat readership

📱 Cross-platform visibility across Instagram, Facebook, and our editorial website

🌟 SPONSORED FEATURE PACKAGES

Every sponsored feature is personally written by Karla Marie Cochran in her signature editorial style.

This is authentic storytelling, not advertising copy.

Sponsored content is clearly disclosed as part of our editorial standards.

⭐ Signature Spotlight Feature

$750

✔️ 1,200–1,500 word editorial feature

📸 Professional photography

📱 Instagram feature

📘 Facebook feature

🌐 Publication on InTheSpotlight504.com

🌐 Publication on LinkedIn (#1 Most Important Social Media Platform for PR)

✨ Mini Spotlight Feature

$425

✔️ 600–800 word editorial feature

📱 Instagram feature

📘 Facebook feature

🌐 Website publication

Perfect for:

• New businesses

• Pop-ups

• Product launches

• Special announcements

🎉 Event Coverage Package

$550

📸 Live event photography

📝 800–1,000 word editorial recap

📱 Instagram carousel

🌐 Website feature

⏱️ Published within five business days

📣 Social-Only Spotlight

$250

📱 One Instagram post

📘 One Facebook post

✍️ Editorial-style caption written by Karlita

Ideal for:

• Openings

• Announcements

• Product launches

• Community updates

🚀 Monthly Visibility Package

$1,000 per month

✔️ Two editorial features (mix of formats)

✔️ Four social media posts

✔️ Inclusion in monthly editorial roundups

Perfect for businesses looking to build long-term visibility and community recognition.

➕ ADD-ON SERVICES

📧 Newsletter mention (when available) — $125

📧 Linked In Article and Repost — $125

🎥 Reels or video coverage — $175 per event

⚡ Rush turnaround (48 hours) — +$125

📸 Commercial photography licensing — $175

✅ EVERY FEATURE INCLUDES

✍️ Written by Karla Marie Cochran, award-winning media strategist, storyteller, and former publisher of N.O.sotros Magazine

🌐 Publication on InTheSpotlight504.com

📱 Distribution across Instagram and Facebook

🏷️ Business tagging and cross-platform crediting for discoverability

📤 Permission to share published content across your own marketing channels

✏️ One complimentary revision on all written features

📍 WHAT WE COVER

🍴 Restaurants, cafés, bars, and food culture

🎭 Festivals, parades, and cultural celebrations

🤝 Women-owned, minority-owned, and locally owned businesses

🎨 Arts, music, dance, and the creative community

🏘️ Neighborhood stories and hidden gems

🎉 Grand openings, anniversaries, milestones, and launches

❤️ The people and stories that make New Orleans unforgettable

📅 READY TO BE IN THE SPOTLIGHT?

Features are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, and availability is intentionally limited each month to maintain editorial quality.

📬 Contact

Izzy Chaplain

Outreach Coordinator

studioshaktineworleans@gmail.com

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📱 @inthespotlight504 on Instagram & Facebook

Karla Marie Cochran (Karlita)

Founder & CEO | Editor in Chief

📧 karlamarie@inthespotlight504.com

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📱 @inthespotlight504 on Instagram & Facebook

Rates are current as of 2026 and are subject to change without notice. Custom editorial and visibility packages are available upon request.

Media Kit & Story Submission

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Media Kit & Story Submission ✻

Feature Your Clients with @InTheSpotlight504

A curated local media & editorial platform for New Orleans stories

InTheSpotlight504 highlights the people, places, and neighborhood favorites that make New Orleans unique. We share authentic, story-driven features across Instagram, Facebook, and social channels—offering both organic editorial coverage and paid storytelling collaborations for businesses, brands, and clients seeking meaningful visibility.

Post-Event Photos:

One of our favorite ways to highlight your Nonprofit Organizations and clients is through our Social Scene features. Send us your client’s Top 10 post-gala photos along with a brief description of the event or moment. Bonus points for fashion-forward shots, small group moments, and candid interactions—the kinds of images that bring the story to life.

These features are shared on our Instagram and Facebook platforms, giving your clients visibility while celebrating the people, style, and energy that make New Orleans events unforgettable. Don’t forget the Photo Credit to include. We want to thank our local photographers.

New Restaurants & Shops: Your Client Could Be Our Next Feature
We love sharing stories about new businesses, restaurants, and shops opening in New Orleans. Send us the true-life story behind your client’s venture—what makes them unique, their inspiration, and any special offerings.
Your client might just become our next featured story… or even a cover moment for InTheSpotlight504! We’re looking for authentic voices, compelling narratives, and standout personalities that bring our local community to life.
📸 Bonus points for high-quality photos or short videos that showcase the space, people, and vibe.
The Untold Stories:
Share stories of resilience, hidden gems, neighborhood treasures.
Culture Stories: Celebrate New Orleans’ Diversity:
We love highlighting the rich cultural tapestry of New Orleans. Send us stories about African American, Latinx, Asian American, Arab, and other cultural communities, including traditions, local heroes, creative projects, or events that celebrate heritage and identity.
Your client, artist, or community leader could be featured in our editorial coverage, sharing their authentic story with our engaged audience.
📸 Bonus points for photos, videos, or behind-the-scenes moments that capture the vibrancy and uniqueness of each story.

With over 26 years of experience in marketing, PR, visual design, and community-centered storytelling, I bring strategic insight and creative expertise to every story. As the founder and former publisher of N.O.sotros Magazine, a leading New Orleans cultural publication celebrated nationally and preserved in the Louisiana Research Collective, Tulane, and LSU archives, I’ve shaped cultural narratives, amplified local voices, and built editorial platforms with purpose.

Learn more about my experience and approach here: About Karla Marie / Studio Shakti

Partner with @InTheSpotlight504 to amplify your clients’ stories in New Orleans—where editorial integrity meets local visibility.

InTheSpotlight504 is a curated local media & editorial platform sharing New Orleans stories. We highlight the people, places, and neighborhood favorites that make this city unique, offering an insider look at culture, entertainment, and lifestyle. Each feature is carefully crafted to tell a story while connecting audiences across Instagram, Facebook, and local media channels.
With over 26 years of experience in marketing, PR, visual design, and community-centered storytelling, founder- Karla Marie (Karlita) brings strategic insight and creative expertise to every story. As the founder and former publisher of N.O.sotros Magazine, a leading New Orleans cultural publication celebrated nationally and preserved in the Louisiana Research Collective, Tulane, and LSU archives, I’ve shaped cultural narratives, amplified local voices, and built editorial platforms with purpose.
Learn more about my experience and approach here: About Karla Marie / Studio Shakti
- Food & drink 🍴
- People & Places 🏛️
- Art & Culture 🎨
- Business & Organizations 🛍️
- Neighborhood favorites 🏘️
- Entertainment & Social Scene 🎉
Some stories are shared organically, while others are created in collaboration with local businesses and professionals seeking visibility through thoughtful, story-driven features. Every piece is curated with care and respect for our community. We work with individuals, businesses, and agencies seeking to increase visibility.
📣 Community Amplification
Stories are shared across a multi-platform local network with a combined reach of 11K+ followers and 90k monthly views, with consistent month-over-month growth.
Rather than relying on mass scale, our community-centered, heart-led approach prioritizes relevant audiences, repeat viewers, and meaningful local visibility—resulting in stronger engagement and long-term recognition for featured stories.
Some stories are shared organically, while others are created in collaboration with local businesses and professionals seeking visibility through thoughtful, story-driven features. Every piece is curated with care and respect for our community. Paid Partnerships start at $100-$850 with custom rate available for special projects.

Would you like to share your PRESS RELEASE or MEDIA COVERAGE request? Would you like to be considered for THE SPOTLIGHT TABLE (Chefs and Restaurants)? Interested in submitting a STORY FOR EDITORIAL consideration? Fill out the form below. If you are submitting on behalf of a client, we will follow up to request photos or videos if needed.

❌ What We Do Not Post

To keep our editorial platform authentic, curated, and community-focused, we do not post:

💸 Paid ads disguised as editorial content
🐶 Pet or personal content unrelated to New Orleans stories
🛑 Unverified claims, misleading info, or spam
⚠️ Controversial or divisive political content
❌ Content outside the New Orleans community or cultural context

All features on InTheSpotlight504 are carefully curated to maintain editorial integrity, authenticity, and engagement with our audience.

What We Offer Agencies & Clients

Organic editorial features highlighting local businesses, makers, and cultural initiatives
Paid storytelling collaborations designed with PR-informed strategy and social amplification
Professional content creation, including photography, short-form video, and editorial captions
Community-centered storytelling that maintains editorial integrity while delivering visibility

We also welcome press releases, photos, and videos from agencies and clients for possible editorial coverage. Every story is curated thoughtfully, keeping editorial standards and community engagement front and center.

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New Orleans stories, culture, lifestyle and the rhythm that shapes us!