WHAT'S THE SKOOP?

What is The Local Skoop-West Chester? 

The Local Skoop is an online resource for restaurant-goers, music lovers, event followers and foodies.  The Local Skoop is a one stop shop, highlighting all of the best reasons to visit downtown West Chester via social media and google.    

Who runs The Local Skoop-West Chester?

TLS is run by a local marketing agency called Skigital, owned by Kim Cunningham and Shanna DeCola.  Skigital is located in Downingtown and we have been working with restaurants and their marketing needs for over 5 years.  Some of our clients in West Chester include Kooma, The Stone Tavern, Pietros Prime, Spence Cafe and Limoncello.  

Why is The Local Skoop-West Chester a good idea? 

The Local Skoop West Chester was created after Kim and Shanna uncovered a need within the local restaurant community.  Many of the business owners in WC felt that the sense of community within the borough was not as strong as it used to be, yet they were unsure how to unify and co-promote their businesses.  In addition, other dining destinations such as Media borough and Kennett Square were rising in popularity.  We know that by creating a resource showcasing all that West Chester has to offer, and  utilizing our marketing expertise and knowledge of web and social media, we will secure West Chester as the #1 dining destination in Chester County by increasing foot traffic and interest in the area.

Do I need to pay for a membership to be featured on social media? 

Our goal is to provide as much information to consumers as possible, therefore any public information on social media or the internet could be shared on The Local Skoop.  However, as a member, your business will be featured at least 2 times a month on “Today’s Skoop” stories on both Facebook and Instagram. In addition, you are provided a custom designed Facebook Event once a month and 2 Facebook Cover features a year.  

What does membership provide on The Local Skoop’s website?  

Our website will be an informational/directory resource with categories such as: BYOB, happy hour, take out/delivery, catering, specialty items, private event space, and live music just to name a few.  With a paid membership, your business will have a featured listing with comprehensive information, hours, daily specials and more. Think of a featured listing to be like a mini website within a website.  

How will The Local Skoop be promoted?

Each month, there will be targeted, sponsored social ads driving new followers to TLS’s Facebook and Instagram pages.  In addition, there will be monthly, targeted social ads driving people to Thelocalskoop/westchester.com.  

How much is a membership?  

The introductory cost for an annual membership is $65 a month for the first 10 businesses that join.  After that, the cost will go to $80 a month.