Chicago · Local Businesses · Creators
TableSide Media connects Chicago businesses with local creators who visit, experience, and post. Multiple creators per campaign. We handle all outreach, matching, and coordination. You simply say yes, and we handle the rest.
Are you a content creator? Join our Chicago network and get invited to collaborate.
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The best marketing doesn't feel like marketing. It feels like a friend sharing a place they genuinely loved.
We work with all kinds of local businesses across Chicago and the suburbs: restaurants, salons, fitness studios, cafés, bars, spas, retail shops, and more. We pair them with local creators who visit, experience what makes each place special, and share it authentically through short-form video.
We handle everything: matching, scheduling, creator briefing, and follow-up. You focus on your business while we handle everything else.
To create authentic connections between Chicago area businesses and creators, generating content that drives real visibility for great local spots.
How It Works
Fill out a short form with details about your business, including your brand, vibe, and what makes you unique. We'll take it from there.
We match and schedule a creator whose audience aligns with your business. They visit, experience your space, and capture it authentically.
Creators post Instagram Reels and TikTok videos that reach their local audiences and put your business on the map.
For Businesses
Stop relying on ads that don't convert. Creators showcase what makes your business special to thousands of local followers who are actively looking for their next favorite spot.
Why it works
Creator content shows up where people are already looking for their next favorite spot. It feels like a recommendation, not an advertisement.
When a creator's audience sees them visit your business, they see a recommendation from someone they trust.
A well-performing Reel or TikTok can drive discovery for months. One visit, long-term returns.
What you get
Enjoy hosted visits at some of Chicago's best local spots, from restaurants and cafés to salons, studios, and more.
Work with real local brands and grow your credibility as a creator in the Chicago area.
No scripts, no rigid briefs. Your content, your style. Just share the experience authentically.
For Creators
Love creating content? Join our network of Chicago area creators and get invited to experience great local spots in exchange for authentic social media posts.
FAQ
We work with all kinds of local businesses across Chicago and the suburbs, including restaurants, cafés, salons, fitness studios, spas, bars, retail shops, and more. If you have a great space and want authentic exposure, we would love to hear from you.
Businesses provide a complimentary experience for the creator, whether that's a meal, a service, or a product. Beyond that, we take care of everything, from creator selection and scheduling to follow-up.
We carefully review each creator's content quality, engagement, and audience demographics. We then match them to businesses based on brand style, aesthetic fit, and target audience alignment.
Businesses provide a complimentary experience for the creator. We offer customized pricing based on your campaign scope. Fill out our inquiry form and we will follow up with a customized proposal.
Creators produce Instagram Reels and TikTok videos showcasing their experience. Content is authentic to their style — your business is the subject, but the creator's voice drives the story.
Fill out our creator application with your social handles and a bit about your content style. We review applications regularly and reach out to creators who are a strong fit for our business partners.
Contact
Ready to get your business in front of Chicago's creator community or join our creator network? Let's start the conversation.