The local platform parents trust for services, activities, events and more.
Six ways to reach parents
Top banner ad
Above-the-fold placement on all pages. (image dimensions: 90 x 728 desktop, 50 x 320 mobile)
Side banner ad
Rotating placement on all pages. (image dimensions: 250 x 300)
Business listing
Your service page with photos, details, fees and contact.
Event submission
Submit a family event. Free to attend for families means free to submit — no fee. Fee-based events come with a listing fee.
Sponsored editorial
Sponsored business spotlights written by you and reviewed by our editorial team.
Social features
Sponsored social posts on Instagram.
Looking to co-host a family event instead? See how we curate, promote and run events with BIDs, developers and neighborhood partners.
Who you are reaching
Gensa is built on 10+ years of Brooklyn Bridge Parents, the hyperlocal parenting publication that served Brooklyn families until 2026. Those readers, that editorial voice, and that neighborhood-by-neighborhood depth are the foundation Gensa is expanding city by city.
We are not a directory bolt-on and we are not a national aggregator. Gensa is the editorial platform parents trust to guide real decisions — a camp, a class, an after-school program, a weekend plan — so your business reaches them at the moment they are deciding.
Why Gensa?
Verified local parent audience
Every reader is here because they are a parent making a local decision — not an ad-targeted profile rented from a platform.
Editorial-adjacent trust
Your listing sits next to neighborhood reporting by editors who live in the community. That context compounds trust over time.
Neighborhood-level targeting
Go as narrow as a single neighborhood. Meta and Google will not match that granularity for a family audience.
How it works
Tell us about your business
Email hello@gensa.family with your business type and neighborhood. We set up your vendor account and walk you through pricing and the formats that fit — usually within one business day.
Submit your listing or ad
Add your business, event, or ad creative. Use the format that matches your goal — listing, banner, side, sponsored, or event.
Editorial reviews & goes live
Our team reviews every submission before publishing. Most go live within two business days with specific feedback if anything needs a revision.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to advertise or list my business on Gensa?
Pricing depends on the product — listing, top banner, side ad, sponsored editorial, or social. Email hello@gensa.family with your business type and neighborhood and we'll send rates for the formats that fit, then set up your vendor account.
Is it free to submit a family event?
Yes — if the event is free for families to attend, it is free to submit to Gensa. Paid events (ticketed classes, workshops, camps) follow our standard listing pricing. In both cases, our editorial team reviews the submission before it goes live.
How long does approval take?
Most listings and ads are reviewed within two business days. We read every submission — Gensa does not auto-import from aggregators, which is why parents trust what they see here. If something needs a revision, we reply with specific feedback so you can update and resubmit.
What ad formats are available?
Top banner ads on high-traffic pages, side ads on content pages, business listings across our tiered plans, event submissions, and sponsored editorial or social posts written in our house voice. We'll help you pick the mix when you get in touch, then you manage it from your vendor dashboard.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Monthly subscriptions cancel at the end of the current billing cycle. Yearly subscriptions are not prorated — you keep access for the remainder of the year you already paid for, and the plan does not renew. Ads run for their booked flight and do not auto-renew without your confirmation. Email hello@gensa.family with questions before you commit.
Ready to reach local parents?
Tell us what you run and where, and we'll set you up with pricing and the formats that fit — listing, ad, sponsored editorial, or event. We reply within one business day.