One disclosed sponsor placement inside a single newsletter issue and its public web page.
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BTP does not sell cheap impressions. It sells one disclosed, editor-approved sponsorship lane beside accountability journalism people actually forward.
Five clean ways to sponsor the fire.
Presenting sponsor of the Week In Receipts edition — the recap readers forward to the rest of the office.
Sponsor the recapA multi-placement starter package for first-time sponsors who want to test fit before a longer run.
Start the bundleMonthly presenting sponsor across one running investigation file — issue placements plus the evergreen case pages.
Back the fileQuarterly founding-level underwriting across newsletter, site, and the public storefront — the scarce slot.
One founding slot per quarter. Editor approval required before any agreement. Ask about foundingCurrent availability and exact rates live on the sponsorship storefront. Audience-interest proof, not guaranteed conversions. Questions: michael+ads@ravnintel.com.
The sponsor gets attention. Not the steering wheel.
- Sponsors get no editorial control.
- Sponsors cannot delay, spike, or soften a receipt.
- Sponsors are disclosed in plain language.
- No sponsor can be active BTP editorial subject matter.
- Hard exclusions stay public: PACs, super PACs, pharmaceutical companies, automotive brands, and political 501(c)(4)s.
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Native sponsorships only.
BTP accepts one sponsor per issue, maximum. The sponsorship is written in the publication's own voice, clearly labeled "Sponsor" or "Presented by," and placed at the top or bottom of the issue — never inside the editorial body.
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Every sponsor is vetted personally by the editor.
There is no ad sales team. No automated approval. The editor reviews every inquiry and approves every sponsor before any agreement is signed. If the fit isn't right, the answer is no — regardless of budget.
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Editorial independence is not negotiable.
Sponsors have zero input on editorial content, coverage decisions, or story selection. A sponsorship agreement cannot spike a story, delay a receipt, or change a word in the editorial. If a sponsor becomes newsworthy, we cover it — and we notify the sponsor before publication.
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Hard category exclusions.
BTP does not accept sponsorships from: automotive manufacturers or dealerships, pharmaceutical companies, political action committees (PACs), super PACs, 501(c)(4) political organizations, or any entity currently named in active BTP editorial coverage. No exceptions.
The Audience — Proof Sheet
National
Reach — accountability readers in every state
Engaged
Open and click rates above newsletter category norms
On request
Verified subscriber + engagement figures for sponsors
We don't post a running subscriber counter. Verified subscriber, open, and click figures go to serious sponsors on request. Audience-interest proof, not guaranteed conversions.
Readers are political professionals, journalists, attorneys, campaign staff, and engaged citizens who follow policy closely. Audience claims stay tied to verified metrics before they become sales copy.
The right sponsor gets scarce placement, not clutter.
Describe your organization, what you want to sponsor, and the issue window you're interested in. The editor responds personally to every serious inquiry.
Email michael+ads@ravnintel.com → The Storefront
Rates, Products & Current Availability
Current sponsorship tiers, pricing, and availability are published on the BTP sponsorship storefront. Reserve a slot or request a custom proposal there, or email michael+ads@ravnintel.com for the rate card and audience figures.
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