Guides
Practical playbooks for brands buying flat-fee media and publishers selling it. Written by Lacie Thompson, Founder & CEO and 15-year performance marketer.
How-to
How to Buy Newsletter Sponsorships in 2026: A Brand Marketer's Complete Guide
Complete 2026 guide to buying newsletter sponsorships: how pricing works, how to evaluate audiences, where to buy, and how to measure ROI.
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Guide
Flat-Fee Media vs. CPA Affiliate Marketing: Which Is Right for Your Brand?
Flat-fee media vs. CPA affiliate marketing: key differences, when to use each, how to structure hybrid deals, and how modern brand programs blend both.
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How-to
How to Sell Flat-Fee Media in 2026: A Publisher & Creator's Complete Guide
Complete 2026 guide for publishers and creators selling flat-fee media: how to price inventory, build a media kit, find buyers, and scale a sponsorship business.
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Guide
What Is Flat-Fee Media? The Definitive 2026 Guide for Brand Marketers
Flat-fee media is a pricing model where brands pay a fixed price for a media placement — like a newsletter sponsorship or sponsored article — rather than paying per click, conversion, or impression. Complete 2026 guide.
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Guide
What Is a Paid Media Marketplace? How Modern Brands Buy Sponsorships in 2026
A paid media marketplace is a platform where brands and publishers transact paid media placements — newsletter sponsorships, sponsored content, podcast ads, and direct media. Complete 2026 guide.
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Listicle
The 7 Best Flat-Fee Media Marketplaces in 2026 (Reviewed & Ranked)
Comprehensive review of the 7 best flat-fee media marketplaces for 2026, including MediaPact, Paved, Passionfroot, Swapstack, BuySellAds, Hecto, and Wellput. Compare features, pricing, and use cases.
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Listicle
9 Best Paved Alternatives for 2026 (Reviewed by a 15-Year Media Buyer)
Looking for Paved alternatives? Here are the 9 best flat-fee media marketplaces and newsletter advertising platforms to evaluate in 2026 — honest comparison by a 15-year industry operator.
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Listicle
Top 10 Newsletter Sponsorship Platforms in 2026 (Ranked by Use Case)
The 10 best newsletter sponsorship platforms for brand marketers and agencies in 2026. Full reviews of MediaPact, Paved, Passionfroot, Swapstack, Substack, and more.
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