PR agencies charge $10,000/mo. We changed that.

Top-Tier Media Coverage.
Nothing Less.

Earned media coverage for consumer brands in New York Times, Forbes, Wired and more. We pursue. They publish. You pay for results.

The Process.

Start with 20+ outlets. Walk away with ~5 live media coverages. Pay only when they publish.

01

Pick Media Outlets

Pick the media outlets from our custom list

02

We Pursue

We pitch to our network from shortlisted outlets.

03

Ship Samples

You send the samples directly to interested outlets

04

Pay when Published

Pay once the coverage is live

Every Campaign

What's always included.

Do-Follow Backlinks
Every placement includes a permanent do-follow link — real SEO equity, not just brand mentions.
4–8 Week Timeline
Full campaign from kick-off to published coverage. No open-ended retainers.
Solo Review or Best Guide
Dedicated article or best-of list inclusion — not a paid ad or sponsored post.
No Media Fees — Ever
We never pay publications for coverage. Every placement is genuine editorial.

Transparent Pricing.

Start for $499. Only pay performance fees when coverage is published. No hidden costs. Zero retainer.

REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT: $499 (One-time)Covers research, media list, and pitch creation.
30-Day GuaranteeRefundable if no traction in 30 days.
1
TIER 1 MEDIA
$399/placement
Paid ONLY when published

Top-tier, mainstream publications with massive global reach and high domain authority.

Example Outlets
The VergeWSJTechCrunchWiredNYTCNETZDNetTechRadarFast CompanyCNN
2
TIER 2 MEDIA
$249/placement
Paid ONLY when published

Authoritative niche and vertical publications — travel, fitness, home, lifestyle, and industry-specific media.

Example Outlets
Travel + LeisureRunner's WorldApartment TherapyHealthlineFood52
3
TIER 3 MEDIA
$99/placement
Paid ONLY when published

Niche blogs, targeted industry newsletters, and specialized vertical publications.

Example Outlets
Niche BlogsIndustry NewslettersVertical JournalsSpecialist Sites
Why It Matters

Earned Media vs. Paid Influencer.

Two paths to brand visibility — and why they deliver very different long-term value.

Earned media and paid influencer comparison
Comparison factor
Earned Media
Paid Influencer
Trust Level
High — unpaid, credible editorial
Lower — audience knows it's #ad
Cost
$99–$499 per placement
$300–$15,000 per post
Lifespan
Years — indexed forever
Days — algorithm-fed
SEO Value
Backlinks compound over time
Little to no SEO value
AI Search
Cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity & more
Rarely surfaced
Credibility
Third-party editorial validation
Self-reported brand claims
Earned Media

Builds compounding, long-term brand authority. Costs less per impression over time. The credibility you can't buy.

Paid Influencer

Delivers fast, predictable short-term reach. Useful for immediate sales spikes and product launches — but the visibility stops the moment payment stops.

The strongest brand strategies use both — paid influencer collabs for fast, controlled reach around a launch moment, and earned media for the durable, compounding credibility that keeps paying off long after the campaign ends.

Confirmed Placements

Results that speak.

Forbes in Wirsh
Forbes
Wirsh
Sept 2026
Read the article
Flair in LivingTech
Flair
LivingTech
Sept 26
Read the article
Lumaflex in Forbes
Lumaflex
Forbes
Sept 26
Read the article
ApoloSign in New Atlas
ApoloSign
New Atlas
Sept 2026
Read the article
Flaire in CNN
Flaire
CNN
Sept 2026
Read the article
CEPTICS in ZDNET
CEPTICS
ZDNET
SEPT 2026
Read the article

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