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Episode 06

Sponsor pricing without the vibes

Sponsor pricing without the vibes

Imani Brooks on pricing integrations with audience trust, not wishful CPM math.

Show notes

Most creators underprice because they sell a slot. Imani argues the unit is not the slot; it is the trusted moment, the follow-up clip, the newsletter reinforcement, and the measurable audience fit.

We build a sponsor package live and talk through why brands should pay more when the integration is harder to ignore and easier to remember.

Clip-worthy moments

  • A sponsor package is inventory plus context
  • Audience fit can justify price better than raw views
  • The best integrations are written into the episode, not pasted on top

Transcript excerpt

Imani

CPM is a starting point. It is not a business model.

Lena

So creators need a rate card that explains the idea, not just the impressions.

Brands that want creator-operators

Sponsor the next FrameRate episode.

Inventory can include the full episode, YouTube description, clips, and newsletter placement.