Creator Science Verified Sponsors, Mid-Roll Ad Rates & 3x-Renewal ROI Ledger
Creator Science (Jay Clouse) reaches an estimated 125,000 high-intent listeners/readers per release in Creator Economy & Media Operations. With an effective benchmark CPM of $54 and an estimated $6,750 host-read mid-roll placement cost, 10 brands have renewed 3 or more times.
| Brand | Show / Publication | Renewal Badge | ROI Score | Slot & Timestamp | Vanity URL & Code | Est. Spend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gusto |
Podcast & Newsletter
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7x RENEWED • PROVEN ROI | 100/100 | Mid-Roll Host-Read (60s) (00:14:20 - 00:15:20) | gusto.com/creator • Code: CREATOR | $47,250 ($54 CPM) |
Subject: Gusto x Tech & Founder Weekly: Saw your 7x renewal on Creator Science ($35 CPM 3-Flight Pilot) Hi Gusto Partnerships Team (Audio Acquisition Lead), I track verified sponsorship renewals across Creator Economy & Media Operations via SponsorRadar, and noticed Gusto has run 7 verified flights on Creator Science (gusto.com/creator | code: CREATOR) at an estimated ~$54 CPM. • Your Configured Reach: 75,000 active subscribers/listeners per release • Recommended 3-Episode Pilot Quote: $7,920 total ($35 effective CPM — 15% below $47 category benchmark) • Single Insertion Rate Floor: $3,000/episode • Direct Buyer Email: po***@gusto.com (🔒 Locked — $1.99 Pack) • Full 3-Flight Outreach Copy, Make-Good Guarantee Clause & 42-Brand CSV Ledger: [LOCKED IN FREE PREVIEW — UNLOCK 3-FILE SPONSOR PACK ($1.99 STRIPE EXPRESS)]
How much does Gusto spend on podcast and newsletter sponsorships in 2026?
Creator Science (Jay Clouse) reaches an estimated 125,000 high-intent listeners/readers per release in Creator Economy & Media Operations. With an effective benchmark CPM of $54 and an estimated $6,750 host-read mid-roll placement cost, 10 brands have renewed 3 or more times. Across verified placements in SponsorRadar, placements average $54 CPM with an estimated monthly category investment of $27,000.
What is the 3x-Renewal Rule for evaluating Creator Science Sponsors, Ad Rates & $54 CPM Media-Kit Benchmark (2026)?
When a sponsor renews 3 or more times on the same podcast, newsletter, or YouTube channel, it confirms that promo-code redemptions and vanity URL conversions cleared the brand's CAC target.
How do I pitch or buy media based on this ledger?
Use the pre-built 3-flight pilot quote on this page or open the interactive Audience Reach calculator to price your show and unlock the verified partnerships buyer email ($1.99).
