<aside> 💡 Some podcasts look to pitch sponsors directly, especially as they are just growing their audience numbers or have high value niche audiences. It's not unheard of, however, for podcasts that haven't launched to also pitch potential sponsors who are particularly aligned with their target audience. Some factors that help with a pre-launch pitch include the status of the host (for example if the host already has a substantial following), and the podcast's distribution strategy (for example an exlusive partnership with a particular type of distributor). The following is a bare-bones sponsorship deck that can be adapted to your purposes. To track your progress with potential sponsors go to the Monetization page.
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