How to Advertise with LEVELUP in NYC

We are now taking on limited number of sponsors and advertisers via our newsletter, social media and events.

Read below for more information on our advertising options and reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

Reach NYC's Most Ambitious Professionals

Looking to promote your business, event, or job opportunities to a highly engaged audience of professionals, entrepreneurs, and executives? LEVELUP in NYC connects you directly with career-driven, culturally influential individuals eager to discover brands, experiences, and opportunities that align with their goals.

With an exceptional 60% email open rate and rapid subscriber growth, your message won’t just be seen—it will be acted on. Explore our advertising and sponsorship options below, or reach out for a custom package at [email protected]. Ready to book your ad?

Our Audience at a Glance

📈 Newsletter Numbers

  • Active Subscribers: 9,785+

  • Unique Open Rate: 50% - 60% (Industry avg: ~20%)

  • Unique Click Rate: 5%- 7%

  • Subscriber Growth: 50-100 per day

📊 Social Media Reach

  • Instagram: 37,000+ followers

  • LinkedIn: 7,000+ followers

👤 Audience Info

  • Gender: 74% Women | 24% Men

  • Race/Ethnicity: 79% Black | 7% Latinx | 6% White | 3% Asian

  • Top Age Groups: 25-34 (40%) | 35-45 (35%)

  • Education: 71% hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher

  • Subscribers who work at top companies including — Google, Amazon, Meta, Linkedin, Microsoft, Snapchat, Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, PNC Bank, Mastercard, Bloomberg, NBA, NFL, New York Mayor’s Office, New York City Department of Education, and many others.

🔹 Why Advertisers Love Us:

✔️ Highly Engaged Audience: 60%+ open rate ensures your message is seen.
✔️ Targeted Reach: Speak directly to professionals, creatives, entrepreneurs, and executives in NYC.
✔️ Fast-Growing Network: 1,000+ new subscribers per month.

Advertising and Sponsorship Options

We offer the following advertising options in the newsletter to give you maximum exposure across all LEVELUP platforms! Perfect for companies, event producers, and recruiters. You get a discounted rate when you bundle more than one advertising option.

✔ Headline Sponsored Ad – Prime placement at the top of our newsletter (60-80 words)
✔ Featured Website Article – A dedicated article about your brand or event linked in the newsletter
✔ #1 Recommended Event Listing – Top event placement in our newsletter
✔ Direct Email Blast – A dedicated email sent to our full list with only your event or business information
✔ Instagram Reel, Post or Story – Promotion on our IG feed & stories
✔ Job Posting (if hiring) – Featured in our Job Board & newsletter for 4 weeks

💡 Want to customize? We can provide a custom quote. Contact us at [email protected] 

Sponsorship and Ad Examples

Headline Sponsored Ad with Nike: (View full ad here)

Featured Article Examples

Secondary Ad Example

Instagram Reel Example

We create scroll-stopping Reels that educate and excite our audience about your event, business, or offer — and we use Manychat DM automation to drive real traffic straight to your link. 🚀 ⬇️

Instagram Reel

Instagram Carousel Post Example

We create swipe-worthy Instagram carousel posts that educate and excite our audience about your event, business, or offer. ⬇️

Instagram Post

🎯 Ready to book an advertisement/ sponsorship?

  • Booking a sponsorship takes just 5 minutes and requires upfront payment via Stripe.

  • We write the copy for you and share for approval before the ad runs.

📩 Questions? Need a custom package? Email us at [email protected]