How to Advertise with LEVELUP in NYC

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

Our partnership opportunities include:

  • Newsletter Advertising: Sponsored placements and promotions in our weekly newsletter.

  • Social Media Marketing: Brand features and promotional campaigns across our social media platforms.

  • The LEVELUP Mixer: Sponsorship opportunities at our signature monthly networking events, attracting 200–400 attendees.

  • Live Podcast Tapings: Brand visibility and integration through our live podcast experiences.

  • Curated Dinner Series: Intimate, relationship-driven experiences connecting brands with influential professionals and leaders.

  • Custom Brand Partnerships: Tailored, multi-channel campaigns designed to align with your marketing goals and reach our engaged community.

Whether your goal is to increase brand awareness, drive engagement, or build meaningful connections, we offer flexible sponsorship packages to help your brand LEVEL UP.

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 or job opportunities to a highly engaged audience of professionals, entrepreneurs, and creators? 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 48% 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 request a partnership?

Our Audience at a Glance

📈 Newsletter Numbers

  • Active Newsletter Subscribers: 21,300+

  • Unique Open Rate: 40% - 50% (Industry avg: ~20%)

  • Unique Click Rate: 3%- 4%

  • Subscriber Growth: 50-100 per day

📊 Social Media Reach

  • Instagram: 62,600 Followers

  • Facebook: 57,000 Followers

  • LinkedIn: 8,600 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 City Mayor’s Office, New York City Department of Education, and many others.

🔹 Why Advertisers Love Us:

✔️ Highly Engaged Audience: 50%+ open rate ensures your message is seen.
✔️ Targeted Reach: Speak directly to professionals, creatives, entrepreneurs, and executives in NYC.
✔️ Fast-Growing Network: 1,000 - 3,000+ new subscribers per month.

Media Kit/Sponsorship Deck

Newsletter and Social Media 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.

✔ 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 on our website and 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 Board 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] 

Newsletter and Social Media Sponsorship and Ad Examples

Featured Article Examples

🎯 Ready to book an advertisement/ sponsorship?

  • After you fill out our sponsorship request form we will respond with a custom quote based on your request.

  • 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? Email us at [email protected]