2.5M+ followers1M+ avg video views65K+ newsletter readers

Put your brand where curiosity lives

Sponsor Big Think's Mini Philosophy with Jonny Thomson and reach 2.5 million intellectually curious professionals across video, podcast, newsletter, and social. Brand-safe, creator-led, built for substance over spectacle.

Custom pricing based on platform mix, campaign length, and deliverables.

2.5M+Total followers across platforms
1M+Average views per video
65K+Newsletter readers
3-5New short-form videos per week

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Why now

Most ad environments reward interruption. Your audience rewards intelligence.

Brands struggle to find media properties that combine mass reach with intellectual credibility and brand safety.

The old way

  • ×Ad environments optimized for interruption, not genuine engagement
  • ×Fragmented audiences spread across disconnected social, newsletter, podcast, and video platforms
  • ×Educational content that is either too academic for mainstream audiences or too shallow for serious learners
  • ×Limited access to creators who can communicate complex ideas in commercially natural ways
  • ×Difficulty finding brand-safe properties that combine mass reach with intellectual credibility

The Mini Philosophy way

  • Sponsorships designed to feel additive to the audience experience, not interruptive
  • Cross-platform distribution across YouTube, Instagram, Substack, podcast, and Big Think's owned channels in one integrated campaign
  • Accessible philosophy that bridges intellectual depth and mainstream scale - rare in today's media landscape
  • Creator-led storytelling from Jonny Thomson, a bestselling author and one of the world's leading philosophy creators online
  • Premium editorial environment backed by Big Think, a trusted educational media publisher

Your path

From first call to live campaign

Start fast and see the difference within weeks.

1.

Book a call

Tell us your goals, target audience, and the platforms that matter most to your brand.

2.

Design the campaign

We build a custom sponsorship package based on platform mix, campaign length, deliverables, and content requirements with competitive CPMs.

3.

Create and distribute

Jonny Thomson and the Big Think team produce creator-led content that aligns naturally with philosophy, learning, and thoughtful living.

4.

Reach 2.5M+ curious minds

Your brand goes live across YouTube, Instagram, Substack, podcast, and Big Think's owned media in a brand-safe, premium editorial environment.

Features

Five ways to reach a thoughtful audience

Mix and match across platforms for integrated campaigns that align with learning, personal growth, and culture.

1.

Short-form video sponsorships

3-5 philosophy videos published weekly across YouTube and Instagram, optimized for modern social platforms and designed to translate complex ideas into engaging, digestible content.

2.

Podcast integrations

Long-form conversations with leading thinkers, authors, and cultural voices. A new podcast platform extending the Mini Philosophy ecosystem.

3.

Newsletter advertising

Weekly essays delivered to 65,000+ highly engaged readers interested in philosophy, psychology, productivity, technology, culture, and personal growth.

4.

Custom editorial partnerships

Collaborate on creator-led branded content with Jonny Thomson, tailored to your brand's message and the audience's interests.

5.

Multi-platform campaigns

Integrated cross-platform activations spanning video, social, newsletter, and editorial for maximum reach and cohesive storytelling.

Packages

Custom sponsorship packages

Pricing is tailored based on platform mix, campaign length, deliverables, and custom content requirements. Competitive CPMs to reach Big Think's high-value audience.

Single-platform sponsorship

Custom

Sponsor one format - short-form video, newsletter, or podcast integration.

  • ✓ One platform activation
  • ✓ Brand-safe editorial environment
  • ✓ Access to 2.5M+ intellectually curious audience
  • ✓ Competitive CPMs
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Most popular

Multi-platform campaign

Custom

Integrated cross-platform activation spanning video, social, newsletter, and editorial.

  • ✓ Multiple platform activations
  • ✓ Creator-led branded content with Jonny Thomson
  • ✓ Custom editorial partnerships
  • ✓ Cohesive storytelling across formats
  • ✓ Priority placement and extended reach
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Presenting sponsorship

Custom

Top-tier partnership with deep brand alignment across the full Mini Philosophy ecosystem.

  • ✓ Full ecosystem activation
  • ✓ Custom creator content with Jonny Thomson
  • ✓ Editorial collaboration on brand-relevant themes
  • ✓ Maximum reach and audience alignment
  • ✓ Dedicated campaign strategy
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Good to know

Sponsorship questions, answered

What is Mini Philosophy?+

Mini Philosophy is a philosophy-focused media property created by Jonny Thomson and published by Big Think that makes timeless ideas accessible and relevant for modern audiences across video, podcast, newsletter, and social platforms.

Who is Jonny Thomson?+

Jonny Thomson is a bestselling author and one of the world's leading philosophy creators online, known for translating complex ideas into engaging and practical content. He is a former Oxford philosophy teacher whose books have been translated into 22 languages.

What platforms does Mini Philosophy publish on?+

Mini Philosophy publishes across YouTube, Instagram, Substack, podcast platforms, and Big Think's owned media channels.

What types of sponsorships are available?+

Available opportunities include podcast integrations, short-form video sponsorships, newsletter ads, custom editorial collaborations, creator-led branded content with Jonny Thomson, and multi-platform branded partnerships.

What audience does Mini Philosophy reach?+

Mini Philosophy reaches highly educated, intellectually curious, self-improvement-oriented professionals who seek depth in a world of noise. They read widely, invest in their tools and experiences, and reward brands that respect their intelligence with craft over hype.

How large is the audience?+

The property reaches more than 2.5 million followers, averages over 1 million video views, and has more than 65,000 newsletter readers.

Can sponsors create custom campaigns?+

Yes. Sponsors can collaborate on custom creator-led campaigns, editorial partnerships, and integrated cross-platform activations tailored to their brand and audience goals.

Is the content brand-safe?+

Yes. Mini Philosophy operates within Big Think's premium editorial ecosystem and focuses on thoughtful, educational, and culturally relevant content.

Take the next step

Reach 2.5 million curious minds

Book a call to explore sponsorship opportunities across video, podcast, newsletter, and custom editorial with Big Think's Mini Philosophy.

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