Network-Wide Sponsorship Levels

1. Legacy Network Partner

Investment: $15,000+ / year

Positioning:
Top-tier, values-aligned partner for the full Four Hills Podcast Network.

Opportunities & Benefits:

• Network Naming Rights (shared or exclusive):
  “Four Hills Podcast Network presented by Your Company.”

• Premium Audio Placement:

  • 1 x pre-roll + 1 x mid-roll ad on every episode across all three shows.

• Visual Branding:

  • Top-tier logo placement on the Four Hills website podcast hub.

  • Logo on episode graphics / cover tiles for social media.

  • Logo/tag on YouTube thumbnails if you publish video later.

• Custom Co-Branded Content:

  • One co-branded special episode or mini-series per year (e.g., mental health in sport, parenting and performance, men’s wellness).

• On-Site / In-Community Presence:

  • Recognized as a Presenting Partner at any Four Hills athlete or parent events run that season (banners, speaking opportunity, shared booths).

• Impact Storytelling:

  • Annual impact report highlighting how the partnership supported athlete development, youth, and community outcomes.

• First Right of Renewal:

  • Priority renewal for next season before new partners are approached.

2. Engineered Excellence Partner

Investment: $7,500 / year

Positioning:
High-visibility partner aligned with performance, identity, and leadership.

Opportunities & Benefits:

• Audio Placement:

  • 1 x mid-roll ad per episode on two of the three shows (partner chooses priorities).

• Show Association:

  • “Engineered Excellence Partner of The Behaviour Edge” (or another show of choice).

• Visual Branding:

  • Logo on Four Hills podcast webpage and sponsor slide in social promo carousels.

• Segment Sponsorship (Network or Show):

  • Naming rights to a recurring segment, e.g.:

    • “The Behaviour Check-In, brought to you by Your Company”

    • “On the Fly Moment of the Week, brought to you by Your Company”

    • “Hey Man, Let’s Talk Wellness Break, in partnership with Your Company”

• Social Media Inclusion:

  • Quarterly sponsor highlight post across Four Hills social channels.

• Ticket / Access Perks:

  • Priority invitations to live recordings, Q&A sessions, or special events.

3. Community Impact Partner

Investment: $5,000 / year

Positioning:
Aligned with community, youth development, and holistic wellness.

Opportunities & Benefits:

• Audio Placement:

  • 1 x pre-roll OR mid-roll ad on one selected show.

• Show Linkage:

  • Recognized as a Community Impact Partner for a specific show (e.g., On the Fly).

• Visual Branding:

  • Logo on podcast sponsorship page.

• Shout-Outs:

  • Verbal thank-you message once per month, across selected show:

    • “This episode is supported by our Community Impact Partner, Your Company.”

• Cause Alignment:

  • Option to dedicate part of the sponsorship to subsidized access for youth, parents, or teams to Four Hills programming (workshops, identity sessions, etc.), with recognition on-air and online.

4. Episode Ally

Investment: $1,500 / mini-campaign or bundle

Positioning:
Entry-level partner that can “test” the network or support specific themes.

Opportunities & Benefits:

• Episode or Mini-Run Sponsorship:

  • Sponsor a 3–5 episode arc focused on a theme (e.g., playoff pressure, back-to-school, Men’s Health Month).

• Audio Mention:

  • 1 x short pre-roll or end-roll message on sponsored episodes.

• Recognition:

  • “This episode of [Show] is supported by Your Company, an Episode Ally of the Four Hills Podcast Network.”

• Logo Placement:

  • Logo mentioned on the episode description and one story post per episode.

5. In-Kind Supporter

Investment: Product / service in-kind (negotiated value)

Positioning:
Partners who contribute goods/services that directly support production, hosts, or community events.

Examples:

• Equipment (mics, headphones, recording software, studio space)

• Athlete / parent mental wellness resources

• Apparel & merch for giveaways

• Snacks/coffee for live tapings or community events

Opportunities & Benefits:

• Verbal thank-you on relevant episodes.

• Logo on sponsor page under “In-Kind Supporters”.

• Tagging in posts where the product/service is used (e.g., “Powered by…” or “Fuelled by…”).

Show-Specific Add-On Opportunities

These can be layered on top of the main tiers or sold separately.

A. Show Presenting Sponsor (Per Show)

• “The Behaviour Edge, presented by Your Company.”

• Locked for one full season (e.g., 12–20 episodes).

• Premium audio placement on that show + logo lock-up in cover art or episode tiles.

B. Segment Sponsor (Per Show)

Named recurring bit each episode:

• The Behaviour Edge: “Scout’s Corner, presented by Your Company.”

• On the Fly: “Schedule Chaos Check-In, brought to you by…”

• Hey Man, Let’s Talk: “Wellness Minute, in partnership with…”

C. Live Event / Special Series Sponsor

• Sponsor a live recording, virtual town hall, or themed series.

• Branding on all event or series promotions, plus speaking/hosting opportunities if appropriate.