2.5M+ followers1M+ avg views/video65K+ newsletter readers

Reach the audience that skips your ads

Big Think's Mini Philosophy with Jonny Thomson delivers your brand to 2.5 million intellectually curious professionals who ignore interruption marketing and reward substance with attention.

Custom sponsorship packages with competitive CPMs

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

Why now

Smart audiences do not respond to dumb ads

Professionals who read widely and think critically tune out anything that feels like an interruption. Most media properties force you to choose between scale and credibility.

The old way

  • ×Brand-safe environments with tiny reach or mass platforms with zero editorial trust
  • ×Creators who cannot communicate complex ideas without sounding academic or salesy
  • ×Fragmented audiences across video, newsletter, podcast, and social with no integrated path
  • ×Ad units optimized for interruption in front of audiences that hate being interrupted

The Mini Philosophy way

  • +2.5M+ followers across YouTube, Instagram, Substack, and podcast platforms in one integrated buy
  • +Jonny Thomson translates big ideas into content that feels natural, not commercial
  • +Sponsorships designed to feel additive to the audience experience, not interruptive
  • +Premium editorial environment backed by Big Think with full brand safety

Process

From first call to live campaign

From first touch to real results, without the guesswork.

1.

Book a call

Tell us your goals, target audience, and budget. We map your brand to the right platforms and formats.

2.

Design the campaign

Choose from video sponsorships, newsletter ads, podcast integrations, or custom creator-led content with Jonny Thomson.

3.

Launch across platforms

Your brand goes live across YouTube, Instagram, Substack, and podcast platforms in a coordinated, brand-safe environment.

Capabilities

Four ways to reach a discerning audience

Mix and match across platforms for integrated campaigns or focus on a single high-impact format.

1.

Short-form video sponsorships

3-5 philosophy videos published weekly across YouTube and Instagram, averaging 1M+ views each. Your brand aligned with digestible, high-performing content.

2.

Newsletter advertising

Weekly essays delivered to 65K+ engaged readers on Substack who actively seek thoughtful content on philosophy, psychology, and modern life.

3.

Podcast integrations

Long-form conversations with leading thinkers and cultural voices. A new podcast launching soon, with sponsorship opportunities available now.

4.

Custom editorial partnerships

Creator-led branded content with Jonny Thomson. Collaborate on campaigns that align your brand with learning, growth, and meaningful ideas.

Side by side

What sets this apart from typical influencer sponsorships

Mini PhilosophyTypical influencer channels
Mass reach combined with intellectual credibility+×
Publisher-backed brand safety under Big Think+×
Creator who taught philosophy at Oxford+×
Cross-platform integrated campaigns in one buy+×
Audience that rewards substance over spectacle+×
Sponsorships designed to feel additive, not interruptive+×

Plans

Custom sponsorship packages

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

Single-platform sponsorship

Custom

Focus on one format: short-form video, newsletter, or podcast integration.

  • + Video, newsletter, or podcast sponsorship
  • + Brand-safe editorial alignment
  • + Access to 1M+ views or 65K+ readers per placement
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Most popular

Multi-platform campaign

Custom

Integrated sponsorship across two or more platforms for coordinated reach.

  • + Cross-platform video, newsletter, and podcast buy
  • + Coordinated campaign timing across YouTube, Instagram, and Substack
  • + Competitive CPMs for Big Think's high-value audience
  • + Custom creative alignment with Jonny Thomson
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Custom creator content

Custom

Bespoke creator-led branded content with Jonny Thomson and editorial partnerships.

  • + Creator-led branded content with Jonny Thomson
  • + Custom editorial collaborations
  • + Full creative development with the Mini Philosophy team
  • + Tailored to your brand narrative and audience goals
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Questions

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.

Who is Jonny Thomson?+

Jonny Thomson is a bestselling author, former Oxford philosophy teacher, and one of the world's leading philosophy creators online. He has written three books 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, and multi-platform branded partnerships.

What audience does Mini Philosophy reach?+

Mini Philosophy reaches highly educated, intellectually curious professionals who seek depth in a world of noise. They value lifelong learning, critical thinking, and self-improvement, and reward brands that respect their intelligence.

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.

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.

Move forward

Put your brand where curious minds gather

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

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