CONNECT THE COAST
MEDIA
KIT
2026
Advertising, Sponsorship & Partnership
Born on the Coast. Built for the West Coast.
CONTACT
connectthecoast@gmail.com
connxct.club | @connectthecoast
01 — WHO WE ARE
THE COAST
GOT NEXT.
We started on the Central Coast because the 805 had the talent, the culture and the heart, but no home base. We built one. Now we cover underground hip-hop and R&B up and down the West Coast.
Born on the coast. Built for the West Coast.
NOT A BLOG. NOT A LABEL. NOT A MEDIA COMPANY.
CTC is a full-stack cultural ecosystem: Connxct Magazine, CTC TV, charts, radio, editorial, studio, merch, events and a weekly newsletter. We're not competing on virality. We're competing on legacy.
For 8 years, we've been building real relationships with regional creators of all kinds: musicians, videographers, designers, producers, and cultural leaders from the Central Coast out. That network is our product. We know who moves the needle and how to connect your brand with the right micro-influencers to amplify your message through tailored, targeted content.
01
Hip-Hop Label
Original music, artist development, catalog equity
02
Media Engine
Charts, radio, editorial, video content, newsletter
03
Ecosystem
Events, merch, studio services, community
02 — WHY IT WORKS
REACH THE
RIGHT PEOPLE.
8 YEARS OF CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE
150K+
Monthly Reach Across CTC Channels
693K+
Lifetime Video Views
8
Years Building Creator Relationships
YOUR AUDIENCE IS ALREADY HERE
91%
U.S.-Based Audience — Real People, Not Bots
6
Content Channels Working For You Simultaneously
24/7
Always-On Digital Presence Across All Platforms
MAGAZINE, TV & INBOX
1,100+
Magazine Reader Visits Since Launch (Aug 2026)
1,061
Newsletter Subscribers, 34% Open Rate
100M+
Roku Homes Worldwide Where CTC TV Is Available
MICRO-INFLUENCER NETWORK
We Connect You With the Right Voices.
After 8 years embedded in the West Coast creative scene, we've built trusted relationships with regional creators across music, video, design, fashion, food, fitness, and lifestyle. We don't just post your ad. We match your brand with the right micro-influencers who already have the trust of your target audience, and produce tailored content that converts.
Musicians & Producers
Authentic product integration through music, video, and live performance
Videographers & Content Creators
Professional branded content, short-form video, and social campaigns
Community Leaders & Cultural Figures
Word-of-mouth amplification from the people your audience already trusts
Designers & Visual Artists
Custom merch collabs, event graphics, and brand-aligned creative
03 — CONTENT VERTICALS
WHERE YOUR
BRAND LIVES.
Connxct Magazine
A one-of-a-kind mixed-media magazine: video, music, photos and stories in one free book. On desktop it opens as a two-page spread you turn by the corner; on phones it becomes full-screen pages you swipe. Animated ads play right on the page. Quarter, half and full-page ads from $75.
CTC TV
A 24/7 channel of underground hip-hop and R&B videos, available in 100M+ Roku homes worldwide and streaming at connxct.club/tv. A global stage on a local budget. TV advertising opens in 2027. Reserve now at founding rates.
CTC Radio
Live show every Wed & Thu at 5 PM PST on YouTube. Weekly charts, artist spotlights, scene reports, and community callouts. 693K+ lifetime views.
Weekly Charts
The only ranked music chart for the 805. Top 20 artists ranked by views + engagement. Auto-updated, algorithmically driven. Artist of the Week featured across all channels.
The Feed
Curated video and social content hub. Music videos, shorts, interviews, and social posts, all in one place. 2nd most visited page on the site (22% of traffic). Paid placements available.
805 Culture Report
Weekly newsletter via Beehiiv. Chart highlights, artist spotlights, scene reports, merch drops, and event announcements. Direct-to-inbox reach to the most engaged 805 hip-hop audience.
Editorial / Blog
SEO-optimized articles covering local news, artist features, event coverage, and 805 culture. Published multiple times per week with social amplification across all platforms.
Live Events
Community activations, live shows, and cultural programming across Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties. On-site branding, vendor opportunities, and co-presented events.
04 — CTC STUDIOS
CREATE
WITH US.
Professional creative services for artists and businesses across the West Coast. Three tiers. One standard: excellence.
Recording
For Artists
- Studio session booking
- Professional recording
- Mixing & mastering
- Beat production
- Vocal engineering
Content
For Artists & Businesses
- AI-powered content packages
- Social media content creation
- Music video production
- Brand photography
- Podcast production
Design
For Everyone
- Merch design & production
- Logo & brand identity
- Motion graphics
- Album artwork
- Event flyers & marketing
THE PROCESS
Reach Out
Tell us what you need. We respond within 24 hours.
Scope It
We define the project, timeline, and price. No surprises.
Execute
We get to work. You get updates. We deliver on time.
Ship It
Final review, revisions if needed, then it goes live.
05 — ADVERTISE
PUT YOUR BRAND
ON THE COAST.
FOUNDING ADVERTISER RATE
Our rates grow with our audience and are reviewed every quarter. Book by January 31, 2027 and every rate below is locked for 6 months.
Connxct Magazine
Not a PDF. Every device gets its own design: a page-turning spread on desktop, full-screen swipe pages on phones, and on iPhone Duo a full spread when it's open sideways or a two-screen reading mode held upright. Video and music play right on the page, and your ad is built for every layout.
Readers react: every page and article can be shared to Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook with its own link, readers plug (like) the pages they love, and they collect each edition. In-magazine comments are coming soon.
Per 30-day run. Only 25 ad slots per issue, so ads never crowd the content; when an issue sells out, new bookings join the waitlist. Every ad is clickable, tagged SPONSORED and comes with a views and clicks report.
Quarter Page
Sits on a page with editorial. Great for events, menus and drops.
$75
Animated $125
Half Page
Includes 1 Instagram story on @connxctmagazine.
$150
Animated $225
Full Page
Includes 1 feed post and 1 story on @connxctmagazine, your account tagged.
$250
Animated $375
Want more than an ad? “Presented by” pages (the weekly chart, events, Artist of the Week), branded stories and playable music ads are priced per project.
Premium positions (page 2, inside the cover story, back page) add 25%. 3 months save 10%, 6 months save 15%. Independent businesses save 15%.
CTC TV · A Global Stage on a Local Budget
CTC TV is available in 100M+ Roku homes worldwide, plus anywhere on the web at connxct.club/tv. Your brand goes global without a national ad budget.
30-day minimum. Social is included in every package. 60 days save 10%, 90 days save 15%.
TV advertising opens in 2027
We're setting up our Roku ad account now. Reserve a TV package today and lock in founding rates; your run starts when TV ads go live.
Ticker Sponsor
Your line in the on-screen ticker all day, on Roku and the web. + 1 reel on @ctctv_roku, 1 story on @connectthecoast.
$350
:15 Spot
15-second spot, at least once an hour (720+ airings). + 1 reel on @ctctv_roku, 1 story on @connectthecoast.
$600
:30 Spot
30-second spot, at least once an hour (720+ airings). + 2 reels on @ctctv_roku, 1 post on @connectthecoast, 1 newsletter mention.
$900
Show Sponsor
"Most Reqwested, presented by you" on all 4 weekly countdowns, plus a :30 spot and its social package.
$1,200
Channel Partner
"CTC TV presented by you" on every break, :30 twice an hour, ticker, show sponsor, an animated full page in the magazine, 4 reels across all 3 accounts and the newsletter sponsor slot all month. One partner at a time.
$2,500
Bundles · 30 Days
Magazine runs start now. The TV half starts when TV advertising opens in 2027.
Coast Pack
$700
Animated half page + :15 TV spot + both social packages. $825 separately.
Full Coverage
$1,050
Animated full page + :30 TV spot + both social packages. $1,275 separately.
No Ad Yet? We Make It.
Built from your logo, photos and footage. 1 round of changes, and you own the finished ad. Free static magazine design with any 90-day booking.
Static magazine ad, quarter or half
$100
Static magazine ad, full page
$150
Animated magazine ad, any size
$250
:15 TV spot
$350
:30 TV spot
$500
On-location shoot, voiceover or custom concept
Let’s talk
Payment up front holds your dates (90-day runs can split in two). Creative is due 5 business days before your start. We review every ad before it runs and don't accept cannabis ads. Paid social posts are labeled as paid partnerships.
CUSTOM PARTNERSHIPS
Need something tailored? Event sponsorships, artist campaign bundles, micro-influencer campaigns and multi-platform packages available on request.
06 — FOR ARTISTS
GET YOUR
MUSIC HEARD.
Feed Placement Tiers
Featured Video
Top of feed for 7 days + social push + newsletter mention
$250
Premier Placement
Priority feed position for 5 days + social share
$100
Standard Feature
Feed placement for 3 days
$50
Basic Submission
Permanent feed listing
$20
805 / 661 / 559 ARTISTS
20% regional discount on all tiers. This is your home — we price it like it.
THE COAST
GOT NEXT.
LET'S BUILD TOGETHER
Whether you're a business looking to reach West Coast hip-hop and R&B fans, an artist ready to get your music heard, or a brand that wants access to our network of regional micro-influencers, we'll build the right campaign for you. Eight years of relationships. Zero gatekeepers. Born on the coast, built for the West Coast.
Web: connxct.club
Instagram: @connectthecoast
YouTube: @connectthecoast
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