Partnership: An Audience That Acts
Forget vanity metrics. Our listeners are ready to support you:
91% of our audience is more likely to support a business that sponsors a podcast they enjoy. Your brand instantly earns trust and loyalty.
60% of our audience has already tried a product or service because they heard about it on the show. Your message drives tangible results right here in Batavia.
Our Audience By the Numbers: Reach & Growth
We don't just have engaged listeners; we have proven reach and undeniable momentum in the Batavia market.
Total Market Reach: We have connected with over 9,000 unique listeners since launching the podcast.
Active Audience: In the last 90 days alone, we have reached more than 1,500 unique listeners.
Strong Momentum: Our downloads are surging, showing at least +35% growth every 90 day period.
Download Volume: We average around 700-800 downloads per month, with total all-time downloads exceeding 14,500.
Target Demographics: We speak directly to Batavia's most influential consumers: primarily women between the ages of 36 and 55
Go Beyond Advertising.
Build Connection.
When you sponsor Area Code: Batavia, you connect directly with Batavia's most engaged, community-minded listeners.
Leverage Our Expertise and Credibility
When you sponsor Area Code: Batavia, you don't just get an ad slot—you align your brand with a voice the community already trusts.
The Power of the Host-Read Ad: Your message is delivered by Richard Clark, a Donna Dallesasse Award recipient and a trusted voice in Batavia. From interviewing City Aldermen to highlighting local non-profits like Suicide Prevention Services, Richard has built a reputation for integrity and authentic storytelling. When he recommends a business, the community listens because that trust has been earned, not bought.
Strategic Marketing Expertise: Richard brings years of professional experience in branded content and agency marketing to the table. He doesn't just read ads; he applies professional marketing principles to ensure your message aligns with your goals and resonates with the audience.
Local Expertise: Partnering with a host who lives and breathes Batavia means your message is always relevant, authentic, and perfectly aligned with the local zeitgeist.
How It Works: From Concept to Connection
The Strategy Session: We hop on a brief, 15-minute call to discuss your current business goals and what you want to highlight this month.
The Crafting: I take your notes and craft a custom script that feels natural, honest, and persuasive—never salesy.
The Launch: You give the thumbs up, and I handle the rest. Your ad goes live, and you start connecting with Batavia.
Tier 1: Create Awareness (The Pre-Roll Package)
For businesses and organizations with an inherently attractive offering that just want to get a word out, we offer a straight-forward and consistent way to get direct access to a consistent audience of highly targeted Batavia enthusiasts.
Pre-Roll Feature: A 30-45 second mention at the top of every episode released that month.
Monthly Creative Refresh: You aren't locked into one script. Update your message every month to align with your seasonal promotions or events.
Extended Digital Reach: Every sponsorship includes multi-channel promotion across our show notes, subscriber newsletter, and social media communities to guarantee seamless audience follow-through.
Simple, All-Inclusive Pricing:
Every host-read ad, newsletter feature, and social plug is included for one flat rate:
$150/month (Month-to-Month)
$135/month (6-Month Commitment — Save 10%)
Tier 2: Create Familiarity (The Mid-Roll Showcase)
For businesses and organizations that want to be the go-to option and the first recommendation in town. This tier offers a premium opportunity to present your case directly to highly engaged Batavians actively looking to support local.
Pre-Roll Feature: A 30-45 second mention at the top of every episode released that month.
Host-Read Mid-Roll: Delivered organically in the middle of the episode. We weave your talking points into our natural show banter so it sounds less like an ad and more like a personal recommendation from a friend.
Monthly Creative Refresh: You aren't locked into one script. Update your message every month to align with your seasonal promotions or events.
Expert Scripting: You provide the bullet points; We craft the narrative. We leverage our knowledge of the audience to frame your business in the most impactful and engaging way possible.
Extended Digital Reach: Every sponsorship includes multi-channel promotion across our show notes, subscriber newsletter, and social media communities to guarantee seamless audience follow-through.
Simple, All-Inclusive Pricing:
Every host-read ad, newsletter feature, and social plug is included for one flat rate:
$300/month (Month-to-Month)
$270/month (6-Month Commitment — Save 10%)
Tier 3: Create Trust (The Custom Partnership)
For organizations that thrive on strong community relationships. This tier gives you the time and space to go beyond a standard ad, allowing you to share your unique values and vision with a highly receptive local audience.
Pre-Roll Feature: A 30-45 second mention at the top of every episode released that month.
Custom-Produced “Special Segments”: Presented as a unique and valuable part of the podcast, we’ll work with you to develop, record, and produce two branded segments per episode that both engage the listener and reflect your business or organization’s unique values and vision.
Monthly Creative Refresh: You aren't locked into one script. Update your message every month to align with your seasonal promotions or events.
Marketing Expertise: You provide the marketing goals and vision; We craft the narrative. We leverage our knowledge of the audience to frame your business in the most impactful and engaging way possible.
Extended Digital Reach: Every sponsorship includes multi-channel promotion across our show notes, subscriber newsletter, and social media communities to guarantee seamless audience follow-through.
Simple, All-Inclusive Pricing:
Every host-read ad, newsletter feature, and social plug is included for one flat rate:
$400/month (Month-to-Month)
$360/month (6-Month Commitment — Save 10%)
Don't Just Sponsor the Show—Be the Show.
For businesses with a deeper story to tell, we offer Branded Partner Content.
1. We Produce It: Working with my agency, Area Code Audio, we’ll work with you to develop, record, and produce a professional-grade episode or mini-series that reflects your unique voice and vision.
Cost: Variable. Because every story is different, production fees are quoted based on the complexity and scope of your project.
2. We Broadcast It: Instead of starting from zero, your episodes drop directly into the Area Code: Batavia feed.
Most new podcasts struggle to get 50 downloads. By launching in our feed, you are guaranteed immediate access to a listenership that has generated over 9,600 downloads and includes 1,161 active listeners in the last 90 days alone.
Distribution Rate: $300/episode, $270/month for a 6 month commitment