For brands & partners
Partnerships & sponsorships
Reach operators, builders, and strategic investors with evidence-led analysis. Every paid placement is labeled, kept separate from editorial, and never disguised as advertorial.
Ways to partner
Newsletter & weekly brief
One primary sponsor block per weekly issue, clearly labeled. Audience snapshot, open rates, and booking details live on our media kit.
View media kit →Site placements
Labeled sponsor strips, sticky bars, and modals on theaioperator.net. Inventory is limited; we review brand fit and destination URLs before going live.
| Placement | Surface | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| top | Nav sponsor strip | Above main navigation on every page |
| bottom | Sticky partner bar | Dismissible bar at bottom of viewport |
| home_modal | Homepage modal | First visit per browser session; dismissible |
| article_footer | Article footer band | Below essay body for signed-in readers — by agreement |
| homepage_rail | Homepage rail | Secondary column on homepage when signed in — by agreement |
| archive_inline | Archive inline band | Within article library listing when signed in — by agreement |
Advisory & consulting
Paid advisory (e.g. Agentic Ops Assessment) is separate from sponsorship. It is not bundled with newsletter or site placements unless agreed in writing.
Work with us →Editorial standards
- · All sponsorship is labeled "Sponsored" and visually distinct from editorial
- · No advertorial content disguised as analysis; corrections run in public
- · Brand safety and destination URLs reviewed before scheduling
- · Affiliate/referral offers use the same review; examples on site are tools we use, not blanket endorsements
How to apply
- Choose a placement type (newsletter issue, site strip/bar/modal, or rail band).
- Send desired dates, brand safety notes, creative copy, and your landing URL to hello@theaioperator.net.
- We respond within a few business days with availability and next steps.
Affiliate & referral offers
Referral and affiliate partnerships (e.g. dev tools, workspace suites) run through the same review process as other site placements. Campaigns are weighted and scheduled via our partner program; current examples include operator tools such as Cursor and Google Workspace—these reflect what we use in production, not a blanket endorsement of every feature.