Reach listeners, creators, artists and AI-assisted storytellers while they are actively discovering new work — not just scrolling past another generic ad.
HEARDShort sponsor messages rotate naturally between songs — never over the music.
SEENYour logo, message and link can appear directly inside THE FORGE listening experience.
REMEMBEREDPut your name on a challenge, champion moment or special Forge promotion.
MEASUREDCampaign reporting can show audio impressions, display impressions and sponsor-link clicks.
SPONSORSHIP THAT FITS THE STATION
CHOOSE HOW YOUR BRAND ENTERS THE FORGE
Start with one placement or combine several into a custom campaign. Launch-partner packages can be tailored while THE FORGE grows.
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AUDIO SPONSOR
$4.99 CAD / month
NEED THE AD CREATED? Forge Musical Ad — $9.99 CAD / month Includes one short Forge-produced musical sponsor spot for the campaign term plus one basic revision.
Supply a finished sponsor spot, or have THE FORGE create a short musical ad for you.
Ready-to-Air rate uses your finished sponsor audio
Forge-created musical ad option available
Recommended 10–20 second spot
Plays only between songs
Randomized rotation rather than the same rigid slot
No back-to-back sponsor messages
Clearly identified as sponsored content
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DISPLAY SPONSOR
$4.99 CAD / month
Keep your brand visible while people listen and discover.
Logo + short message
Direct website link
Rotating sponsor position on the radio page
Click and impression reporting
Campaign start/end controls
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SPONSORED CHALLENGE
$4.99 CAD / month
Put your brand beside one of THE FORGE's most interactive experiences.
One sponsored-challenge opportunity, subject to schedule and availability
“Presented by” challenge recognition
Sponsor branding with the competition
Prize or recognition partnership
Winner / champion promotional opportunities
A natural fit for local and creator-focused businesses
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PREMIER FORGE PARTNER
$14.99 CAD / month
PREMIER PLUS — $19.99 CAD / month Everything in Premier, with the Forge-created musical sponsor ad included.
Bundle Ready-to-Air Audio + Display + Sponsored Challenge in one simple campaign. Upgrade to Premier Plus when you want THE FORGE to create the musical sponsor ad.
Ready-to-Air audio sponsor rotation
Display sponsor placement
Sponsored Challenge opportunity, subject to schedule and availability
Champion / winner recognition options
Custom campaign reporting
WHY THE FORGE?
SHOW UP WHERE PEOPLE ARE ACTUALLY LISTENING
🎵 CONTENT-FIRST
Sponsor messages sit between songs. We do not chop up a creator's track to squeeze in an ad.
🎯 CREATOR-MINDED AUDIENCE
Connect with listeners who are actively exploring independent music, AI-assisted entertainment and creator culture.
🛠 FLEXIBLE CAMPAIGNS
Run a short promotion, seasonal campaign, launch partnership or a custom sponsorship built around your goal.
📊 ACCOUNTABLE
THE FORGE can track sponsor audio impressions, display impressions and outbound sponsor clicks.
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SPONSORSHIP BUYS VISIBILITY — NOT INFLUENCE.
Advertising never buys music approval, favorable reviews, challenge votes, rankings or a win. THE FORGE keeps sponsorship clearly separate from creator judging and editorial decisions.
FOUNDING PICK-A-PACK NOTE: Display, Sponsored Challenge and advertiser-supplied Ready-to-Air Audio are each $4.99 CAD/month. If THE FORGE creates the musical sponsor ad, that option is $9.99 CAD/month and includes one basic revision. Premier bundles are $14.99/$19.99 CAD/month. These are introductory launch rates while THE FORGE builds its audience. Future new campaigns may be repriced as reach grows. Delivery depends on listener activity and available inventory; no minimum reach or impressions are guaranteed unless separately agreed in writing. Sponsorship never affects creator judging or editorial decisions.
READY TO TALK?
LET'S FORGE A CAMPAIGN
Tell us what you want to promote and which Forge opportunities interest you. No payment is taken here — this starts the conversation.
