We love working with cool people, brands, and companies with shared values. All partnerships and services are flexible based on your budget and goals. 

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Email: patrick@ruinousmedia.com

 

PARTNERSHIPS

PARTNERSHIPS

Packages generally include a monthly commitment:

1. In-show ad messaging (host-read, can include key brand messaging, code, etc)

2. In-show testimonial or demo

3. Social sponsor mention in organic and paid posts (Instagram, FB, Google) across network properties and partners

4. Website and email inclusion

5. Affiliate support

6. Editorial Features

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OUR AUDIENCE

Music lovers,  creators, prosumer, audiophiles, professional and hobbyist, artists

 

RUINOUS NETWORK INVENTORY

Current podcast, social, and magazine Inventory:

Monthly podcast downloads: 75,000 +

200k Facebook/60k Instagram/55k YouTube

40k email list

21k quarterly print magazine

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Recent Magazine Survey:

Over 70% have over 20 instruments.

62%: Have been playing music for over 20 years.

Avg HHI: $220,000+

86%: College degree or higher

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OUR PODCASTS

 

ANTI-HEROES with ZACH BLAIR

Hosted by Zach Blair of Rise Against and GWAR

Anti-Heroes is a podcast about guitar players that aren't on the covers of the guitar magazines but our host, Zach Blair thinks they should be.  Each episode we'll have discussions with players about their motivations, intentions and, best of all, their gear.  We'll talk about their careers and how they express themselves in the constantly changing world of guitar music. 

 

TOUR STORIES with JOE PLUMMER

Hosted by Joe Plummer of Cold War Kids, The Shins, Modest Mouse

Stories and candid conversations with well-known musicians about life on the road, song writing and more (primary markets: US, Canada, Japan).

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LUTHIER ON LUTHIER with MICHAEL BASHKIN

Hosted by guitar maker Michael Bashkin.

Every episode Michael interviews his peers and guitar building heroes.

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THE FRETBOARD JOURNAL PODCAST

The Fretboard Journal Magazine's weekly podcast, celebrating luthiers, music innovators and subjects from the Fretboard magazine.

The longest running guitar podcast in the industry (primary markets: US, Canada, Australia, UK).

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THE TRUTH ABOUT VINTAGE AMPS with SKIP SIMMONS

Car Talk for amplifiers: An offbeat, weekly show where listeners from around the world ask amp tech Skip Simmons for advice on guitar amplifiers, life and kitchen hacks.

Listeners in over 80 countries (primary markets: US, Canada, Australia, and the UK).

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THE HIGH GAIN PODCAST

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars and gear, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

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THE TRUTH ABOUT RECORDING & MIXING

Seattle's Crackle & Pop! studio and the Fretboard Journal have teamed up for an all-new podcast where we answer your pressing questions about recording, audio engineering, producing, and mastering. Hosted by Johnny Sangster, each episode will feature special guests from the industry lending their expertise on all things recording.

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DEMOITIS

Is the demo or studio version better?

From The Shins "New Slang" to Fugazi's "Waiting Room" we deep dive with the songwriter on what version they like best, the demo or the studio version, highlighting the creative process and struggle along the way.

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DESIGN FREAKS

Quirky conversations with artists and designers on iconic rock and roll art, record covers and more.

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The COVID Diaries

Hosted by a journalist and a nurse who happens to be the bass player for rock band Mudhoney, a true-life look behind the headlines first-hand account of what it was like behind the scenes at a major American hospital as the Covid-19 pandemic swept through the United States.

 

Diddie Wah Diddie podcast

The Blues City Grammy nominated bluesman Jontavious Willis interviews Blues legends and up-and-comers about their influences, their creative process and Black America.

 

Tomorrow We Die!

A podcast with independent and heavy bands like The Sword, Blood Brothers and more telling stories of band life and the struggles of being a touring musician.

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If you have any questions, please email us anytime. hello@ruinousmedia.com