Hosted by bestselling author Jonny ThomsonPublished by Big ThinkBrand-safe editorial environment

1M+ views per philosophy video

Mini Philosophy with Jonny Thomson and Big Think turns timeless ideas into content millions actually finish watching. Sponsor a media property where intellectual credibility and mass reach coexist.

Sponsorship pricing is customized around your platform mix, campaign length, and deliverables.

Why teams switch

Most ad environments are built for interruption. This one is built for attention.

Reaching thoughtful, high-value audiences is harder than ever because most channels optimize for scroll-stopping noise, not genuine engagement.

The old way

  • ×Ad placements that interrupt rather than connect with intellectually curious viewers
  • ×Brand-safe media with mass reach is rare, and intellectual credibility even rarer
  • ×Audiences fragmented across video, newsletter, podcast, and social with no integrated path
  • ×Educational content that is either too academic for mainstream audiences or too shallow to build trust

The Mini Philosophy way

  • +Sponsorships designed to feel additive to the audience experience, not interruptive
  • +A premium editorial environment backed by Big Think with 2.5M+ followers
  • +One property spanning YouTube, Instagram, Substack, podcasts, and Big Think's owned channels
  • +A creator who translates complex ideas into content that earns 1M+ average views per video

What you get

Choose the formats that fit your campaign

Every format sits inside the same trusted editorial ecosystem, so your message reaches the same curious, engaged audience wherever they show up.

1

Short-form video sponsorships

3-5 philosophy videos published per week, optimized for social platforms and averaging over 1 million views each.

2

Podcast integrations

Long-form conversations with leading thinkers, with a dedicated podcast launching soon.

3

Newsletter advertising

Weekly essays delivered to 65K+ readers who actively seek out ideas on psychology, productivity, and culture.

4

Custom creator content with Jonny Thomson

Creator-led branded content and editorial partnerships built around your brand's natural fit with learning and growth.

5

Multi-platform campaigns

Integrated activations across YouTube, Instagram, Substack, and Big Think's owned media channels.

6

Presenting sponsorships

Premium alignment with a thoughtful, intellectually curious audience in a highly brand-safe environment.

The flow

From first call to cross-platform campaign

Start fast and see the difference within weeks.

1

Book a call

Tell us your goals and the audience you want to reach. We map them against the platforms and formats that fit.

2

Design the campaign mix

Pricing is customized based on platform mix, campaign length, deliverables, and any custom content requirements.

3

Launch across the ecosystem

Your campaign runs across video, newsletter, social, and editorial in one integrated, brand-safe environment.

Side by side

Very few media properties work at both intellectual depth and mainstream scale

Mini PhilosophyTypical influencer channels
1M+ average views per video+×
Premium editorial credibility under Big Think+×
Creator-led storytelling from a bestselling author+×
Brand-safe educational environment+×
Integrated video, newsletter, social, and podcast reach+×
Audience that rewards substance over spectacle+×

Packages

Custom-built partnerships

Every sponsorship is scoped around your platform mix, campaign length, deliverables, and custom content needs. We offer competitive CPMs to reach Big Think's high-value audience.

Scoped to your goals

Custom sponsorship

Custom

A tailored campaign across the Mini Philosophy ecosystem.

  • + Presenting sponsorships
  • + Sponsored video integrations
  • + Social media campaigns
  • + Newsletter sponsorships
  • + Custom creator content with Jonny Thomson
  • + Multi-platform branded partnerships
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Common questions

What sponsors ask

What is Mini Philosophy?+

Mini Philosophy is a philosophy-focused media property created by Jonny Thomson and published by Big Think that makes timeless ideas accessible and relevant for modern audiences.

Who is Jonny Thomson?+

Jonny Thomson is a bestselling author and one of the world's leading philosophy creators online, known for translating complex ideas into engaging and practical content. He is a former Oxford philosophy teacher and his books have been translated into 22 languages.

What platforms does Mini Philosophy publish on?+

Mini Philosophy publishes across YouTube, Instagram, Substack, podcast platforms, and Big Think's owned media channels.

What types of sponsorships are available?+

Available opportunities include podcast integrations, short-form video sponsorships, newsletter ads, and custom editorial collaborations.

What audience does Mini Philosophy reach?+

A highly engaged audience of lifelong learners and intellectually curious professionals interested in philosophy, psychology, learning, productivity, culture, technology, and personal growth. They are early adopters with the means and discernment to act, and they reward brands that respect their intelligence.

How large is the audience?+

The property reaches more than 2.5 million followers, averages over 1 million video views, and has more than 65,000 newsletter readers.

Can sponsors create custom campaigns?+

Yes. Sponsors can collaborate on custom creator-led campaigns, editorial partnerships, and integrated cross-platform activations.

Is the content brand-safe?+

Yes. Mini Philosophy operates within Big Think's premium editorial ecosystem and focuses on thoughtful, educational, and culturally relevant content.

Take the next step

Put your brand in front of people who think

Past conversations have featured guests including Ian McEwan, Rutger Bregman, Marie Kondo, Ryan Holiday, and Gary Marcus. Book a call to design your campaign.

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