2.5M+ followers1M+ avg video views65K+ newsletter readers

Reach 2.5 million curious minds fast

Launch cross-platform sponsorships across video, podcast, and newsletter with Jonny Thomson and Big Think. Put your brand in front of intellectually engaged professionals in weeks, not months.

Custom sponsorship packages built around your campaign goals.

Why change

Most ad environments interrupt. This one engages.

Brands struggle to reach thoughtful audiences in contexts that feel authentic rather than commercial. Mini Philosophy solves that.

The old way

  • ×Ad environments optimized for interruption, not genuine engagement
  • ×Fragmented audiences scattered across disconnected platforms
  • ×Creators who cannot make complex ideas feel accessible and natural
  • ×Content that is either too academic for mainstream reach or too shallow for credibility
  • ×Difficulty finding brand-safe properties with both mass reach and intellectual depth

The Mini Philosophy way

  • Sponsorships designed to feel additive to the audience experience, not interruptive
  • Cross-platform distribution across YouTube, Instagram, Substack, podcast, and Big Think in one integrated campaign
  • Jonny Thomson translates complex ideas into engaging, commercially natural content
  • Mass reach paired with intellectual credibility - 2.5M+ followers and premium editorial standards
  • Brand-safe environment backed by Big Think's editorial ecosystem

Inside the product

Four ways to reach a discerning audience

Mix and match formats for a campaign that fits your goals and timeline.

01

Short-form video sponsorships

3-5 philosophy videos published weekly across YouTube and Instagram, averaging 1M+ views each. Your brand integrated into content audiences actively seek out.

02

Podcast integrations

Long-form conversations with leading thinkers, authors, and cultural voices. Host-read integrations that feel native to the discussion.

03

Newsletter advertising

Weekly essays delivered to 65K+ engaged readers on Substack. Direct access to an audience that opted in for thoughtful content.

04

Custom editorial partnerships

Creator-led branded content with Jonny Thomson. Collaborate on campaigns that align your brand with ideas around decision-making, technology, work, and human behavior.

Step by step

From first call to live campaign in four steps

From first touch to real results, without the guesswork.

01

Book a strategy call

Tell us your audience, goals, and timeline. We map your brand to the right platforms and formats.

02

Design your campaign

Choose from video, podcast, newsletter, and custom editorial. We build a package tailored to your budget and objectives.

03

Create and integrate

Jonny Thomson and the Big Think team produce sponsorships that feel additive to the audience experience, not interruptive.

04

Launch across platforms

Your campaign goes live across YouTube, Instagram, Substack, and podcast platforms - reaching 2.5M+ followers in one coordinated push.

2.5M+Total followers across platforms
1M+Average views per video
65K+Newsletter readers
3-5New videos published per week

FAQ

Common questions from sponsors

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 whose 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, custom editorial collaborations, and multi-platform branded partnerships.

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 with Jonny Thomson, 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.

What makes Mini Philosophy different?+

Mini Philosophy combines intellectual credibility with mass accessibility, delivering philosophy and big ideas in formats optimized for modern digital audiences. Very few media properties operate successfully at both intellectual depth and mainstream scale.

Take the next step

Put your brand in front of 2.5 million curious minds

Book a call to design a sponsorship package tailored to your campaign goals and timeline.

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