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A Paved alternative that drops the 30% publisher commission
Paved runs a strong newsletter advertising marketplace and brings real demand from brands to publishers. The tradeoff is the cut: Paved takes a 30% publisher commission on Marketplace bookings and 40% on performance earnings from its Ad Network, so nearly a third of each booking, and more on network fill, leaves the table. Sponsorships takes 0% commission on your deals and charges a flat membership instead, so a $300 newsletter slot as an illustrative example pays you the full amount. It also covers podcasts, YouTube, and events in one place rather than newsletters only, with a public profile, media kit, deal management, and deliverables. This comparison is made in good faith, so please verify current terms with each provider.
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Sponsorships vs Paved
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| Capability | Sponsorships | Paved |
|---|---|---|
| 0% commission on your deals | ~30% cut | |
| Flat membership pricing | ||
| Podcast, newsletter, YouTube and events | Newsletters mainly | |
| Self-serve, no agency | ||
| Deal pipeline and deliverables | ||
| Public profile and media kit | ||
| You keep the brand relationship | Marketplace-mediated |
Comparison reflects general product positioning and is provided in good faith. Verify current capabilities with each vendor.
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