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Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show

In a digital era where podcasts have become a central part of our storytelling landscape, The Old Schoolhouse® proudly presents the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show. Launched in 2023, our podcast taps into the heart of homeschooling, engaging both dedicated homeschool parents and a new wave of families exploring home education.

The Rising Tide of Podcasts: A Prime Advertising Opportunity, so Find Your Niche…

  • Explosive Growth: With over 5 million podcasts and 70 million episodes, podcasting is a rapidly expanding platform. In 2024, Market Media Connect, Inc. recognized it as “the next frontier in storytelling.”
  • Vast Audience: An estimated 460 million podcast listeners globally, presenting an unparalleled opportunity for advertisers.

Why the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show Stands Out

  • Targeted Reach: Catering specifically to the homeschooling community, our podcast connects your brand with a dedicated and growing audience.
  • Influential Voices: Hosted by renowned homeschool leaders Deborah Wuehler, Stephanie Morrison, Christine Weller, and Heather Vogler, each episode delves into popular homeschool topics, offering insights and advice as well as plenty of laughter.
  • Weekly Engagement: New episodes every Monday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, and more outlets are being added to ensure consistent engagement with listeners.
  • Resource-Rich Show Notes: Each episode’s notes are packed with valuable resources, enhancing listener experience and providing additional exposure for advertisers.

Connect Your Brand with the Podcasting Wave: The Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show is not just a podcast; it’s a platform for connection, inspiration, and education. By advertising on the show, you’ll reach an ever-expanding audience of homeschoolers who value quality content and trustworthy resources.

Join us in this exciting journey of storytelling and community building. Let’s explore how your brand can become an integral part of the homeschooling narrative through the power of podcasting.

Discover Advertising Opportunities Today! To learn more about advertising on the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show, contact your sales representative at [email protected]. Be part of a podcast that’s making waves in the homeschooling world and beyond.

Dedicated Sponsorship Package: $500

($1,225 value)

Includes:

1. Logo on Promotional Ads
2. Mention
3. Square Side Banner
4. Logo or Graphic on Show Notes Page


1. Logo in all promotional ads on social media channels and in an edition of The Homeschool Minute eNewsletter that goes to a list of about 60,000+ readers

  • Shape: square or rectangle
  • Image File Size: 400 x 400 or 570 x 100 pixels—JPG, PNG, BMP, and non-animated GIFs—no larger than 150kb

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2. Mention of sponsor at the beginning and in the middle of sponsored episode – up to 35 words

  • Location: Beginning and in the middle of episode
  • Text to be read: Two sentences to be included as an organic mention (may be slightly edited) – up to 35 words
  • Sample of text: Today’s episode was sponsored by CTCMath, the homeschool math product that thousands of families have learned to trust. Go to CTCMath.com for more information.

3. Square side banner on Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show
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  • Location: Right side bar (on all Podcast pages)
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Optimal Image Size: 250 x 250 pixels (Ratio 1:1) JPG, PNG, BMP, and non-animated GIFs—no larger than 150kb
  • Orientation: Rotating

4. Logo or graphic on Show Notes page of particular episode within the post (directly after first paragraph and player—no larger than 150kb)

  • Location: On Show Notes page within post (middle of post and recommend near the Connect with The Homeschool Minute section)
  • URL
  • Image File Size: 410 x 235 pixels—JPG, PNG, BMP, and non-animated GIFs—no larger than 150kb

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One sponsor per episode.

  • Purchase 2 Podcast Dedicated Sponsorship packages and receive a 15% discount. Your total = $850
  • Purchase 3 Podcast Dedicated Sponsorship packages and receive a 20% discount. Your total = $1,200
  • Purchase 4 Podcast Dedicated Sponsorship packages and receive a 30% discount. Your total = $1,400
  • Purchase 5 Podcast Dedicated Sponsorship packages and receive a 35% discount. Your total = $1,625

Specifications and Podcast á la Carte Ad Options:

Mention: $200

  • Location: Beginning and in the middle of episode
  • Text to be read: Two sentences to be included as an organic mention (may be slightly edited) – up to 35 words
  • Sample of text: Today’s episode was sponsored by CTCMath, the homeschool math product that thousands of families have learned to trust. Go to CTCMath.com for more information.
  • Special Instructions: These options available on weeks where there is not a dedicated sponsor. One sponsor per episode.

Logo or Graphic: $150
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  • Location: On Show Notes page within post (middle of post and recommend near the Connect with The Homeschool Minute section)
  • URL
  • Image File Size: 410 x 235 pixels—JPG, PNG, BMP, and non-animated GIFs—no larger than 150kb
  • Special Instructions: These options available on weeks where there is not a dedicated sponsor. One sponsor per episode.

Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show Square Side Banner: $200
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  • Location: Right side bar (on all Podcast pages)
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Optimal Image Size: 250 x 250 pixels (Ratio 1:1) JPG, PNG, BMP, and non-animated GIFs—no larger than 150kb
  • Orientation: Rotating

Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show Top Banner: $250
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  • Location: Top graphic under podcast logo (on all Podcast pages)
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Optimal Image Size: 700 x 100 pixels (Ratio 1:1) JPG, PNG, BMP, and non-animated GIFs—no larger than 150kb
  • Orientation: Rotating banner

Dedicated Sponsorship and á la carte mention components due ten weeks before publication. All other á la carte options components due six weeks before publication. Email files to artwork (at) theoldschoolhouse.com

Submission guidelines

  • Text font must be converted to outlines or embedded.
  • NO FLASH BANNERS ACCEPTED
  • Ads must be submitted in digital format (either JPG, GIF, animated GIF)

Advertisement Submission:

  • Ads may be submitted via email. All artwork should be emailed to artwork (at) theoldschoolhouse.com, if the image or video is too large, please place it in dropbox (or similar service) and email that link to the artwork department.

Copyrights:

All artwork, text, and other components must be the legal property of the submitting advertiser. Copyrighted material or material belonging to a third party may be used only with the written permission of the owner or copyright holder, a copy of which must be furnished to TOS along with the artwork and advertisement.
TOS will not attempt to obtain permission for use of protected works and bears no liability for copyright infringement or other illegal conduct by advertisers or contributors.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

  • Advertisements that do not conform to TOS file guidelines will incur additional fees for necessary conversion, alterations, and editing. Please contact TOS in advance with questions concerning the file specifications and/or requirements.
  • TOS reserves the right, but has no obligation, to accept additional file types on a case-by-case basis. Advertisers should contact TOS for verification and instructions before sending files of any types other than the acceptable files formats listed above.
  • Conversion charges will be assessed for any advertisement submitted in an alternative format or otherwise requiring conversion to TOS standard formats.

Full Legal Terms and Conditions can be found here: http://tosmediakit.com/Terms