2M+ followers1M+ average views per video60K+ newsletter readers

Ads interrupt. Ideas get invited.

Mini Philosophy with Jonny Thomson and Big Think turns timeless ideas into content millions choose to watch, hear and read. Sponsor the conversation your customers are already having.

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

2M+Followers across platforms
1M+Average views per video
60K+Newsletter readers
3-5New short-form videos every week

Why teams switch

Reaching thoughtful people is harder than buying impressions

The audiences most brands want - educated, curious, deliberate spenders - are the ones who skip, block and resent interruption advertising.

The old way

  • ×Ad environments built for interruption, not engagement, so intellectually curious viewers tune out
  • ×Media properties that are either too academic for mainstream reach or too shallow for credibility
  • ×Audiences fragmented across video, social, newsletter and podcast with no way to run one integrated campaign
  • ×Brand-safety gambles with influencer content that has no editorial standards behind it

The Mini Philosophy way

  • ✓Sponsor content this audience actively seeks out: 3-5 short-form philosophy videos every week
  • ✓Intellectual credibility and mass scale in one property, with 1M+ average views per video
  • ✓One partnership spanning YouTube, Instagram, Substack, podcast and Big Think's owned channels
  • ✓A premium editorial environment published under Big Think, with sponsorships designed to feel additive, not interruptive

The flow

From first call to live campaign

A clear path from first step to measurable outcome.

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

We build a customized mix of video, podcast, newsletter and custom editorial deliverables, priced to your platform mix and campaign length.

3

Launch and reach millions

Your brand goes live in content this audience chose to watch, read and hear, with competitive CPMs against a high-value audience.

Versus the old way

Mini Philosophy vs. typical influencer channels

Mini PhilosophyTypical influencer channel
Intellectual credibility with mass reach✓×
Published under an established editorial brand (Big Think)✓×
Creator is a bestselling author and former Oxford philosophy teacher✓×
Integrated video, podcast, newsletter and editorial in one partnership✓×
Audience of lifelong learners who act deliberately on what they discover✓×
Sponsorships designed to feel additive, not interruptive✓×

Choose a plan

Customized to your campaign

Every partnership is scoped around platform mix, campaign length, deliverables and custom content requirements, with competitive CPMs to reach Big Think's high-value audience.

Scoped to your goals

Custom Sponsorship

Tailored quote

A scoped package built from the formats that fit your goals.

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

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 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, presenting sponsorships and multi-platform branded partnerships.

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 read widely, invest in their tools and experiences, and make deliberate choices about where they spend their time and money.

How large is the audience?+

The property reaches more than 2 million followers, averages over 1 million video views, and has more than 60,000 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.

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