38 ways to reach 1.5M+ builders every month.

Your tool is pinned above all organic results in its category with a glowing Featured badge.

Example"Notion AI" pinned at the top of Writing Tools with a Featured tag.

• Top of category
• 30-day min
• Glow badge

Best forTools that want maximum visibility right where people are already browsing.

A dedicated tile on the homepage above the fold, rotated with 2-3 other sponsors.

ExampleA tile for "Runway" rotating in the homepage hero with 2 other sponsors.

• Above the fold
• Max 3 rotating
• Daily impressions

Best forNew or established tools that want first-impression visibility.

A coordinated push for new launches: front-page placement, a launch badge, and a roundup mention.

Example"Lovable" badge-tagged New for 48 hours after its public launch.

• 24-48hr push
• "New" badge
• Roundup mention

Best forTools launching publicly for the first time.

A clearly labeled Sponsored slot directly above organic search results for relevant keywords.

ExampleSearching "resume builder AI" surfaces "Teal" in a Sponsored slot.

• Keyword targeted
• Labeled sponsored
• CPC or flat-rate

Best forTools competing for specific high-intent search terms.

Exclusive sponsorship of an entire category page, with logo on the header and credit site-wide.

Example"Jasper" logo on the header of the AI Writing Tools category for the month.

• One category
• Header branding
• Monthly

Best forCategory leaders who want to own their space.

One slot per month, awarded to a single sponsor with a homepage trophy badge and recap mention.

Example"Perplexity" awarded Tool of the Month with a homepage trophy badge.

• 1 slot / month
• Trophy badge
• Recap mention

Best forA single standout tool with a strong story that month.

A dedicated, clearly-marked section near the top of our daily newsletter to 260K+ subscribers.

ExampleA 3-line write-up on "ElevenLabs" near the top of the Tuesday send.

• 260K subscribers
• 42% open rate
• Text + image

Best forLaunches and offers that need a direct hit to an inbox.

Be the only sponsor in a single send — no other ads, no competing placements.

ExampleAn entire Thursday send dedicated solely to "Cursor".

• Exclusive send
• Top + footer
• Limited dates

Best forBrands that want zero competing attention in the inbox.

A standalone email written entirely about your tool, sent directly to our list.

ExampleA standalone email titled "Meet Claude Code" sent to the full list.

• Full inbox send
• Custom copy
• One-time

Best forA single high-stakes announcement or offer.

A compact, text-only listing in the Quick Picks strip at the bottom of the newsletter.

ExampleA one-line listing for "Replit" in the Quick Picks footer strip.

• Text-only
• Lower cost
• Bottom strip

Best forSmaller budgets that still want list exposure.

Your branding wraps our weekly roundup of AI industry news for trend-focused subscribers.

Example"Anthropic" logo wrapping the weekly AI Industry Digest.

• Weekly digest
• Logo wrap
• News-focused list

Best forBrand awareness with an analytical, trend-watching audience.

Reach a narrower slice of the list by job title, category interest, or past click behavior.

ExampleA send to only subscribers who clicked on coding-tool content recently.

• Audience filters
• Higher CTR
• Custom quote

Best forNiche tools that only matter to part of the list.

A genuine 1,500+ word hands-on review covering use cases, pricing, and a fair verdict.

ExampleAn 1,800-word review of "Midjourney v7" with pricing breakdown.

• 1,500+ words
• Permanent URL
• SEO indexed

Best forTools with real depth worth explaining, not just showing.

Your tool placed in a head-to-head article against named competitors.

Example"ChatGPT vs Claude" article featuring your tool as one side.

• Head-to-head format
• High search intent
• Permanent

Best forChallengers competing directly with a known incumbent.

A guaranteed mention in our recurring Best AI Tools for X listicles.

ExampleGuaranteed slot for "Synthesia" in "Best AI Video Tools 2026".

• Guaranteed mention
• Recurring article
• High traffic

Best forTools that genuinely rank among the best in their category.

A written or video Q&A with your founder or team, published as a feature story.

ExampleA Q&A with the founder of "Suno" on building an AI music product.

• Written or video
• Founder-led
• Brand storytelling

Best forFounders with a credible, compelling story to tell.

A practical tutorial built around your tool, aimed at readers actively searching for a solution.

Example"How to Build a Chatbot With [Tool] in 10 Minutes" tutorial.

• Tutorial format
• Solution-intent traffic
• Permanent

Best forTools that solve one specific, searchable problem.

A short embedded demo video added to any editorial review or guide.

ExampleA 90-second embedded demo clip inside an existing tool review.

• Add-on only
• Embedded player
• Increases dwell time

Best forTools that are easier to sell by showing than describing.

A display ad styled to match the site's look, placed in the sidebar or inline in articles.

ExampleA sidebar banner for "Descript" styled to match the dark UI.

• Sidebar / inline
• Responsive sizing
• Unlimited impressions

Best forAlways-on brand presence at the lowest cost per impression.

A classic full-width banner placed below the header on every page.

ExampleA full-width banner for "Framer AI" below the header site-wide.

• 728×90 / responsive
• Site-wide
• High impressions

Best forMaximum impression volume on a tight CPM budget.

A vertical banner that stays in view as the reader scrolls down long articles.

ExampleA 300×600 unit for "Gamma" that follows the reader down an article.

• 300×600
• Scroll-follow
• Article pages

Best forSustained visibility during longer reading sessions.

A single, non-intrusive overlay shown only when a visitor is about to leave the site.

ExampleA single overlay for "Tome" shown only on exit-intent.

• 1 per session
• Exit-intent trigger
• Limited inventory

Best forA last-chance offer or signup nudge.

Drop your own retargeting pixel on relevant category pages to re-engage past visitors.

ExampleA pixel install on the Image Generation category for "Leonardo AI".

• Pixel install
• Category-scoped
• Add-on to any format

Best forBrands running their own retargeting campaigns off-site.

A sponsored post published across our X, LinkedIn, and Instagram accounts.

ExampleA post about "Pika" published across X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

• X, LinkedIn, IG
• 180K combined reach
• 1 post per platform

Best forTools with a strong visual hook that travels well off-site.

A longer-form X thread or Instagram carousel walking through your features in depth.

ExampleA 7-tweet thread breaking down how "Cursor" handles multi-file edits.

• Multi-post format
• X or Instagram
• Higher dwell time

Best forProducts with several features worth unpacking.

A pinned announcement and channel shoutout in our 40,000-member Discord.

ExampleA pinned Discord announcement introducing "Windsurf".

• 40K members
• Pinned message
• High engagement

Best forDeveloper tools that benefit from hands-on community buzz.

A dedicated segment or full video demoing your tool, plus a pinned link in comments.

ExampleA 5-minute walkthrough of "HeyGen" with a pinned link in comments.

• Dedicated segment
• Pinned comment link
• Evergreen video

Best forTools best understood by watching them work.

Full site skinning across header, banners, and homepage tiles for a 24-hour window.

ExampleThe entire site re-skinned in "OpenAI" branding for a launch day.

• 24-hour exclusivity
• 100% share of voice
• Site-wide skin

Best forFunded launches and brand pushes that want the whole site.

A three-month bundle combining homepage presence, newsletter mentions, and one feature.

ExampleA 3-month package for "Vercel" combining homepage, newsletter, and review.

• 3-month term
• Multi-format bundle
• Bundled pricing

Best forBrands planning a sustained, multi-touch presence.

Tell us the goal and we'll combine formats from this catalog into a plan built around it.

ExampleA mixed plan built around one goal: "Get 500 signups in 30 days."

• Fully custom
• Goal-based planning
• Quoted per project

Best forAnyone unsure which single format fits best.

All site placements limited to a single country or region, so spend only reaches relevant geography.

ExampleSite-wide banners for "Notion" shown only to visitors from India.

• Single region
• No wasted reach
• Any placement type

Best forTools sold or priced for one country or currency.

Ads served exclusively to mobile visitors, sized for thumb-scroll behavior.

ExampleA sticky bottom-bar unit for "CapCut" shown only on phones.

• Mobile web only
• Sticky or inline
• App-install friendly

Best forMobile apps and tools used mostly on the go.

Ads served only to desktop visitors — built for IDEs, dashboards, and pro software.

ExampleA wide sidebar unit for "Figma" shown only on desktop sessions.

• Desktop web only
• Larger creative sizes
• Higher dwell time

Best forIDEs, dashboards, and pro software used at a desk.

Buy impressions through header bidding via your own DSP instead of a flat-rate booking.

ExampleBidding on Aistoryland inventory through your own DSP account.

• Self-serve bidding
• RTB / header bidding
• No minimum spend

Best forPerformance teams already running programmatic budgets.

A pixel install plus a 14-day retargeting run aimed only at past listing or review visitors.

ExampleRe-showing "Linear" banners for two weeks to past review visitors.

• 14-day window
• Visitors only
• Pixel + banner included

Best forClosing the loop after an editorial feature or listing visit.

Pay only when a referred visitor actually signs up or converts.

ExampleA per-signup payout for trials started via your listing link.

• Pay-per-conversion
• Tracked referral link
• No upfront cost

Best forTools with a clear, trackable signup or purchase event.

A host-read mention or short interview segment on the Aistoryland podcast.

ExampleA 60-second host-read spot for "Otter.ai" in the episode intro.

• Host-read spot
• Weekly episode
• Evergreen on replay

Best forBrand awareness with a highly engaged, audio-first audience.

Branded placement on our AI Careers board, for hiring-focused awareness.

Example"Scale AI" logo featured above listings on the Careers board.

• Careers board
• 30-day min
• Hiring-intent traffic

Best forCompanies hiring AI talent, not just selling a tool.