Advertising
Reach the builders
early.
Zero Sparse is a weekly newsletter for CS grads and AI builders — engineers and operators learning how AI actually works in the real world. We're at the beginning. Advertising here reflects that honestly.
Ad Formats
Top of Issue
Your brand placed before the first story — one line of context and a CTA. First thing readers see every issue.
$299 / issue standard rate
↓ 50% early rateMid-Issue Mention
An editorial-style mention woven naturally into the issue. Reads like a recommendation. Works well for dev tools, courses, and AI products.
$199 / issue standard rate
↓ 50% early rateQuick Hit
A single-line classified at the end of the issue. Good for job postings, tool launches, and anything where brevity works in your favor.
$79 / issue standard rate
↓ 50% early rateDedicated Issue
A full issue built around your product — a deep-dive, tutorial, or case study written by the Zero Sparse team. You review before it sends.
$999 / issue standard rate
↓ 50% early rateWhy Advertise Early
01
Lower cost now
Early placements cost less than they will at scale. The audience is smaller today, but the readers are technically focused and self-selected.
02
Rate stays fixed
Early advertisers keep their rate for 12 months regardless of list growth. The price you book today is the price you pay through the lock period.
03
First issue mention
Early advertisers are acknowledged in our first widely-distributed issue — a natural moment to be seen by readers encountering Zero Sparse for the first time.
Interested in advertising?
Email us with the format you're considering and a brief description of your product. We'll get back to you within 24 hours to discuss fit and availability.
FAQ
We're in early launch mode — our list is small and growing. That's exactly why this is a good time to advertise. You're reaching a curated early audience of technical readers, not a diluted mass list. Founding rates reflect this stage honestly.
CS grads, junior and mid-level engineers, ML practitioners, and early-career founders. People building with AI or entering the workforce and trying to navigate what the industry actually looks like vs. what school taught them.
No minimums, no contracts. You can book a single issue to test performance. Founding advertisers who book 3+ issues upfront receive the locked rate guarantee for 12 months from the booking date.
Yes, always. We'll share a preview of your placement before each issue sends. For Dedicated Issues, you'll have full creative review rights and at least one round of revisions.
Email [email protected] with the format you're interested in and a short description of your product or offer. We'll reply within 24 hours to confirm availability and next steps.