CONNECT THE COAST
MEDIA
KIT
2026
Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities
The 805's Home for Hip-Hop Culture
CONTACT
connectthecoast@gmail.com
connxct.club | @connectthecoast
01 — WHO WE ARE
THE COAST
GOT NEXT.
The 805 has always had the talent, the culture, and the heart. What it never had was a home base. A place where the music, the people, and the movement all live under one roof.
Connect the Coast is that home. We are three counties moving as one.
NOT A BLOG. NOT A LABEL. NOT A MEDIA COMPANY.
CTC is a full-stack cultural ecosystem — charts, radio, editorial, studio, merch, events, and newsletter — purpose-built for a region of 1.56 million people with zero existing hip-hop infrastructure. We're not competing on virality. We're competing on legacy.
For 8 years, we've been building real relationships with regional creators of all kinds — musicians, videographers, designers, producers, and cultural leaders across the Central Coast. That network is our product. We know who moves the needle and how to connect your brand with the right micro-influencers to amplify your message through tailored, targeted content.
01
Hip-Hop Label
Original music, artist development, catalog equity
02
Media Engine
Charts, radio, editorial, video content, newsletter
03
Ecosystem
Events, merch, studio services, community
02 — WHY IT WORKS
REACH THE
RIGHT PEOPLE.
8 YEARS OF CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE
8
Years Building Creator Relationships
693K+
Lifetime Video Views
2,849
Pieces of Content Published
YOUR AUDIENCE IS ALREADY HERE
91%
U.S.-Based Audience — Real People, Not Bots
6
Content Channels Working For You Simultaneously
24/7
Always-On Digital Presence Across All Platforms
REGIONAL MARKET
1.56M
Addressable Market Across the Tri-County 805
15+
Cities from Ventura to SLO
0
Competitors — We Are the Only 805 Hip-Hop Platform
MICRO-INFLUENCER NETWORK
We Connect You With the Right Voices.
After 8 years embedded in the 805 creative scene, we've built trusted relationships with regional creators across music, video, design, fashion, food, fitness, and lifestyle. We don't just post your ad — we match your brand with the right micro-influencers who already have the trust of your target audience, and produce tailored content that converts.
Musicians & Producers
Authentic product integration through music, video, and live performance
Videographers & Content Creators
Professional branded content, short-form video, and social campaigns
Community Leaders & Cultural Figures
Word-of-mouth amplification from the people your audience already trusts
Designers & Visual Artists
Custom merch collabs, event graphics, and brand-aligned creative
03 — CONTENT VERTICALS
WHERE YOUR
BRAND LIVES.
CTC Radio
Live show every Wed & Thu at 5 PM PST on YouTube. Weekly charts, artist spotlights, scene reports, and community callouts. 693K+ lifetime views.
Weekly Charts
The only ranked music chart for the 805. Top 20 artists ranked by views + engagement. Auto-updated, algorithmically driven. Artist of the Week featured across all channels.
The Feed
Curated video and social content hub. Music videos, shorts, interviews, and social posts — all in one place. 2nd most visited page on the site (22% of traffic). Paid placements available.
805 Culture Report
Weekly newsletter via Beehiiv. Chart highlights, artist spotlights, scene reports, merch drops, and event announcements. Direct-to-inbox reach to the most engaged 805 hip-hop audience.
Editorial / Blog
SEO-optimized articles covering local news, artist features, event coverage, and 805 culture. Published multiple times per week with social amplification across all platforms.
Live Events
Community activations, live shows, and cultural programming across Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties. On-site branding, vendor opportunities, and co-presented events.
04 — PARTNERSHIP TIERS
INVEST IN
THE CULTURE.
TIER 1
Community Supporter
$250/mo
- ✓ Logo on website sponsor bar
- ✓ Monthly shoutout in 805 Culture Report newsletter
- ✓ Social media mention (1x/month)
TIER 2
Culture Partner
$500/mo
- ✓ Everything in Community Supporter
- ✓ Dedicated newsletter sponsor slot (weekly)
- ✓ Featured blog post / brand spotlight
- ✓ Logo on CTC Radio broadcast overlay
- ✓ Social media features (2x/month)
TIER 3
Coast Builder
$1,000/mo
- ✓ Everything in Culture Partner
- ✓ Co-presented event branding (name on flyer + venue signage)
- ✓ Exclusive CTC Radio segment sponsorship
- ✓ Priority merch collaboration slot
- ✓ Quarterly performance report with analytics
- ✓ Direct line to CTC team for campaign coordination
CUSTOM PARTNERSHIPS
Need something tailored? Event sponsorships, artist campaign bundles, and multi-platform packages available on request.
05 — FOR ARTISTS
GET YOUR
MUSIC HEARD.
Feed Placement Tiers
Featured Video
Top of feed for 7 days + social push + newsletter mention
$250
Premier Placement
Priority feed position for 5 days + social share
$100
Standard Feature
Feed placement for 3 days
$50
Basic Submission
Permanent feed listing
$20
805 / 661 / 559 ARTISTS
20% regional discount on all tiers. This is your home — we price it like it.
THE COAST
GOT NEXT.
LET'S BUILD TOGETHER
Whether you're a local business looking to reach the 805 community, an artist ready to get your music heard, or a brand that wants access to our network of regional micro-influencers — we'll build the right campaign for you. Eight years of relationships. Zero gatekeepers. One coast.
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Instagram: @connectthecoast
YouTube: @connectthecoast
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COMMITTED TO THE COAST
NO SOFTNESS.