Advertise with Open Mat Tap Room
Reach grapplers while they're actively studying technique. Every sponsored spot is clearly labeled and sits in a fixed slot.
Gyms & independent creators
Basic gym listings are always free. Founding members (first 100 gyms, first 50 creators): 50% off for 6 months.
| Tier | Includes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Local Gym Featured: Small Metro | Sponsored spot in "Gyms near you", trial-class CTA, monthly click report; max 3 per metro | $19/mo Sign up |
| Local Gym Featured: Mid Metro | Same as above, mid-size metro | $29/mo Sign up |
| Local Gym Featured: Major Metro | Same as above, major metro | $39/mo Sign up |
| Creator Boost: Single Video | One boosted video in a labeled slot | $10 Sign up |
| Creator Boost: Monthly | Up to 4 boosted videos per month plus a Creator Spotlight | $25/mo Sign up |
| Tap List Community Classified | 1-line labeled mention in The Tap List | $20 Sign up |
Sponsored placements go live after a quick review (usually within 1–2 business days) to confirm they fit our guidelines.
Brands: gear, apparel, supplements & paid instructionals
Founding brand offer: 30% off for the first 3 months for the first 3 partners.
| Tier | Includes | Price (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Category Sponsor | "Category presented by X" banner plus a pinned Sponsored card (slot #2) | $750/mo; $1,000/mo for Guard, Leg Locks, Top Attacks |
| Homepage & Trending Feature | Sponsored card in slot #3 plus hero banner; max 2 rotating | $600/mo |
| Newsletter Primary | Top slot in The Tap List: logo, 50–80 words, CTA | $400/issue floor or $40–60 CPM |
| Newsletter Classified | 1–2 lines near the bottom | $125/issue |
| Site-wide Presenting Partner | "Presented by" in nav and every category, 4 newsletter primaries/mo; exclusive, 3-month min | $4,000/mo |
| Commercial bundle | 1 category + 4 newsletter primaries/mo | $2,000/mo |
Brand sponsors: request a quote and we'll send a custom invoice. Brand launch prices are estimates and may change. Commercial brands can't buy gym/creator tiers. Contact: [email protected] (placeholder, inbox not set up yet).