Sponsors & Partners
Put your brand in the conversation that matters.
Reach readers researching the economics of self-funded healthcare, direct contracting, pharmacy benefits, and the companies changing how employers purchase care.
Built for relevance
Sponsorship that fits the subject.
DirectContract covers the practical side of healthcare contracting for employers, finance leaders, benefits consultants, and industry operators. We work with relevant PBMs, TPAs, health systems, navigation platforms, advisors, and healthcare technology companies. Sponsorships are limited and reviewed for editorial fit.
Featured · Sponsored editorial
Contextual article feature
A substantive, clearly identified sponsored section in a relevant existing DirectContract article. Built to introduce your company and explain how its approach relates to the topic readers are researching.
- ✓ Dedicated 100–150-word feature
- ✓ Company logo and website link
- ✓ Placement in a relevant existing article
- ✓ Editorial fact-check and fit review
rel="sponsored noopener". Acceptance is subject to editorial review. We do not guarantee rankings, referral traffic, or favorable coverage.More ways to partner
Ongoing visibility.
Newsletter sponsorship
Weekly Direct Contract Briefing
Logo, headline, short message, and CTA link within our weekly briefing for readers following employer healthcare contracts and cost trends.
$150 per issue · $500 for 4 issues
Tracker sponsorship
Direct Contract Tracker placement
An identified sponsor block adjacent to our deal tracker, with your logo, concise positioning, and CTA.
$250 per week · $800 for 4 weeks
Long-term partnership
Annual Partner Package
A curated mix of newsletter exposure, tracker visibility, and identified sponsor callouts over the year, designed for companies seeking sustained visibility.
$7,500 per year · Founding partner rate
Plan an annual partnership →Interested in dedicated sponsored thought leadership or a custom research partnership? Email editor@directcontract.co to discuss scope and pricing.
How it works
Simple, with editorial standards.
- 01 · Choose a package. Enter your contact details, campaign message, destination URLs, timing preferences, and logo.
- 02 · Review your brief and pay. We save the order, then open a Stripe Checkout session for the package. The ledger records payment only when Stripe notifies us.
- 03 · Approve, then publish. After payment you review the final copy on a private order page. We do not publish until the order is paid and you approve it. Sponsored sections read "Sponsored by [Company]."
Media kit
Need the full overview?
Get our 2026 media kit by email for more on DirectContract's audience and ongoing sponsorship formats. The sponsored editorial feature above is a separate offering.
Next steps
Book your sponsorship.
Select a package, provide the creative and timing details, and review your submission before proceeding to secure Stripe payment. We'll follow up within one business day to confirm editorial fit, materials, and timing. Editorial approval and requested placement dates are subject to review. Unapproved sponsored editorial purchases will be refunded.
Selected package
Newsletter — 4 issues
$500
Common questions
Before you book.
Can we provide our own copy?
Yes. You can suggest language, supporting evidence, branding, and a destination URL. Our editors make the final call on wording and placement.
Will our placement be disclosed?
Yes. Paid content is identified as sponsored, and paid links are tagged appropriately. We do not sell undisclosed endorsements or guaranteed SEO outcomes.
When will it be published?
Sponsored editorial features are typically published within five business days after the ledger shows payment, you approve the copy, and final materials are in. A Stripe receipt page does not publish the placement.
What if our company isn't a fit?
We'll review the fit with our audience and coverage. If a purchased editorial feature is declined, we'll provide a refund rather than publish an unsuitable placement.