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Reach the people building independent hospitality.

LOBBY Affairs is read and heard by hotel founders, restaurateurs, operators, architects and creatives. Partner with us to put your brand in front of the people who decide what gets built, bought and opened.

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Who you reach

Founders

Independent hotel, restaurant and coffee shop founders, from first idea to fifth opening.

Operators

General managers and hospitality groups looking for better products, tools and suppliers.

Creatives

Architects, designers, chefs and brand people who shape how places look and feel.

Where you appear

  • Newsletter

    Every Tuesday.

  • Podcast

    Long-form conversations.

  • Live events

    In person, with the community.

  • Social

    Instagram and LinkedIn.

Sponsorship formats

Pricing depends on duration and the mix of formats. Ask us for the current media kit.

01 · Podcast, newsletter, social

Podcast episode

  • Presented-by mention at the start of an episode
  • A conversation built around your expertise, never a sales pitch
  • Shared in the newsletter and on our socials
Book a podcast episode →

02 · Newsletter

Newsletter partner

  • Text and visual placement in the Tuesday letter
  • One month minimum
  • Written in the LOBBY voice, clearly labelled as sponsored
Ask about this →

03 · Newsletter, website, social

Sponsored story

  • A dedicated piece on a topic that matters to independents
  • Published on LOBBY Affairs and kept in the archive
  • Pushed in the newsletter and on our socials
Ask about this →

04 · Events, newsletter, social

Live event partner

  • Brand presence at a LOBBY Affairs Live event
  • Product placement, tasting or talk slot
  • Mentioned in all event communications
Ask about this →

Our rules

  1. 1.We only work with brands we would recommend to a friend opening a place.
  2. 2.Sponsored content is always labelled.
  3. 3.Our readers come first. If it does not help them, we will say no.