Sponsor prospects

Cork sponsor prospect close room.

Segment research, proof gates and first-message drafts for converting Cork sponsor prep into real bookings after approval. Static prep only: no outreach, no payment link and no public claim is triggered here.

Do not contact prospects, reserve inventory, collect payment, imply live circulation or publish sponsor claims before the editor approves outreach.

Media kitSponsor kitApproval packsRanked lanes

Researched segments

Prioritised by Cork fit, spending power, morning usefulness, repeat potential and approval ease.

Research notes

Use these before selecting named prospects.

OpenResearch noteCork Metro has a strong mix of city professionals, commuter-town households, port and airport travel, university/hospital workers, tourism spend and family service demand.OpenResearch noteUse segment-level targeting until outreach is approved. Specific advertiser names, contact emails and claims should be verified from current public websites immediately before any contact.OpenResearch noteKeep copy Ireland-specific: euro pricing, Cork service area, local landing pages and regulated-claim review for property, finance, health, legal and education offers.

Close sequence

Move from internal research to one approved message without faking live traction.

OpenPick one sponsor laneStart with property, home improvement or appointment-led local services unless a warmer venue lead exists. Evidence: Use /sponsor-prospects/ and /launch-outreach/ to record why the lane is first.OpenVerify five local prospectsManually check each public website for Cork service area, contact route, landing page and regulated-claim risk. Evidence: No scraping or outbound contact; record current source URLs before approval.OpenWrite one approved messageDraft a plain email from the relevant segment: useful Cork audience, one labelled slot, no circulation claims unless Buttondown proof exists. Evidence: Subject, first email, follow-up and proof notes reviewed against the prospect registry.OpenCollect creative factsCapture advertiser identity, offer, landing page, dates, service area, restrictions and approver before any checkout link exists. Evidence: Creative facts match the sponsor package deliverables and do not contain unsupported claims.OpenApprove payment wiringOnly after fit checks pass, wire Stripe products or invoice flow and reconcile before publication. Evidence: Use sponsor inventory, media kit and reporting notes before making any delivery claims.

Close-room targets

Revenue targets remain approval-gated until advertiser fit and payment wiring are explicitly approved.

OpenFirst paid sponsor: EUR150 founding issue sponsorOne approved advertiser, one current Cork landing page, one local CTA and one reviewed labelled placement.OpenLaunch week revenue: EUR600 launch week sponsorOne approved sponsor or several non-overlapping founding placements with dates, creative and reporting notes.OpenReferral reward sponsor: One Cork venue, attraction, cafe, bookshop or independent retailerPrize or offer terms, expiry date, redemption route and approval before public reward copy.

Email drafts

Draft copy only. Do not send before approval and current prospect verification.

Daily checklist

Minimum proof before any Cork sponsor conversation.

OpenDaily checkOne lane selected with a clear reason.OpenDaily checkFive candidate prospects verified from current public sources.OpenDaily checkEvery candidate has a local landing page or is rejected.OpenDaily checkRegulated sectors have explicit copy risks noted.OpenDaily checkNo circulation, subscriber count or performance claim is used unless Buttondown proof exists.OpenDaily checkNo public post, email, payment link or outreach is sent before approval.