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One exclusive sponsor slot per issue of the LaunchBuff Pulse — read by indie founders, makers, and early adopters every week.

$49

Per issue

~35%

Open rate

1

Sponsor per issue

Weekly

Send frequency

How it works

From copy to inbox in days

01

Pick a Monday

Choose any open slot from the live availability calendar below. Each Monday is one exclusive sponsor — first come, first served.

02

Fill in your details

Add your product name, URL, tagline, and 2–3 sentences of copy. We use your words verbatim — zero rewriting. Pay $49 and your slot is locked in immediately.

03

Founders read and click

Your sponsor block goes out at the top of that week's Pulse — before all editorial content. Sent to 2,000+ indie founders with a ~35% open rate.

What the email looks like

T

TJ from LaunchBuff

Mon 9:02 AM

To: [email protected]

The LaunchBuff Pulse #2 — What actually drives AI citations

LaunchBuff
Issue #2

The LaunchBuff Pulse

What actually drives AI citations in 2026

Hey everyone 👋

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Your copy here, used verbatim. Two to three sentences about what your product does, who it's for, and the offer you're making.

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Your sponsor block sits above all content — the first thing founders read.

What's included

  • Top-of-email placement — before any editorial content
  • Dedicated sponsor block: name, tagline, description, link
  • Optional banner image (1200×630) displayed above your copy
  • Your copy used verbatim — no rewriting, ever
  • One exclusive sponsor slot — zero competition
  • Estimated reach stats shared after send
$49per issue

One exclusive slot · Live availability · Pay online

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Want multiple issues in a row? Email us for a bundle rate →

Who opens this email

LaunchBuff subscribers aren't random signups — the majority are founders who submitted their own product to the directory.

Indie founders

Bootstrapped SaaS builders actively searching for tools to grow their products. They have budget and they move fast.

Product makers

Developers and early builders who try new software first, write about it, and recommend it to their communities.

Small growth teams

1–5 person teams looking for affordable alternatives to bloated enterprise tools. Price-conscious but willing to pay for real value.

~35%

Well above the SaaS industry average

The SaaS email benchmark sits around 21%. Our list is self-selected — every subscriber is a founder who chose to be here.

Book your slot

Pick a Monday, fill in your details, pay $49 — done.

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One-time payment · Secure checkout · Slot locked in immediately

What you get

  • One exclusive slot — no other sponsor that issue
  • Top-of-email placement, above all editorial content
  • Sponsor block: name, tagline, copy, and link
  • Optional banner image (1200×630)
  • Your copy used verbatim — never rewritten
  • ~35% open rate · sent to 2,000+ indie founders
Select a date$49

Per issue · one-time payment

Need 3+ issues? Email us for a bundle rate →

Common questions

When does the newsletter go out?

The LaunchBuff Pulse goes out weekly on Mondays. Sponsorship slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis — the booking form above shows live availability for the next 8 weeks.

Is there really only one sponsor per issue?

Yes — one exclusive sponsor slot per issue. No competition, no banner blindness. Your block is the only sponsored content in that email.

What copy do I need to provide?

A headline/tagline, 2–3 sentences of sponsor copy, and your destination URL. Optionally, a banner image (1200×630 recommended). We use your copy verbatim — no edits.

Can I book multiple issues?

Yes. Email us to reserve consecutive issues for an ongoing campaign. We're happy to work out a bundle rate for 3+ issues.

Do you accept any product category?

We accept tools, SaaS products, and services relevant to indie founders and early-stage startup teams. We don't accept crypto, MLM, or irrelevant mass-market products.

Still have questions?

Email [email protected] →
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