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Reach the creative professionals who make buying decisions.

MediaBistro has been the trusted resource for media and creative professionals since 1999. Playbook by MediaBistro puts your tool directly in front of an audience actively searching for software and AI solutions.

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28
Curated Categories
25+
Years in Media
423+
Tools Indexed
Our Audience

The creative pros who buy the tools.

MediaBistro readers are working professionals with purchasing authority - not students or hobbyists. They come to Playbook by MediaBistro to evaluate tools, compare options, and make decisions.

Content & Copywriters38%
Graphic & UX Designers24%
Marketing Managers19%
Video & Podcast Creators12%
Creative Directors7%
Partner Tiers

Choose the exposure level that fits your goals.

Basic
Free
Get found on Playbook by MediaBistro
  • Standard card listing on Playbook by MediaBistro
  • Placement on relevant category pages
  • Basic partner badge
  • Link to your website
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Enhanced
$49/month
or $399/year billed annually (save $189)
Stand out with priority placement
  • Everything in Basic
  • Enhanced badge & highlighted card border
  • Priority placement within category pages
  • Homepage "Enhanced Partners" section
  • Tracking URL support
  • Featured positioning in search results
  • Enhanced visibility across Playbook
  • Screenshots & video embed on listing page
Featured
$149/month
or $1,299/year billed annually (save $489)
Maximum exposure across MediaBistro
  • Everything in Enhanced
  • Featured badge & premium card treatment
  • Top placement in homepage hero section
  • Priority ranking across all categories
  • Dedicated vendor detail page
  • Screenshots & video embed on listing page
  • Logo in featured partner section
  • Inclusion in weekly newsletter
  • Monthly analytics report
  • Dedicated account support

Payments processed securely via Stripe. Cancel anytime.

For custom enterprise visibility, co-branded content, and lead generation packages, contact our team.

Why MediaBistro

Built on 25 years of trust with creative professionals.

Editorial credibility

MediaBistro is a trusted career platform, not an ad network. Since 1999, we've been connecting with media professionals.

High-intent audience

Visitors to Playbook by MediaBistro are actively evaluating tools - not passively browsing. Your listing reaches buyers, not browsers.

Category authority

We curate 28 professional categories. Your tool appears alongside the most respected software in its category - not lost in a sea of noise.

Frequently asked questions

Your tool is visible to MediaBistro readers - designers, content creators, marketers, and creative directors actively looking for software and AI tools.
Yes. Contact us anytime to upgrade or downgrade your listing tier. Changes take effect on your next billing cycle.
We use Stripe for secure payment processing. Your listing goes live within 24 hours of payment confirmation.
Enhanced and Featured partners can set a custom tracking URL to measure referral traffic from Playbook by MediaBistro directly.
Yes. You'll have access to update your description, logo, pricing, and tags at any time through our admin portal.
Enhanced is $399/year (save $189 vs monthly). Featured is $1,299/year (save $489 vs monthly). Annual plans are invoiced upfront and include priority support.
We share monthly impression and click data with Featured partners, and we're building out analytics for all tiers. Traffic varies by category, but our audience is high-intent — these are professionals actively evaluating tools, not casual browsers.

Ready to get your tool in front of the creative industry?

Email our team to discuss your listing, ask questions, or get started today.

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Or email directly: playbook@mediabistro.com