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Sponsorship – Top 100 Countdown

Top 100 Countdown Sponsorships

Celebrating 15 Years of Countdowns and 17 Years of The GCRN™

Showcase your brand to thousands of engaged fans during our most interactive countdown ever — with fan voting, listener-submitted voice clips, and expert-driven rankings that live on for years.

Reserve your sponsorship now to secure your placement before tiers sell out!

About the Event

The GeekCast Radio Network™ (GCRN) has produced Top 100 Countdowns for over 15 years — covering animated series, films, toys, villains, wrestlers, and more.

These events consistently double or triple downloads and traffic, with fans revisiting countdown pages and episodes for years.

This 2026 edition celebrates the 15th anniversary of our original Top 100 Animated Series Countdown.

Click here to find out more about the event.

Our Legacy

YearCountdown
2011Top 100 Animated Series (original)
2013Top 100 Animated Films
2015Top 100 TV Shows
2016Top 100 Animated Characters
2017Top 100 Villains
2019Top 100 Wrestlers
2021Top 100 Transformers
2023Top 100 Toys
2026Top 100 Animated Series – 15th Anniversary Edition

These projects are evergreen content — they continue to bring downloads and traffic long after release.

Audience Snapshot

MetricDetails
Age Range18–44 (Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen X)
Gender75% male / 25% female
Top InterestsAnimation, comics, collectibles, nostalgia
LocationsPrimarily U.S., strong reach in Canada, U.K., and Australia

Why This Matters:
These are highly engaged fans who vote, share, and interact with the countdown at every stage.

Episode Rollout Schedule

DateEpisodeFocus
Apr 1, 2026Episode 0 – Primer & Just MissedVoting rules & near-miss reveals.
Apr 15, 2026Episode 1 – #100–76Countdown officially begins.
Apr 29, 2026Episode 2 – #75–51Mid-tier reveals.
May 13, 2026Episode 3 – #50–26Iconic favorites appear.
May 27, 2026Episode 4 – #25–1The finale episode.
June 10, 2026Episode 5 – Wrap-Up SpecialFan results and celebration.

Sponsorship Tiers & Deliverables

TierPriceMax SponsorsIncludes
Platinum – Presenting Sponsor$5001 total– Exclusive “Presented By” title across all marketing.
– Pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll (:15) baked-in ads in all 6 episodes.
– Hero Banner (top of voting hub & homepage).
– Exclusive Leaderboard placement.
– 4 dedicated social posts.
– Press release feature.
– Permanent top banner on archive page.
Gold – Premium Sponsor$2502 total– Pre-roll & mid-roll (:15) ads baked-in.
– Shared Hero Banner rotation.
– Rotating Leaderboard placement.
– 3 dedicated social posts.
– Banner on archive page.
Silver – Supporting Sponsor$1005 total– Mid-roll baked-in or dynamic (:15) ads.
– Sidebar banner + rotating Leaderboard.
– Group social mention.
– Footer logo on archive page.
– Listing in episode show notes.
Bronze – Episode Sponsor$50 per episodeUnlimited– Intro & outro (:15) baked-in ads for one episode.
– Logo on that episode’s voting page.
– Single social media shoutout for that episode.
Listener Sponsorship – Fan Shoutout$20 eachUnlimited– Personal on-air thank-you mention.
– Name listed on voting hub.
– Mention in Wrap-Up episode.

Tier Caps:
Platinum – 1 • Gold – 2 • Silver – 5 • Bronze – Unlimited • Listener – Unlimited

Sponsorship Placements

PlacementTier AccessVisibility
Hero Banner (Top of Voting Hub)Platinum & GoldMaximum visibility during voting.
Leaderboard Banner (Above Voting Form)Platinum & GoldSeen at critical voting moment.
Voting Header LogoGold & SilverAlways displayed when voting occurs.
Sidebar RotatorSilverContinuous rotating presence.
Footer Logo on Archive PageBronze & SilverPermanent placement after event concludes.

Creative Specs

PlacementSize (px)FormatNotes
Hero Banner1600×400PNG (transparent) or JPGHomepage & Voting Hub only
Leaderboard640×120PNG (transparent) or JPGAbove voting form
Sidebar Banner250×250PNG (transparent) or JPGRotates with multiple Silver sponsors
Footer Logo100×100PNG onlyPermanent archive presence

File size limits:
Hero < 250KB • Leaderboard < 100KB • Sidebar < 75KB • Footer < 50KB

Order Form

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