Get in front of people who read before they buy.
Design Hero is a working director’s blog about filmmaking, AI video and image tools, gear and the creative business. Directors, DPs, producers and designers read it to decide what to use next.
A page that keeps working after launch day
Sponsored posts here are real articles, not banners. They live on the site, get indexed, and keep sending readers your way.
A real filmmaker’s voice
We test your product the way we would on a job. Readers trust that, and it shows in how they act on it.
Built to be found
Every post is optimized to rank on Google and to be quoted by AI assistants when people ask what to use.
Honest means credible
Clear disclosure and no bought opinions. That is what makes a sponsored post worth reading.
Real articles, real craft
A few recent features from the blog. Your post gets the same care, the same design and the same reach.
Pick your placement
Simple, fixed pricing in USD. No hidden fees.
Link placement
A contextual link inside a relevant article.
- Existing or new article
- Marked rel=”sponsored”
Honest review
A dedicated review published on the blog.
- About 800 words
- Screenshots or footage from real use
- Labeled as sponsored
Review + social
The full review, pushed to our audience.
- Everything in Honest review
- LinkedIn, X and Threads posts
Editorial feature
A long-form feature with top placement.
- 1,200 to 1,800 words
- Pinned on the homepage for 30 days
The rules, upfront
We only publish what we can stand behind. Sponsored never means positive, and you do not get to approve our opinion.
What you can expect
- We test the product. If something does not work, we say so.
- Every sponsored post is labeled as sponsored.
- Every paid link uses rel=”sponsored”.
- Film, video, photography, AI creative tools, gear, software and services for creators.
- Payment upfront, or 50% to start and 50% before publication.
What I decline
- Casino and gambling
- Adult
- Dating
- CBD
- Pharma
- Crypto
- Loans
Three steps
Email us
Send your product, your goal and a link.
We reply fast
You get availability, a timeline and the right option for your goal.
Pay and publish
Once payment is in, we test, write and publish.
Questions advertisers ask
Everything you need to know before you book.
How much does it cost to advertise on Design Hero?
A link placement is $150, an honest review on the blog is $300, a review with LinkedIn, X and Threads promotion is $450, and an editorial feature pinned on the homepage for 30 days is $600. Book 3 or more placements and get 10% off the total.
Do you only write positive reviews?
No. Every sponsored post is an honest review or a straight editorial feature. We test the product, and if something does not work, we say so. Sponsored does not mean positive.
Is sponsored content labeled?
Yes. Every sponsored post is clearly labeled as sponsored, and every paid link uses rel=”sponsored”.
Who reads Design Hero?
Directors, DPs, producers, designers and creative technologists who care about filmmaking, AI video and image tools, gear and the creative business. They read before they decide what to use next.
What kinds of products do you work with?
Film, video and photography tools, AI creative tools, gear, software and services for creators. If it is something we would genuinely test on a job, it is a good fit.
What do you decline?
Casino and gambling, adult, dating, CBD, pharma, crypto and loans.
Will a sponsored post help me show up on Google and in AI answers?
Posts are written and structured so search engines and AI assistants can find and quote them, and they stay online after launch day. No ranking or citation can be guaranteed, but the page keeps working for you.
Can I review or approve the post before it goes live?
You can fact-check specs, pricing and links. The opinion stays ours, which is what keeps the post credible for readers.
How does payment work?
Payment is upfront, or 50% to start and 50% before publication.
How do I book?
Email official@designhero.tv with your product, your goal and a link. We reply with availability, a timeline and the right option for your goal.
Ready to work together?
Email us with your product and what you want to achieve.
For our background and audience, see the media kit.
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