Recurring Brand Partnerships • Four Verticals • Governed Infrastructure

Brands enter your ecosystem.
You set the terms.

Arkk structures recurring brand partnerships for independent creators: governed contracts, protected pricing, predictable monthly revenue.

Apply as a Creator Partner as a Brand

Business Tech Lifestyle Entertainment

The Infrastructure

Most creator platforms sell access. Arkk sells structure.

Every other platform sends creators chasing one-off campaigns. Arkk is built for something different: placing brands inside creators' established ecosystems through structured, governed, multi-month partnerships.

An Authority Tier Scoring Engine evaluates every creator across five weighted pillars before any brand slot is assigned. Creators are not underpriced. Brands do not waste spend. The structure protects both sides.

"Creators do not chase brands. Brands enter the ecosystem on structured terms."

How It Works

Three layers.
One infrastructure.

LAYER 01

Recurring Brand Partnerships

Brands are matched to creators through the Authority Tier Scoring Engine. Contracts run 3-month minimums. Monthly payments are automated through Stripe Connect with a 60/40 creator-to-platform split. No one-off campaigns.

LAYER 02

Opt-In Distribution

Creators in the Arkk network have the option to route content through KNEKT TV and Alter New Media channels, expanding reach without surrendering ownership of their primary audience.

LAYER 03

Co-Produced Projects

Select creators and brands are invited into co-produced editorial and content projects under the Alter New Media umbrella. These are not guaranteed and are not part of standard tier access.

For Creators

Your audience is the asset. Price it accordingly.

Arkk evaluates your authority across five pillars and assigns a tier that governs your monthly revenue cap and the number of brand slots you can hold. You control how many slots you activate. You can toggle down within your tier at any time.

Authority Tier Scoring Pillars

Personal Brand Authority 20%

Audience Scale and Engagement 25%

Project-Level Performance 20%

PR and Public Visibility 15%

Monetization and Brand Retention 20%

Tier Structure

Tier	Monthly Cap	Brand Slots	Toggle Down
Tier 1	Up to cap	3 slots	Yes
Tier 2	Up to cap	6 slots	Yes
Tier 3	Up to cap	8 slots	Yes

Caps are the ceiling, not the floor. Scores refresh every 90 days. Specific monthly caps are disclosed after tier assignment.

60%

Creator revenue share

3-month

Minimum contract

5 business days

Application review

No fees

Creators never pay platform fees

Submit Creator Application

For Brands

Enter an ecosystem. Not a campaign.

Arkk matches brands to creators who have already built the audience you need. You buy a slot in their content infrastructure for a minimum of three months. You do not negotiate rates individually. The tier structure governs pricing, and governance protects your investment.

What a 3-Month Slot Buys

Recurring presence

Multi-month integration inside the creator's content rhythm, not a single placement.

Governed deliverables

Contracts are managed through Arkk. If a deliverable is missed, we handle it. Not you.

Verified authority

Every creator on the platform has cleared the Authority Tier scoring review.

Niche alignment

Four verticals. Business, Tech, Lifestyle, Entertainment. You specify what fits.

Available Verticals

Business

Entrepreneurs, executives, operators, finance

Tech

Developers, product builders, SaaS, tools

Lifestyle

Consumer, culture, personal development

Entertainment

Media, sports, pop culture, events

3-month

Minimum partnership

Monthly

Recurring payment

No public rates

Pricing set by tier

5 BD turnaround

Inquiry response

Submit Brand Inquiry

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Creator Application

Apply for a tier assignment.

We score every applicant across five weighted pillars and respond within 5 business days with your tier assignment and brand slot structure.

Section 1 of 7: Creator Identity

Full Name *

Project or Show Name *

Primary Platform *

Niche *

Email Address *

Website or Linktree

Section 2 of 7: Personal Brand Authority

Years Active in Niche *

Current Authority Level *

Spoken at conferences, events, or panels? *

Notable credentials, certifications, or leadership positions

Links to social media profiles

Section 3 of 7: Audience Scale and Engagement

Instagram Followers

YouTube Subscribers

TikTok Followers

LinkedIn Followers

Substack Subscribers

X Followers

Other platforms and follower counts

Avg YouTube Views per Episode

Avg Podcast Downloads per Episode

Email List Size

Avg Engagement Rate (%)

Section 4 of 7: Project-Level Performance (Skip if launching a new project)

Episodes Published (last 90 days)

Total Episodes (lifetime)

Audience Growth Rate (last 90 days, %)

Publishing Consistency

Link to Most Recent Episode

Section 5 of 7: PR and Public Visibility

Earned media coverage? *

Guest on other podcasts / media?

Awards or industry recognition?

Notable press features (up to 3)

Notable guest appearances (up to 3)

Section 6 of 7: Monetization and Brand History

Previously secured brand sponsorships? *

Current monthly brand revenue range *

Sponsors currently recurring (3+ months)?

Sponsor renewal rate

Ever defaulted on a brand deliverable? *

Average rate to collaborate

Typical deliverables

Section 7 of 7: Commitment and Acknowledgment

Preference if approved *

I agree to Arkk's 3-month minimum partnership commitments. *

I confirm the information provided is accurate and I understand that tier placement governs pricing, capacity, and eligibility within Alter New Media. *

You will receive a confirmation within 5 business days at the email address provided.

Brand Inquiry

Tell us about your partnership goals.

No public pricing. After your inquiry, our team will reach out to determine fit and matching within 5 business days.

Arkk by Alter New Media

Infrastructure for the creator economy.

Recurring brand partnerships, governed contracts, and predictable monthly revenue for independent creators in Business, Tech, Lifestyle, and Entertainment.