Ted Talks Cruises is a newsletter media brand under Ted Blank Luxury Travel & Adventure.

Every week, we write about one amazing luxury cruise and deliver it to 5,000+ subscribers.

Stats:

From September, 2025

Demographic Data:

Past Sponsors:

Cruise lines, Tech brands, Concierge services and more!

Cost Structure:

Ad Placement

Cost Per Placement

Package Cost (4)

About this Ad

Newsletter (Top)

$300

$900

Pitch your brand in 250 words or less with one photo.

Newsletter (Bottom)

$150

$500

Pitch your brand in 450 words or less with one photo.

Webinar Primary

$1,200

$3,500

Well sell your cruises during a webinar.

Event Primary

$1,500

$4,500

We sell your cruises at one of our in-person events.

Interested? Email [email protected]

1) In-Person Events

Format: Private presentations, wine-and-learn evenings, coffee chats, and destination showcases.

Audience: 20–50 engaged prospects, pre-qualified for interest in premium and luxury cruising.

Locations: Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) metro area, Wisconsin, northern Iowa

Benefits for Partners:

  • Opportunity to present your brand directly to motivated buyers.

  • Showcase specific itineraries, promotions, or brand differentiators.

  • Strengthen relationships with a trusted travel advisor and his clients.

Vendor Support Requested:

  • Co-hosting participation (speaker, presentation, or brand materials).

  • Cost-sharing for venue, catering, or client gifts.

  • Marketing support, specifically paid Facebook and Instagram advertising to recruit event attendees

Historic Results:

  • Typical event attendance ranges from 25 – 50.

  • Attendees are well-qualified and are either actively interested in booking or in the information-gathering stage.

  • Bookings within one month of event range from 2 – 20.

  • Many event attendees book multiple cruises within six months.

  • Bookings within six months of event: 10-30.

2) Webinars

Format: 30-minute online presentations, presented live and then re-promoted using on-demand webinar technology

Audience: Engaged prospects, sourced through the Ted Talks Cruises e-Newsletter (see below) as well as paid social media advertising channels.

Benefits for Partners:

  • National reach, engaging clients from multiple markets.

  • Brand exposure via co-branded invitations and follow-ups.

  • Ability to highlight seasonal offers or unique selling points in real time.

Vendor Support Requested:

  • Guest presenter participation.

  • Cost-sharing for webinar platform and marketing.

  • Branded assets, imagery, and videos for presentation.

Costs:

BONUS: $1,200 for a one-month repeat webinar campaign

3) Weekly E-Newsletter – Ted Talks Cruises

Format: Ted Talks Cruises is a weekly email delivered to an engaged subscriber list of cruise and luxury travelers (see Appendix for detailed demographics).

Content: Expert insights, featured destinations, cruise line spotlights, and curated offers.

Audience: Nationwide audience of approximately 10,000 affluent cruise enthusiasts seeking inspiration and trusted guidance.

Benefits for Partners:

  • Ongoing exposure to a highly qualified, loyal readership.

  • Feature article, spotlight section, or sponsored itinerary placement.

  • Links driving traffic directly to vendor promotions, utilizing white label websites or offer-specific landing pages.

  • Credible third-party endorsement through Ted’s expert voice.

  • Ideal to leverage and widen reach of live and recorded webinars.

Vendor Support Requested:

  • Sponsored content opportunities.

  • Promotional support through exclusive offers or co-branded campaigns.

  • High-quality photography and marketing materials.

Interested? Email [email protected]