SPONSORSHIPS // INVESTIGATIVE DESKS

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World

OPEN

Brief

World Desk sponsorship funds cross-border reporting that requires travel coordination, visa work, translation, source protection, and document verification across jurisdictions. Output is measured in publishable investigations, primary-source citations, and correction rate. We prioritise records, sanctions filings, procurement trails, and court material over commentary.

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Built for organisations that operate across multiple countries and can tolerate scrutiny. Suitable when your compliance team can handle disclosure language, and your leadership accepts that sponsorship does not grant editorial approval. Expect structured reporting cadence, audit trails for evidence, and clear separation between funding and newsroom decisions.

$12,000

Monthly

$120,000

Annual

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Power

OPEN

Brief

Power Desk sponsorship targets how decisions are made and who benefits. We track appointments, regulatory capture patterns, revolving-door moves, and influence networks. Method includes FOI requests, financial disclosures, tender analysis, and cross-referencing meeting calendars with policy outcomes. Deliverables are investigations with named documents and verifiable timelines.

Built For

Built for sponsors with board-level risk management and legal review capacity. Best fit for entities that need decision-grade clarity on governance and influence, not publicity. You must accept strict conflict rules, sponsor disclosure, and a firewall between funding and editorial targeting.

$15,000

Monthly

$150,000

Annual

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Money

OPEN

Brief

Money Desk sponsorship funds financial forensics. We parse balance sheets, related-party transactions, shell-company trails, and enforcement actions. We use court records, audit reports, regulatory databases, and procurement ledgers. Output is measured in document-backed findings, error rate, and follow-up citations by other outlets and watchdogs.

Built For

Built for finance-forward organisations, audit firms, and compliance-led teams that value methodology over slogans. Appropriate when you can supply contextual documentation without requesting favourable framing. Expect disclosure, strict source handling, and questions that your PR team may not control.

$13,000

Monthly

$130,000

Annual

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Trade

OPEN

Brief

Trade Desk sponsorship tracks supply routes, customs patterns, tariff shifts, and export-control enforcement. We analyse shipping manifests, import data, tender bids, and sanctions lists. We verify claims against paperwork, not press releases. The desk is designed to surface price manipulation, rerouting, and opaque intermediaries.

Built For

Built for manufacturers, logistics operators, and policy-facing firms that need clear visibility on trade mechanics. You must be comfortable with data-driven scrutiny and publication standards. Sponsors should have compliance staff to address export control, anti-corruption, and procurement integrity topics.

$9,000

Monthly

$90,000

Annual

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economy

OPEN

Brief

Economy Desk sponsorship funds reporting on inflation transmission, job quality, household stress, and the mechanics behind growth claims. We use official datasets, survey instruments, budget documents, and on-ground price sampling. Output is measured in reproducible data work, transparent assumptions, and corrections logged publicly.

Built For

Built for institutions that need macro clarity with attribution and traceable data. Suitable for economists, think tanks, and operators with exposure to rate cycles and public spending. Sponsorship does not buy conclusions. You need internal tolerance for findings that may contradict your talking points.

$8,000

Monthly

$80,000

Annual

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Leaks

OPEN

Brief

Leaks Desk sponsorship supports secure intake, verification, and publication of sensitive material. We triage documents, validate provenance, cross-check against public records, and protect sources. Metrics include verification steps completed, redaction quality, and legal review turnaround. We do not publish raw dumps without contextual checks.

Built For

Built for organisations that understand operational security and accept strict boundaries. This desk is not for image management. Sponsors must tolerate disclosure and cannot request suppression. Fit requires mature governance, rapid legal escalation paths, and respect for source-protection protocols.

$14,000

Monthly

$140,000

Annual

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Intel

OPEN

Brief

Intel Desk sponsorship funds open-source intelligence workflows and document-led analysis. We map networks using public filings, geospatial evidence, procurement trails, and enforcement datasets. Output is measured by reproducibility, citation density, and the number of independent corroborations per claim.

Built For

Built for security-conscious teams that need disciplined analysis without access theater. Suitable when you can handle disclosure and understand that sponsorship does not control what is examined. Expect structured brief formats, clear sourcing rules, and strict separation between sponsor needs and editorial selection.

$11,000

Monthly

$110,000

Annual

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Justice

OPEN

Brief

Justice Desk sponsorship funds court-based reporting, case tracking, and accountability coverage. We monitor dockets, judgments, bail orders, and enforcement actions. We verify claims using filed documents and hearing outcomes. Output is measured by case continuity, document citations, and follow-through reporting after the headline.

Built For

Built for legal services, civic institutions, and compliance-led sponsors who value public-interest accountability. You must accept that the newsroom may publish uncomfortable facts. Best fit when your organisation can operate under disclosure rules and avoids any demand for editorial veto.

$10,000

Monthly

$100,000

Annual

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Labor

OPEN

Brief

Labor Desk sponsorship funds reporting on wages, contracts, safety, and workplace enforcement. We use labour filings, inspection reports, court material, and worker interviews with protections. Metrics include number of primary documents obtained, on-record sources, and follow-up corrections. We document employer claims against records.

Built For

Built for organisations that understand labour risk and want documented reality, not messaging. Suitable for unions, compliance-first employers, and policy actors. Sponsorship requires tolerance for field reporting, disclosure, and strict non-interference with editorial decisions.

$7,500

Monthly

$75,000

Annual

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Rights

OPEN

Brief

Rights Desk sponsorship supports investigations into civil liberties, censorship, surveillance, discrimination, and access to services. We rely on statutory records, litigation, audits, and verifiable testimonies. Output is measured in source verification steps, document trails, and legal review completion prior to publication.

Built For

Built for organisations with strong governance and a tolerance for accountability work. Appropriate for institutions that can support disclosure and maintain distance from editorial decisions. Not suitable for sponsors seeking control over targets, framing, or timing for political advantage.

$8,500

Monthly

$85,000

Annual

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Politics

OPEN

Brief

Politics Desk sponsorship tracks power acquisition and policy execution. We analyse party finance, candidate disclosures, procurement links, and patronage structures. Methods include RTI, affidavit parsing, donor network mapping, and vote-to-contract timelines. Output is measured by document density and the number of claims backed by filings.

Built For

Built for sponsors who can withstand political pressure and do not demand favourable coverage. Fit requires legal readiness, rapid escalation for threats, and a clear internal rule that sponsorship is funding, not direction. Disclosure is mandatory and non-negotiable.

$12,500

Monthly

$125,000

Annual

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Investigations

OPEN

Brief

Investigations Desk sponsorship funds long-form, high-cost reporting: records retrieval, data cleaning, multi-source verification, and legal review. We publish only after evidence thresholds are met and contradictions are resolved. Output is measured by publishable findings, corrections rate, and external citations, not traffic hype.

Built For

Built for sponsors who want institutional credibility through association with rigorous work, not through control. Suitable when you can sign off on disclosure language and accept a hard firewall. Ideal for organisations with compliance leadership and long-term risk planning.

$16,000

Monthly

$160,000

Annual

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People

OPEN

Brief

People Desk sponsorship funds investigations centered on individuals who shape systems: executives, officials, fixers, and intermediaries. We use filings, contracts, court material, and conflict-of-interest records. We avoid gossip. Output is measured by verified links between a person and documented outcomes.

Built For

Built for sponsors who want accountability reporting that is evidence-led and legally defensible. Suitable for organisations that can tolerate named-actor reporting and do not request takedowns. You must accept strict fact-checking timelines and disclosure protocols.

$7,000

Monthly

$70,000

Annual

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Places

OPEN

Brief

Places Desk sponsorship funds geographically anchored investigations: land records, local procurement, zoning, environmental clearances, and infrastructure spend. Methods include registry searches, satellite verification, tender mapping, and field interviews. Output is measured by document-backed narratives tied to a location and policy trail.

Built For

Built for sponsors with regional exposure who need documented clarity on how places are governed and financed. Suitable when your organisation can handle disclosure and accepts a separation between funding and story selection. Expect field costs and verification overhead.

$7,000

Monthly

$70,000

Annual

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Podcasts

OPEN

Brief

Podcasts Desk sponsorship funds audio investigations: scripted reporting, interview verification, archival research, and post-production. We publish transcripts, sourcing notes, and corrections where needed. Output is measured by episode completion, source diversity, and factual accuracy, not vague brand lift.

Built For

Built for sponsors who can support a recurring production cycle and accept disclosure in audio and show notes. Suitable for organisations that want disciplined storytelling tied to verifiable reporting. You must accept that guests, topics, and conclusions are editorial decisions.

$6,000

Monthly

$60,000

Annual

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Guides

OPEN

Brief

Guides Desk sponsorship funds public-interest explainers that are operational, not promotional. We build guides from statutes, official datasets, court rulings, and process maps. Output is measured by update frequency, number of cited primary sources, and clarity of step-by-step procedures for readers.

Built For

Built for sponsors who want a durable utility asset tied to verifiable references. Suitable for sectors where process literacy matters: compliance, public services, and consumer protection. Sponsors must accept that guides may highlight failures, loopholes, and enforcement gaps.

$5,000

Monthly

$50,000

Annual

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Reviews

OPEN

Brief

Reviews Desk sponsorship funds evidence-based reviews that rely on test criteria, disclosures, and documented claims. We publish methodology, conflicts, and corrections. Output is measured by reproducibility of tests, clarity of scoring logic, and the percentage of claims linked to documentation.

Built For

Built for sponsors who can tolerate transparent criteria and do not request preferred rankings. Suitable for organisations that value standards and disclosure. If your model depends on influencing outcomes, this desk will conflict with your objectives.

$5,500

Monthly

$55,000

Annual

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Business

OPEN

Brief

Business Desk sponsorship funds reporting on corporate conduct: governance, procurement, mergers, insolvency, and regulatory action. We use filings, audit notes, litigation, and enforcement databases. Output is measured by the quality of documentary evidence and the follow-up chain after publication.

Built For

Built for compliance-driven organisations, professional services, and operators who want verified corporate accountability reporting. You must accept disclosure and a strict firewall. Suitable when leadership agrees that sponsorship does not buy silence or control.

$9,000

Monthly

$90,000

Annual

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Entertainment

OPEN

Brief

Entertainment Desk sponsorship funds investigations into contracts, labour conditions, financing structures, and gatekeeping inside film, music, and digital production. We avoid celebrity filler. Output is measured by document-backed reporting, on-record sourcing, and correction transparency.

Built For

Built for sponsors who operate in media, creator economies, or rights management and can tolerate scrutiny. Suitable when you accept disclosure and non-interference. Not suitable for sponsors seeking soft coverage or reputational shielding.

$6,500

Monthly

$65,000

Annual

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Policy

OPEN

Brief

Policy Desk sponsorship tracks how rules are written, implemented, and exploited. We map policy drafts to lobby inputs, procurement outcomes, and enforcement actions. Methods include consultation document analysis, RTI, and tender tracking. Output is measured by traceable links between policy text and real-world effects.

Built For

Built for organisations with regulatory exposure and strong compliance leadership. Suitable when you need documented clarity and can accept hard questions. Sponsorship requires disclosure and acceptance that the newsroom will publish findings without sponsor approval.

$9,500

Monthly

$95,000

Annual

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Corruption

OPEN

Brief

Corruption Desk sponsorship funds high-risk accountability reporting: procurement fraud, kickback structures, shell vendors, and influence peddling. We use tender data, company registries, court filings, audits, and whistleblower material under verification. Output is measured by evidence thresholds met and legal review completion.

Built For

Built for sponsors who can withstand pushback and understand legal risk. Suitable for compliance-first organisations, watchdogs, and institutions that accept disclosure and the firewall. If you need control over targets or timing, you should not sponsor this desk.

$15,000

Monthly

$150,000

Annual

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Arts

OPEN

Brief

Arts Desk sponsorship funds reporting on institutions, public grants, cultural governance, and gatekeeping economics. We use grant records, procurement logs, and board disclosures. Output is measured by primary-source citations and the ability to show where money went versus what was promised.

Built For

Built for sponsors who value cultural accountability and can accept disclosure. Suitable for institutions that want documented clarity on funding, access, and decision-making in arts systems. Sponsorship does not purchase favourable coverage, profiles, or awards narratives.

$4,500

Monthly

$45,000

Annual

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Culture

OPEN

Brief

Culture Desk sponsorship funds reporting on social systems that shape behaviour: media influence, identity markets, misinformation economics, and platform incentives. We rely on datasets, policy documents, and traceable examples. Output is measured by cited evidence, transparent methodology, and correction discipline.

Built For

Built for sponsors who can handle complex, sometimes uncomfortable reporting about influence and social power. Suitable for organisations with governance maturity and tolerance for independent conclusions. Sponsorship requires disclosure and no interference with selection or framing.

$5,000

Monthly

$50,000

Annual

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Health

OPEN

Brief

Health Desk sponsorship funds investigations into procurement, clinical claims, regulation, insurance denials, and patient safety. We use trial registries, regulator actions, hospital data, and court filings. Output is measured by document-backed claims, expert review, and strict corrections policy.

Built For

Built for health-sector organisations with compliance leadership and strong legal readiness. Suitable when you accept disclosure and a firewall. You must tolerate publication of findings that challenge marketing claims, vendor narratives, or institutional messaging.

$12,000

Monthly

$120,000

Annual

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Asia

OPEN

Brief

Asia Desk sponsorship supports cross-country reporting across Asian markets: trade flows, regulatory shifts, and political economy. We use bilingual document review, regional datasets, and local reporting partners. Output is measured by verified sourcing across borders, not quick takes.

Built For

Built for organisations operating across Asian jurisdictions and capable of compliance review. Suitable for sponsors who accept disclosure and editorial independence. Expect disciplined verification, translation overhead, and timelines driven by records access.

$9,000

Monthly

$90,000

Annual

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Africa

OPEN

Brief

Africa Desk sponsorship funds reporting on procurement, extractives, finance, and governance across African regions. We rely on contracts, budget documents, company registries, and enforcement records. Output is measured by verifiable document trails and on-ground source validation.

Built For

Built for organisations with real regional exposure and an appetite for documented reality. Suitable when you accept disclosure and do not demand control. You need internal tolerance for findings that can affect partners, vendors, and political relationships.

$8,500

Monthly

$85,000

Annual

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India

OPEN

Brief

India Desk sponsorship funds investigations into procurement, policy execution, elections, judiciary, and corporate-state interfaces. We use RTI, affidavits, court dockets, tender portals, and field reporting. Output is measured by documentary evidence and continuity reporting after initial publication.

Built For

Built for organisations with India exposure and mature governance. Suitable when your leadership can tolerate scrutiny and accepts the firewall. Sponsorship requires disclosure, strict non-interference, and readiness for legal verification and right-to-reply workflows.

$10,000

Monthly

$100,000

Annual

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USA

OPEN

Brief

USA Desk sponsorship funds investigations built on filings, enforcement actions, court records, and procurement databases. We verify claims through primary documents and publish corrections transparently. Output is measured by citation density and reproducible sourcing, not noise.

Built For

Built for sponsors with strong legal and compliance operations who accept disclosure. Suitable when you understand that sponsorship does not determine targets. Expect strict fact-checking, right-to-reply, and a publication schedule driven by records access.

$11,000

Monthly

$110,000

Annual

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UK

OPEN

Brief

UK Desk sponsorship funds investigations into procurement, regulatory action, financial conduct, and public spending. We use Companies House, FOI, parliamentary records, and court material. Output is measured by verifiable trails and documented links between decisions and beneficiaries.

Built For

Built for organisations with UK exposure that can handle disclosure and editorial independence. Suitable when your governance team accepts that sponsorship buys capacity, not conclusions. Expect documented sourcing, legal review, and published corrections when warranted.

$9,000

Monthly

$90,000

Annual

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China

OPEN

Brief

China Desk sponsorship supports reporting that requires careful sourcing, document validation, and risk management. We analyse corporate structures, supply chains, enforcement lists, and cross-border filings. Output is measured by evidence thresholds and reproducibility under constrained conditions.

Built For

Built for sponsors who understand geopolitical risk and can tolerate independent analysis. Suitable when you accept disclosure and strict separation from editorial selection. You need governance maturity and patience for verification timelines driven by documentation access.

$12,000

Monthly

$120,000

Annual

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Gulf

OPEN

Brief

Gulf Desk sponsorship funds reporting on sovereign funds, procurement, labour systems, infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks. We use contract trails, company registries, court material where available, and cross-border filings. Output is measured by verified documentation and clear timelines.

Built For

Built for organisations operating in the Gulf that can handle disclosure and non-interference. Suitable for compliance-first sponsors who want documented clarity on systems, not profiles. Expect strict sourcing rules and legal review on sensitive claims.

$9,000

Monthly

$90,000

Annual

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Middle East

OPEN

Brief

Middle East Desk sponsorship supports investigations into governance, security economics, procurement, sanctions exposure, and humanitarian systems. We rely on filings, NGO reports with verification, enforcement lists, and document-led corroboration. Output is measured by evidence quality and multi-source confirmation.

Built For

Built for sponsors who understand regional sensitivity and accept strict editorial independence. Suitable when you can support disclosure and tolerate findings that are not convenient. You need legal readiness and an internal rule against asking for topic control.

$9,500

Monthly

$95,000

Annual

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Europe

OPEN

Brief

Europe Desk sponsorship funds cross-country accountability reporting: procurement, competition enforcement, lobbying transparency, and corporate conduct. We use EU documents, national registries, court filings, and audit records. Output is measured by traceable citations and follow-up reporting.

Built For

Built for organisations with European exposure that can operate under disclosure and a strict firewall. Suitable when you need documented clarity across jurisdictions. You must accept that sponsorship does not purchase editorial approval or silence.

$9,000

Monthly

$90,000

Annual

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Australia

OPEN

Brief

Australia Desk sponsorship funds investigations into procurement, regulation, corporate conduct, and public spending. We use filings, FOI, parliamentary material, and court records. Output is measured by evidence-backed reporting and continuity beyond the initial headline.

Built For

Built for sponsors with governance maturity and legal readiness. Suitable when you accept disclosure and strict non-interference. Expect right-to-reply workflows, documented sourcing, and timelines driven by records access and verification.

$7,500

Monthly

$75,000

Annual

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New Zealand

OPEN

Brief

New Zealand Desk sponsorship supports accountability reporting tied to procurement, regulation, and corporate conduct. We rely on public records, audit trails, parliamentary documentation, and court material. Output is measured by primary-source citations, clarity of method, and transparent corrections.

Built For

Built for sponsors who want documented reporting in a smaller market without attempting narrative control. Suitable when you accept disclosure and a firewall. You must tolerate independent conclusions and the possibility that findings create discomfort.

$6,500

Monthly

$65,000

Annual

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Singapore

OPEN

Brief

Singapore Desk sponsorship funds investigations into corporate structures, procurement, compliance enforcement, and regional finance links. We rely on registries, filings, enforcement notices, and cross-border documentation. Output is measured by verifiable sources and disciplined language under legal constraints.

Built For

Built for sponsors with strong compliance posture who accept disclosure and non-interference. Suitable when you need careful, document-led reporting. You must accept conservative verification standards and a publication schedule driven by evidence review.

$8,000

Monthly

$80,000

Annual

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Hong Kong

OPEN

Brief

Hong Kong Desk sponsorship funds reporting on market conduct, corporate filings, enforcement actions, and cross-border financial linkages. We use registries, court records, exchange disclosures, and documented transactions. Output is measured by citation density and reproducible sourcing.

Built For

Built for sponsors operating in finance and trade who accept disclosure and strict editorial independence. Suitable when you can tolerate investigative scrutiny and understand that funding does not buy outcomes. Expect legal review and right-to-reply processes.

$8,000

Monthly

$80,000

Annual

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Lifestyle

OPEN

Brief

Lifestyle Desk sponsorship funds consumer-impact investigations: product claims, pricing tactics, dark patterns, and safety compliance. We use documented tests, regulator notices, recalls, and contract terms. Output is measured by method disclosure, reproducible checks, and correction transparency.

Built For

Built for sponsors who want evidence-led consumer reporting and can tolerate clear standards. Suitable when your organisation accepts disclosure and does not attempt to influence review outcomes. If your commercial model relies on persuasion over proof, this desk is a poor fit.

$4,500

Monthly

$45,000

Annual

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