Advertise in Dev Signal
Early Access PricingReach developers who evaluate and build with AI tools. Every issue is pipeline-curated, fact-checked, and written for engineers — not marketing teams.
Rates are locked at current list size. They increase as the audience grows.
Get in touch →Become a Founding Sponsor
We're reserving one Founding Sponsor slot at launch. Your brand appears in every issue for the first month, you get a permanent “Founding Partner” badge in the archive, and the rate is locked before the list grows. This slot is offered once — we won't re-run the launch pricing after it's filled.
Charter Sponsor — 1 Issue, Flat Rate
Get in before the list hits 500. One issue, 150-word sponsor copy, custom CTA with UTM tracking, and a written shout-out in our launch announcement post. Rate locks at today's audience size. No CPM formula — just a flat fee to try the channel with minimal risk.
- ✓One ad slot in a single issue
- ✓150-word sponsor copy in Dev Signal's voice
- ✓Custom CTA + UTM tracking link
- ✓Post-send open + click report
- ✓Named in our launch announcement
Why Dev Signal is different
Pipeline-curated
Every story is sourced, ranked, and assembled by an automated pipeline that scores relevance, recency, and source reliability — not editorial intuition alone.
Fact-checked
Claims are verified against cited sources before an issue ships. Readers trust the signal because it's earned, not assumed.
No press-release noise
The pipeline de-weights vendor announcements and PR wire content. What reaches readers is technically substantive — which is why they keep opening it.
Who reads Dev Signal
Engineers, founders, and technical leads who build with and evaluate developer tools. They have purchasing authority, a low tolerance for hype, and a high appetite for technical depth.
Sponsor packages
Standard packages (Starter, Category) open once the list reaches 500 subscribers.
Until then, the best way in is the Founding Sponsor slot or the Charter slot above. Early sponsors get rates locked before the audience grows — and those rates don't come back.
Common questions
What kind of products are a good fit?
Developer tools, AI platforms, infrastructure products, SaaS for engineering teams, cloud services, and technical education. We do a quick audience fit check before confirming any slot — if there's a mismatch, we'll tell you.
Can I see an example issue before committing?
Yes. Every past issue is in our public archive at thedevsignal.com/archive. You can see exactly how sponsor copy is formatted and placed.
How far out are slots booked?
We publish ~12 issues per month. Slots are sold on a rolling basis. At launch, availability is open — reach out to lock in a date.
Do you write the copy or do I provide it?
You provide a brief (product, CTA, target audience). We write copy in Dev Signal's voice — terse, technically precise, no marketing fluff. You review and approve before it goes out.
What metrics do I get after a send?
Opens, clicks on your CTA link, and CTR — broken down per issue. Category and Founding Partners get a full 48h report with comparison to issue benchmarks.
Get in touch
Tell us about your product and we'll respond within one business day. If you're interested in the Founding Sponsor slot, mention it — it's first come, first served.