Amplify your brand’s message with strategic sponsorship of NPR events in person or virtually.
EVENTS
NPR Presents
From music, culture and comedy to conversations on today’s most pressing issues, NPR convenes entertaining, thought-provoking live events that represent the range of NPR’s diverse programming portfolio. NPR Presents engages with more than 100,000 people across the nation, giving brands the opportunity to engage with NPR fans and extend the sponsorship touchpoints activated on NPR podcasts and radio.
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96%
of attendees rated NPR Presents a 4 out of 5 or above
68%
of NPR Presents audience is 21-34
76%
Sponsor recall amongst event attendees
89%
of NPR on-air listeners agree enjoying experiences is important
Source: NPR Events Surveys, 2018 & 2019
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
Each week, Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! host Peter Sagal tests listeners on their knowledge against some of the best and brightest in the news and entertainment world in a quick-witted, quiz program.
Tiny Desk Contest
Born from the spirit of the Tiny Desk Concert, the Tiny Desk Contest brings unsigned, undiscovered artists to the world. Since 2015, NPR Music has discovered new talent and brought them to the Tiny Desk and the on tour offering extensions for brands.
News & Insights
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March 2026
NPR Music brings the Tiny Desk Experience to Super Bowl LX
With support from Levi’s, NPR brought the magic of the iconic Tiny Desk Concerts to San Francisco during Super Bowl Weekend.
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October 2024
The 2024 Tiny Desk Contest reaches music lovers across NPR platforms
NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest activated its biggest ever year in 2024, engaging millions through digital, radio, podcast and at 10 sold-out events.
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September 2023
Tiny Desk Contest activates millions across on air, digital and in-person
Sponsors joined Tiny Desk Contest on the road, bringing engaging on-site activations to eight tour stops and connecting with fans across platforms.
