Meet the Hosts of The In Box with Jonathan
Jonathan Shuffield Jonathan Shuffield has worked within the media industry for over 20 years. With past tv shows like Damn!Sexy Cooking and Toast and Coffee With Chris Hanson, and podcasts The Damn!Sexy Radio Hour and Ash&J: That’s Graceless, Jonathan learned the art of entertaining early. With the success of the pacific northwest LGBT and Liberal radio talk show, OUTSpoken, he has become a bold voice in the world of entertainment and politics. With his unique style of humor and passion he continues to prove to be the consummate entertainer.
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Sergey Grankin Sergey Grankin has used his background in acting and improv to find success as a charismatic and magnetic talk show host. An outspoken social activist, he has solidified his recognizable voice as a featured writer in numerous publications, an exceptional public speaker and leader in the community. A key component in the highly successful pacific northwest LGBT and Liberal radio talk show, OUTSpoken, he continues to show his undeniable entertainment value. His mix of humor, spirit and unique cultural point of view as an out-gay Russian immigrant, contribute to his undeniable charm.
The Inbox with Jonathan and Sergey is your weekly update on news, politics, entertainment all with the chemistry and charm of the two hosts. Transitioning out of 4 years on radio and YouTube, Jonathan and Sergey bring their wit, charisma and humour to deliver you a commentary on current events, skits, interviews and so much more! Don’t worry, you’ll find the perfect dose of passion of activism as you will feel-good humor, because just like real life, we believe in a balanced conversation. So go ahead, check out what’s in the Inbox, with Jonathan and Sergey.
Interviewed by
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Lily Tomlin
Todd Grinnell
Margaret Cho
William Shatner
Jane Lynch
Paula Poundstone
Michelangelo Signorile
Hal Sparks
Ross Matthews
Bruce Vilanch
Dan Savage
Dan Bucatinsky
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Jonathan & Sergey have Worked with
Getting Involved With our viewership potential of the Inland Northwest, getting your brand involved with our show can help drive awareness of your brand and/or product to help really create an impact that reaches beyond the Inland Northwest to create an even larger interest in your brand. We have several options for getting involved with the show from product promotion to full episode and season sponsorship. Product Placement: This would be placing a product or branded item on the set within the camera shot frame, if its suitable the hosts’ can interact with that item as well, in a subtle way – this would be discussed and decided on ahead of taping. This would also include placement in credits and links in online socials Cost per episode - $500.00 Wardrobe: The hosts will need to look good for every episode and your clothing could be seen in every airing. Your logo could be placed as part of the set. This would also include placement in credits and links in online socials Cost would be short term lending of the clothing for every week. Individual Sponsor: Per episode the hosts will say a “Thank You” during the show and your name or the sponsor group name will be included in credits Cost per episode- $50.00
Episode Sponsorship: Your brand would be a featured item and mention the business in the hosts’ opening dialogue. This would also include placement in credits and links in online socials. Hosts will say a written statement about the business at closing credits Cost per episode - $1000.00 Season Sponsorship: Your brand name would be woven into the Opening Credits, with a“Brought to you by....” line that holds for a few seconds before we cut to the boys in studio. Your products could form part of the set (kitchen, living room, etc.) and can be woven into the script. This would also include placement in credits and links in online episode specific editorial. Cost per season (4 Months 16 episodes)- $15,000.00 Sponsor Ad Placment during show: 30 second up to 1 minute ad placed before, during or after The In Box with Jonathan & Sergey. Such video ads will run each time the show is played for the duration of 1 month. The show airs twice a week on Community Minded Television. Placed ads must meet criteria for non -profit stations,. Sponsorship does not include creation of ad. Cost per airing month: $1,500.00 for one minute $750 for 30 seconds We would be very open to discussing your needs, and would love to create a package that makes sure we give your branding the best placement possible with the show.
Production Team
Kurt Schmierer Producer Kurt Schmierer is the wizard behind the curtain, the brain behind the forehead, and the proud producer of the number one growing show on KYRS. Joining the OUTSpoken crew in their first year, he helped to elevate OUTSpoken to the next level, being key in securing such national guests as Marc Solomon from Freedom to Marry, Ross Murray with GLAAD, and entertainers such as Anjelah Johnson and even the great Lily Tomlin. With his extensive 30 year background as an artist/painter, Kurt has turned his talents to media. His experience in marketing and managing of different online media outlets through the years have brought him ready to support and grow this amazing talk show. Kurt looks forward to many more years of accomplishments with OUTSpoken as they continue their work to educate, elevate and impact the every changing equality landscape of the world.
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