Skip to content

๐Ÿž๏ธ Work with Me

Reach thousands of engaged Texans โ€” through story-first sponsorships that last.

Letโ€™s tell the stories that make Texas wilder & wiser.

๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey, Iโ€™m Cory Ames

Iโ€™m a writer, filmmaker, and place-based storyteller focused on sustainability, culture, and community in San Antonio and across Texas.

Each month, my work reaches tens of thousands of engaged Texans via YouTube and my newsletter, The San Antonio Something.

I feature the people, plants, and projects redefining how we live โ€” and whatโ€™s worth preserving โ€” in this rapidly changing state.

If your organization is working toward a more resilient, vibrant Texas โ€” letโ€™s partner on content that lasts.

๐ŸŽฏ Sponsorship Options

Now booking for Fall 2025. Limited availability.


๐Ÿชง FEATURE SPONSOR โ€” $1,250

Lightweight, high-impact visibility across my most popular platforms.

What You Get:

๐Ÿ“Œ Perfect for brands & organizations who want simple, effective reach with an engaged Texas audience.

๐ŸŽฌ STORY SPONSOR โ€” Starting at $5,000

A full-length, co-produced video that tells your story โ€” in my voice and style.

What You Get:

๐Ÿ”ฅ Only 3 Story Sponsor slots available through Fall 2025. Pricing will vary depending on production needs (location, inteviews, etc.).

๐Ÿ’ก
Most orgs spend $5Kโ€“$10K on one-off print ads or social campaigns that disappear in a week. With my platform, your story delivers for months โ€” and years.

๐Ÿ’ธ First-Time Fall Sponsor Bonus

Book your sponsorship by October 1, 2025 and get $250 off your first Feature or Story package.

โœ… Available to first-time sponsors only.


๐Ÿ“Š Audience & Reach


๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ What People Say About My Work

Trusted by thousands of viewers, readers, and community leaders across Texas.

โ€œCory is insatiably curious, a skilled writer and podcast host, and a video whiz. When I think about who will tell San Antonioโ€™s story in the years ahead, I think first of Cory.โ€

โ€” Bob Rivard, veteran journalist & co-founder, San Antonio Report

โ€œEvery state needs their own Cory Ames to highlight the native plants of their areas. Our society would benefit greatly from it.โ€

โ€” Jonathan Lee (YouTube subscriber)

โ€œCory is connecting our native plant community.

โ€” Jean Robinson, Texas Native Plant Landscape Designer

โ€œTop YouTube channel for Texas native plants. Your nursery visits are so helpful and the journal entries are top notch.โ€

โ€” @Raeofsunshine-t7z (YouTube subscriber)

โ€œIโ€™m glad I came across your channel. Central Texas and San Antonio need this info on YouTube.โ€

โ€” @detyelram2819 (YouTube subscriber)


โœ… 100% Partnership Guarantee

If the final product doesnโ€™t deliver the value we agreed on โ€” Iโ€™ll refund you.

I only work with brands & organizations I believe in. If itโ€™s not the right fit, Iโ€™ll say so. Thatโ€™s how I keep trust with my audience โ€” and with you.

๐Ÿ“ฌ Letโ€™s Work Together

Want to sponsor a video or co-produce a story?

Iโ€™d love to hear from you.

๐Ÿ—“ Now booking Fall 2025 partnerships โ€” only 3 Story Sponsor spots remain

Interested in a series or a longer-term partnership? Discounts available for multi-month collaborations. Just ask.

Fill out the form below to start the conversation: