Why brands promote with SMG.
Put your business in front of the Phoenix Valley with Chris Sumlin. One monthly plan covers social, video and the voice people already trust.
On air, online and in the room
Radio on Hot 97.5, 121K+ followers and live events across the Valley, in one plan.
An audience that acts
About 2.2M monthly views from a mostly 25 to 54 Phoenix audience.
Done for you every month
We write, design, schedule and report. You approve and grow.
Choose how long you want to shine.
3-Month Launch
Short-term introduction
Introduce your business to the Valley with no commitment beyond 3 months.
Bonuses
- 1 leadership interview
- 2 edited clips
6-Month Growth
Recommended
Sustained exposure, a lower monthly rate and bonus content to keep momentum.
Bonuses
- 2 interviews + 4 edited clips
- Partner announcement kit
Annual Presence
Best monthly value
A full year of visibility, quarterly reviews and a monthly rate locked for 12 months.
Bonuses
- 4 interviews + 8 edited clips
- Partner kit + quarterly reviews
- Monthly rate locked for 12 months
Included every month
- 2 promotional feed posts on agreed Chris/SMG accounts
- 4 story frames with a registration or inquiry link
- 1 short promotional video featuring Chris or approved client content
- Copywriting, scheduling and one consolidated revision round
- Promotion of one event or campaign within these placements
- One planning call and a monthly performance report
What's in the kit
6-Month Growth bonus
Partner Announcement Kit
- 1 announcement feed post on Chris's Instagram and Facebook, written and designed by SMG
- 3 story frames with your registration or inquiry link
- 1 short announcement video featuring Chris (30 to 60 seconds)
- A graphics pack for your own accounts: square post, story graphic and banner, using your approved branding
- A short written announcement you can use in emails or on your website
Annual Presence bonus
Partner Kit + Quarterly Reviews
- Everything in the Partner Announcement Kit
- New partner graphics each quarter for your ongoing campaigns or events
- A 30-minute quarterly review call with Darryl covering reach, views, link clicks and next steps
- A one-page quarterly summary report
The people making it happen.
Chris Sumlin
Founder & Host
Radio host, event creator and the voice behind every SMG campaign.
chris@sumlinmediagroup.com
Darryl Johnson
Partner · Business Development
Your point of contact for proposals, partnerships, sponsors and next steps.
darryl@sumlinmediagroup.comBook a call with Darryl
Drew Bunkley
Web, Marketing & Technology
Builds and runs the websites, tracking links and digital tools behind each campaign.
drew@sumlinmediagroup.comChris
Sumlin
Arizona's Most Trusted Voice
Radio host, event creator and influencer. Phoenix's go-to voice for pop culture, nightlife and things to do in Arizona.
Women
US audience
Instagram age
Four hours of live DJing and talk every week.
"Phoenix nightlife has that rare hype man… When he calls out places, he does so with diplomacy and authority."
"Chris has gone above and beyond expectations, putting in extra effort to deliver strong results."
Sources: TikTok, Instagram and Facebook native analytics, Sep to Oct 2026; TikTok monthly views from Chris's 2026 media kit. Award and quote: phoenixnewtimes.com/best-of-phoenix/2026/nightlife
Bold ideas. Real connection.
Mission
Sumlin Media Group brings people and brands together through events, content, and promotions that make a real connection. We turn ideas into experiences people want to be part of, helping our partners reach their communities in ways that feel authentic and leave a lasting impact.
Vision
We envision a media company where great ideas lead to stronger communities. As Sumlin Media Group grows, we want to create more opportunities for people to gather, for businesses to be seen, and for stories that matter to reach the people who need to hear them.
Culture-First
We don't chase trends. We live inside the culture that creates them.
Production-Grade
Every output is built to broadcast standard, from a single reel to a full event.
Valley-Connected
Connected to the Valley through local events, media, and community relationships.
Founder-Led
Chris Sumlin is hands-on with every project, not a name on a deck.
Your plan
Let's build it together.
Every business is different, so every plan is too. Book a quick call with Darryl Johnson. He'll learn your goals, recommend the right term and send you a private proposal. Flexible payment plans are available.
Website services, paid ads, onsite filming, event hosting, travel and additional content are quoted separately. Results are measured, not guaranteed.
Book a call with Darryl.
Pick a time that works for you. Darryl handles every promotion plan personally, from first call to kickoff.
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