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The NorthStar Gaze Podcast is where geography, GIS, and racial justice come together in powerful conversation. For over a year, it has been one of the top GIS podcasts worldwide, amplifying Black voices, shaping industry perspectives, and helping NorthStar of GIS grow its following and impact.

When you sponsor the NorthStar Gaze, you’re not just supporting a podcast—you’re investing in a movement that centers community, innovation, career advancement, and justice in geography.

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Why Sponsor?

Trusted & Growing Audience

  • A top GIS podcast listened to by professionals across government, nonprofits, urban planning, health, environment, and education.

  • Engaged community: our listeners don’t just tune in—they take action for their careers, communities, and organizations.

Themed Quarterly Seasons

Each quarter, we dive deep into a theme shaping the world and the geospatial field, always tying the conversation back to how professionals can grow their skills, visibility, and impact:

Environment & Climate

Advancing green careers and sustainability leadership.

Health & Equity

Connecting data with public health pathways.

Government & Policy

Understanding civic careers and shaping public service.

Community Planning

Mapping pathways to leadership in planning and design.

Geography, GIS, & TEch

The skills, tools, and innovative ideas fueling the future.

Social Impact

Building careers that create community change.

Focus on Careers

Every episode highlights the career journeys of geospatial leaders, lessons from their paths, and the opportunities that come from engaging with equity-centered GIS. Sponsorship connects your brand to this narrative of professional growth.

Proven Impact

  • Helped NorthStar grow its following across social platforms and events.

  • Positioned as a trusted voice in geospatial equity, innovation, and career visibility.

  • Strong alignment with core programming: Horizons (events), Bridge (mentorship), Telescope (storytelling), and Guides (education & advocacy).

Your Benefits

Ready to Join Us?

By sponsoring the NorthStar Gaze Podcast, you’re not only raising your visibility—you’re helping professionals advance their careers while building a racially-just world through the power of maps, data, and stories.

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