Media Kit · Instagram Partnership 2026
Instagram · New York City History

New York City
Vintage

@newyorkcity.vintage

A community built around the stories, photographs, and soul of New York City — from the cobblestone streets of the 1800s to the electric neon of the 1980s.

218K Followers +4,340 net new in 90 days
2.65M Views · Last 90 Days 847,899 unique accounts reached
171K Total Interactions · 90 Days 50% from non-followers (discovery)

Engagement Breakdown

Content Performance

66% Posts (Carousels)
33% Reels
184K Top Post Views

Audience Age

18–24
4.9%
25–34
18.7%
35–44
28.9%
45–54
25.6%
55–64
14.8%
65+
6.5%

Gender

Men  60.3% Women  39.7%

Top Locations

New York City 12.2%
Los Angeles 1.0%
London 1.0%
São Paulo 0.7%
Paris 0.6%

Discovery Rate

~50%

of all views & interactions come from non-followers — content reaches far beyond the existing community.

Why this audience is valuable to NYC heritage brands

The core audience — 35–54, predominantly male, globally distributed but NYC-anchored — represents an affluent, culturally engaged demographic with strong affinity for heritage, authenticity, and place. With 12.2% of followers based in New York City and top-performing posts regularly reaching 100K–180K+ views, this account offers rare access to people who care deeply about New York's history and the institutions that shaped it.

Partnership Opportunities

Sponsored Carousel Post

A 6–10 slide editorial carousel telling the history of your institution, building, or brand — with a natural, authentic integration. Delivered in the account's established editorial voice.

Dedicated History Series

A multi-post series over 4–8 weeks exploring the full story of your property or brand. Ideal for launches, anniversaries, or heritage campaigns.

Reel Partnership

Short-form video bringing archival photography to life. Reels on this account regularly reach 100K–180K views and drive strong new-follower acquisition.

Story Takeover / Feature

Behind-the-scenes or archival deep dives delivered via Stories, driving traffic directly to your profile, website, or reservation page.

Rate Card

Rates are based on 2026 industry benchmarks for mid-tier Instagram creators (100K–500K followers) and reflect this account's above-average engagement, niche authority, and highly targeted NYC-heritage audience. All rates are starting points — custom packages available on request.

Format What's Included Rate
Carousel Post
MOST POPULAR
6–10 slide editorial carousel · Historical storytelling with brand integration · Caption with tag · 90-day feed presence $1,500
per post
Reel 30–60 sec archival video · Brand mention in caption & on-screen · High discovery reach (avg. 150K+ views) $2,000
per reel
Single Image Post Archival photograph with editorial caption · Brand tag or mention · Permanent feed post $800
per post
Story Series 5–8 story frames · Swipe-up / link sticker · Brand tag · 24-hour active, saved to Highlights $500
per series
Heritage Series Bundle
BEST VALUE
3 carousel posts + 1 reel + 2 story series · Spread over 6–8 weeks · Full historical narrative arc · 15% bundle discount applied $6,500
full package

Optional Add-Ons

Content Licensing

Rights to repurpose post in your own marketing channels

+$300–$500

Exclusivity Clause

No competing brands in same category for 30 days

+$400

Paid Boost

Promote the post as a paid ad from the account

Ad spend + $200

Sample Content Formats

Format Sample — Carousel Post 6–10 SLIDES · POSTS · $1,500
1
HOOK
"Did you know this building was paid for entirely in nickels & dimes?"
2
ARCHIVAL PHOTO
c. 1913
Historical image
3–7
STORY
SLIDES
Historical narrative with photos & facts
8
BRAND
INTEGRATION
Natural tie-in to today's business
9
CTA SLIDE
Tag, follow prompt, link in bio

How it works: The carousel tells the genuine history of your institution across 6–10 slides using archival photography. The brand integration appears naturally toward the end — never as an interruption. The account's voice stays consistent throughout, which is why audiences respond to it.

Format Sample — Reel 30–60 SEC · VIDEO · $2,000
Archival photos animated with Ken Burns effect · Voiceover or text overlay · Atmospheric music · Brand callout at end

Typical structure (45 sec)

0–5s Strong hook — surprising historical fact or rarely seen photo
5–35s Historical narrative — archival images, dates, key moments
35–45s Brand bridge — "Today, [Partner] carries that legacy forward" + on-screen tag

Reels on this account average 150K+ views and account for strong non-follower discovery — making them ideal for brand awareness campaigns.

Single Image Post $800
ARCHIVAL
PHOTOGRAPH
c. 1890–1980
NYC historic image

A single striking image with an editorial caption. Clean, authoritative, permanent. Ideal for product launches tied to a historic address.

Story Series $500
Hook
frame
Story
frames
CTA +
link

5–8 frames saved to a permanent Highlight. Includes a swipe-up link sticker — ideal for driving reservations, bookings, or site traffic.

Apparel Collaboration

Introducing

NYCV × [Your Brand]
A Limited Capsule Collection

@newyorkcity.vintage offers select partners the opportunity to co-create a limited-edition apparel capsule — combining archival New York City imagery with your brand's identity. Each capsule is designed, produced, and fulfilled through an established print-on-demand platform, with zero inventory risk for either party.

Two Collaboration Models

Model A

Co-Branded Capsule

A fully co-branded limited collection carrying both the NYCV identity and your brand's name. Archival NYC imagery is curated and designed in collaboration, with both logos on the finished pieces.

Best for:

Hotels, restaurants, and cultural institutions who want merchandise that tells their specific NYC story — sold in-house or gifted to guests.

Model B

Licensed Design Drop

NYCV designs a limited apparel collection featuring archival imagery connected to your brand's history or neighborhood. Your brand sponsors the drop and is featured in the launch campaign across the account.

Best for:

Retail brands, luxury sponsors, and real estate developers who want to align with a heritage narrative without managing a product line.

Capsule Product Range

👕

T-Shirt

Heavyweight cotton, archival print front or back

🧥

Hoodie

Pullover or zip, chest or back graphic

🧢

Hat / Cap

Dad cap or 5-panel, embroidered or printed

🛍️

Tote Bag

Canvas, archival map or photo print

🧣

Jacket

Bomber or coach style, co-branded patch or print

How It Works

01

Creative Brief

We align on the historical story, visual direction, and brand integration. NYCV curates archival imagery and proposes a design concept.

02

Design & Approval

Mockups are presented for review. Both parties approve final designs before production begins. No minimum order quantities.

03

Launch Campaign

The capsule launches with a dedicated carousel post, story series, and optional reel across the NYCV account — reaching 218K followers.

04

Fulfillment

Orders fulfilled on demand through NYCV's established print-on-demand platform. No inventory, no upfront production cost for the brand partner.

Apparel Collaboration Pricing

Collaboration fees cover creative direction, design, and the launch campaign. Production and fulfillment are handled through print-on-demand at no upfront cost. Revenue share on product sales negotiated per partnership.

Package What's Included Fee
Single Item Drop 1 product (e.g. t-shirt or tote) · 1 archival design · Launch carousel post · 90-day storefront listing $1,200
+ rev share
Mini Capsule 3 products · 2 archival designs · Launch carousel + story series · Permanent storefront page $2,800
+ rev share
Full Capsule Collection
SIGNATURE
5 products (tee, hoodie, hat, tote, jacket) · Full archival design suite · Carousel + reel + story launch · Dedicated editorial post · Permanent branded storefront · Optional in-person launch event coverage $5,500
+ rev share

Why Apparel Works for Heritage Brands

Walking Advertising

Every piece worn in public is a brand impression. A guest wearing an NYCV × Hotel X tee is a story-carrier, not just a customer.

Zero Inventory Risk

Print-on-demand means no upfront production cost and no unsold stock. Orders are fulfilled individually as they come in.

Authentic Storytelling

Every design is rooted in genuine archival history — not generic NYC graphics. The story on the garment is the story of your brand.