Get paid for what you already do.
You already write, talk and teach about your industry. 5R Wire sends you real business news from brands going global. You choose what fits your audience, cover it your way, and get paid once it is verified.
Applications are reviewed by hand, usually within 3 business days. Upload a résumé or add your profile links and we fill most of the form for you.
Media influence, without being the media.
Independent voices whose audiences listen because of what they know.
- LinkedIn writers
- Substack and newsletter authors
- Podcasters and their guests
- YouTubers and video creators
- Industry analysts
- Professors and lecturers
- Conference speakers
- Practitioners and founders
- Reddit and community moderators
- Journalists with their own channel
Only trusted brands get on the wire.
Your credibility is your whole asset, so we protect it. Every brand that sends you a brief has passed the trust check of the Council for Global Brand Building (CGBB / 品信会), an independent non-profit that sets standards for how trust is assessed in business.
- A CGBB recordThe brand applies for CGBB membership, which is free, and confirms it controls its domain.
- A signed trust.json on the brand's sitePublished at /.well-known/trust.json, readable by people and AI agents alike.
- Checked before every release5R Wire checks the live record and the file again before any brief goes to partners.
No valid record, no release.Brands can apply at cgbb.org
Four steps, mostly taps.
Apply
Add your channels and expertise. Upload a résumé or LinkedIn link to fill it fast.
Get approved
We place you by industry, language, format and reach, then you take a 5-minute training.
Switch on briefs
Keep availability on to get briefs by email. Pick one up within 48 hours and choose your format.
Post, report, get paid
Post with the disclosure, paste the link (and timestamp for audio or video). We verify with AI and pay you.
Paid by format, reach and expertise.
Your fee for each brief is shown before you accept it. Try the estimator, or see the full table below.
| Format | Proof we need | Emerging | Established | Influential | Leading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share Repost the release with a line of your own | Link to the post | US$20 | US$32 | US$50 | US$80 |
| Mention One sentence about the news inside your own post | Link to the post | US$30 | US$48 | US$75 | US$120 |
| Paragraph A described paragraph (50-150 words) in a post, article or newsletter | Link to the post or issue | US$70 | US$112 | US$175 | US$280 |
| Full feature A dedicated article, LinkedIn article or newsletter issue | Link to the article | US$220 | US$352 | US$550 | US$880 |
| Podcast mention 15+ seconds on an audio podcast episode | Episode link + timestamp | US$90 | US$144 | US$225 | US$360 |
| Podcast segment A 2-5 minute segment on an audio podcast | Episode link + start and end time | US$280 | US$448 | US$700 | US$1120 |
| Video mention 15+ seconds in a video, video podcast or livestream | Video link + timestamp | US$130 | US$208 | US$325 | US$520 |
| Video segment A dedicated short video or a 2-5 minute segment | Video link + start and end time | US$420 | US$672 | US$1050 | US$1680 |
| Talk, panel or lecture A mention in your talk, panel, lecture or slides, inside your allotted time | Event page + recording timestamp or slide photo | US$160 | US$256 | US$400 | US$640 |
Write it in your own words and earn 20% more. Base rates in consumer tech, English, level 1. Specialist industries (for example biotech ×1.5, semiconductors ×1.4) and rarer languages (for example Japanese, Korean, Arabic ×1.3) pay more.
Deliver reliably, earn more, get paid faster.
Core Partners are the group every release relies on: they get first pick of briefs and instant payouts.
1 · Partner
Approved application
Payout: every 2 weeks or monthly
2 · Trusted Partner
5 verified placements, no missed deadlines
Payout: weekly or longer
3 · Core Partner
20 verified placements, 95% on time; joins the Core group that every release relies on
Payout: instant or scheduled
4 · Core Partner+
50 verified placements and invited by iMpact; first pick of briefs
Payout: instant or scheduled
Questions partners ask
Do I have to take every brief?
No. Take what fits your audience and decline the rest. Switch availability off when you are busy and you will not get briefs.
Will my post look like everyone else's?
No. Nobody gets a shared line to paste. Each brief gives facts and angles, and our AI writes a version for you alone, in your voice, checked against what other partners received. Identical posts look like spam to readers, platforms and AI engines.
Do I earn more for writing it myself?
Yes: 20% more when you write it in your own words and our check agrees. Your own take is what your audience follows you for.
Which brands will I be asked to cover?
Only brands that pass the CGBB trust check, in the industries you chose, with real business news our editors have assessed. You can always decline a brief.
Can I use AI to help?
Yes, to save time: drafting, translating, reporting the link. Never to invent facts, quotes, reviews or experiences. You are responsible for every word you publish.
How do I prove it went live?
Paste the link. For a podcast, video or talk, add the time where you mention it (for example 12:30); for a lecture or panel, an event page plus a recording timestamp or a photo of the slide. Our AI checks it, and our team confirms.
How long must it stay online?
At least 12 months. Removing a paid placement early means the fee is reclaimed and the partnership can be ended.
When and how am I paid?
New partners are paid every 2 weeks or monthly; Trusted Partners weekly; Core Partners instantly after each verified placement, or you can keep your balance on the platform. Bank transfer, PayPal or Wise.
What will I never be asked to do?
Post political or geopolitical content, hide that a post is paid, make claims you cannot check, or attack another company.