The Best of LKN Podcast Advertising - Audience, Sponsors & Contact

Overview

The Best of LKN is a hyper-local podcast dedicated to showcasing the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit and community impact within the Lake Norman region of North Carolina. Through engaging interviews, host Jeff sits down with prominent local business owners and influential professionals, delving into their unique journeys, business philosophies, and the challenges and triumphs of operating in the LKN area. Listeners gain valuable insights into various industries, from custom home building and mortgage services to broader community development. The podcast offers a blend of entrepreneurial education, local economic insights, and inspiring personal stories, making it essential listening for residents, aspiring business owners, and anyone interested in the people and enterprises shaping the Lake Norman community. It distinguishes itself by its deep commitment to highlighting local success and fostering community connection.

Show Impressions

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Est. Total Impressions

11,016

Est. Podcast Downloads

440

Av. Youtube Views

10,576

YouTubers Subscribers

4k

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Direct Response

Brands with CTAs

GREAT

95%

Host Read %

% of host read ads

GREAT

89%

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The Bottom Line

This show has an estimated 11K audience size, runs 89% host read ads and promotes 95% of ads for direct response advertisers.

Creator Influence

Matt Dozier

Matt Dozier serves as the primary host of The Best of Lake Norman, a media platform centralized on the luxury lifestyle and commercial growth of the North Carolina lake region. He produces the weekly Best of Lake Norman Podcast, where he conducts long-form interviews with local entrepreneurs and authors such as Kayla Logue and Cristina Grossu. His video production features cinematic property walk-throughs, including high-profile tours of the Glass Mansion and sprawling estates in Peninsula Point. Dozier recently highlighted the 2025 Pen Cup Regatta, documenting the area's competitive sailing culture alongside collaborations with the Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club. By partnering with local institutions like Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM and Freedom Boat Club, he provides a specialized view into the regional economy. His work bridges high-end architectural showcases with community-focused initiatives like the Bags of Hope Back to School Food Drive, positioning him as a central resource for relocation and business discovery in Cornelius and Mooresville.

Age: 46 years
Nationality: American
Education: Not Publicly Disclosed

Age: 46 years
Nationality: American
Education: Not Publicly Disclosed

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Recent Campaigns

	Advertisers	Week7/27	Week8/3	Week8/10
Bright Localbrightlocal.com	Bright Local		1		Test in progress 8%
Club Pupsclubpups.com	Club Pups			1	Test in progress 8%
Elevate Strategy and Consultingelevatescgroup.com	Elevate Strategy and Consulting	1			Test in progress 8%

Northwind Foodsnorthwindfoods.com	Northwind Foods		2	3	4		1	2	3		5	1	2		4	5	1		3	4	5		2	3	4	Core Performer 75%
Blue Canoe Financebluecanoe.io	Blue Canoe Finance	4	5	1		3	4	5		2	3	4		1	2	3		5	1	2		4	5	1		Core Performer 75%
SignalPath Labssignalpathlabs.com	SignalPath Labs	2	3		5	1	2		4	5	1		3	4	5		2	3	4		1	2	3		5	Core Performer 75%
Oak & Anchoroakandanchor.co	Oak & Anchor	5		2	3	4		1	2	3		5	1	2		4	5	1		3	4	5		2	3	Core Performer 75%
Brightline Healthbrightlinehealth.com	Brightline Health		4	5	1		3	4	5		2	3	4		1	2	3		5	1	2		4	5	1	Core Performer 75%

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Demographics

Location

Fans by country:

United States 88%

Canada 4%

United Kingdom 3%

Germany 3%

Australia 2%

Age Distribution

18-24

12.0%

25-34

28.0%

35-44

26.0%

45-54

18.0%

55-64

11.0%

65-99

5.0%

Income Brackets

$10k-20k

4.0%

$20k-30k

7.0%

$30k-40k

9.0%

$40k-50k

11.0%

$50k-60k

13.0%

$60k-70k

12.0%

$70k-80k

11.0%

$80k-90k

10.0%

$90k-100k

9.0%

$100k-150k

8.0%

$150k-200k

4.0%

$200k-1000k

2.0%

Gender

Male · 58.0%

Male58.0%
Female37.0%
Other5.0%

Education

Bachelor's

42.0%

Graduate

28.0%

High School

18.0%

Post Graduate

12.0%

Occupation

Professional

32.0%

Student

18.0%

Management

14.0%

Other

13.0%

Sales

12.0%

Technical

11.0%

Family Status

Single · 42.0%

Single42.0%
Married35.0%
Parents23.0%

Ethnicity

White

68.0%

Hispanic

14.0%

Black

11.0%

Asian

7.0%

Engagement Style

Active listener

46.0%

Background listener

32.0%

Binge listener

22.0%

Language

English

94.0%

Spanish

4.0%

French

2.0%

Religion

Christianity · 52.0%

Christianity52.0%
Non-Religious48.0%

Brand Safety

Overall content risk rate

Low risk

35.0%

Risk breakdown

Share of content flagged by category

Explicit Language28.0%
Political Content5.0%
Violence2.0%

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Top Advertisers

Top Spenders	Est. Spent	Change	Host Read %	DR %	# of ads	Frequency
Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club	$4,856	0.0%	100%	100%	19.0ad units	Core Performer
Explore More Travel Co.	$780	0.0%	100%	100%	3.0ad units	Test run
Freshwater Shoppe	$635	0.0%	100%	100%	2.0ad units	Test run

Northwind Foods ConsumerRetail	$120,000	+4.0%	62%	38%	3.20/mo	2.1ad units	Test run	S S
Blue Canoe Finance ConsumerRetail	$129,000	+5.0%	63%	37%	3.20/mo	2.1ad units	Core Performer	S S
SignalPath Labs ConsumerRetail	$138,000	+6.0%	64%	36%	3.20/mo	2.1ad units	Core Performer	S S
Oak & Anchor ConsumerRetail	$147,000	+7.0%	65%	35%	3.20/mo	2.1ad units	Core Performer	S S
Brightline Health ConsumerRetail	$156,000	+8.0%	66%	34%	3.20/mo	2.1ad units	Test run	S S

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