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Media embedding
Create embeddable widgets that news outlets want to use for real-time data
Why It Works
Media outlets need fresh, engaging content and will distribute your brand for free if you provide value
Prerequisites
Real-time updating dataClean APIEasy embed codesValuable information for news
How to Execute
1
Build simple embed widget
2
Reach out to journalists covering your space
3
Make embedding technically trivial
4
Provide exclusive data access
When It Fails
Widget is too complex, data isn't valuable enough, or requires too much technical integration
Real Example
“Polymarket widgets embedded in election coverage articles automatically drive new users to platform”