Certified
Crucial.
Resources, coverage, and contact info for journalists and media professionals.
In-depth interview on the founding story, mission, and what it takes to disrupt the creator economy from the inside.
Feature profile on Marz and the vision behind Certified Crucial, including why the 10,000 download barrier is worth dismantling.
Certified Crucial named as the official merch partner for Station, the all-in-one creator revenue platform.
Named by Lauren Passell and Arielle Nissenblatt as the merch platform to watch for podcasters.
Launch coverage announcing Certified Crucial’s debut and its pre-order merch model.
Marz joined StreamYard live to discuss the pre-order model and what monetization can look like for indie podcasters.
A conversation on how branded shows should approach merch and what makes a drop actually convert.
Virtual training for AIR members on launching merch drops with no upfront cost.
An award now named after Certified Crucial’s founder, recognizing outstanding non-binary voices in audio storytelling.
Certified Crucial is an LGBTQIA+ owned creator monetization company founded by Marz Marcello. We empower podcasters and indie creators to turn their audiences into real revenue through limited-edition vinyl pressings, trading cards, custom merch, and collectible drops built on a pre-order model that requires no upfront cost. Certified Crucial donates 1% of all sales to offset its carbon footprint.
