We've found a loophole.
Brands spend a fortune on ads you scroll past, or on people with big followings. We think the budgets should go to you, normal students.
So we started the Insider Network. The idea is simple: put a brand's sticker on your laptop for 30 days, share your honest opinion about the brand, and get rewarded with premium products + experiences for being one of their insiders!
And first up: a luxurious VUE Cinema experience. The most luxurious movie night you'll ever experience!
Michiel & Dinos
300 spotsAmsterdam students only
This month's deal
Premium
Cinema experience
How does it work?
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Normal life,
Influencer benefits
Get premium products and experiences for free. In return: you carry a brand's sticker on your laptop for 30 days, and give your honest opinion about the brand. It's that easy. No followers needed.
Claim your spotWhat November looks like!
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A new brand every month
Vue is the first. These are the brands we're talking to about the months after:
In talks with
Nothing signed yet. These are conversations, not promises.
Our campaigns
Concepts by The Insider Network
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Get on the list
300 spots. Amsterdam students only. Takes two minutes.
Questions, answered
The short version: it's free, and you just have to be yourself.
Is it really free?
Yes. You pay nothing, ever. The brand covers your experience. In return you're one of their Insiders for 30 days.
What does being an Insider mean?
Simply put: an Insider is a normal student who likes getting premium products or experiences for free, and doesn't mind a single sticker on the back of their laptop. For 30 days, you carry that laptop campaign with you as part of your normal life, and you're rewarded with the deal in return.
Do I have to post on social media?
No, not for the basic rewards. If you choose to post about the brand, mention that it's a partnership (#ad or #samenwerking). That's the Dutch Advertising Code, and it's fair to the people who follow you.
Do I have to be positive about it?
No. You'll get rewarded for taking part. Honest feedback and insights about the brand are the whole point.
Do I need followers?
No. You need a laptop and a normal student life.
Who can join?
Students at a university or university of applied sciences in Amsterdam, aged 18 or older.
When will I hear if I'm in?
The waitlist closes on 5 November. Selected students hear from us by email on 6 November. Check your spam folder too.
What if I'm not selected?
You stay on the list. If extra spots open up, we go down the waitlist. And if you said yes to future deals, you'll hear about the next one.
What exactly is the Premium Vue Cinema Experience?
We're finalising the details with Vue. They'll be on this page as soon as they're confirmed.
When does it start?
Stickers arrive on 16 November. That's when your 30 days begin.
What if I'm selected but can't make it?
Let us know and your spot goes to the next person on the list. No problem.
Will there be more deals?
Yes, a new brand every month. Tick “Get more free deals in the future” when you sign up.
Can I make sure I get a spot?
Yes. After you join, you get your own link. If two friends join the waitlist through it before 5 November, your spot is guaranteed. They need to be Amsterdam students who join with their own student number.
Why do you need my student number?
So every student can claim a deal only once. We check it when you claim; make sure yours is still valid.
What happens with my phone number?
We add you to our invite-only WhatsApp group, where we share updates and how to redeem your deals. Nothing else, and you can leave any time.
What happens to my data?
We only use it to run this waitlist and to contact you about it, and about future deals if you said yes. It's stored in the EU and you can have it deleted at any time. The privacy statement has the details.
Who's behind this?
Michiel and Dinos. There's a note from us further down the page.
A note from us
Brands spend a fortune trying to reach students. Most of it goes to ads you scroll past, or to people with big followings. We think it should go to you: real students who try something and say what they really think.
So we started The Insider Network. Every month, one brand. You get the premium version for free; they get thirty days of honest opinions from people who actually live here. Vue is first.
We'd love to have you on the list.
Michiel & Dinos
Questions? Just ask.
We answer within a day.