Two Nominations Mark ADOPTER's 10th Anniversary
ADOPTER Media has earned two nominations for Best Ad Read at the 2026 Ambies Awards .Both nominated ads aired on shows produced by QCode/Daylight Media: a Magic Spoon placement on "The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart" (co-produced with Daylight Media), and an Ollie placement on "Woo Woo with Rachel Dratch." The nominations arrive during ADOPTER's 10th anniversary, making the milestone especially meaningful.
"To be honored with two of just seven nominations in an industry where over 100,000 host-read ads are released each year is remarkable," said Glenn Rubenstein, founder of ADOPTER Media. "This recognition arrives during our 10th anniversary, making it an especially proud moment for our entire team."
The achievement is notable given the scale of the podcast advertising industry. Being named to such a selective shortlist represents recognition of exceptional creative execution and audience engagement.
Scripted for the Host, Built for the Audience
ADOPTER's nominated ads exemplify the agency's approach to custom scripting, crafted specifically for each host's unique voice and delivery style to ensure authentic connection with their audience rather than interrupting the listening experience. The Magic Spoon read was written for Jon Stewart on "The Weekly Show," while the Ollie read was written for Rachel Dratch on "Woo Woo," and each reflects the personality of its host. This philosophy of respecting the host, the audience, and the medium has defined ADOPTER's work since its founding.
Best Ad Read Award Sponsored by Sounds Profitable
The Ambies Awards, widely considered the podcast industry's premier honors, celebrate excellence across all aspects of podcasting. Now in their sixth year, awards are presented by The Podcast Academy and voted on by its membership of podcast professionals.
The addition of the Best Ad Read category is sponsored by Sounds Profitable, and signals the industry's recognition of advertising as a creative craft integral to the podcasting experience.
The 2026 Ambies Awards Ceremony will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Arlo Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York.
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