Authenticity Is Everything: What Makes a Great Podcast Ad

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Podcast Advertising Works Best When It’s Authentic If you’ve spent any time researching, buying, or creating podcast ads, you’ve probably heard it before: authenticity matters. But what does that actually look like in practice? In the latest episode of AdStops, Authenticity Is Everything: What Makes a Great Podcast Ad, Tiffany…

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The Ultimate Guide to YouTube Sponsorships in 2025

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YouTube Sponsorships Deliver  Ready to take your brand from “seen it” to “can’t stop thinking about it”? YouTube sponsorships might just be your next best move. For brands looking to build lasting connections with audiences, YouTube sponsorships deliver ongoing visibility, organic traffic, and content that keeps your brand relevant long…

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Podcast Advertising Campaigns: Planning Q4 Podcast and YouTube Ads That Convert

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Why Smart Brands Plan Q4 Campaigns in Summer As you slip into summertime mode, Q4 might feel like a distant thought-somewhere beyond beach days and out-of-office replies. But brands with their sights set on holiday campaign success are already locking in podcast and YouTube advertising inventory. That’s because podcast and…

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Podcast Ads vs. Streaming Ads in 2025

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Podcast Ad Delivery We’re living in the matrix of podcast advertising-where two people can hear completely different ads on the same episode. That’s not a glitch. That’s just modern podcast delivery. If your team has been treating all audio ads the same-whether on streamed shows or downloaded episodes-you might be…

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Pixel Tracking: A Game Changer for Podcast Advertising

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Attribution is Everything When it comes to podcast and YouTube advertising, attribution is everything-yet it’s also one of the trickiest parts of campaign measurement. Promo codes and post-purchase surveys are helpful, but they don’t tell the full story of how a listener becomes a customer. That’s where pixel tracking comes…

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The Ultimate Guide to Podcast Advertising (2025)

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How to Plan, Buy, and Scale Campaigns That Convert Whether you’re trying to figure out how much this whole thing costs, how to avoid wasting your budget on the wrong shows, or how to go from testing to scaling without pulling your hair out-you’re in the right place. At ADOPTER…

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YouTube Sponsorship Requirements: Metrics to Look For

Not All Views Are Created Equal Ever wondered what actually makes a YouTube channel sponsorship-worthy? Sure, high view counts are nice, but if that’s all…

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How to Create a Podcast Sponsorship Proposal

Your Sponsorship Proposal isn’t the First Impression. Your Pitch Is. If your idea of a podcast sponsorship pitch is firing off a templated PDF that…

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YouTube Sponsorship Rates: Learn How Much It Costs

YouTube Sponsorships: Cost Overview Ever sat through a YouTube ad and thought, “Hmm, wonder what it costs to get my brand in there?” Spoiler alert:…

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Podcast Networks

Top Podcast Advertising Networks: The Complete List

Finding The Right Podcast Advertising Network Whether you’re a brand looking for seamless access to engaged audiences or a publisher seeking the right monetization partner,…

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Podcast Advertising Services

Ever wondered how brands seamlessly show up in your favorite podcasts? That’s where podcast advertising services come in-helping brands connect with engaged listeners through ads…

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YouTube Advertising

YouTube Advertising Examples

What Makes YouTube Advertising Effective? YouTube advertising works best when it does not feel like an ad. The secret? Seamless integration into a creator’s content,…

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