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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AdStops: Podcast Advertising on Track

First-Ever Podcast Dedicated to the Behind-the-Scenes World of Ad Operations in Podcast Advertising ADOPTER Media Launches New Podcast: AdStops: Podcast Advertising on Track LAS VEGAS,…

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Podcast Advertising Examples

Podcast Advertising Examples 2025

What Makes a Podcast Ad Effective? When podcast advertising is done right, it doesn’t even feel like you’re listening to an ad. Yes, podcast sponsorships…

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Programmatic Advertising in Podcasting

Programmatic Advertising in Podcasting: Data vs. Relationship-Driven Buying

What Is Programmatic Advertising and Why Does It Matter? If you’ve been around podcast advertising, you’ve likely heard the term “programmatic” tossed around. Maybe you…

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Podcast Advertising is an ideal space for brands to engage.

Podcast Advertising Statistics: Understanding Brand Connection

Your Customers Are Listening & Watching  If you’re looking for an audience that actually listens, podcasts and YouTube ads deliver something most traditional digital ads…

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How to start a podcast advertising campaign

How to Start (or Refresh) Your Podcast Advertising Campaign

Thinking about podcast advertising but not sure where to start? You’re not alone. Podcasts offer a unique way to connect with engaged, loyal audiences through…

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Podcast Ad Copy: Create Ads That Drive Results

High-Performing Ad Copy Great podcast ads don’t happen by accident. They’re the result of smart structure, clear messaging, and host-driven authenticity.  Podcast listeners trust their…

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