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 and Shopify Partnership: Will it Deliver?

In 2022, the Spotify and YouTube Partnership aimed at empowering content creators by allowing them to search and tag select brands in their videos. While…

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The Standard for Authentic Podcast Advertising & YouTube Sponsorships: Limits on AI and Voice Cloning for Host-Read Ads

Podcast advertising and YouTube sponsorships thrive on the genuine connection between a host and their audience. At ADOPTER Media, we champion innovation and technology to…

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YouTube Ad Types: Examples, Pros and Cons

Each type of YouTube ad serves different marketing strategies and goals, from deep engagement with dedicated videos to broader, more frequent exposure with mentions and…

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Benefits of a Long Tail Advertising Strategy

The “long tail” strategy is a powerful approach for brands looking to engage with highly specific audiences. This concept, popularized by Chris Anderson in his…

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Podcast Advertising Network or Podcast Ad Agency?

When navigating the world of podcast advertising, it’s common to encounter the terms “podcast advertising network” and “podcast ad agency.” These two entity types, while…

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How to Sponsor a YouTuber

Get Tips From a Top Buyer! Sponsoring a YouTuber involves so much more than just financial transactions – it’s a strategic partnership. While there’s no…

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