YouTube and Shopify Partnership: Will 2024 Deliver on Its Promises?

In 2022, YouTube and Shopify kicked off a partnership aimed at empowering content creators by allowing them to search and tag select brands in their videos. While the concept was intriguing, it was limited, offering access to only a few hundred brands. Now, in 2024, the partnership is expanding, opening…

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How to Sponsor a Podcast in Q4

If you’re looking to sponsor a podcast, Q4 is an exciting time-but it’s not without its own set of unique challenges. As Q4 approaches, it’s time to gear up for the busiest stretch of the year. Brands are finalizing last-minute buys, launching major holiday campaigns, and rolling out new products.…

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

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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 enhance our workflows, yet we stand firm in our commitment to authenticity. To that end, our Insertion Orders will now define clear limits on the…

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Podcast Ad Copy: Lessons Learned from $100M in Podcast Ads

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Podcast advertising continues to propel brands into the zeitgeist of consumer thought through intimate storytelling. Brands like BetterHelp, Manscaped, Magic Spoon Cereal have leveraged podcasts to scale and impact their bottom line. And now, it’s time for you to jump in! Having great podcast ad copy is key to your…

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Advertising Strategies: The Power of Independent Podcasters

Podcast sponsorship experts ADOPTER Media’s Glenn Rubenstein and Athletic Greens’ Martha Gallant discuss the benefits of sponsoring independent podcasts.Check out their chat below! (Live from the X Fronts) GR: I’m Glenn Rubenstein from the podcast advertising agency ADOPTER Media. I am here today to talk with Martha Gallant, the Senior…

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The First Podcast Ad I Ever Heard

The first podcast ad that I ever heard was on The Adam Carolla Show. This was back in 2010. The phrasing and introduction now seem common, but they weren’t at the time. I remember when I first heard Adam say he wanted to “take a moment and thank his sponsor.”…

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- Jordan Meiselas, Meidas Touch

Featured Education Post

Podcast Ad Sales Isn’t About Selling

I began my career in podcast ad sales back in 2012. I was working at TWiT as the Director of Marketing, when an opportunity arose to be…

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Mangrate’s Podcast Ad Journey

In my podcast advertising book, I discuss the first podcast sponsorship I ever heard, which was the ManGrate ads on the Adam Carolla Show in…

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The MP3 Made Podcasts Possible

The MP3 was recently declared dead by its creators, although you wouldn’t know it in the world of podcasts. Podcasting owes a lot of its success to…

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The First Podcast Ad I Ever Heard

The first podcast ad that I ever heard was on The Adam Carolla Show. This was back in 2010. The phrasing and introduction now seem…

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DesignCrowd: Podcast Sponsorships are Always On

This is a deep dive into DesignCrowd and the long-tail success they’ve had with podcast sponsorships. It’s an example of the results you can achieve…

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Direct Response Marketing Strategies. Overview and Costs

Podcast sponsorships are a hot topic for up-and-coming and well-established brands alike. In 2024, podcasts will surpass $2 billion in revenue and by 2028, that…

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