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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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 the MP3 format. In fact, the current podcast industry probably wouldn’t exist without it. Disclaimer: Podcasting has always had a broad landscape. Dozens (if not hundreds) of people…

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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 2010. In this episode, we’re going to get the story behind that ad campaign. I recently had the chance to chat with Evan McConnell, inventor…

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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 a part of the CEO’s recently formed in-house sales team. Within days, I was given a lead for a potential client and I had my…

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- Jordan Meiselas, Meidas Touch

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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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