Platform Shifts Reshape Podcast and YouTube Ad Performance

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Q4 Industry Reports Tell the Same Story October has arrived, and with it comes a crowded, competitive landscape for brands trying to capture consumer attention. Industry reports for Q4 all point to the same reality: this year’s Q4 will be more complex than any in recent memory. Longer algorithm learning…

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ADOPTER Media at Advertising Week New York 2025

Adam McNeil of ADOPTER Media speaks alongside leaders from Ollie, Podscribe, and Fairing during their “Ollie’s Podcast Ad Playbook: 250% Conversion Lift” panel at Advertising Week New York 2025 inside the Podcast Zone, presented by SAG-AFTRA.

Advertising Week 2025 |October 6-9, 2025 Advertising Week New York 2025 kicks off October 6 and runs through the 9th, bringing together more than 1,200 speakers and attendees from over 60 countries. It’s one of those events where you can find the entire advertising, media, and creative world in one…

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As AI Podcasts Emerge, Advertisers Need Disclosure Now

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AI Disclosure In The Podcast Industry  When The Hollywood Reporter published “5,000 Podcasts. 3,000 Episodes a Week. $1 Cost Per Episode” about Inception Point AI’s plan to churn out thousands of shows weekly, it sparked immediate industry reaction. In podcasting, AI is used behind the scenes for a variety of…

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AdStops: Podcast Advertising on Track

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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, NV, March 4, 2025 – ADOPTER Media today announced the launch of AdStops: Podcast Advertising on Track, a podcast that provides an inside look into…

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The Podcast and YouTube Ads That Stuck with Us

White wired headphones, with the wire shaped into a heart. Red background. The Podcast and YouTube Ads That Stuck with Us

As we wrap up the year, we wanted to highlight some of the most memorable podcast and YouTube ads we came across. Whether it was a host’s delivery, humor, or the perfect alignment between product and audience, these ads stood out for a reason. Our team weighed in with their…

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Podcast Advertising Market Research Report

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Key Reflections on the 2024 Podcast Advertising Market By ADOPTER Media’s SVP Client Services Adam McNeil  The “Podcast Election” Year 2024 will go down as the “Super Bowl” of podcast advertising. With the U.S. election spotlighting the medium with presidential interviews garnering over 100M total impressions podcasting received unparalleled attention-and…

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