Key takeaways from the d3con 2026 conference in Germany, focusing on the evolution of programmatic advertising. A shift from "vanity metrics" to outcome-led planning is discussed, as well as the dissolution of media silos for a unified omnichannel journey, the growth of personalized audio through DCO, the role of sustainability in Supply Path Optimization, and the future impact of Agentic AI on inventory discovery.
Your guide to promo codes in podcast advertising, plus tips on how to effectively use them.
This guide will shed light on what exactly these podcast ad types are, and the benefits of each format. By the end, you'll have a clear idea of which podcast advertising format is the best fit for your campaign.
Acast Creative Development Manager Ariana Thomas explores the role of podcasts in effective brand storytelling
Acast, the world’s largest independent podcast company, today unveiled the results of a new study that explores the sentiment of podcast listeners towards potential use cases of AI on the medium. The study, which specifically examined weekly podcast listeners in the US market, discovered that podcast listeners are heavily leaned in to the technology for its ability to create a personalized storytelling experience, improved listening quality, relevant advertising, and more.
There are currently over 2.3 million English-speaking podcasts listened to in the US, but 44% of US podcast advertising investments are confined to the top 500 shows. And, perhaps most importantly, these top 500 podcasts only account for 12% of monthly reach – meaning advertisers are missing the opportunity to reach nearly 88% of the addressable podcast audience.
Acast, the world’s largest independent podcast company, today announced the launch of host-read sponsorships on its self-serve podcast advertising platform. Now, any advertiser globally can book sponsorship campaigns read by podcast hosts themselves across the entire Acast Marketplace using the self-serve platform.
To better understand the differences and commonalities between these English and French speaking Canadian podcast listeners, Acast conducted a quantitative study with Toluna with 203 podcast listeners in June 2023.
Collections+ - the industry’s most refined data sets - allow for more targeted and cost-effective advertiser campaigns and increased revenue potential for podcasters
In this article, we’ll explore the ins and outs of leveraging self-serve podcast advertising to boost awareness, attract new customers, and stand out in a competitive market. So, let's dive into the world of podcast marketing and learn how to make it work for your local business.
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