Four lessons from Podcast Pulse 2025, and why they matter for your next campaign

Acast’s Podcast Pulse 2025 report shows that podcasting does more than entertain. It sparks new thinking, builds community, and moves people to act.

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Introducing AI-driven ad production

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Podcast Movement 2025: 3 Key Takeaways from Acast in Dallas

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Become certified in podcast advertising at Acast Ads Academy

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Drinking our own champagne: How our own podcast ads fuel growth

Enjoying the taste of our own champagne. We give you a look into how podcast ads fuel our growth.

podcast ads, case study, opinion, marketing
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Acast’s Hot 25 for 2025

Kick-start the new year by getting to know our 25 trends shaping and transforming the podcast industry in 2025 — coverings all things from Gen Z, AI, omnichannel and political influence.

2025, trends
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Introducing Audience Attributes: Precision targeting at scale

Discover how Acast’s Audience Attributes use data-driven insights and Comscore Predictive Audiences to connect advertisers with the right podcast listeners.

audience attributes, targeting, audience targeting
Opinion

5 Key Podcasting Trends of 2024

2024 was another monumental year in podcasting. This year we witnessed not just the rise in podcasting, but the immense influence of podcast creators beyond just audio. In our Podcast Pulse report, findings revealed that podcasting now transcends audio with 84% of podcast listeners having taken action after seeing brands promoted in a podcast-first omnichannel campaign. As podcasting breaks down the barriers to other media, brands and media buyers are taking note. In fact, according to the research, 93% of media buyers agree podcast hosts are valuable cross-platform influencers. As the year draws to a close, we’ve identified five key trends that at Acast we believe are indicative of what’s to come in 2025 through year-over-year tracking studies with weekly podcast listeners via OnePulse.

Podcast, advertising, media trends, 2024 trends
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Boost Campaign Results with Podcast Ads – No Audio Identity Needed

Boost Campaign Results with Podcast Ads – No Audio Identity Needed A common misconception among advertisers is that podcast advertising demands a distinctive audio identity, such as a custom logo or unique sound, to be effective. At Acast, we know that impactful audio doesn’t have to be complicated. When combined with video, sound becomes a powerful multiplier, reaching audiences across these channels which generate results far greater than the sum of their parts.

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Acast Welcomes Martijn Gerrits as Sales Director for the Netherlands

Acast, the world’s largest podcast company, has announced the appointment of Martijn Gerrits as sales director for the Netherlands. Gerrits is Acast's first hire in the region, bringing a wealth of experience in the media and advertising industry to the team.

Acast, podcast, podcast advertising, Netherlands
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Acast Acquires Wonder Media Network

Acast, the world’s largest independent podcast company, today announces the acquisition of Wonder Media Network (WMN), the full-service, award-winning creative studio.

Acast, podcasting, podcast advertising
Opinion

Future of Podcast Advertising in 2025: Industry leaders’ predictions

Discover why podcast advertising is a must-have for brands in 2025. Industry experts explore emerging trends, innovative AdTech, and strategies to maximize audience engagement. With insights from Acast and leading voices, future-proof your approach to this growing medium.

2025, predictions, podcast advertising, omnichannel
Opinion

Balanced Portfolios: Applying Investment Philosophies to Acast’s Product Management

At Acast, we host more than 135,000 podcasts, attracting more than a billion listens each quarter. Our product team is dedicated to connecting these podcasts, and their vast global audiences, with the right brands. More specifically, we do this by building software products that allow us to match podcast creators' audiences with brands that want to advertise to them. We enable this matchmaking through our productized Acast marketplace. We also serve the podcast episode to the listener and dynamically stitch in the ad, depending on who that user is. Essentially, we help match advertisers and audiences in a way that helps grow the creator economy and allows more people to connect through storytelling worldwide.

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Become certified in podcast advertising at Acast Ads Academy

Master podcast advertising with Acast Ads Academy — free, on-demand courses with industry certification to help marketers plan, launch, and optimize high-impact campaigns.

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Ears on the game: why podcast ads are winning with sports fans

Sports podcast fans are a brand's new MVP. Acast's latest report shows how to reach this loyal, engaged audience that's leaving traditional media behind.

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Introducing Talent-Voiced Ads: where trusted voices meet scale

Introducing Talent-Voiced Ads, Acast’s latest ad format that lets advertisers harness the power of familiar and trusted podcast voices in programmatic audio campaigns.

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