True Crime

Advertising on Morbid: Attribution Setup, CPM Rates & ROI Guide

Everything you need to know about running ads on Morbid and actually proving the ROI — audience profile, typical costs, and how to set up attribution that captures all your conversions.

Hosted by

Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Average downloads

1,000,000+ per episode

Typical CPM

$30–$55 CPM

Who listens to Morbid

Women 18–35, true crime enthusiasts with strong community identity

Best product fit

Consumer productsBeautySubscription boxesMerch

Conversion profile

Highly engaged community audience. Promo codes perform very well — the community actively shares discount codes. Fast conversion cycles (7–14 days) for consumer products.

How to set up attribution for Morbid ads

Short, memorable promo code is essential. 14-day window. The Morbid community shares codes on Reddit and Discord — this creates organic amplification beyond direct listeners.

The four attribution signals to use

🔗 Tracking link

A unique link for your Morbid campaign in show notes. Captures listeners who click through directly.

🌐 Vanity URL: yourbrand.com/morbid

Host reads your URL on air. First-party detection captures visitors who type it directly with no redirect needed.

🏷️ Unique promo code

A code exclusive to your Morbid placement. Captures listeners who come back days later without clicking anything.

💬 Post-purchase survey

"How did you hear about us?" on your confirmation page. Catches Morbid listeners who searched your brand directly.

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Common questions

How much does it cost to advertise on Morbid?

Morbid typically charges $30–$55 CPM CPM for host-read ads. The exact rate depends on ad placement (pre-roll vs. mid-roll), episode frequency, and whether you are buying directly or through a network.

How do you track conversions from Morbid podcast ads?

Use four attribution signals: a unique tracking link in show notes, a host-read vanity URL (e.g. yourbrand.com/morbid), a unique promo code, and a post-purchase survey. This four-signal approach captures 2–3x more conversions than link tracking alone.

What attribution window should I use for Morbid?

Highly engaged community audience. Promo codes perform very well — the community actively shares discount codes. Fast conversion cycles (7–14 days) for consumer products.

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