Science & Education

Advertising on Science Friday: Attribution Setup, CPM Rates & ROI Guide

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

Hosted by

Ira Flatow

Average downloads

500,000+ per episode

Typical CPM

$22–$40 CPM

Who listens to Science Friday

Science enthusiasts and professionals, NPR audience, adults 35–65

Best product fit

Science-backed supplementsSTEM toys & educationHealth techBooks

Conversion profile

Highly educated audience with above-average income. Strong brand trust in scientific claims. Longer conversion windows — this audience validates product claims before purchasing.

How to set up attribution for Science Friday ads

45-day window. Evidence-based CTAs outperform discount-only messaging. Promo code as primary signal. Post-purchase survey is particularly valuable here.

The four attribution signals to use

🔗 Tracking link

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

🌐 Vanity URL: yourbrand.com/science-friday

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 Science Friday 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 Science Friday listeners who searched your brand directly.

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Set up four-signal attribution for your Science Friday ad in under 30 minutes. Free to start, no credit card required.

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Common questions

How much does it cost to advertise on Science Friday?

Science Friday typically charges $22–$40 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 Science Friday podcast ads?

Use four attribution signals: a unique tracking link in show notes, a host-read vanity URL (e.g. yourbrand.com/science-friday), 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 Science Friday?

Highly educated audience with above-average income. Strong brand trust in scientific claims. Longer conversion windows — this audience validates product claims before purchasing.

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