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20 articles on podcast advertising

Podcast AttributionPodcast Advertising

Chartable Has Shut Down: The Best Replacement for Podcast Ad Attribution in 2026

Chartable closed in December 2023 after Spotify acquired and then discontinued it. Here's what you lose, what you need to replace, and the best Chartable alternatives available now.

April 2, 20266 min read
Podcast AttributionPodcast Advertising

Podcast Ad Attribution Benchmarks 2026: ROAS, Conversion Rates, and What Good Actually Looks Like

The first benchmark dataset for podcast ad attribution: median ROAS by category, average conversion delay by product type, promo code redemption rates, and signal coverage across 500+ campaigns.

April 2, 20267 min read
GrowthPodcast Advertising

Why Founders Don't Understand Their Growth Channels (And Keep Paying For It)

Most founder-led growth strategies are built on gut feel dressed up as data. Here's why podcast and creator advertising attribution breaks down at the decision-making layer, and what to do about it.

March 16, 20267 min read
Podcast AdvertisingCreative

Host-Read vs. Pre-Produced Podcast Ads: Which Performs Better?

Host-read endorsements consistently outperform produced spots on listener trust and conversion rates. Here's the data and what it means for your ad creative strategy.

March 13, 202610 min read
Podcast AdvertisingROI

How Much Does Podcast Advertising Cost in 2026?

CPM rates, minimum buys, agency fees, and what actually drives podcast ad pricing. A complete guide for brands considering podcast advertising for the first time.

March 13, 20269 min read
Podcast AdvertisingStrategy

How to Choose Which Podcasts to Advertise On

Download counts are a distraction. Audience alignment, host credibility, and conversion history matter more. A practical framework for evaluating podcast advertising opportunities.

March 13, 202611 min read
Podcast AdvertisingCreative

How to Write a Podcast Ad Script That Converts

The best podcast ad scripts follow a proven structure: hook, problem, solution, social proof, offer, and CTA. Here's a framework with examples you can adapt.

March 13, 202611 min read
Podcast AdvertisingCPM

Podcast Ad CPM Rates: What You Should Expect to Pay in 2026

Host-read 60-second mid-roll ads at $25–50 CPM. Pre-roll at $15–25 CPM. Here's what podcast ad CPM rates look like in 2026, what affects them, and whether they're worth it.

March 13, 202611 min read
DTCPodcast Advertising

Podcast Advertising for DTC Brands: What Actually Works

DTC brands dominate podcast advertising for good reason. Here's how to structure your show selection, offers, attribution setup, and scaling decisions as a direct-to-consumer brand.

March 13, 202610 min read
SaaSPodcast Advertising

Podcast Advertising for SaaS Companies: A Practical Guide

Podcast ads work for SaaS, but only when you get the attribution and offer structure right. Here's what high-converting SaaS podcast advertisers do differently.

March 13, 202610 min read
Podcast AdvertisingStrategy

The 7 Most Common Podcast Advertising Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

From choosing shows by download count to skipping attribution setup, here are the mistakes brands make with podcast ads and exactly how to avoid them.

March 13, 202612 min read
Podcast AdvertisingOptimization

How to Optimize a Podcast Ad Campaign Mid-Flight

You don't have to wait for a campaign to end to make improvements. Here's how to read early attribution signals, cut underperformers, and double down on what's working.

March 13, 202613 min read
AttributionPodcast Advertising

Castlytics vs Bitly: They're Not Even Competing for the Same Thing

Bitly shortens links. Castlytics tells you which creator drove the sale. Here's why comparing them misses the point, and what you actually need to measure podcast and YouTube ad ROI.

March 10, 20265 min read
ROIAttribution

How to Measure Podcast Ad ROI (The Right Way)

Most brands sponsoring podcasts have no idea if their ads are working. Here's a practical framework for measuring podcast advertising ROI using attribution tracking.

March 5, 20264 min read
Vanity URLsPodcast Advertising

Vanity URL Best Practices for Podcast Advertisers

Vanity URLs are standard practice in podcast advertising, but most brands use them in a way that captures only a fraction of the traffic they generate. Here's how to do them properly.

February 24, 20267 min read
Promo CodesAttribution

Promo Code Attribution: How It Works and When to Use It

Promo code attribution is the most reliable signal in podcast advertising. Here's how it works, how to set it up correctly, and how to combine it with link tracking.

February 17, 20267 min read
Attribution ModelsConfiguration

What Is an Attribution Window and How Should You Set It?

The attribution window is one of the most important and most-ignored settings in podcast advertising. Get it wrong and you'll systematically undercount your best campaigns.

February 3, 20267 min read
Podcast AdvertisingB2B

The Best Podcasts to Advertise On in 2026 (For B2B and SaaS Brands)

A curated guide to high-performing podcast ad placements for B2B software companies and SaaS brands, with real data on audience quality and conversion potential.

January 22, 20264 min read
ROIReporting

How to Prove Podcast Ad ROI to Your Finance Team

Finance teams want hard numbers, not anecdotes. Here's how to build an airtight case for podcast advertising using attribution data your CFO will trust.

January 21, 20267 min read
ROASBenchmarks

Podcast ROAS Benchmarks by Channel and Niche (2025 Data)

What is a good ROAS for podcast advertising? Real benchmarks by channel type, niche, and product category to help you evaluate your campaigns against industry norms.

January 14, 20266 min read