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Podcast AttributionDTC Brands

The Real Cost of Not Tracking Podcast Ads: Wasted Spend, Wrong Cuts, and Missed Bets

Not tracking podcast ad attribution is not neutral. It leads to specific, quantifiable mistakes: cutting campaigns that are working, scaling ones that are not, and missing the channels that matter.

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
ROIinfluencer marketing

How to Calculate Real ROI on an Influencer Campaign

Most influencer ROI calculations are incomplete. Here's the full formula, accounting for attribution gaps, discount costs, content reuse, and halo effects, and what to do when the math doesn't work out.

March 21, 20266 min read
AnalyticsCreator Marketing

Creator Partnership Metrics: The Numbers That Actually Predict Long-Term Value

Downloads, impressions, and even ROAS can be misleading when evaluating creator partnerships. Here are the metrics that predict whether a creator relationship is worth continuing.

March 13, 202613 min read
CACROI

What's a Good CAC for Podcast and Creator Ads?

CAC benchmarks for podcast, YouTube, and newsletter creator ads by product category. Plus: how to calculate CAC accurately when attribution is incomplete.

March 13, 202611 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
ROASROI

How to Calculate ROAS for Creator and Influencer Campaigns

ROAS for creator campaigns is more nuanced than paid social. Attribution gaps, delayed conversions, and halo effects all distort the number. Here's how to calculate it accurately.

March 13, 202613 min read
Influencer MarketingROI

How to Measure Influencer Marketing ROI Accurately

Most brands measure influencer marketing wrong. Here's a practical framework using tracking links, promo codes, and post-purchase surveys to get accurate ROI numbers.

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
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
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