The surge in the popularity of podcasts over recent years is no secret. This wave has brought a significant uptick in podcast advertising as this medium is constantly evolving, both in complexity and impact. However, this rise has not been without its challenges. In an era where privacy concerns hold a prominent place in our...
Changing the Game with Inventory Forecast Manual Adjustments
Picture this scenario: A surprise bonus episode throws a publisher into a flurry as they prepare to book new advertising campaigns for their podcast series. Concerned about their ad inventory misaligning with the future traffic data, they turn to AdsWizz’s Inventory Forecast Manual Adjustments. With a few clicks, the publisher seamlessly adjusts their total inventory,...
Enriching the Listener Experience with Ad Quality Controls
As audio advertising continues to grow, publishers and marketers need effective tools to maintain brand safety and align ad content with their audience. In 2022, a Mediaocean report surveyed over 600 leaders in media providers, advertising agencies, and tech companies. It revealed that 40% of respondents anticipated an increase in brand safety concerns for 2023....
Navigating the Digital Audio Landscape and Combating Invalid Traffic
Check out this latest piece by Brendan Kelly, Director of Ad Quality, AdsWizz and SXM Media. The digital audio advertising realm is undoubtedly experiencing a boom. According to Statista, the anticipated annual growth rate in ad spending from 2023 to 2027 is 6.04%, projected to lead to a market volume of approximately US$12.82 billion by...
The Future of Media Recap
Future of Media, an event held in London, UK, which featured AdsWizz branding and sponsorship throughout the venue, brought together industry leaders, visionaries, and trailblazers to shed light on the future of the industry, foster partnerships, and provide actionable insights for thriving in this transformative landscape, playing a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter...
Programmatic I/O 2023 New York Recap
AdsWizz’s Showcases its Innovative Technology by Winning “Innovation In Audio Advertising” at the AdExchanger Awards In addition to a strong presence at Programmatic I/O 2023 New York, with prominent branding and a booth in the Live Exchange Zone, AdsWizz received an AdExchanger Award for “Innovation In Audio Advertising” for our campaign, “Sea-Doo uses precise local targeting...
Automated Host-Read Ads Are Redefining Podcast Advertising
Podcasts have evolved as a disruptive force in today’s media landscape, capturing audiences from the comfort of their headphones. Millions of listeners are not only engaged with the content, but they also put their trust in the hands of the hosts and their suggestions—from which gadget to buy to where to grab the best tacos...
Podcast Movement 2023 Recap
AdsWizz and Simplecast teamed up again, this time in the Mile-High City for Podcast Movement 2023, at our home away from home with all the comforts – a private meeting space, recording studio, swag depot, and more. Our mission was to learn, grow, and collaborate on ways to embrace and evolve the podcast community through...
How Audio Adtech Can Help Brands Connect with Diverse Communities
Check out this byline by Justine Benjamin, Head of Global Marketing at AdsWizz. As Pride Month came to an end, I entered a reflective mode where I considered the relationship between diverse audiences, such as the LGBTQ+ community, audio, and technology; you know, typical marketer thoughts. And as a marketer, an audiophile and someone that...
Combating the Threat of Fraud in Digital Audio with Invalid Traffic Filtering
The digital audio market continues to show steady growth, with ad spending predicted to hit $5.87 billion this year, an increase of 20% yearly and a nearly 90% jump since 2021. Advertisers aren’t the only ones flocking to audio, though. The dollars they bring with them can draw the attention of bots from both bad...