Take a look at this new piece in The Drum by Dave Sosson, Senior Manager, Business Development, Programmatic Demand North America! The podcast industry has moved well beyond its scrappy, audio-only roots. What began as a niche format has grown into a multi-platform ecosystem. Audiences still tune in to hear their favorite hosts, but now...
Podcasting has gone mainstream. What started as a niche medium is now a global audio powerhouse, with over 500 million listeners and more than 4.5 million shows. Although podcast audiences have grown significantly, monetization has not always kept up at the same pace. Many publishers continue to encounter challenges such as unsold inventory, underperforming campaigns,...
Take a look at this new piece in The Drum by Bianca Stanescu, Senior Director, Product Marketing! Podcasting in the UK is now mainstream, with 39% of adults listening weekly, nearly matching the US. This marks a clear shift in media habits as audiences choose content intentionally and expect relevance. Traditional ads don't cut it...
Audio advertising is more powerful than ever. Since the early days of radio, audio has enabled brands to connect with audiences in a cost-effective and high-impact way. Today, that impact is growing quickly. According to The Infinite Dial 2025 by Edison Research, 79% of Americans aged 12 and older, an estimated 228 million people, now...
Digital audio is booming, now reaching 228 million listeners—a 4% year-over-year increase that covers 79% of Americans aged 12 and up. And podcasts? Podcasts are thriving too, with 55% of the U.S. population, or 158 million people, tuning in monthly, according to The Infinite Dial Report 2025 by Edison Research. As listener numbers surge, brands...
Consumers have caught on to how their data is being used—and they’re tired of it. As traditional targeting methods come under increasing scrutiny, contextual targeting is emerging as the gold standard for delivering relevant, impactful advertising. It’s how leading brands drive results while respecting user privacy. Contextual advertising doesn’t rely on personal data but still...
I lost count of how many people told me, “This year feels different.” They were right. The Podcast Show London 2025 didn’t just feel bigger. It felt more certain. Podcasting is no longer jockeying for relevance. It has claimed its place at the center of global media conversations. From presenting Infinite Dial UK 2025 with...
Take a look at this new piece in The Drum by Dave Sosson, Senior Manager, Business Development, Programmatic Demand North America! Podcasts are booming. Smart speakers are everywhere. Streaming is mainstream. But buying by show or platform is no longer enough. It’s not about where your ad runs. It’s about understanding who is listening, what...
After more than a decade in digital audio, I can say this with confidence: The transformation happening in podcasting today feels a lot like the early days of mobile. The pace, the potential, and the experimentation all feel familiar. But this time, podcasting is at the center of the media landscape, and podcast monetization is...
If you work in audio in the UK, The Future of Audio and Entertainment is a must-attend. It brings together over 450 professionals from top agencies, advertisers, and media owners to talk openly about the realities of running audio campaigns and where the industry is headed next. As presenters for AdsWizz, we took things a...