Monetizing audio, whether it’s podcasts, streaming, or live, increasingly runs on programmatic infrastructure, with audio supply-side platforms (SSPs) acting as the bridge between publishers and advertisers. As that shift accelerates, understanding how they work becomes essential to understanding programmatic audio monetization. What is an audio SSP? An audio SSP allows publishers to monetize their audio...
Your audience isn’t glued to one screen anymore. They move between audio, mobile, and Connected TV (CTV) throughout the day, often within just a few hours. Someone might listen to a podcast during a commute, browse on a laptop later, then unwind with CTV in the evening. For advertisers, this shift provides new ways to...
If you’re investing in digital audio this year, the real question isn’t whether to buy it. It’s how. Should you either embrace the intimacy of podcasts or the scale of streaming audio? Each offers distinct advantages, and the right mix can determine whether your campaign builds awareness, drives consideration, or both. The opportunity is undeniable....
Digital audio is growing fast. In the US, digital audio ad revenue is projected to approach $8 billion in 2026, underscoring how central streaming and podcast advertising have become to modern media plans. For many marketers, though, how ads move from planning to meeting a listener’s ears still feels like a black box. Behind every...
It’s easy to think of trust as a background requirement rather than a growth lever. Earning and maintaining audience trust through strong privacy practices has become a real differentiator for publishers. In audio advertising, this trust serves as both a competitive advantage and a foundation for sustainable revenue growth. Listeners today expect relevant experiences and...
Impressions used to be enough. Today, they’re not. When management asks about performance, they’re not looking for reach alone. They want proof of impact. Conversions, return on ad spend, and measurable business outcomes now define success. Audio advertising is already driving action. What lags behind is how that impact gets measured. With 77% of digital...
If previous years were the warm-up, 2025 was the year audio stepped fully into the spotlight. Technology matured, audiences spread across more platforms, and marketers continued using audio as a core part of the media mix. Across AdsWizz’s 2025 content, several clear patterns emerged that show how quickly audio advertising is accelerating and where it’s...
When I stepped up to the microphone at The Hoxton Holborn to welcome our guests to Audio Days London 2025, the energy in the room was undeniable. Ninety-plus digital audio leaders, experts, and enthusiasts had gathered, coffees in hand, ready to dig into the future of audio. To break the ice, I asked a simple...
Audio measurement is facing its most dramatic shift in years. The familiar benchmarks that once defined success are no longer enough. Advertisers want more than impressions and CPMs. They want proof that campaigns move the needle on awareness, engagement, and sales. For publishers, that makes this a pivotal moment. Those who can demonstrate audio’s full...
Digital audio has taken its rightful place in the spotlight, trading its background hum for center stage. At SiriusXM Media’s Built with Audio event, its power and potential were on full display. Audio is how people start their mornings, stay motivated at the gym, and discover new perspectives through podcasts. It’s one of the most...