Podcasting already has scale. The audience is there, engagement is strong, and it continues to be brand safe. What’s not fully there yet is buyer confidence. A significant portion of inventory still goes underutilized, not because it lacks value, but because advertisers don’t always feel confident in how content is evaluated. That’s what tends to...
Being a part of AdsWizz Audio Days Milan 2026, what struck me most was how quickly the conversation moved past the basics. No one was asking whether audio works anymore. The discourse had already moved to what’s coming next. We’ve reached a point where what matters now is what that changes, and how quickly strategies...
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...
Remember when buying audio ads was simple? Marketers picked drive-time slots, top radio shows, or specialty channels in key markets. Buying audio meant choosing a show, calling a station or network, and placing the ad. Today, the landscape is far more complex. New podcasts and original content launch daily, streaming platforms constantly refresh playlists, and...
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...
Advertisers aren’t questioning the value of audio anymore. This channel works, and everyone knows it. Recent insights from Edison Research show that digital and streaming audio now reaches 76% of Americans aged 12 and up, and 158 million people in the US listen to podcasts every month. With an audience that large, the real challenge...
The fourth quarter is here, bringing with it prime shopping time. Retail marketers are facing a highly competitive season where every budget decision needs to prove it can drive real sales. Digital audio stands out here because it captures attention at the right moments, helping brands spark conversions and build lasting shopper loyalty. The Retail...
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,...
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...
Confidence in digital advertising comes from control—control over where ads run, how they perform, and whether they align with brand values. As audio advertising surges in popularity, advertisers and agencies seek greater transparency, stronger brand safety measures, and more refined tools to combat fraud and ensure their message reaches the right audience in suitable environments....