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If you’ve noticed more ads in your favorite podcasts lately, you’re not alone. Podcast advertising is booming, and ad load is increasing right along with it. According to recent data, US podcast ad spend will hit $2.28 billion in 2024, marking a 15.9% growth compared to last year. This surge in investment has led to

In today’s fast-paced marketing landscape, the importance of a brand’s sonic identity has reached new heights. As consumers are bombarded with constant content across numerous platforms, brands seek innovative ways to stand out and create lasting connections. One of the most powerful tools they have? Sound. Veritonic unveiled its latest study, "The Audio Advantage: Elevating

The cornerstone of successful advertising lies in creative execution. A study by NCSolutions reveals that creative elements contribute over double the sales impact compared to any other advertising component. Unfortunately, many advertisers and media agencies still underestimate its value. However, innovative marketers are shifting focus, giving creative elements the attention they deserve—particularly in audio advertising.

Differentology's research, commissioned by Radiocentre Ireland, reveals that adding audio advertising to a media mix can significantly boost campaign effectiveness. Unveiled at Radiocentre Ireland’s Sounding Out 2024 event in Dublin, the study explored whether audio could enhance brand growth by increasing "mental availability," a concept highlighted in Byron Sharp's How Brands Grow. The research involved

In the fast-paced advertising world, the landscape is constantly evolving, and as Audacy’s "State of Audio: The Trends Report" for Fall 2024 shows, we are at a critical turning point. Marketers today face unprecedented challenges, with ad clutter increasing, artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionising the industry, and the need to stand out more crucial than ever.

If there’s one constant in the advertising industry, change happens fast, and there’s no room for complacency. By the early 2010s, ad networks found themselves under intense pressure. The rise of programmatic advertising brought transparency concerns surrounding traditional ad networks' opaque "black box" nature. Meanwhile, quality issues, the growing popularity of direct deals, and the

Podcast hosts often have a close, personal connection with their listeners, creating a unique opportunity for brands to build trust with their target audience. If you’re one of the many podcast listeners (over half of Americans), you’ve likely noticed ads - some are traditional, while others are read by the hosts themselves (host-read ads). This

In today’s fast-paced digital world, voice assistants like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple’s Siri have become integral to our daily lives. From setting reminders to playing music, voice-activated technology is now our assistant, and its influence is expanding into digital marketing. A report from PwC shows that 93% of consumers are satisfied with their

AI's role in programmatic advertising is rapidly evolving, and its importance will only increase, especially for enterprise-level brands. As generative AI technology advances, it is poised to transform how companies create and deliver ads. The future of advertising will see AI-generated, dynamic content tailored to specific user segments in real-time, creating a more personalized, engaging

As we approach 2025, exciting changes are coming to the AM/FM radio world, driven by Nielsen’s recent announcement about enhancing its Portable People Meter (PPM) system. According to Nielsen, these changes could result in a 10% increase in total U.S. AM/FM radio listening levels, which will likely significantly impact the audio advertising landscape. These advancements