Podcast Listeners Really Are the Holy Grail Advertisers Hoped They’d Be

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  1. Melody Bot Feb 5, 2018
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    Miranda Katz, writing for Wired:


    Podcasters and advertisers alike have long suspected that their listeners might just be a holy grail of engagement. The medium is inherently intimate, and easily creates a one-sided feeling of closeness between listener and host—the sense that the person talking into your ear on your commute is someone you know, whose product recommendations you trust, and whose work you want to support.
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    I really need to find the time to get Encore rolling again on a more consistent basis. I miss doing the show every week.

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  2. Jonathan Feb 5, 2018
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    Shamelessly tossing my name into the hat for guests again. Let's talk tech, Tate.
     
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  3. DerekIsAGooner Feb 5, 2018
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    So assuming that this weekend...

    I mean... there must be a reason why Stamps.com sponsors just about every podcast ever. Apparently it works well.
     
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  4. Borat 2: Vengeance Feb 5, 2018
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  5. MatthewLowry Feb 6, 2018
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    Do it!
     
  6. kait_whiteside Feb 6, 2018
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    I bought a Quip toothbrush after hearing the ad on Pod Save America. They got me. I love it.
     
  7. Shrek Feb 6, 2018
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    makes sense. podcast listeners by and by seem to be < 40 millennials with expendable income. i think the only promo code i've bitten on was audible a couple of years ago, and i forgot to cancel for like 6 months, so they got a win over me lol
     
  8. SamLevi11 Feb 6, 2018
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    I've honestly always wondered if these companies (Caspar, SquareSpace, Blue Apron, etc) really see a big return from sponsoring every podcast in the known universe
     
  9. sean_rugy Feb 6, 2018
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    Have used Blue Apron because of the discount code from a podcast. I don't travel that much and I still want an Away suitcase.
     
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  10. chewbacca110 Feb 6, 2018
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    LIVER ALONE!

    I need to get me some Charlotte's Web CBD oil with promocode WEIRD for 10% off.
     
  11. recall reality Feb 6, 2018
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    Citing Hollywood Handbook is a good one. The most recent example that comes to mind is another Earwolf podcast, Off Book. They improvise songs for the ads just like they do for the show and they're often enjoyable and entertaining for a lot of the same reasons as the podcast. They also get in my head like the best jingles out there. I've never been more cognizant of podcast advertising than when I found myself in Leesa to see what the fuss was about.
     
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  12. suicidesaints Feb 6, 2018
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    ^this is a great point.

    By doing this, they've found ways to keep people from skipping ads, which is crucial, even getting your ad in front of people.

    Also, I'm sure advertising on podcasts is much cheaper than advertising most other ways, and can reach a target demographic a lot easier.
     
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  13. a nice person Feb 6, 2018
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    The unique offer code is really important to targeting.
     
  14. kelseyleigh Feb 6, 2018
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    I can't say I've purchased anything yet from a podcast advertisement, but I have looked in to a few products and wouldn't be surprised if I did at some point.

    I agree that Encore should come back on a more regular basis.
     
  15. Kuri44 Feb 6, 2018
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    I only listen to a few podcasts, but the advertising done through Crooked Media always stands out to me. I like that the companies allow them so much freedom to advertise the products on there own terms/ in their own words to a degree. Sometimes they’re funny, over the top/ exaggerated, etc. It feels genuine while also having me intrigued.
     
  16. Jonathan Feb 6, 2018
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