Why Podcast?

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Podcast Hype

Podcast Hype

Source: Andy’s Gut

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Source: Andy’s Gut

Begins Streaming Service, 2007 Launches, 2005 Acquired by Google, 2006

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Source: Edison Research

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Source: Edison Research

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Monthly Podcast Listening

Monthly Podcast Listening

Source: Edison Research

57 million

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Podcast Hype vs. Listenership

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Why Podcast?

1. Engaged Audience/Sticky

2. Mobile First

3. It’s Fun!

Monetizing Podcasts

1. Advertising

2. Direct Listener Payments

3. Custom/Branded Content

Monetizing Podcasts

Monetizing Podcasts

Pre-Roll Ads

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Passionate Audience

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Super Bowl CPMs

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Podcast CPMs

Monetizing Podcasts Direct Listener Payments

Monetizing Podcasts Custom/Branded Content

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Thank you!

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