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The Case for Running Audio Ads for Your Business
You might hear some people say that audio is dead. We’re here to prove, audio is very much alive and kicking. Seriously. And it’s uniquely
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Scott Orr Explains How You Can Start Your Own Indie Record Label for $0
Music industry expert Scott Orr has been producing, releasing and promoting albums for more than 10 years, and helping people launch their own indie record
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Jay Diggs on Building a Music Career as an Independent Artist, NFT Albums, and the Challenges of Finding Your Artistic Voice
Independent synthwave artist Jay Diggs has 75,000 followers on Instagram thanks to his remixes of pop songs and pop culture. He joins The Business of
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Kelsie Herzog on Getting Paid to Craft the Perfect Playlist
Creating an awesome playlist is an art – and those who can do it are using that skill to make money. An independent podcast curator
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Podcast advertising agency: Pros, cons, and an alternative
Hiring a podcast advertising agency may help your business but it also has drawbacks. Find out the details and a better alternative.
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Winning Spotify ad examples to guide your next campaign
Check out how these Spotify ad examples connect with listeners and use geographic targeting. You can also see which of these Spotify ads is best for your campaign.
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Your complete guide to podcast sponsorship pricing
Podcast sponsorship pricing is influenced by whether an ad is pre or post roll and host-read, and whether it appears on a popular podcast. Here’s what to expect.
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Why you should prioritize mid-roll ads in your audio campaign
Mid-roll ads can have surprisingly high completion and engagement rates. While this can raise the cost of this ad type, the benefits can be well worthwhile.
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3 Spotify advertising tactics you need to use in your next campaign
Imagine if you could be with your customers while they drove to work, cooked in their kitchen, and even went on a run. (No, you
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How to use a radio ad script template to create your commercial
With this radio ad script template, you can appeal to listeners and lead them to engage with your brand. Here are the four parts of an ad you need to include.