The audio media channel, once a niche market, has exploded in popularity, becoming a dynamic platform for advertisers seeking to engage with specific audiences. As Pete Jimison highlighted in his discussion on the growth of podcasting, audio media offers a unique, intimate way to connect with listeners, creating opportunities for personalized and impactful advertising.

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Sean speaks with Pete Jimson, the CEO of Frequency, discussing the evolution of audio advertising and the importance of frequency and personalization in audio campaigns. He explains how Frequency helps brands manage and optimize their audio creative, allowing for testing and personalization based on factors like location and weather. Pete emphasizes the need for brands to start thinking about frequency and personalization when they want to do more than just run one audio ad. He also discusses the future of audio advertising, including the automation of host read ads in podcasts. Overall, Pete highlights the opportunities and challenges in the audio advertising space and encourages brands to invest more in audio.
The Future of Host Read Audio Ads
Building & Iterating on Audio Creative

Overcoming Challenges in Audio
The Power of Personalization
The Potential of Audio Advertising
Case Study with Academy Sports

Takeaways

  1. Podcasting and audio advertising have seen significant growth in recent years, with a highly engaged audience and opportunities for personalization.
  2. Operational support and creative sophistication are key challenges in the audio space, but advancements in technology are helping to address these issues.
  3. Personalization in audio advertising, such as using location and weather data, can greatly enhance the effectiveness of campaigns and drive engagement.
  4. Automation and AI technology have the potential to improve the delivery and performance of host-read ads in podcasting.
  5. There is a disparity between the amount of time people spend listening to audio and the ad spend allocated to the medium, but advancements in technology are expected to bridge this gap.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:34 The Evolution of Audio Advertising

05:46 When to Consider Frequency

07:26 Personalization in Audio

08:48 Testing Creative in Audio

11:39 Personalization in Audio vs. Display

12:30 Getting Started with Frequency

13:24 Scaling and Growing with Frequency

16:28 Performance and Success Stories

23:33 Challenges in Audio Advertising

28:02 Increasing Ad Spend in Audio

30:12 Closing Thoughts

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