Skip to main content
Skip table of contents

Podcast Advertising

Where will my digital audio ad run?

With over 8M Canadians listening every month, drive impact when you advertise in chart-topping podcasts and the most popular streaming radio stations.

Our premium content ensures a brand-safe environment for your advertising and listen-through rates of 95%.

Depending on the placement and targeting you choose, your :30 digital audio ad will run within:

  • Award-winning Canadian news, lifestyle and sports podcasts such as The Big StoryTeach Me How to Adult, Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, 32 Thoughts and The Raptors Show

  • Top global podcasts from Wondery, including  Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, Scam fluencers, New Heights and How I Built This

  • Streaming news, entertainment and music content from our 50+ market-leading radio stations

image-20250116-011137.png

Can I target specific shows and audiences?

Yes, you can choose where your ad will run and who it will reach.

Choose our Complete Audio Network to:

  • Run your ad across our full network of premium podcast and streaming radio content. Click on the “More about this placement” link to see the top podcasts your ad will run in

  • Use Location Targeting to target listeners in specific geographical locations

  • Use Lifestyle/Interest Targeting to target listeners with specific interests or lifestyle types

Choose one of our Audio Channels to:

  • Run your ad across a selection of podcast and streaming radio content. Click on the “More about this placement” link to see the top podcasts in each Channel

  • Use Location Targeting to target listeners in specific geographical locations

image-20250116-011240.png

How much does podcast advertising cost?

RSM Ad Manager allows you to set a podcast advertising budget between $500 - $20,000.

Your campaign will run on a CPM (cost per 1,000 impressions) model. Your CPM is based on your selections (placement and targeting) and will be displayed as you are setting up your campaign.

RSM Ad Manager will calculate the amount of impressions -- the number of times your ad will run -- based on your CPM and budget.

For an effective ad campaign, we recommend a budget that delivers at least 25,000 ad impressions per week, where available.

Campaigns of $2,000 or more (before taxes) qualify to have a 30-second audio ad produced by Rogers Sports & Media at no extra cost.

image-20250116-011531.png

What digital audio ad creative do I need?

On RSM Ad Manager you can book a 30-second digital audio ad

Have your digital audio ad produced by us, for no extra cost

Podcast campaigns of $2,000 or more (before tax) qualify to have a digital audio ad produced by us for no additional cost. After you complete your order we will ask you to complete a creative brief for our production team.

If your budget does not meet this minimum, we will provide details on how to have your ad produced for a moderate fee.

Upload a digital audio ad you already have

You can also use an existing 30-second digital audio ad. After completing your order, you can upload your digital audio ad for us to review and approve.

Please make sure your ad meets our creative specifications:

  • Audio Format: MP3

  • Audio Length: 30-35 seconds

  • Sampling Rate: 44100 Hz

  • Bit Rate: Minimum 192 Kbps

  • File Size: less than or equal to 10 MB

What is the difference between a Campaign and a Media Plan?

On RSM Ad Manager you can create a Campaign or a Media Plan.

Campaigns are for more straight-forward advertising buys. For example, you want to advertise your business with a podcast ad targeting Calgary, Canmore and Banff.

Media Plans are for more advanced advertising buys. For example, you want to advertise your business with a radio ad on Calgary’s NewsRadio 660 and STAR 95.9 and extend your reach with a podcast ad targeting Calgary, Canmore and Banff.

When to create a Campaign

  1. When you want to book a single type of ad: Podcast, Radio, Streaming Video or Display

  2. When your campaign budget can run freely across any ad creative you’ve included

  3. When your campaign budget can run freely across any location targeting you’ve included

 When to create a Media Plan

  1. When you want to book a multiple types of ads: E.G.: Podcast and Radio

  2. When you need to allocate specific budgets to specific ad creative

  3. When you need to allocate specific budgets to specific location targeting

    image-20250117-012319.png

What changes can I make to my campaign once it's live?

When your campaign is live you are able to:

  1. Adjust the end date of your campaign. If you are shortening the length of your campaign RSM Ad Manager will indicate if your remaining budget can not deliver in full

  2. Adjust your location/audience targeting

  3. Pause your campaign

JavaScript errors detected

Please note, these errors can depend on your browser setup.

If this problem persists, please contact our support.