Who's Buying Listeners? Podcast Paid Marketing Strategies Demystified

21 May 2026
The Creator Stage
Creator
You've found the perfect story, hosts, and sound design, your episodes are published, congrats! Now the (real) work begins: getting your show in front of the right audiences. What kinds of marketing campaigns work for which shows? How can I cut through the noise and find my show's next cohort of super fans? What kind of media buying should I use and what results can I expect? How much should I pay for guaranteed downloads, and how do I know if they're real? Branded and community-driven podcasts are leading the way for testing audience development and marketing techniques. Join this session for real case studies to show you what works and what doesn't.
Chairperson
Sarah Toporoff
Sarah Toporoff, Head of Growth - Headliner
Hannah Southern
Hannah Southern, Commercial Lead - Podcast Discovery