Podcast Production Podcast Distribution & Monetization

Question 1

What is an RSS feed in the context of podcast distribution?

Accepted Answer

An XML-based file hosted by a podcast host that syncs episodes to all podcast directories

Answer

An RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed is an XML file that contains all episode metadata and audio file URLs, which podcast directories like Apple Podcasts and Spotify pull to list and update a show.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a major podcast hosting platform used in the US?

Accepted Answer

SoundCloud Go+

Answer

SoundCloud Go+ is a music streaming subscription service, not a podcast hosting platform; Buzzsprout, Podbean, and Libsyn are all established podcast hosting services.

Question 3

What is a CPM model in podcast advertising?

Accepted Answer

Cost per thousand listens, where advertisers pay a set rate for every 1,000 downloads

Answer

CPM (Cost Per Mille) means advertisers pay a fixed rate for every 1,000 episode downloads, with mid-roll podcast CPM rates typically ranging from $18 to $50 depending on niche.

Question 4

What is 'dynamic ad insertion' (DAI) in podcast monetization?

Accepted Answer

Technology that automatically inserts different ads into episodes based on listener location, date, or targeting criteria

Answer

Dynamic ad insertion places targeted audio ads at marked insertion points in episodes, allowing advertisers to be swapped in and out — even in old episodes — based on targeting parameters.

Question 5

What does 'baked-in' mean in podcast advertising?

Accepted Answer

A host-read ad recorded directly into the episode audio that cannot be removed or replaced

Answer

Baked-in ads are permanently recorded as part of the episode audio during production, making them immune to ad-blocking and creating a more authentic host endorsement feel.

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Podcast Production Podcast Distribution & Monetization