Podcast Advertising

Host-read podcast ads have proven to be one of the most effective forms of marketing. We offer programmatic podcast ads for a customized buying option. We also have a wide range of general and genre-specific shows, all featuring host-read ads.

80%

Book Riot podcasts fall above the avg. of 80% completion rate for shows of similar length and genre.

Podcast Ads

Run-of-PodcastDescription
Run-of-PodcastThe Run-of-Podcast delivers ads programmatically across all Book Riot Podcasts. With a monthly capacity of 500,000 impressions, we offer tailored bookings starting from 8,000 impressions at $50 CPM


Our flagship shows are booked via Run-of-Podcast. More information on those can be found below.
Book Riot Podcast Book Riot – The Podcast is a weekly show covering what’s new, cool, and worth talking about in the world of books and reading hosted by Book Riot editors.
All the Books A weekly podcast highlighting the best and most exciting new releases. Hosted by Book Riot editors.

52%

Of listeners listen to 5+ hours of podcasts, with 41% spending an avg. of $24 per month on books

Genre Podcasts

Genre PodcastsAvg. ImpressionsSubscribers
Hey YA ($100)1K estimated impressions
60 second midroll placement
A podcast exploring everything that’s new and wonderful in the world of YA. News, recommendations, and much more.
Read or Dead ($100)1K estimated impressions
60 second midroll placement
A podcast for mystery and thriller reading recommendations (new and older releases!) and genre news.
When in Romance ($100)1K estimated impressions
60 second midroll placement
A bi-weekly Romance podcast for reading recommendations, industry news, and lots more.
First Edition ($200)4K estimated impressions
60 second midroll placement
First Edition is a podcast series focused on literary fiction, book history, and the world of publishing.

65%

of listeners have purchased a product as a result of hearing it in our podcast

Run-of-Audio Excerpts

Run-of-Audio ExcerptsDescription
Run-of-Audio ExcerptOur Run-of-Audio Excerpts feature a host-read midroll and a 7-minute audiobook excerpt provided by the client. Bookings start from 8,000 impressions at $50 CPM.


Our flagship postroll excerpts are booked via Run-of-Audio Excerpts. More information on those can be found below.
Book Riot Postroll

Midroll Example (60 seconds)
Postroll Excerpt (7 minutes)
Book Riot – The Podcast is a weekly show covering what’s new, cool, and worth talking about in the world of books and reading hosted by Book Riot editors.
All the Books Postroll

Midroll Example (60 seconds)
Postroll Excerpt (7 minutes)
A weekly podcast highlighting the best and most exciting new releases. Hosted by Book Riot editors.
First Edition Postroll First Edition is a podcast series focused on literary fiction, book history, and the world of publishing.