Podcast Advertising

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

80%

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

Podcast Ads

Book Riot Flagship PodcastsDescription
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.
First EditionInterviews, lists, rankings, retrospectives, recommendations, and much more, featuring people who know and love books.
Price – $50 CPM, minimum booking is 8K impressions. 500K impressions available per month across Book Riot podcasts.

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.
SFF YEAH! ($100)1K estimated impressions
60 second midroll placement
A podcast dedicated to the latest happenings and our favorite recommendations from the worlds of science fiction and fantasy

65%

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

Custom Postroll Audio Excerpts

Custom PostrollsAvg. ImpressionsDescription
Book Riot Postroll ($500)

Midroll Example (60 seconds)
Postroll Excerpt (7 minutes)
60 second midroll/5K Impressions
7 minute excerpt/4K Impressions
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 ($500)

Midroll Example (60 seconds)
Postroll Excerpt (7 minutes)
60 second midroll/5K Impressions
7 minute excerpt/4K Impressions
A weekly podcast highlighting the best and most exciting new releases. Hosted by Book Riot editors.