If you are new: Come back after you have 1,000+ listens per episode or a network deal. Early on, focus on content and newsletter growth—not ad tech.
Vocabulary
Host-read = you record the ad with your voice. DAI = ads stitched in later so brands can rotate campaigns without re-uploading your master file.
Host-read ads sound human; dynamic insertion (DAI) swaps spots based on geography or campaign flight dates. Many shows mix both.
When DAI helps
Geo-targeted campaigns, inventory you need to refresh without re-uploading episodes, and remnant fill. You need clean cue points and loudness-matched inserts.
When host-read wins
Intimate shows, premium sponsors, and stories that need personal testimony. Listeners skip robotic inserts faster than trusted hosts—execution matters.
Brand safety
Know what categories can appear in your DAI slots. Block competitors if contracts require it.
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Next step
Cubecast when you need flexible publishing.