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[H2] Here's the thing…
For over 10 years, Simplecast has provided industry-leading publishing, distribution, analytics, and monetization tools. Whether you're a growing network or an indie creator, the Simplecast platform gives shows of all shapes and sizes access to the same enterprise-level features that support the world's biggest podcasts.

[H3] One Click, Millions of Listeners
Publishing and distributing an episode is easier than ever before. All-new streamlined workflows and forthcoming episode templates take your episode from post production to ears around the globe, nearly instantly. Use one-click publishing to distribute your episodes wherever your listeners are: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher and many more. Not gonna lie–it feels a little like magic.

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[H3] One Platform, Millions of Ad Opportunities
Monetizing with Simplecast comes with two advantages. The first of which are inventory controls that give you everything you need to manage the placements, pricing, and ultimately the ads that make it into your podcast. The second is immediate access to the AdsWizz Marketplace - one of the first and largest programmatic exchanges where 80% of the world's demand go to buy their podcast ads on shows or networks, just like yours.

Come make money with us

[H3] First Of Its Kind Analytics Platform
Meet Audience by Simplecast–an audio analytics platform unlike any you've seen. Better understand your listeners, where they are, where they listen (like at work, home, or on a plane). Compare episodes trends and get never-before insights into what parts of your show are shared the most. With IAB Certification, your numbers are audited and approved by the IAB Tech Lab, and industry-standard right out of the box. We've made enterprise-scale analytics affordable for podcasters everywhere.

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[H3] Moving to Simplecast:98% Seamless, 2% Magic
In the past, moving your podcast to a new home was a big deal and could be an overwhelming project–so we decided to change it. The Simplecast Show Migrator requires zero heavy lifting. Choose your show, confirm the owner, and watch the progress meter zip along. Plus, our world-class support team is available 7 days a week for any questions before your big move. Shut the front door. Welcome home!

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[H2] Get in front of your listeners
Use one-click publishing to distribute your episodes wherever your listeners are: whether it's Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SiriusXM, Pandora, you name it.

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[H2] Get to know your audience
Audience by Simplecast is our audio analytics suite unlike any other you've seen before. Track who's listening, where they're listening, how they listen, and so much more.

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[H2] Get paid from your content
By dynamically inserting the ads you choose into your podcast episodes, our platform puts you squarely in the driver's seat, offering total control over the listening experience.

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[H2] Ready to turn your passion into a profit? Simplecast provides powerful tools to publish and monetize your podcast — from your first listener to your first million.

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*Monetization is limited to Professional and Enterprise plans only

[H2] Generate income from the world's biggest brands

Fill rates you can depend on: we're award-winners in dynamically inserting adsAutomated monetization for new episodes, back catalogs, unsold inventoryThousands of targeting options to self-select the type of ads for your showTap into one of the largest marketplace of ad buyers in the US and abroad70/30 revenue share with 70% paid to podcasters

[H2] Inventory controls and brand safety tools

Advanced ad serving with forecasting capabilities, frequency caps, and moreApprove and block ads by specific IAB categories or by a specific brandManage your ad spots and ad markers at the show or episode level

[H2] See the big picture with pro-level reporting

Track your podcast's listening performance and ad revenues in real timeGenerate sales reports by show, position, advertiser, and moreView fill rate, eCPM, impressions, inventory, and moreManage all your deal types in one unified interface

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A Primer on Monetization with Gavin Gaddis

Host-read vs. pre-recorded, programmatic, insertions, and a whole lot more. We sat down with industry insider, Gavin Gaddis, to break down the basics of podcast monetization.

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Podcast Advertising 101: Dynamic Ad Insertion

84% of podcast ads this year were dynamic ones. Read on to find out how they work and why this personalized, contextually-relevant ad format is overwhelmingly preferred in the industry.

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Demystifying Marketplace Monetization

There's a bunch of ways to making money in this podcast game. But if you ask this panel of successful podcasters, they'll all tell you that programmatic (via Simplecast) is the way to go.

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[H3] General Terms and Conditions of Use Agreement
Introduction. Welcome to Simplecast. We’ve tried to keep things as clear as possible, but if you have any questions, please email us at support@simplecast.com or legal@simplecast.com. We’re here to help. Audios Ventures, Inc., d/b/a Simplecast (“Simplecast,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a podcast syndication and analytics platform (“Platform”) that offers groups or individuals a medium for publishing digital audio and digital content owned and/or created by them. Through our sublicensing and reseller relationship with AdsWizz Inc. ("AdsWizz"), you may also license the AdsWizz podcast monetization tools (the “Ad Platform”, the “AudioMax Platform”, the “Podcast Consent Manager” and/or “AdsWizz Transcription Technology”, as defined further below) and the “AdWave Marketplace” (as defined further below), (collectively, “AdsWizz Services") via Simplecast.
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Definitions. Defined terms not included below are as defined in the applicable section of the Agreement.
“Account“ means the account you create in our Platform when you register for our Services and via which you access, manage, and control the Services to which you subscribe.
“Content” means information, code, data, text, software, music, sound, photographs, pictures, graphics, video, chat, messages, files, websites, podcasts, audio streams or files, mobile properties, and/or any other materials (including transcriptions of the foregoing), whether publicly posted or privately transmitted, hosted or transmitted via the Services.
“Intellectual Property Rights” means all forms of proprietary rights, titles, interests, and ownership relating to patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade dresses, trade secrets, know-how, mask works, droit moral (moral rights), and all similar rights of every type that may exist now or in the future in any jurisdiction, including, without limitation, all applications and registrations therefore and rights to apply for any of the foregoing.
“Merchant” means a Simplecast user who uses the Services to sell goods or services.
“Registration Data” means the information you submit as part of your Account registration and may include, but is not limited to, name, email address, password, and any other information required for Account creation.
“Sales Order” means the purchase order, which supplements this Agreement for Simplecast customers using Simplecast Professional and Enterprise plans and/or customers who license the AdsWizz Services via Simplecast.
“Service” or “Services” means any of the products or services offered through or provided by Simplecast or AdsWizz via Simplecast. The Services may include, but are not limited to, Simplecast Websites, Simplecast RSS feeds, Simplecast audio players, Simplecast Moveable Audio Engine, mobile apps, the Ad Platform, the AudioMax Platform, AdsWizz Transcription Technology, and/or the AdWave Marketplace.
“Simplecast Website” or “Website” means any user created and managed website or RSS feed that is hosted on or otherwise displayed via our Platform.
“Site Link” means the site address you choose in the Account set up. If enabled, a Site Link serves as the URL for a Simplecast Website.
Privacy Policy. We will maintain and use your information, as well as your use of certain features that access third-party services (such as YouTube), in accordance with our privacy policy, available at http://simplecast.com/privacy ("Privacy Policy"). For information about the Podcast Consent Manager and related privacy practices, please also refer to https://www.adswizz.com/platform-policy/.
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[H2] Here's the other thing…
We don't just offer industry-leading publishing, distribution, analytics, and  monetization features, we also stuffed the Simplecast platform with a specific set of tools made entirely to take your show to the next level.

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[H3] Players At The Top Of Their Game
Podcast discovery still happens in the web browser. We know this, so we're arming you with the most beautiful, robust, and intelligent web players available. Whether you want to embed a single episode or an entire show, we have you covered. They're oEmbed-ready, making it effortless to use them on site-builders like Squarespace or Wordpress, blogs like Medium, and across social media. They can also report your listeners' listening speeds, share points, and drop-offs, as well!

[H3] Set Your Sites On Simplecast
While we're talking about websites: we realize many podcasters don't want to maintain a third-party site for their podcast. No worries! With our all-new site builder, creating a site is as simple as publishing your first episode or trailer. Customize the theme colors, create additional pages, and you're good to go. They are beautiful, mobile-friendly, and optimized for search engines. Want to use a custom website domain? We got you. (Plus HTTPS security on all sites!) Be a podcaster, not a webmaster.

[H3] Together You Can Do So Much
One account, multiple shows, multiple collaborators! With all-new permission levels, invite Team Members to one show or multiple shows, while granting them access to see or edit only what you want. Publishing more than one show? Manage your entire show library from one account. Easy!

[H3] Can We Build It? Yes You Can!
Made for podcasters, and now developers, too. Simplecast API 2.0 is by far the most advanced audio publishing and distribution API available today. Use it to build your own website, upload tool, a listening app, and even your own analytics dashboard. If we can build it, so can you.

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