About SpotsNow
SpotsNow is a marketplace for last-minute podcast advertising.
Shows list open or discounted ad spots with clear timelines, and advertisers can request placements directly. ...Show moreEvery request is reviewed by the show, and advertisers only pay when a campaign is approved and runs.
How it works
How it works
Approval & payment
Advertisers only pay when the show approves
When you request a spot, your payment method may be authorized to hold the placement. You are not charged unless the show approves your campaign. ...Show moreIf a request is declined or expires, no charge is made. If an approved ad does not run, you receive a full refund.
Spots expire
A Spot has a time limit
Last-minute ad spots are time-sensitive. Each listing has a visible expiration window, and requests must be submitted before that deadline. ...Show moreAvailability is not guaranteed until approval is complete, and a spot may expire or be claimed before approval is finalized.
Once Approved
After approval, campaign materials are required
After a show approves your request, you'll be prompted to submit required campaign materials, such as talking points or creative assets. ...Show moreEach listing includes clear submission deadlines. Missing a deadline may result in cancellation to protect production timelines. Once materials are submitted, the show runs the ad according to the agreed placement.
Messaging and coordination
Message directly with the show
Last-minute ad spots are time-sensitive. Each listing has a visible expiration window, and requests must be submitted before that deadline. ...Show moreAvailability is not guaranteed. Even if a spot appears available, it may expire or be claimed before approval is complete.
Payment Protection Guarantee
Authorize upfront
SpotsNow authorizes payment to hold the spots.
Pay on approval
You are only charged if the show approves your campaign.
Full refund if not run
If an approved ad does not run, you receive a full refund
Payment Protection Guarantee
No approval, no charge. No run, full refund.
You are only charged if the show approves your campaign. No approval, no charge. If an ad doesn't run, you'll receive a full refund.
SpotsNow Listing Fees
No charge is added for agency leads, only new brands that buy a spot
SpotsNow charges the publisher a commission only if a brand buys a spot. The platform fee applies only where the Brand has not advertised with the applicable Publisher or specific show within the preceding 2 months.
Agency Commission
0%
Brand Commission
10%
Listing Price
Free
Getting Started as a Publisher
Sign up and send your inventory to your SpotsNow account manager to upload your deals.
Create account and verify
Simply sign up by clicking the "list your show" button. At this step you can add your payment options in your settings area.
List a spot
Decide what weeks you have open, your discount and the minimum amount of units the advertiser needs to buy.
Manage your campaigns
Sign in to manage your campaign. You can turn your spots on or off. Interested advertisers will request your spots and this will email you directly with the amount of time you have to approval the campaign.