Podcast monetization

Make money from every podcast episode.

Run ads from your sponsors, automatically fill breaks with programmatic ads, or do both. Even your back catalog episodes can earn, no matter your download count.

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Podcaster at a mic with ad impressions, earnings, and episode ad breaks

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Turn your show into a business.

Get everything you need to sell, fill, and track your ad performance, built into the platform you already publish.

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Sell your own ad slots

Landed a sponsor? Get their campaign running.

Upload the ad, set the campaign dates or impression goal, and let it run. When the campaign ends, the ad spot is ready for your next sponsor.

  • Your deals always come first
  • Target the right audience and slot
  • Show sponsors clear analytics
Direct sold campaign mapped onto episode ad slots

Set programmatic ads

No sales team? No problem.

Turn on programmatic ads and earn while you focus on the show.

  • You control which ad categories run
  • Works on new and back catalog episodes
  • Your direct sold sponsors always play first
Programmatic ads settings with blocked categories

Earn from every episode

Give your back catalog new earning potential.

Add ad breaks to your back catalog in bulk, then set defaults so every new episode is ready to earn.

  • Add ad breaks at the start and end of episodes in bulk
  • Drop in mid-roll breaks within episodes
  • Control how many ads can run in each break
Default ad breaks applied to the back catalog

Dynamic ad insertion

Change the ad, not the episode.

Dynamic ad insertion lets you update the ads in new and previously published episodes. No need to re-edit or republish.

  • Swap in new ad creative
  • Refresh your ads without touching your episode
  • Keep older episodes earning with current ads
Dynamic ad slots inserted into episode timelines

Campaign performance

Know how much every ad made you.

See how your ads are performing with dedicated campaign reporting, separate from your downloads.

  • Monitor campaign delivery in real time
  • Know when and where every ad played
  • Verify with pixel third-party tracking
Ad impression breakdown for the last 30 days

Paid podcasts

Give your biggest fans more.

Give listeners a reason to subscribe with a paid premium feed. Offer exclusive episodes or bonus content, and build a subscription business alongside your public show.

  • Earn recurring revenue from paid subscribers
  • Give paying listeners access to exclusive content
  • Keep your premium feed ad-free
Premium podcast toggle for paid subscribers

the old way vs. podcast ads on beehiiv.

The old way

Podcast ads on beehiiv

Getting started

Many require 1,000+ downloads a month.

Turn on ads from day one.

Your sponsors

Some programs restrict your own ads.

Run your sponsors alongside ours.

New ad creative

Re-edit. Re-export. Re-upload.

Swap ads anytime. Episode audio remains untouched.

Old episodes

Stuck with the ad you baked in.

Every episode can earn again.

Unsold breaks

Empty spots, zero dollars.

Programmatic ads fill them for you.

Three steps to earn.

Start earning

  1. 1. Mark your breaks

    Choose where ads play: before, during or after your episode. Add the before and after spots to every episode at once, then place mid-episode breaks where they fit.

  2. 2. Fill them

    Run your own sponsors, turn on programmatic ads, or try both. We slot the ads into your breaks for you, so there's nothing to edit.

  3. 3. Get paid

    Track revenue by campaign. Programmatic earnings pay out monthly.

Default ad breaks, ad impressions, and inventory controls

Your audience doesn’t stop at a podcast.

On beehiiv, your show sits with your newsletter, website and subscribers. And you’re joining thousands of creators who get paid every month.

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A podcast, paid sponsorship, and newsletter connected together

Give sponsors a bigger opportunity

Sell your newsletter and podcast together as a sponsorship package.

Podcast, newsletter, community, and digital products as one audience

Give listeners a reason to come back

Publish episodes to your website and send them straight to subscribers’ inboxes.

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Give your show a home

Manage hosting, episode pages, and podcast ads on beehiiv. Import an existing show or start something new.

Common questions

How many downloads do I need to monetize my podcast?

You don't need a download minimum. Even your back catalog episodes can earn, no matter your download count.

Do I need to find my own sponsors to make money from my podcast?

No. Run your own sponsors, turn on programmatic ads, or try both. beehiiv can fill open ad spots for you, with no direct sales or campaign management.

Can I choose which ads play on my podcast?

Yes. Direct-sold sponsors play first. You choose whether ads run before, during, or after an episode, and you can block advertiser categories that should never appear on your show.

Can I make money from old podcast episodes?

Yes. Add ad breaks to your back catalog in bulk. Existing episodes can pick up your default ad breaks, not just future ones, so older episodes keep earning with current ads.

Can I move my podcast to beehiiv?

Yes. Import an existing show or start a new one. Hosting, episode pages, and podcast ads can all live on beehiiv.

What is dynamic ad insertion (DAI)?

Dynamic ad insertion places ads at playback instead of baking them into the file. You can update ads in new and previously published episodes without re-editing or republishing, and the episode audio stays untouched.

How fast can I get started?

Turn on programmatic ads, or upload a sponsor ad, set the campaign dates or impression goal, and let it run. Set default ad breaks so every new episode is ready to earn.

How do podcasts make money?

Run sponsor campaigns, turn on programmatic ads, or do both in the same episode. You can also offer bonus episodes and ad-free listening to paid subscribers. Programmatic earnings pay out monthly, and you can track revenue by campaign.

Can I run ads on premium podcast episodes?

Premium feeds can stay ad-free for paid subscribers. Offer exclusive episodes or bonus content there, and keep ads on your public show.

Earn more from the show your audience loves.

Get started for free