This episode breaks down the shifting metrics shaping podcast and platform advertising. Glenn Rubenstein of ADOPTER Media warns that YouTube’s rushed view‑metric changes inflate counts while making each view worth less — and says Spotify’s skip‑ad tests only weaken measurement further.
We also dig into Magellan AI’s Q2 2026 report, which shows that judging podcast ads after one week captures less than half their true impact. Most conversions happen over a full month, not in the first few days.
Plus, Triton Digital introduces Demos+ Demographic Targeting, giving advertisers smarter, audience‑based planning instead of broad assumptions.
A fast look at why better measurement — not looser metrics — is becoming essential.

Counting Views, Tracking Visits, Targeting Better

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