Spotify and Omnicom Media Group Team for Largest Global Podcast Advertising Partnership To-Date

Today, Spotify and Omnicom Media Group announced the largest global, strategic podcast advertising partnership to-date.

Through this partnership, clients of Omnicom Media Group agencies Hearts & Science, OMD and PHD will be at the forefront of the next era of podcast advertising powered by Spotify’s innovative, first-to-market podcast ad tech, best-in-class audience intelligence, and will have first-mover access to the platform’s exclusive podcast content as the industry is starting to see exponential growth in revenue. The $20 million deal begins today and goes through the remainder of 2020. 

The deal also includes the development of joint research and best practices across targeting, reporting, and measurement capabilities, and custom audio solutions produced by Spotify’s in-house Creative Solutions team.

Omnicom Media Group manages approximately $35 billion in global media spend annually. The holding company’s clients include P&G, AT&T, Activision, McDonald’s and State Farm. 

This deal comes on the heels of several major milestones for Spotify, including:  

• A new multiyear partnership with Warner Bros. and DC Comics to produce and distribute an original slate of narrative scripted podcasts exclusively on Spotify
• A multiyear exclusive licensing deal of The Joe Rogan Experience, one of the most popular podcasts in the world, that kicks off in September
• The launch of Podcast In-App Offers, bringing interactivity to podcast ads for the first time
• New originals and exclusives coming from creators like Jordan Peele, Paul Bae and Reba McEntire complementing its acquisitions of Gimlet, Parcast and The Ringer
• Triple-digit growth in podcast consumption Y/Y in Q2 2020
• According to eMarketer, Spotify is the leading audio streaming platform in the US

“This partnership is a breakthrough moment for the podcast industry and audio advertising at large,” said Spotify’s Lee Brown, VP, Global Head of Advertising Business. “We couldn’t be more ecstatic to have an agency of Omnicom Media Group’s global influence and imprint recognizing the value of podcasts for their clients in such a significant way. We look forward to partnering with OMG to unlock the creative possibilities of audio and building rich connections with listeners worldwide.”

“With its landmark content deals, established audience, and breakthrough tools that make podcasting addressable, Spotify has become the premier player in the category,”  says Catherine Sullivan, Chief Investment Officer, Omnicom Media Group North America. “This endeavor  exemplifies Omnicom Media Group’s commitment to assuring first-mover competitive advantage for our clients through best-in-class partnerships.”

Source: Omnicom Media Group

  Catherine Sullivan, Lee Brown, Omnicom Media Group, Spotify