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The VergecastJune 4, 2026

Microsoft's plan to catch up in AI

0:33
mid-roll
Nilay Patel, David Pierce
The Verge
June 4, 2026
UnknownDirect responseBaked-in adTechnology
0:00 / 0:33
@ 19:54 in ep

Estimated current placement value

Low confidence
~$240range $36$1,700

What a comparable one-episode placement on this show might cost today—not reported advertiser spend or a historical invoice.

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A broad audience range for the top 2,000 popularity tier is multiplied by public CPM benchmarks and a placement factor. Inputs for this read: 0:33 · Unknown · mid-roll.

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Transcript

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Windows 11 PC: Unreal College Deal

The Unreal College Deal for eligible students, including a year of Microsoft 365 Premium, a year of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and a custom color Xbox wireless controller with select Windows 11 PCs.

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Episode

The Vergecast
Microsoft's plan to catch up in AI
Hosts: Nilay Patel, David Pierce
Publisher: The Verge