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August 9, 2026 · UTC

AdReads - Aug 9, 2026 update

3,443 new podcast ad reads across 968 sponsors and 381 shows.

This report summarizes quality-qualified public reads detected by AdReads during this UTC day. Counts reflect observed activity in the AdReads dataset—not audience reach, total campaign volume, or market share. Estimated sponsor spend and podcast earnings are current-equivalent placement values for these reads—not invoices, verified payouts, or amounts booked during this day. The latest included detection was Aug 9, 2026, 7:18 PM UTC.

New reads
3,443
Sponsors
968
Shows
381
Promo / URL
2,431
285 codes, 2,146 URLs

Estimated spend and earnings

Two views of the same modeled placements detected during this UTC day. Ranked by midpoint without extrapolating missing reads. Methodology →

Top spending sponsors

Estimated tracked spend
  1. 1Quince47 reads · 47/47 modeled~$62K$12K–$410K
  2. 2Mint Mobile48 reads · 48/48 modeled~$51K$7.5K–$389K
  3. 3Mattress Firm4 reads · 4/4 modeled~$48K$4.8K–$440K
  4. 4BetterHelp43 reads · 43/43 modeled~$42K$6.7K–$313K
  5. 5McDonald's75 reads · 75/75 modeled~$36K$6.6K–$247K

Top earning podcasts

Estimated gross earnings
  1. 1The Daily14 reads · 14/14 modeled~$163K$17K–$1M
  2. 2The Megyn Kelly Show32 reads · 32/32 modeled~$133K$27K–$900K
  3. 3Up First14 reads · 14/14 modeled~$120K$12K–$1M
  4. 4The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz27 reads · 27/27 modeled~$108K$21K–$733K
  5. 5The Breakfast Club84 reads · 84/84 modeled~$90K$18K–$614K
Podcast sponsors for August 9
3,443 new podcast ad reads across 968 sponsors and 381 shows
Most active sponsors: @grainger, @McDonalds, @Progressive
New sponsors: All Ears English, Spoonful of Comfort +240 more
Daily report: https://www.adreads.ai/reports/daily/2026-08-09

Placements

  • Pre-roll821
  • Mid-roll2,010
  • Post-roll612

Read types

  • Host-read1,826
  • Announcer-read1,617