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Oxford Road Unveils Key Audio Ad Insights

Oxford Road, the largest podcast media buying agency, has released a new report called “The State of Audio Advertising.” The report, shared at the Chief Audio Officer Summit, explains key trends and challenges in the complex audio advertising market. It highlights changes such as network shakeups, the growth of video-based listening, and issues with measurement. The report also previews findings from the upcoming “What Brands Want” survey and offers Oxford Road’s take on major industry news. Its goal is to help publishers, advertisers, and creators better understand and succeed in today’s audio landscape.
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