Walch: Shows with 5,000+ downloads per episode earn $30-$50 CPMs
Rob Walsh · Why Most Podcasters Lie with Rob Walch of Libsyn, EP 249: Rob Walsh · Jun 2, 2016 · at 17:04
Rob Walch explains the minimum download threshold required for podcasts to earn Libsyn's standard $30 to $50 CPM ad rates.
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“Well, no, it's for shows getting 5000 and more.”
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