The Trade Desk's Catie Birmingham said in June 2026 that no digital media earns fewer ad dollars per hour spent than digital audio.
Catie Birmingham, senior manager of research and insights, The Trade Desk · on Sell Audio / Podcast Ads
Caveat: Said at a The Trade Desk OpenForum event on audio. It rests on GWI time-spent data (about 30%) and eMarketer spend data (3%). The Trade Desk is an In View client.
