US Creator Podcast Revenues Forecast 2025

Brands Want in on Creator Podcasts—but Both Sides Face Challenges

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Podcasts represent a small, but growing, revenue stream for creators. Brands want in on creator-led podcasts, especially as video becomes a more crucial component of podcasting. But both sides face challenges over concerns related to scale, brand safety, and ad loads.

Creators primarily still rely on social media for monetization, but podcasts represent a growing revenue stream for them. It’s a way to build and grow audiences outside of social. Marketers have taken note—but challenges related to scale and brand safety remain.

Key Question: Why are podcasts becoming a bigger revenue stream for creators—and how can brands take advantage?

Key Stat: Creators in the US will bring in more than $1 billion in revenues from podcasts by next year, per our estimates—a 21.7% jump YoY.

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    Table of Contents

    1. Executive Summary
    2. Creators are breaking into podcasting more than ever before
    3. Video podcasts are on the rise, opening additional opportunities for brands
    1. Recommendations for marketers
    2. EMARKETER Interviews
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    Interviewed for This Report

    Jennifer Quigley-Jones
    Digital Voices
    CEO and Founder
    Interviewed March 4, 2025
    Damian Skoczylas
    Viral Nation
    Senior Vice President, Talent Agency
    Interviewed March 10, 2025
    Rahul Titus
    Ogilvy
    Global Head of Influence
    Interviewed March 11, 2025

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    First Published on Mar 31, 2025

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    Minda Smiley

    Contributors

    Rahul Chadha
    Director, Report Editing
    Vladimir de Leon
    Chart Editor
    Jasmine Enberg
    Vice President and Principal Analyst
    Donte Gibson
    Senior Charts Editor
    Zach Goldner
    Senior Forecasting Analyst
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    Copy Editor
    Paul Verna
    VP, Content