# Advertising Rates on The No Agenda Show

Advertising Rates comes up in 18 chapters across 18 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2008 to September 2023.

- **Chapters:** 18
- **Episodes:** 18
- **Discussed:** February 2008 – September 2023
- **Related topics:** [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ratings.md), [Nielsen Ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nielsen-ratings.md), [Npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [Rate Card](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rate-card.md), [Cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [Les Moonves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/les-moonves.md), [Native Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-advertising.md), [Nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md)

## Chapters 1–18 of 18

### Declining Ratings for CNN and MTV Video Music Awards

- **Episode:** [1592: Vermox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1592-vermox.md)
- **Published:** 2023-09-21
- **Time:** 1:26:10–1:28:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1592-vermox/chapter/declining-ratings-for-cnn-and-mtv-video-music-awards.md

Mainstream media outlets continue to see a sharp decline in viewership, with CNN's weekend shows like "State of the Union" drawing only around 55,000 viewers. The MTV Video Music Awards also hit a record low in the 18-49 demographic. In contrast, Amazon is dominating the advertising market by linking ads directly to consumer purchases.

Keywords: [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [mtv vma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mtv-vma.md), [jake tapper](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jake-tapper.md), [ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ratings.md), amazon advertising

### Amanda Gorman Interview and Nielsen Ratings Controversy

- **Episode:** [1380: TransMoney](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1380-transmoney.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-11
- **Time:** 9:28–10:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1380-transmoney/chapter/amanda-gorman-interview-and-nielsen-ratings-controversy.md

An upcoming interview between Robin Roberts and poet Amanda Gorman is mentioned. The discussion shifts to the advertising industry seeking alternatives to Nielsen ratings after the service lost its seal of approval. The move is framed as a desire for the more aggressive "view" counting metrics used by Silicon Valley tech giants.

Keywords: amanda gorman, [robin roberts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robin-roberts.md), [nielsen ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nielsen-ratings.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), media metrics

### NBC Olympic Ratings Slump, Tokyo State of Emergency

- **Episode:** [1369: COVID Roulette](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1369-covid-roulette.md)
- **Published:** 2021-08-01
- **Time:** 2:33:37–2:37:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1369-covid-roulette/chapter/nbc-olympic-ratings-slump-tokyo-state-of-emergency.md

Viewership for the Tokyo Summer Games is down 42% compared to the 2016 Rio Games, forcing NBC to negotiate "make-goods" with advertisers. The lack of spectators and a local state of emergency in Tokyo have resulted in a "dull" atmosphere, with residents reportedly more focused on COVID-19 restrictions than the sporting events.

Keywords: [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), [ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ratings.md), [tokyo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tokyo.md), [state of emergency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-of-emergency.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md)

### Campaign Finance Reform and Media Bottom Lines

- **Episode:** [1292: Killing Mink](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1292-killing-mink.md)
- **Published:** 2020-11-06
- **Time:** 1:06:54–1:10:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1292-killing-mink/chapter/campaign-finance-reform-and-media-bottom-lines.md

Former CBS CEO Les Moonves is quoted from 2015 stating that the election was "good for our bottom line" due to record-breaking political advertising revenue. The discussion posits that true campaign finance reform will never happen because the media industry is the primary beneficiary of the billions spent on elections. This financial dependency ensures that the media remains invested in high-conflict, high-spending political cycles.

Keywords: [campaign finance reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance-reform.md), [les moonves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/les-moonves.md), [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [advertising revenue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising-revenue.md), [ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ratings.md)

### Social Media Addiction, Suicide Rates and Algorithmic Bias

- **Episode:** [1277: Insurrectious](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1277-insurrectious.md)
- **Published:** 2020-09-13
- **Time:** 1:09:43–1:19:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1277-insurrectious/chapter/social-media-addiction-suicide-rates-and-algorithmic-bias.md

The debate over social media's impact focuses on the correlation between the rise of the iPhone and increased suicide rates among teenage girls. While some argue the platforms are merely a faster form of traditional advertising, others, like Jaron Lanier, claim the "product" is the gradual change in user behavior. The discussion touches on how recommendation engines, such as YouTube's, create feedback loops that reinforce specific interests or political biases.

Keywords: [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [suicide rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suicide-rates.md), [iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [jaron lanier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jaron-lanier.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md)

### Wedding Karma, Ben Shapiro Rate Card Leak

- **Episode:** [1126: Truth to Podcaster](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1126-truth-to-podcaster.md)
- **Published:** 2019-04-06
- **Time:** 2:08:40–2:11:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1126-truth-to-podcaster/chapter/wedding-karma-ben-shapiro-rate-card-leak.md

The hosts analyze a leaked advertising rate card for Ben Shapiro's podcast, which reportedly charges $25,500 for a 60-second live read. They calculate this as a $75 CPM, which they describe as "outrageous" for the industry. They contrast Shapiro's commercial model with the No Agenda "value-for-value" model, arguing that direct listener support is more personal and honest.

Keywords: [ben shapiro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-shapiro.md), [podcast advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-advertising.md), [cpm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cpm.md), [rate card](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rate-card.md), [email marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/email-marketing.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md)

### Political Ad Rates, Google vs Television

- **Episode:** [1094: Justice 4 Hillary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1094-justice-4-hillary.md)
- **Published:** 2018-12-17
- **Time:** 52:09–54:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1094-justice-4-hillary/chapter/political-ad-rates-google-vs-television.md

Representative Bob Goodlatte questioned whether Google provides different advertising rates to competing political candidates. Pichai stated that rates are determined by a supply-and-demand equilibrium based on keywords rather than political bias. The discussion touched on whether digital platforms should be subject to the same "lowest unit charge" laws that govern political advertising on broadcast television.

Keywords: [bob goodlatte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-goodlatte.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [political ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-ads.md), [advertising rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising-rates.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md)

### Media Ratings, Trump Rallies, Stockroom Reporting

- **Episode:** [1083: The Zoomers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1083-the-zoomers.md)
- **Published:** 2018-11-05
- **Time:** 48:48–50:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1083-the-zoomers/chapter/media-ratings-trump-rallies-stockroom-reporting.md

Barbra Streisand questioned why the media continues to cover Donald Trump's rallies, to which Bill Maher responded that the news must now "report to the stockroom" for ratings. The hosts clarify that Maher meant news organizations are driven by profit and that Trump generates significant revenue through high viewership. They agree that the media's financial dependence on Trump's antics is a well-established reality.

Keywords: [media ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-ratings.md), [trump rallies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-rallies.md), [revenue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/revenue.md), stockroom, [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md)

### Extra TV Native Advertising, Total Wireless and Editing Techniques

- **Episode:** [961: Big BRICS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/961-big-brics.md)
- **Published:** 2017-09-03
- **Time:** 1:38:24–1:41:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/961-big-brics/chapter/extra-tv-native-advertising-total-wireless-and-editing-techniques.md

An "Extra TV" segment featuring Tamera Mowry-Housley is identified as a native advertisement for Total Wireless. The segment is criticized for its extremely tight editing, which squeezed 15 to 20 cuts into a single minute to meet a strict 60-second runtime.

Keywords: [extra tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extra-tv.md), total wireless, [native advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-advertising.md), [editing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/editing.md), [rate card](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rate-card.md), back to school

### Television Industry Decline, Ad Prices and iHeartRadio

- **Episode:** [928: Watergate II](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/928-watergate-ii.md)
- **Published:** 2017-05-11
- **Time:** 2:19:54–2:23:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/928-watergate-ii/chapter/television-industry-decline-ad-prices-and-iheartradio.md

TV ratings have reportedly dropped 33% in the last four years, yet advertising prices have risen by 20%, creating a "bad deal" for corporations. Major radio groups like iHeartRadio and Emmis are facing massive debt and selling off stations as the market shifts toward digital content. The hosts discuss the "value for value" model as a sustainable alternative to the failing traditional ad-supported media.

Keywords: [television ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-ratings.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [iheartradio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iheartradio.md), [mitt romney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mitt-romney.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md)

### Les Moonves, CBS Political Advertising Revenue

- **Episode:** [808: Happy Countries](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/808-happy-countries.md)
- **Published:** 2016-03-17
- **Time:** 1:31:51–1:33:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/808-happy-countries/chapter/les-moonves-cbs-political-advertising-revenue.md

CBS CEO Les Moonves stated that the 2016 election cycle is "damn good for CBS," citing record-breaking political advertising revenue and high ratings driven by Donald Trump. Moonves noted that even if candidates are not in sync with the national ticket, local races will drive further spending. The comments highlight the financial incentive for media networks to prolong and intensify political conflict.

Keywords: [les moonves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/les-moonves.md), [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), [political advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-advertising.md), [ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ratings.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md)

### Podcast Metrics and the Nielsen Rating Belief System

- **Episode:** [722: Moral Debt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/722-moral-debt.md)
- **Published:** 2015-05-17
- **Time:** 2:08:06–2:11:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/722-moral-debt/chapter/podcast-metrics-and-the-nielsen-rating-belief-system.md

A discussion on podcasting business models addresses the difficulty of tracking listener data. The hosts argue that traditional Nielsen ratings are a "belief system" or "religion" rather than an accurate tracking system. They reject the idea of implementing intrusive logging for "No Agenda," preferring to remain unaware of exact listener numbers rather than compromising privacy for the sake of metrics.

Keywords: [nielsen ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nielsen-ratings.md), podcast metrics, [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [data tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-tracking.md), belief system

### NPR Velveeta Shortage Story and Native Advertising Critique

- **Episode:** [588: Velveeta Shortage!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/588-velveeta-shortage.md)
- **Published:** 2014-02-05
- **Time:** 31:16–36:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/588-velveeta-shortage/chapter/npr-velveeta-shortage-story-and-native-advertising-critique.md

An NPR story regarding a "Cheesepocalypse" or Velveeta shortage is deconstructed as a blatant example of native advertising. The hosts point out that the source of the story was Kraft's own Tumblr page, launched during "Advertiser Week." They estimate the value of such a four-minute "earned media" segment on national public radio to be between $50,000 and $150,000.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [velveeta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/velveeta.md), [kraft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kraft.md), [native advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-advertising.md), [public radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-radio.md), [pr agency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pr-agency.md), ad rates

### New York Times Distribution and Revolution TV Series

- **Episode:** [448: Lucy the Luddite](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite.md)
- **Published:** 2012-09-30
- **Time:** 1:03:19–1:06:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/448-lucy-the-luddite/chapter/new-york-times-distribution-and-revolution-tv-series.md

John Dvorak notes a new advertising wrapper on the New York Times promoting the NBC show "Revolution." The hosts discuss the show's ratings claims and the aggressive marketing tactics used to sustain the series.

Keywords: [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [revolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/revolution.md), [tv ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tv-ratings.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md)

### NPR Underwriting and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods

- **Episode:** [351: Home for the Holidays](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/351-home-for-the-holidays.md)
- **Published:** 2011-10-27
- **Time:** 1:59:15–2:01:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/351-home-for-the-holidays/chapter/npr-underwriting-and-fast-moving-consumer-goods.md

A host attempted to obtain a "rate card" from NPR affiliate KPCC by posing as a representative for a consumer products group. The goal is to prove that NPR "underwriting" is functionally identical to commercial advertising. While NPR claims underwriting is for the public good, critics argue it is a targeted marketing product sold to reach specific demographics.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [kpcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kpcc.md), [underwriting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/underwriting.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [rate card](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rate-card.md)

### NPR Advertising and the Tom Hartman Show Pacing

- **Episode:** [159: Health Care Doublecross](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/159-health-care-doublecross.md)
- **Published:** 2009-12-24
- **Time:** 1:02:12–1:05:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/159-health-care-doublecross/chapter/npr-advertising-and-the-tom-hartman-show-pacing.md

NPR's transition toward traditional advertising models is criticized following statements from their chairwoman regarding corporate underwriting. The hosts argue that commercial breaks on shows like Tom Hartman's ruin the flow of discussion and lead to self-censorship to appease sponsors.

Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [tom hartman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-hartman.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [corporate sponsorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-sponsorship.md), [nielsen ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nielsen-ratings.md)

### Economics of Podcasting vs. Prime Time Television

- **Episode:** [149: Fools Gold](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/149-fools-gold.md)
- **Published:** 2009-11-19
- **Time:** 1:04:18–1:06:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/149-fools-gold/chapter/economics-of-podcasting-vs-prime-time-television.md

A comparison between podcasting and network television suggests that a show with 100,000 listeners should theoretically generate $100,000 to $200,000 per episode if it followed commercial advertising models. Currently, the show brings in roughly 1% of that amount through donations. The hosts defend their request for more funding by pointing out the actual labor involved in research and production compared to "free" hobbyist podcasts.

Keywords: [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [media economics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-economics.md), [advertising rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising-rates.md), [csi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/csi.md), [production budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/production-budget.md)

### Super Bowl Advertising, GoDaddy, and Sports Media

- **Episode:** [15: Hot Horse Meat and Hidden Salami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/15-hot-horse-meat-and-hidden-salami.md)
- **Published:** 2008-02-03
- **Time:** 28:41–32:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/15-hot-horse-meat-and-hidden-salami/chapter/super-bowl-advertising-godaddy-and-sports-media.md

The economics of Super Bowl Sunday are analyzed, with ad rates reaching approximately $2.7 million per slot. The hosts discuss why certain sports like football and basketball are better suited for television advertising than soccer due to natural breaks in play. A promotional mention for GoDaddy domain names is included, referencing the company's frequent Super Bowl presence.

Keywords: [super bowl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/super-bowl.md), [godaddy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/godaddy.md), [sports marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sports-marketing.md), [advertising rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising-rates.md), [soccer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soccer.md)

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