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[-] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 65 points 3 months ago

A podcast that I listen to had discount rates when ads hadn’t been filled. I took out an ad talking about how I had no product or service to sell. It was a hilariously funny private joke for me and the guy who approved / read the ad. I doubt anyone else enjoyed it as much, but at the discount rate, it was completely worth it.

[-] Empricorn@feddit.nl 7 points 3 months ago

Got a link?

[-] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 3 months ago

https://www.gog.show

[-] Flax_vert@feddit.uk 4 points 3 months ago

Which episode?

[-] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 3 months ago

Ha, you just made me look it up in my inbox. Here's the ad copy:

Hello Listeners!

This is not an ad. Grumpy Old Geeks are selling ads at a discount, so I bought this slot. I have no product or service to sell.

I hate ads. Don't you hate ads? I just saved you from having to hear or skip an ad! You're welcome!

If you aren't running an ad-blocker in your browser… what's wrong with you?! If you aren't subscribed to GoG to avoid ads via the private feed… that's your call. But I'll never hear this because my stream is ad-free. I never thought I'd pay for marketing, but this seemed like a fun idea. Also, check out the fediverse.

Deliveroo, Fuckers!

Love,
Your pal, another listener.

It ran for $125. It appeared in the episode after 2023-06-27, based on my email correspondence with one of the hosts. So whichever one was next after that.

[-] Pacmanlives@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago

What did it cost you??? If it’s under 500 it could be worth my time for a gag idea I have

[-] pyre@lemmy.world 10 points 3 months ago

500? for a fucking joke? ok bezos

[-] original2@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago

I spent £100 on an advert asking people to pay me on ko-fi and made £250

[-] SiempreNosQuedaranLos90@mastodon.social 1 points 3 months ago

@pyre @Pacmanlives What happen?

[-] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 8 points 3 months ago

I think maybe I paid $150 at the time. The podcast was Grumpy Old Geeks. I'm not aware of them running any discounts now, but you never know if they'd cut you a break if you reach out. Podcast advertising has apparently been pretty dried up since the pan.

[-] CaptnNMorgan@reddthat.com 3 points 3 months ago

All the comedians and actors took the ad money

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