Audacy Creator Lab is a podcast hosting and monetisation platform launched in April 2025, built on the foundation of Podcorn, which Audacy acquired in 2021. It offers two core products: Creator Lab Hosting \u2014 a completely free hosting service with unlimited storage, advanced analytics, a built-in audio editor, and dynamic ad insertion (DAI) powered by Audacy’s 500+ person sales team \u2014 and Creator Lab Marketplace, a self-service platform open to all podcasters regardless of host, where creators can browse brand campaigns, submit proposals, set their own rates, and earn from host-read sponsorships.<\/p>\n
The hosting tier monetises through automated, audience-targeted pre-roll and mid-roll ads, with creators earning 50% of ad revenue. The marketplace charges a transparent 10% fee only on completed sponsorships, with no monthly fees or exclusivity requirements. Brands can set their own budgets, receive proposals from interested podcasters, communicate directly in secure workrooms, and approve content before funds are released from escrow.<\/p>\n
In March 2026, Audacy added direct YouTube distribution to Creator Lab, allowing creators to publish full-length video episodes to YouTube simultaneously with audio distribution to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major platforms \u2014 without disrupting existing audio monetisation streams. The platform also includes a basic in-browser audio editor for trimming, inserting clips, and managing ad breaks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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