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Podcasters Are the Ultimate Influencers

April 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM UTC
Parla Team
Parla Team

Influencer marketing continues to solidify its role in the modern media mix. A recent report from the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) shows that 60% of marketers expect influencer marketing to become even more important, with 54% planning to increase their budgets in the space (WFA, 2024).

What’s driving that growth? Trust. Niche reach. Creator-led storytelling. And in 2025, one medium stands out for delivering all three: podcasts.

Podcasts Aren’t a Niche Anymore—They’re a Power Channel

Influencer marketing has grown from a trend into a structured discipline. Brands are maturing their approach:

  • 74% use specialist agencies to identify influencers (up 20% from 2019)

  • 70% always sign contracts with creators

  • 79% use an integrated mix of influencer, PR, and social media teams (WFA, 2024)

This multi-channel strategy opens the door for podcasters to sit right alongside YouTubers, TikTokers, and Instagram creators—not as a side bet, but as a core channel.

Why? Because podcast audiences show up differently.

Why Podcast Hosts Are the Ultimate Influencers

What sets podcasters apart isn’t just format—it’s depth of engagement and audience quality.

  • Highly Affluent: Podcast listeners over-index on income and education (Edison Research, 2023).

  • Deeply Engaged: Most tune in weekly, and often listen to full episodes.

  • Loyal: Fans don’t just follow hosts—they trust them.

This isn't casual content. It’s long-form influence. And when a podcast host endorses a product, their listeners act on it. That’s why so many DTC brands, tech startups, and even political campaigns now make podcast partnerships a cornerstone of their strategy.

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Sources:

  • World Federation of Advertisers (2024). Global Guidance on Influencer Marketing – via WFA

  • Edison Research (2023). The Infinite Dial – via Edison Research