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Training - Online
Introduction to the Digital Audio Ecosystem

$299 - IAB Members
$399 - Non-Members
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Audio 360 is an intermediate-level course designed to provide digital media professionals with a clear understanding of the technologies, tools, and best practices needed to leverage audio as an effective marketing channel. The program explores the emotional connection of sound, the technical evolution of the medium, and the current opportunities within the digital audio landscape.

The curriculum dives into the power of sonic branding and echoic memory, tracing the history of audio from terrestrial and satellite radio to the modern era of streaming, podcasts, and smart devices. Learners will understand the mechanics of programmatic audio, planning and buying workflows, and the technical specifications of audio advertising including VAST and DAAST. Finally, the course addresses measurement, attribution, and the unique challenges of the audio ecosystem to help advertisers drive in-market impact.

Discussion Topics

This course has three core modules:

  1. The Power of Sound: Why sound emotes an emotional connection and how it impacts advertising, covering key psychological concepts like echoic memory, sonic branding, and audio intimacy.
  2. Evolution of Audio: The history and technical progression of the medium, from broadcast and terrestrial radio to the rise of satellite, digital, and internet radio, alongside modern streaming, podcasts, and smart devices.
  3. Understanding Audio Advertising: A deep dive into the business and technical mechanics of the industry, including programmatic audio, planning and buying workflows, ad trafficking, VAST/DAAST specifications, and campaign measurement and attribution.

FAQ

1. Explain the Emotional Impact of Sound

You’ll be able to explain why sound creates an emotional connection, how it influences brand recall through echoic memory, and why digital audio is becoming a preferred advertising platform.

2. Assess the Strategic Opportunity in Digital Audio

You’ll be able to evaluate the market dynamics, audience shifts, and platform developments driving digital audio growth, and determine how audio fits within broader media investment strategies.

3. Plan and Execute Audio Advertising Campaigns

You’ll be able to outline the workflow for planning, buying, and serving audio advertising, select appropriate ad formats and targeting approaches, and align buying methods to campaign goals and constraints.

4. Evaluate Audio Campaign Performance and Attribution

You’ll be able to select relevant KPIs and measurement approaches for audio campaigns, interpret performance reporting, and assess attribution considerations to determine in-market impact.