I have bought things advertised in podcasts. The ads raised my awareness and when the need arrived, I at least looked into the advertised option. Podcast ads ar

I have bought things advertised in podcasts. The ads raised my awareness and when the need arrived, I at least looked into the advertised option. Podcast ads are usually more about awareness, since folks usually don't even know they can click into the show notes. Full disclosure: I work for a service that helps podcasters monetize their ad-free feeds.