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The Washington Post Podcast Mid-roll and Post-roll ad specs

The Washington Post Podcast Mid-roll and Post-roll ads are audio files, up to 60 seconds long, delivered as MP3, WMA, AAC, OGG, or WAV. They run in the Washington Post podcasts placement on The Washington Post.

Visual

File types
MP3, WMA, AAC, OGG, WAV

Video & audio

Max duration
60 s
Channels
stereo

Notes & source

  • Must open with “This podcast is supported by [Advertiser Name].”, counted in the time limit
  • Stereo only, trimmed edge to edge with no blank space, 128 kbps, -16 LUFS
  • Finished recording: 3 business days lead time
  • If the Post records from a client script, 10 business days

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Frequently asked questions

Which file formats does The Washington Post Podcast Mid-roll and Post-roll accept?

The Washington Post Podcast Mid-roll and Post-roll accepts MP3, WMA, AAC, OGG and WAV files.

How long can The Washington Post Podcast Mid-roll and Post-roll ads be?

The Washington Post Podcast Mid-roll and Post-roll ads can be up to 60 seconds long.

Where can I find the official The Washington Post Podcast Mid-roll and Post-roll documentation?

The official source for The Washington Post Podcast Mid-roll and Post-roll requirements is https://www.washingtonpost.com/creativegroup/uploads/2025/09/56834360/WP_Digital-Ad-Specs.pdf, linked from this page.