iHeartMedia Advertising vs SoundStack

iHeartMedia Advertising7.1Visit SoundStack6.9Visit

Higher score iHeartMedia Advertising #5 in Digital Audio Advertising Software 7.1/10 Pricing on request Contact iHeartMedia

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SoundStack #6 in Digital Audio Advertising Software 6.9/10 Pricing on request Visit SoundStack

• iHeartMedia Advertising fits best

  Brands seeking managed radio and digital audio reach

• SoundStack fits best

  Publishers needing an audio ad and content platform

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Side by side

Feature	iHeartMedia Advertising 7.1/10 Visit ↗	SoundStack 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.1	6.9
Ranking	#5 in Digital Audio Advertising Software	#6 in Digital Audio Advertising Software
Best for	Brands seeking managed radio and digital audio reach	Publishers needing an audio ad and content platform
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Support	Phone	Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Specs
Audio inventory	Both	Not published
Buying method	Managed	Not published
Targeting options	ID-based audience segments; first-party client data; identity-based audience intelligence; predictive listening models for station and daypart selection	Not published
Measurement features	Brand lift; web visits and online conversions; app downloads and leads; store visitation lift; retail and CPG sales lift; ROAS; reach and frequency; in-flight optimization	Not published
Supported ad formats	Radio spots; streaming audio ads; podcast host-read ads; podcast endorsements; sponsorships	Not published
Minimum campaign spend	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Plans local and national campaigns across radio, streaming and podcasts Uses audience segments and listening models to guide station and daypart selection Measures brand lift, conversions, store visits, sales lift and ROAS	Combines programmatic marketplace and direct-sold campaign management Targets audiences by geography, genre, behavior, device and content type Pairs ad tools with podcast hosting, distribution and content management
Cons	Buying is managed rather than fully self-serve Campaigns require contacting iHeartMedia to buy Planning and measurement options may require working with representatives	Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a public plan Its scope extends beyond podcast advertising into streaming and audio infrastructure Support is not listed as available 24/7
Our verdict	iHeartMedia Advertising gives brands and agencies access to broadcast radio, iHeartRadio streaming, podcasts and other media assets. Its managed campaigns can be local or national, and the product is aimed at advertisers seeking reach… Read the review →	SoundStack brings podcast and streaming delivery together with advertising and monetization tools. It is aimed at podcasters, broadcasters, podcast networks, hosting platforms, advertisers and buy-side partners, with publisher workflows at… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• iHeartMedia Advertising — where it wins

  • Plans local and national campaigns across radio, streaming and podcasts
  • Uses audience segments and listening models to guide station and daypart selection
  • Measures brand lift, conversions, store visits, sales lift and ROAS

  Where it doesn't

  • Buying is managed rather than fully self-serve
  • Campaigns require contacting iHeartMedia to buy
  • Planning and measurement options may require working with representatives

• SoundStack — where it wins

  • Combines programmatic marketplace and direct-sold campaign management
  • Targets audiences by geography, genre, behavior, device and content type
  • Pairs ad tools with podcast hosting, distribution and content management

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a public plan
  • Its scope extends beyond podcast advertising into streaming and audio infrastructure
  • Support is not listed as available 24/7

• iHeartMedia Advertising7.1/10 · Pricing on request

  Managed campaigns span broadcast and digital audio, with audience planning and measurement.

  Contact iHeartMediaFull verdict →
• SoundStack6.9/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad audio platform joining ad sales, insertion, reporting and content workflows.

  Visit SoundStackFull verdict →