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CTV, Video & Audio
Programmatic Audio
Buying and selling digital audio and podcast ad inventory through automated platforms such as DSPs and SSPs.
By Brandon Mina·CEO, BrandPilot AI·Updated November 2026
Appears in Lesson 9 of Programmatic 101
Short answer
Programmatic audio is the automated buying and selling of digital audio ad inventory, including streaming music, radio streams, and podcasts, through demand-side and supply-side platforms. Ads are typically inserted dynamically at playback. It lets advertisers target listeners by audience data, context, or location and manage audio alongside other digital channels with consistent measurement.