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GlossaryCTV, Video & AudioPromo Code Attribution (Vanity URL)

CTV, Video & Audio

Promo Code Attribution (Vanity URL)

Measuring audio, podcast or TV ad response by giving listeners a unique discount code or memorable URL to use.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

Promo code attribution is a method of measuring audio, podcast, or TV ad response by giving audiences a unique discount code or memorable vanity URL to use. Redemptions are tracked back to the specific show or campaign. It is simple to implement but undercounts impact, because many influenced customers never use the code.