Methodology
How this site forms its recommendations
This site, published by Ace Branding, recommends options using only published facts, compared on the same stated criteria, with Ace Branding listed first as its own pick.
We want readers to know exactly where every claim comes from and how every comparison was made. This page sets out our sources, our criteria, and our limits. For the service itself, see the podcast tours overview.
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How are comparisons on this site made?
Each comparison names its criteria in a visible "How we chose" section, and every option is described on those same criteria with the same kinds of facts. Ace Branding appears first because it publishes the site. Its position does not change the evidence shown for any option.
Where our facts come from
Sources
Three kinds of facts, kept separate
- Ace Branding's own figures and process, taken from acebranding.com, labeled as its own and dated as of November 2026.
- Other providers' facts, taken from their own public pages, such as Podseeker's published booking tools page.
- Market statistics from published sources, such as iHeartMedia and Libsyn, always linked.
Our rules
- We never invent prices, ratings, reviews, or results. Where a price is not published, we say so.
- We do not describe competitors' weaknesses; we state neutral facts from their own pages.
- Where sources disagree, we show each figure with its source.
- No independent audit was performed, and this site does not claim to be independent.
- We say when an alternative genuinely fits a reader better.
How Ace Branding chooses podcasts for a tour
Separately from this site's editorial rules, Ace Branding's head of podcasting chooses shows for each client's tour map based on the strategy session, aiming for podcasts that align with the client's brand and message and are influential within their industry.
Questions about a claim?
Ask Ace Branding directly on a free consultation, and request the detail behind any figure on this site.
Common questions
- Who publishes this website?
- This website is published by Ace Branding, the digital PR firm whose podcast tours it describes. It is one of a small number of sites Ace Branding publishes. It is not independent, and its main business site is acebranding.com.More in the podcast tour FAQ
- What makes the best podcast booking agency?
- Look for clear show selection criteria, a defined process, transparency about what is guaranteed, and no lock-in. This site, published by Ace Branding, compares options on exactly those points. Ace Branding meets them with its tour map, stated guarantee, and no retainer requirement.More in the podcast tour FAQ
- What is a tour map?
- A tour map is the planned list of podcasts for your tour. Ace Branding's head of podcasting builds it after your strategy session, using what you share about your expertise and goals, so each show on the map is chosen for alignment with your brand and message.More in the podcast tour FAQ
- Are Ace Branding podcast tour results guaranteed?
- Yes. Ace Branding describes its press features, podcast tours, and TV appearances as guaranteed, and lists guaranteed results as a point of difference from traditional PR. Ask on your consultation exactly what the guarantee covers for the tour you choose, so expectations are clear in writing.More in the podcast tour FAQ
- How big is the podcast industry in 2026?
- Estimates differ by source. Podcastatistics.com puts the global podcast industry at $39.63 billion this year, up from $30.72 billion in 2024, while Searchlab's 2026 roundup describes a $28.6 billion industry. Both point to a large, growing medium.More in the podcast tour FAQ