GSMC Book Review Podcast Podcast Advertising - Audience, Sponsors & Contact

Overview

The GSMC Book Review Podcast, hosted by Sarah Meckler, offers an immersive exploration of the literary world through in-depth conversations with authors. The show goes beyond typical reviews, delving into creative processes, inspirations, and the intricate details shaping narratives across various genres. While encompassing a broad spectrum, it frequently features historical fiction, examining themes of resilience, cross-cultural understanding, and the enduring impact of history on human experience. This podcast targets avid readers and casual book lovers seeking a deeper connection to storytelling, providing thoughtful insights into the art of literature and its reflection of society and culture. It's an engaging guide to the minds behind the stories.

Show Impressions

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Est. Total Impressions

509

Est. Podcast Downloads

500

Av. Youtube Views

9

YouTubers Subscribers

3k

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Direct Response

Brands with CTAs

GREAT

91%

Host Read %

% of host read ads

BAD

11%

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The Bottom Line

This show has an estimated 509 audience size, runs 11% host read ads and promotes 91% of ads for direct response advertisers.

Creator Influence

Donald Kelly

Golden State Media Concepts (GSMC) Podcast Network operates as a multi-vertical digital broadcast hub founded by Donald J. Kelly. Based in Northern California, the network utilizes a modern radio-style format to deliver specialized programming through its GSMC Book Review Podcast and GSMC Sports segments. Their literary coverage provides a consistent platform for both independent and traditionally published authors, featuring detailed critiques of works such as White Flight by Bill Hillmann and Kinship Medicine by Wendy Johnson. On the athletics front, the network produces high-frequency analysis across its Basketball and Football series, providing live coverage for major events like the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup. A recent highlights include the Thunder Win NBA Championship series, where hosts provide real-time updates and post-game breakdowns. By segmenting content into micro-brands, GSMC delivers targeted reporting for listeners interested in specific niches ranging from fantasy football and professional scouting to contemporary fiction and historical biographies.

Age: 51 years
Nationality: American
Education: Broadcast Arts, Unknown

Age: 51 years
Nationality: American
Education: Broadcast Arts, Unknown

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Recent Campaigns

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Northwind Foodsnorthwindfoods.com	Northwind Foods		2	3	4		1	2	3		5	1	2		4	5	1		3	4	5		2	3	4	Core Performer 75%
Blue Canoe Financebluecanoe.io	Blue Canoe Finance	4	5	1		3	4	5		2	3	4		1	2	3		5	1	2		4	5	1		Core Performer 75%
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Demographics

Location

Fans by country:

United States 88%

Canada 4%

United Kingdom 3%

Germany 3%

Australia 2%

Age Distribution

18-24

12.0%

25-34

28.0%

35-44

26.0%

45-54

18.0%

55-64

11.0%

65+

5.0%

Income Brackets

$10k-20k

4.0%

$20k-30k

7.0%

$30k-40k

9.0%

$40k-50k

11.0%

$50k-60k

13.0%

$60k-70k

12.0%

$70k-80k

11.0%

$80k-90k

10.0%

$90k-100k

9.0%

$100k-150k

8.0%

$150k-200k

4.0%

$200k+

2.0%

Gender

Male · 58.0%

Male58.0%
Female37.0%
Other5.0%

Education

Bachelor's

42.0%

Graduate

28.0%

High School

18.0%

Post Graduate

12.0%

Occupation

Professional

32.0%

Student

18.0%

Management

14.0%

Other

13.0%

Sales

12.0%

Technical

11.0%

Family Status

Single · 42.0%

Single42.0%
Married35.0%
Parents23.0%

Ethnicity

White

68.0%

Hispanic

14.0%

Black

11.0%

Asian

7.0%

Engagement Style

Active listener

46.0%

Background listener

32.0%

Binge listener

22.0%

Language

English

94.0%

Spanish

4.0%

French

2.0%

Religion

Christianity · 52.0%

Christianity52.0%
Non-Religious48.0%

Brand Safety

Overall content risk rate

Low risk

35.0%

Risk breakdown

Share of content flagged by category

Explicit Language28.0%
Political Content5.0%
Violence2.0%

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Top Advertisers

Top Spenders	Est. Spent	Change	Host Read %	DR %	# of ads	Frequency	Top Shows
GSMC Podcast Network electrical/electronic manufacturing	$89	0.0%	5%	90%	20.0ad units	Core Performer
StreamElements entertainment	$42	0.0%	86%	86%	7.0ad units	Core Performer	+1
GSMC Podcast Network	$35	0.0%	83%	83%	6.0ad units	Core Performer

Northwind Foods ConsumerRetail	$120,000	+4.0%	62%	38%	3.20/mo	2.1ad units	Test run	S S
Blue Canoe Finance ConsumerRetail	$129,000	+5.0%	63%	37%	3.20/mo	2.1ad units	Core Performer	S S
SignalPath Labs ConsumerRetail	$138,000	+6.0%	64%	36%	3.20/mo	2.1ad units	Core Performer	S S
Oak & Anchor ConsumerRetail	$147,000	+7.0%	65%	35%	3.20/mo	2.1ad units	Core Performer	S S
Brightline Health ConsumerRetail	$156,000	+8.0%	66%	34%	3.20/mo	2.1ad units	Test run	S S

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