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Overview

Plain English with Derek Thompson offers a sophisticated yet accessible analysis of the most pressing headlines and enduring questions shaping our world. Hosted by The Atlantic's Derek Thompson, the podcast cuts through complexity to deliver clear viewpoints and memorable takeaways on a diverse range of topics, from historical events like the American Revolution to contemporary societal challenges such as the implications of sports gambling. It appeals to intellectually curious listeners seeking nuanced discussions on the intersections of history, politics, economics, and culture. The show distinguishes itself by providing deep dives with expert guests, offering a balanced perspective that goes beyond surface-level news reporting to explore the broader societal impact and underlying mechanisms of complex issues.

Show Impressions

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Est. Podcast Downloads

42,480

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Direct Response

Brands with CTAs

GREAT

80%

Host Read %

% of host read ads

BAD

17%

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The Bottom Line

This show has an estimated 42.5K audience size, runs 17% host read ads and promotes 80% of ads for direct response advertisers.

Recent Campaigns

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Mint Mobilemintmobile.com	Mint Mobile			1		1		1	2	2	1		2	1		1	1		Core Performer 58%
Service Nowservicenow.com	Service Now	2	2	2	1	1		2	2			1	2		2		2	1	Core Performer 50%
Edward Jonesedwardjones.com	Edward Jones	1	1		2		1	1	2	2			1		1		1		Longer term buy 42%

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%
SignalPath Labssignalpathlabs.com	SignalPath Labs	2	3		5	1	2		4	5	1		3	4	5		2	3	4		1	2	3		5	Core Performer 75%
Oak & Anchoroakandanchor.co	Oak & Anchor	5		2	3	4		1	2	3		5	1	2		4	5	1		3	4	5		2	3	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%

65-99

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-1000k

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
Service Now information technology & services	$18,887	+43.5%	86%	100%	21.0ad units	Core Performer	+1
Indeed information technology & services	$15,215	-100.0%	73%	100%	15.0ad units	Core Performer	+1
Uber internet	$9,567	-100.0%	0%	90%	20.0ad units	Core Performer	+1

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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