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Podcast outreach by the numbers
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The numbers point one way: traditional media response is getting harder for PR teams, while podcasts offer long, attentive audiences and reward agencies that pitch with precision.
PodPitch’s own figures fit that picture: more than a million podcast contacts, a 5% reply rate and bookings within a week of sending. Below, those figures sit alongside published industry statistics on PR response rates, listening habits and tool pricing, each with its source.
Why are PR agencies shifting effort toward podcast outreach?
Because journalist response is falling while podcast attention is long. Muck Rack research cited by Podchaser found 72% of PR professionals struggle with low journalist response rates, while a podcast appearance offers 30 to 90 minutes of uninterrupted attention.
PodPitch results at a glance
- 1M+Podcast contacts in the PodPitch database
- 5%Reply rate on PodPitch outreach
- < 1 weekFrom sending pitches to first booking
- 13+ hrsSaved per week per agency account
Published industry statistics
Third-party numbers relevant to agency podcast outreach. Each links to its source.
72% of PR professionals cite low journalist response rates, and 62% cite shrinking media lists in their traditional beats.
A podcast gives a client’s spokesperson 30 to 90 minutes of uninterrupted audience attention.
Source: Podchaser
One step of manual podcast media list building takes 20 to 30 minutes per client.
Source: Podchaser
Podcast hosts and guests often spend only 10% of their time on recording, with the rest going to research and admin.
Source: PodMatch
The global podcast market is estimated at $39.63 billion in 2025.
Source: Command Your Brand
Podcast listeners spend about 7 hours per week with their favorite shows.
Source: Command Your Brand
PR outreach tools typically cost $10 to $100+ per month, depending on database size and email limits.
Source: ColdIQ
Reading the numbers
If list building takes 20 to 30 minutes per client for a single step, an agency with ten clients loses several hours before writing a word. That is the gap PodPitch closes by building lists from a single sentence and drafting pitches in seconds.
Continue to the ROI calculator or the pillar guide on AI podcast outreach software for PR agencies.
Common questions
More answers on the full podcast outreach FAQ.
What reply rate does PodPitch outreach get?
PodPitch outreach earns a 5% reply rate. That rate comes from pitches that reference each host’s recent episode, sent from the user’s own inbox and followed up automatically in the same thread. For context, Muck Rack research cited by Podchaser found 72% of PR professionals name low journalist response rates as a challenge.
How big is the PodPitch podcast contact database?
PodPitch has more than a million podcast contacts, and the database includes 3.85 million podcasts indexed with data refreshed every 24 hours. Records carry details such as host name, verified email, recent episodes, listener counts and a match score, so pitches go to shows that are active and relevant to the client.
How quickly can a client get booked on a podcast?
PodPitch users get bookings within a week of sending pitches. Speed comes from building the list and drafts in minutes, sending right away, and follow-ups that keep threads moving. The exact recording date still depends on each host’s schedule, so share client availability early.
How much do PR outreach tools usually cost?
PR outreach tools typically cost $10 to $100+ per month, depending on database size and email limits, according to ColdIQ. Broader PR suites cost more: The Rank Masters lists Prowly from $149 per month and BuzzSumo from $199 per month billed yearly, while Roxhill starts at £6,450 plus VAT per year for up to 5 user licences.
Is podcast outreach software worth it for an agency?
For most agencies, yes, because research and writing are the most expensive hours on a podcast campaign. Agencies save 13+ hours per week per account. Podchaser estimates that one step of manual podcast list building takes 20 to 30 minutes per client. Our ROI page calculates your own savings with labeled assumptions.
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