Podcast sponsorships that pay
You’ve built an audience that tunes in and trusts you. ZOMZEY connects you with brands who want podcasters, you pitch only for the work that fits, and you get paid properly and securely.
Every paid collaboration arranged through ZOMZEY should be clearly labelled as an ad, as explained in the Advertising Standards Authority’s guide to making clear that ads are ads.
Helpful guides: how to get brand deals as a small creator, how much influencers charge in the UK and the free rate card template. Before you quote a fee, try the free influencer pricing calculator.
Your listeners trust your voice. Let's get you paid for it.
Podcast audiences are some of the most loyal and trusting anywhere, but landing sponsorships is a real struggle, especially for independent shows. The big networks take the lion's share, ad marketplaces feel impersonal, and pitching brands yourself eats hours you'd rather spend creating. We think podcasters deserve better. On ZOMZEY, brands come looking for podcasters and post real paid opportunities, and you pitch for the ones that fit your show and your listeners. No cold outreach, no being overlooked, no chasing.
How it works for podcasters
It’s simple. Browse opportunities from brands wanting the kind of audience your show reaches. Found one that fits? Send your pitch, explain why your podcast is the right home for it, and name your price. If they choose you, you weave it into your show the way only you can, and you get paid securely through the platform. You choose what to pitch for, you set your rate, and you only take on work that fits your show and your audience.
What makes ZOMZEY different
You never pitch blind. Every brand on ZOMZEY is verified, and the money’s held by ZOMZEY Protected Payments before you record, so you know the work is real and funded. No ghosting, no chasing payment. And dispute cover means you’re never on your own. We built ZOMZEY so podcasters get paid fairly, because a host read only works when the host actually believes in it.
Who you'll work with
All sorts of brands come to ZOMZEY looking for podcasters. Whatever your show is about, there are Members who want your listeners.
Authors & Publishers
Authors wanting interviews and features to reach engaged, curious listeners.
App & SaaS Founders
Founders wanting host reads and features for a switched-on audience.
Finance & Business Brands
Brands wanting credible host reads for thoughtful, engaged listeners.
Wellness & Health Brands
Brands seeking genuine, trusted features for health-minded audiences.
Food & Drink Brands
Brands wanting authentic host reads and recommendations.
Hobby & Niche Brands
Brands wanting to reach the dedicated audience of a niche show.
Education & Course Influencers
Influencers wanting features that reach learners through trusted voices.
Your profile is your shopfront, and we'll help it shine
On ZOMZEY, your profile is what wins you sponsorships, so we’ll help you build a strong one. Not sure how to present yourself? That’s what ZAi is for. ZAi helps you write a bio that captures your show, describe your listeners so brands instantly get the value, present your rates with confidence, and pull your best episodes and stats into a showcase. Even if pitching isn’t your thing, we’ve got your back. Every deal you complete builds your verified track record automatically, the more it grows, the higher you rank and the more brands come to you. Connect your socials and earn your ZOMZEY verified badge, real proof of your real reach.
Ready to get paid for the audience you've built?
Sign up free as a Influencers, build your profile with ZAi's help, and start pitching for paid work that fits your show. Free to join, and you stay in control.
Podcast sponsorships: your questions
Is ZOMZEY free for podcast sponsorships?
Yes. Joining is free, browsing and pitching are free, and commission is only taken when a paid deal completes. Influencer Pro is optional and lowers the commission once you are trading regularly; the pricing page lists every figure. Nothing is charged for being found or for sending an offer, which is all it costs to start taking podcast sponsorships.
How do podcast sponsorships get paid?
The brand funds the deal under Protected Payments before you record. You publish the episode with the agreed read or segment, upload evidence of it, and the payment is released to your payout method once the brand approves it within the review window. No invoices, no chasing, and the written agreement on the deal page settles what was promised.
Do podcast sponsorships need to be labelled?
Yes. A paid read is advertising in the UK, so make the sponsorship clear in the audio itself, at the point of the read, as well as in the show notes. The ASA and CMA guidance linked above explains what counts, and honest labelling is what keeps your listeners’ trust and your reviews worth having.
What should I charge for podcast sponsorships?
Price by downloads per episode in the first month, the position of the read (pre-roll, mid-roll or post-roll), whether it is host-read, and how many episodes the brand wants. The free Influencer Pricing Calculator gives a starting range for creator content, and a rate card with starting prices lets brands book you quickly.
What evidence do I upload for podcast sponsorships?
The link to the live episode, a timestamp for the read, a screenshot of the show notes, and the figures the offer promised, such as downloads or listens after the agreed period. Evidence lives on the deal page, so the brand approves against what you both agreed rather than from memory. Keep the same evidence habit for every one of your podcast sponsorships.
How do I win more podcast sponsorships?
Complete your profile with a main image, a country and your packages, connect your accounts so your figures are validated, describe your listeners honestly, pitch only for opportunities that genuinely fit your show, and deliver on time. Every completed deal adds a review and lifts your Star tier, which is what brands compare when they shortlist shows for podcast sponsorships.
Do I need to register as self-employed for podcast sponsorships?
Income from sponsored reads is usually taxable. GOV.UK explains when to register as self-employed and the trading allowance that covers small amounts; the ZOMZEY payout record gives you the figures you need.
In short, podcast sponsorships work when the brief fits your show and the payment is protected. ZOMZEY brings the brands to you, records the deal and holds the money until you have delivered.
Two directions
Give a service, such as a paid host slot or a clearly labelled advertisement. Or get a service, by posting when you need a guest, an editor or a promoter. ZOMZEY is for everyone.
More questions
Can book podcasts and other shows both join?
Yes.
Can I refuse a guest?
Yes.
Do I need an agency?
No.
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