FAQ:

*AS A COMPANY/BUSINESS OR PODCAST LOOKING FOR AD SPACE* WHERE DO I BEGIN?

CrossPods recommends taking a quick look at our ABOUT section. Just to get an understanding of our mission, how we can help, and how you can become part of our tribe.
Then you can either SUBMIT your podcast to the tribe, browse our amazing creators, OR you can check out our SHOP to see who and where you want to advertise your business, product or podcast.
Once you SUBMIT your podcast, look out for an email from out team welcoming you to the tribe!
OR, head over to the CROSSPODS STORE & purchase an ad package. Make sure to provide your advertising script! We will let you know ASAP whether your ad purchase has been accepted.

Sit back, relax, and let us handle the rest!

Do I pay for advertising? Yes. Please note that CrossPods charges a small service fee (10%) with the remaining 90% paid directly to the podcast creator. You can purchase advertising space on the store page. Once the episode is live, CrossPods will directly transfer payment to the podcast creator.

Do I provide a script for the advertisement? Yes, please copy/paste your advertising script during checkout.

*HELP* What should I include in my advertisement script? Make sure you include the following:
1. Your business name
3. What your business is about
4. What products you sell
5. Where listeners can find your business (i.e website/social media etc.)
6. Any other important information (this can include discount codes, sales etc)

What happens after payment? CrossPods will hold the funds until the Podcast episode with the advertisement is live. ***PODCAST CREATORS PLEASE EMAIL CROSSPODS ONCE THE EPISODE IS LIVE FOR US TO TRANSFER THE FUNDS TO YOU. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NAME, PODCAST, EPISODE # & PAYPAL PAYMENT INFORMATION ETC.

How soon are payments processed? At this time, payments will be processed every Sunday night 10pm PST. We will always verify that the Episode with the advertisement purchased is live before transferring any funds to the podcast creator. IF you have any issues, as a podcast creator, or the advertiser please contact us immediately with your order details & concerns. We will ALWAYS respond within 1-2 business days.

Payment Information: CrossPods uses Paypal to send your funds to you. Please setup a Paypal Account to accept payments. Paypal insurers the entire transaction. This allows CrossPods to safely assure that advertisers money is protected and that podcast creator payments are protected. Through Paypal we can offer refunds to both you & the advertiser in cases of fraudulent activity. Everyone is covered. We value your privacy and security & aim to provide great customer service.

PayPal fees: Please make sure to read through the Paypal fees collected on funds received so that we are all well informed! Any fees charged to CrossPods for holding and transferring the funds after the ads are live are the responsibility of CrossPods. We will NEVER charge you extra just to cover Paypal transaction fees or any major credit/debit card transaction fees.

That’s just not the type of company we are. However, you may be charged by Paypal to transfer the money out of your Paypal account to your banking accounts or other money transfer apps. Once you receive your 90% of the advertising funds any fees charged to you through your choice of money transfer services is your responsibility. Here is the Paypal Fee page for further information.

Do podcast creators get to approve OR/ reject advertisements purchased on their podcast? ***YES!*** We know that our listeners are trusting us with their time. They choose to tune in every week because they value our content & our recommendations. CrossPods believes that you, as a podcast creator should always have a choice on which products/businesses and companies you advertise for. So YES, we will always email you & get your answer before proceeding with each transaction.

How long does this take? Depending on how responsive both the ad purchaser, and the podcast creator are, the purchase and accept process should take 1-3 business days. Please account for this time when purchasing ad space.

What happens if a podcast creator rejects my ad space purchase? If your ad space purchase is not accepted by a podcaster, CrossPods will refund your money immediately. No service fee will be collected. We ask the creators to list out the types of products OR ads they will not accept on the CrossPods store. *PLEASE READ THEIR ANSWERS CAREFULLY & RESPECT THE CREATORS GUIDELINES.* IF you have any questions or are unsure, please email us directly via the CONTACT US page.

Is there a fee for the CrossPods service? Yes, CrossPods collects 10% off each advertisement package to assist with managing the directory and directing payments to the CrossPods Tribe members. So your total purchase includes the 10% service fee and the remaining 90% goes to the podcaster advertising on their platform.

Does CrossPods Charge per 1000 downloads? No, we know how hard it is to get consistent downloads over the thousands. For many creators this holds them back from being paid by larger companies. Here at CrossPods, we know that your listeners trust you, and value your recommendations. So do we. CrossPods charges businesses a simple flat rate per episode, so that all sizes of pods can make an income, and all sizes of business advertisers can participate. All ad packages are a flat rate.

As a sponsor, can I cancel my subscription at any time? Yes, we understand that sometimes unexpected events may come up. Just send us an email via our CONTACT US page. OR sign in to your customer account and cancel your subscription.

Will the price for advertising ever increase? Yes. As the CrossPods Tribe grows, we hope to increase the price of advertisements so that creators can have a side income from their artwork. The CrossPods team understands how hard it is to do work that you are passionate about, without getting paid for it. We want to make it easier for you to choose and make your life the way you want it to be, and the best way for you to do that is to have additional streams of income every single week. Please feel free to let us know what you would like to earn.

*AS A CREATOR* How much can I earn by joining CrossPods? You can advertise on as many of your episodes as you want to through out the year. There is no limit. You can even do more than 1 ad per episode. That means, you can earn as much as you would like depending on how much ad space you offer businesses.

*AS A Company/BUSINESS* Can I do more than one (1) advertisement per episode? Yes! Simply purchase separate advertisement packages on the store page for each podcast you intend to advertise on. Fill out the information with the requested details and CrossPods will handle the rest.

Can I join if I am not a Podcaster? No, at this moment CrossPods is focused on creating a space where podcasters can cross promote and network with businesses and other podcast creators. However, CrossPods would love to eventually offer this service to other creatives like painters, film makers, musicians, Youtubers etc.... If you are interested, please join our mailing list and we will notify you as soon as we reach that stage!

Who can buy ad space? Anyone is welcome to purchase ad space on any podcast listed in the CrossPods directory. You can simply head to the store page and purchase the desired ad package & copy/paste your advertising script. If you are unsure where to advertise, the CrossPods Team can help with that. Simply head to the Contact Us page and send us a quick email.

Got more questions? Head over to our CONTACT page & send us a message with your specific concerns. We will get back to you within 1 business day!