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SiriusXM to sell YouTube audio ads exclusively in US

April 22, 2026 8:05 AM EDT

The YouTube app icon on a smartphone in this illustration taken October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

April 22 (Reuters) - ‌SiriusXM has ​struck ​a deal with Alphabet's YouTube to become its exclusive ‌audio advertising sales partner in the ⁠U.S., it said on Wednesday.

YouTube is stepping ‌up efforts to monetize ‌its growing podcast and music listening base, creating new advertising opportunities ​beyond traditional video ads.

• The partnership with the audio entertainment provider ⁠gives advertisers access to YouTube's audio-advertising inventory, including podcasts, ​music and talk content through SiriusXM Media.

• Advertisers can purchase ​YouTube audio ads alongside ‌SiriusXM Media's existing audio inventory, including SiriusXM, Pandora, and ⁠podcast and streaming networks.

• The ad buying and delivery will be powered by ⁠AdsWizz ad tech platform.

• "By partnering with SiriusXM ​Media, we are making it easier than ever for advertisers to tap into these high-attention ‌moments," said Romana Pawar, senior director of product, YouTube ‌Ads.

• The new buying option is ⁠expected to ‌be launched this ​fall.

(Reporting by Harshita Mary Varghese in Bengaluru; Editing by Sahal ‌Muhammed)



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