Podcast Advertising Case Study: Travel & Tourism

How Accor Hotel Used Podcasts to Reach Frequent Travellers

A targeted campaign using dynamic insertion across podcasts to boost awareness of Accor hotel Ibis among frequent, budget conscious travellers.

Audio Campaign Summary

Client
Accor Hotel
Industry
Travel and Tourism
Campaign Types
Awareness, Interest
Audio Format
Podcasts
Audience Profile
Frequent travellers, budget conscious

Objective

Help Accor boost interest of Ibis hotel chain with targeted podcast ads reaching frequent travellers, and budget conscious adults.

Campaign Execution

The campaign celebrated Ibis' 50th anniversary by amplifying its heritage and modern hospitality through a highly targeted podcast strategy.

Ads were delivered across a curated mix of popular local and international podcasts, ensuring strong visibility in high-attention listening moments.

The selection spanned top genres aligned with travel, lifestyle, culture, and everyday entertainment — reaching listeners during relevant discovery and planning contexts.

Creative highlighted Ibis' signature blend of comfort, value, and contemporary design, crafted to resonate with young professionals, frequent travellers, and families.

Results

An impressive listen-through rate demonstrating sustained listener interest and strong alignment with the target audience.

Listen Through Rate

96%

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    Sarah Kanaan

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    Noha Gaber

    Senior Brand Manager - Kiri

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