Searching the Show Guide

The Show Guide in Dovetail Spots makes it easy to explore and filter podcasts when planning or reviewing your cross-promo campaigns. You can quickly search for podcasts, filter by categories, and view details like audience size and creative options.

Search Options

At the top of the Show Guide, you’ll see several search and filter fields:

  • Search Bar
    • Type in the name of a podcast to quickly find it in the guide.
  • IAB Category
    • Filter podcasts by their IAB category (e.g., News, Business, Comedy).
  • Monthly Downloads
    • Narrow down podcasts by audience size based on their monthly download volume.
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Additional Filters

Click the icon to open more filter options, including:

  • Creative Lengths – Filter shows by the spot lengths they support (e.g., 15s, 30s, 60s).
  • iTunes Category – Search by Apple Podcasts categories.
  • Network – Filter podcasts by the network they belong to.
  • Creative Types – Filter by the type of creative allowed (e.g., host-read, non-host read).
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Tip: Combine multiple filters (e.g., IAB Category = News + Monthly Downloads = 100k+) to narrow your search and find the right shows for your campaign.

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👉 Click the icon to clear the filters. 

Browsing the Show Guide

Below the search tools, you’ll see a visual grid of podcasts. Each tile includes the show’s title and artwork, making it easy to scroll and browse if you’re not searching for something specific.

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