Megaphone users: thoughts on update? other hosting platforms?
I currently run ad ops at a mid-sized podcast network. We've been using Megaphone as our hosting platform/ad server and have enjoyed it so far. However, they recently announced a huge update that changes the entire platform starting 7/15 (as current users likely already know).
The update is supposed to bring in all these new features such as video ads (which is great) and better integration with Spotify's ad market.
HOWEVER. I have found a plethora of issues whilst trying to get familiar w the new campaigns format. Specifically, the inability to upload ads longer than 90 seconds!!!! The podcasts I work on have very chatty hosts, our host-read mid-rolls are usually closer to the 120 mark as they are chiming in with personal anecdotes and humor (something our brand partners love!).
I have reached out to our rep/megaphone support and they tell me there is no workaround. Basically telling my team and I that we need to go in and cut down all host-reads we want to continue airing after this July 15th deadline, to be 90s or less, which is insane to me.
Anyways, wondering other's thoughts on this update, if anyone feels the same way. AND what other hosting platforms do y'all use/would recommend?