HBR IdeaCast
HBR IdeaCast, published by Harvard Business Review, features leading thinkers in business and management discussing leadership, strategy, innovation and AI. The show has 250 episodes with a roughly weekly cadence and a median length of about 31 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read mid-roll rate of about $90 to $620 per episode.
A high-rated business leadership show with engaged executive listeners
- 1,721 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.3 average signal an established, engaged audience
- Weekly episodes of about 31 minutes give repeated exposure across a long back catalog of 250 episodes
- Topics such as AI strategy, leadership and innovation attract decision-makers evaluating business tools
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, solo monologue
- Tone
- analytical, professional
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover leadership, strategy and AI in business with no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | hbr.org/podcasts/ideacast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id152022135 |
| RSS feed | feeds.harvardbusiness.org/harvardbusiness/ideaca… |
Benchmark score: 90 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Why Great Teams Don’t Need to Like Each Other | 2026-10-13 | 32 min |
| How AI Is Changing Strategy: Rethinking What Your Business Is Designed | 2026-10-08 | 33 min |
| Optimism Is Now an Essential Leadership Skill | 2026-10-06 | 29 min |
| How AI Is Changing Innovation: Why Speed Alone Isn’t a Strategy | 2026-10-01 | 28 min |
| What Retail Legend Ron Johnson Learned from Apple’s Success and JCPenn | 2026-09-29 | 33 min |
| How AI Is Changing Communication: Weighing Efficiency with Efficacy | 2026-09-24 | 34 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.
A weekly podcast featuring the leading thinkers in business and management.
About HBR IdeaCast
HBR IdeaCast is a weekly podcast from Harvard Business Review that features leading thinkers in business and management. Episodes cover leadership, strategy, innovation and the effects of AI on companies, usually in interview or narrative format. The feed lists 250 episodes with a cadence of roughly one episode every five days and a median length of about 31 minutes, hosted on harvardbusiness.org.
The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 1,721 ratings with an average of 4.3 out of 5. Based on those signals, Starbooked estimates between 5,000 and 25,000 downloads per episode. These are estimates, not published figures. The feed shows no sponsor mentions, so the show does not appear to run paid ads today.
The show suits brands selling B2B software, professional development or consulting services. At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $620 per episode, depending on audience size.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. HBR IdeaCast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about HBR IdeaCast
How much does HBR IdeaCast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $90 to $620 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Actual rates are set by the show.
What is HBR IdeaCast about?
HBR IdeaCast is a weekly Harvard Business Review podcast with interviews and features on business leadership, strategy, innovation and AI. It has 250 episodes and typically runs about 31 minutes.
How do I contact HBR IdeaCast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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