How do I use this MCP with Claude?

You connect your Claude desktop app to Vinkius once. After that, you can ask Claude to perform any of the podcast math tasks directly in your chat.

Can this calculate host-read premiums?

Yes, the capability can include host-read premiums and other fees when calculating total ad prices or package totals.

Does it account for listener completion rates?

Yes, the projected reach capability uses completion rates to estimate how many people actually hear the ad.

Is this for individual podcasters or agencies?

It works for both. Podcasters use it for rate cards, while agencies use it for campaign budgeting and scenario comparisons.

Do I need to host this myself?

No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you. You just connect your client and start using the capabilities.

How is the advertising price determined?

Pricing is calculated using the get_rate_card capability, which factors in total downloads, the base CPM, the number of ad slots, and any host-read premiums.

What is effective CPM?

Effective CPM is the true cost per 1,000 listeners after accounting for all premiums, production fees, and exclusivity costs across the entire campaign.

Can I compare different campaign strategies?

Yes, the compare_scenarios capability allows you to evaluate multiple configurations to find the best value based on the lowest effective CPM.

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Connect Podcast Sponsorship Calculator to ChatGPT and Claude

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Get precise ad pricing and reach estimates in seconds.

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Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

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Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

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Curated set · 4 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 01

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Podcast Sponsorship Calculator.

01
Calculate package total
This capability calculates the total investment needed for an entire advertising campaign. It sums up episode rates, production fees, and any extra costs like exclusivity.
02
Calculate projected reach
This capability estimates how many people will actually hear an advertisement. It uses download numbers and completion rates to find the real audience size.
03
Compare scenarios
This capability evaluates different advertising strategies. It helps you decide which plan is more cost-effective by looking at the CPM.
04
Get rate card
This capability generates a standardized pricing document for a single ad unit. It handles base rates plus any additional premiums.

Real work

What teams actually run

Pitching Sponsors

Create a professional rate card for a podcast to show potential advertisers exactly what they will pay.

Budget Planning

Determine the full cost of a 10-episode sponsorship run before committing funds.

Evaluating Reach

Use completion rates to see if a podcast's audience is actually large enough for your goals.

Comparing Deals

Run different scenarios to see which podcast placement offers the best cost-per-listener.

One connector, every AI

Podcast Sponsorship Calculator works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Podcast Sponsorship Calculator to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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956ms average. Fast in production.

Podcast Sponsorship Calculator is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1234ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 766ms
Slowest day: 1234ms
14-day trend: Improving-15%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Podcast Sponsorship Calculator, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Podcast Sponsorship Calculator. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Podcast Sponsorship Calculator Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TNPAyMoLBdRgg0V03V756QPLYgLy7LpzP9dKkeC7/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Podcast Sponsorship Calculator capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "podcast-sponsorship-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TNPAyMoLBdRgg0V03V756QPLYgLy7LpzP9dKkeC7/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Podcast Sponsorship Calculator in Claude and other AIs

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Who it's for

Built for the work Podcast Sponsorship Calculator owners hand off.

This MCP is for professionals managing audio advertising and media buying.

01
Media Buyers
They use the agent to compare different podcast options and calculate total campaign spend.
02
Podcasters
They use the agent to generate accurate rate cards for potential sponsors.
03
Agency Owners
They use the agent to quickly estimate ROI and reach for client pitches.

FAQ

Questions Podcast Sponsorship Calculator owners ask.

01
How do I use this MCP with Claude?
You connect your Claude desktop app to Vinkius once. After that, you can ask Claude to perform any of the podcast math tasks directly in your chat.
02
Can this calculate host-read premiums?
Yes, the capability can include host-read premiums and other fees when calculating total ad prices or package totals.
03
Does it account for listener completion rates?
Yes, the projected reach capability uses completion rates to estimate how many people actually hear the ad.
04
Is this for individual podcasters or agencies?
It works for both. Podcasters use it for rate cards, while agencies use it for campaign budgeting and scenario comparisons.
05
Do I need to host this myself?
No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you. You just connect your client and start using the capabilities.
06
How is the advertising price determined?
Pricing is calculated using the get_rate_card capability, which factors in total downloads, the base CPM, the number of ad slots, and any host-read premiums.
07
What is effective CPM?
Effective CPM is the true cost per 1,000 listeners after accounting for all premiums, production fees, and exclusivity costs across the entire campaign.
08
Can I compare different campaign strategies?
Yes, the compare_scenarios capability allows you to evaluate multiple configurations to find the best value based on the lowest effective CPM.

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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Calculate package total

Calculate projected reach

Compare scenarios

Get rate card

What teams actually run

Pitching Sponsors

Budget Planning

Evaluating Reach

Comparing Deals

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

Podcast Sponsorship Calculator Connector

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Media Buyers

Podcasters

Agency Owners

How do I use this MCP with Claude?

Can this calculate host-read premiums?

Does it account for listener completion rates?

Is this for individual podcasters or agencies?

Do I need to host this myself?

How is the advertising price determined?

What is effective CPM?

Can I compare different campaign strategies?

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