How to Set Custom VAST Tags
How to Set Up a Custom VAST Tag in FlightCast
1. Open the Monetization tab 0:00
- In FlightCast, start by going to the Monetization tab.
- This is where all Programmatic Ad Serving settings are managed.
2. Choose or swap ad tags for each placement 0:08
- Under Programmatic Ad Serving, you can select which tags to use for:
- Pre-rolls
- Mid-rolls
- Post-rolls
- You can also swap out existing tags if you want to change your ad setup.
3. Request a custom VAST tag from FlightCast support 0:16
- If you want to add a new tag option, contact FlightCast support.
- Use either of these methods:
- The purple support chat in the bottom-right corner
- Email: supportofflightcast.com
4. Let FlightCast configure it for you 0:24
- FlightCast recommends having them add the custom VAST tag for you.
- Reason: custom VAST tags can be easy to misconfigure and are considered risky if entered incorrectly.
- Their team will set it up for you at no extra cost.
5. Understand what a custom VAST tag does 0:36
- A custom VAST tag lets you bring in ads from outside providers.
- Examples mentioned include:
- AdsWizz
- Triton
- Other ad sales teams that can provide a VAST tag
- Once configured, those ads can be served into your podcast through FlightCast.
6. Confirm you’re ready before using one 0:53
- Make sure you’re confident you want a custom VAST tag before requesting one.
- If you do, FlightCast can add it for you quickly and without additional cost.
- That completes the setup process for custom VAST tags in FlightCast.
Updated on: 06/15/2026
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