This week on The Podcast Advertising Playbook, host Heather Osgood sits down with Kirk Martin, host of The Calm Parenting Podcast, to pull back the curtain on what it takes to build a successful show while staying true to your mission. With millions of downloads and a dedicated audience, Kirk shares how he’s grown Calm Parenting into a go-to resource for parents—and why he decided to bring advertisers into the mix. In this episode, Heather and Kirk discuss: The inspiration behind The Calm Parenting Podcast and its evolution. Why Kirk started accepting advertisers and what makes a great brand partnership. How he balances authenticity with sponsorships. Strategies he’s used to grow his audience. What he wishes he had known before starting his podcast. If you’re a podcaster looking to grow your show while staying true to your voice—or an advertiser wondering what makes a podcast partnership successful—this episode is a must-listen!

This week on The Podcast Advertising Playbook, host Heather Osgood sits down with Shira Atkins, Global SVP of Business Development & Partnerships at Acast and former Co-Founder & Chief Revenue Officer of Wonder Media Network. With Acast’s recent acquisition of WMN, Shira shares insights on the evolution of branded content in podcasting and where the industry is headed next. In this episode, Heather and Shira discuss: The origins of Wonder Media Network and the market gap it aimed to fill. What Acast’s acquisition means for the future of branded podcasting. The biggest misconceptions brands have about branded content. How brands should think beyond audio to maximize impact. The evolution of podcast advertising and what’s next in 2025. If you want to stay ahead of the curve in branded podcasting, this episode is packed with expert insights!

This week on The Podcast Advertising Playbook, we dive into the evolving landscape of brand safety in podcasting and explore how it differs from other media like digital ads and social media with Valerie Reimer, VP Ad Tech & Product Partnerships at Acast. From the growing importance of audience trust to the unique challenges brands face when advertising in kids' content, we cover the key factors shaping brand safety today. Plus, we discuss the legal and ethical considerations brands must navigate and what’s on the horizon for the future of podcast advertising. Listeners will dive into: How brand safety in podcasts require more control over tone and trust compared to digital ads or social media. The ways in which brand safety goes beyond avoiding controversy and the necessary focus on relevance, tone, and building trust. Advertising in kids' podcast and key points for strict legal and ethical guidelines for age-appropriate content.

Have you ever wondered how advertisers know if their brand initiatives are working correctly? I am a huge proponent of data and Jeff Vidler, Founder of Signal Hill Insights is helping podcasts and advertisers measure their efforts with brand lift studies, surveys, and more.    “One thing we do have with podcasting is we have digital data that gives us census level data as a baseline that we can use and work from that and really give advertisers a chance to see how the mediums working.”   Jeff is able to work closely with other companies, such as Triton Digital, to blend survey and census data together to get a clearer picture of who is listening.    “You've got apps, like Spotify, that will give you demographics, but that's filtered through who uses those apps. It's not necessarily a reflection of their entire audience. There are household graphs that you can get, but IP addresses are not personal. So we think that surveys are an important step toward getting demographics into podcasts measurement.    To connect with Jeff, reach out to him at jeff@signalhillinsights.com or visit their website: https://signalhillinsights.com/   If you get value from the content, please consider subscribing and leaving a review! You can also follow us on social Twitter - @truenativemedia Instagram - @truenativemedia YouTube - True Native Media LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcastadvertising/

With limited inventory and only the top 1% of podcasts getting the advertising dollars, what happens to the rest of the smaller shows? How do they get a piece of the advertising pie?  Dave Hanley, Chief Revenue Officer for Advertisecast joins me on the podcast to talk about how they are working to open opportunities for independent podcasts with fewer download numbers to get in front of advertisers.    With their recent acquisition of PodGo, shows as small as 200 downloads per episode can have a shot at advertiser deals. This is also a boon for first-time advertisers testing podcasting. It allows them to spread their dollars across a larger sum of shows to test out genres, demographics, topics, offers, and creative. Fine-tuning their campaigns to graduate to larger, pricier shows.    Dave and I also discuss why continual education about podcast advertising is critical to its success and how we are both working towards better guiding brands to find deeper results.    You can connect with Dave via email: dave@advertisecast.com or visit the website: https://www.advertisecast.com/ If you get value from the content, please consider subscribing and leaving a review! You can also follow us on social Twitter - @truenativemedia Instagram - @truenativemedia YouTube - True Native Media LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcastadvertising/

I love this report from the IAB. I am always very excited for the IAB Upfront event when they share their findings each year. Most of the time, there are statistics that I am already aware of, but then there are some outliers that either bring me joy, or shock. This year, I am happy to report that I am overjoyed with the results. I would like to share my favorite stats from the study with you and tell you why I think they are important to focus on. If you are interested in podcast advertising and you are just getting started, please download our guide here: https://info.truenativemedia.com/marketers-guide-to-podcast-advertising If you are interested in podcast advertising, please reach out to us at True Native Media or connect with Heather on LinkedIn. If you get value from the content, please consider subscribing and leaving a review! You can also follow us on social Twitter - @truenativemedia Instagram - @truenativemedia YouTube - True Native Media LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcastadvertising/

I am fascinated by internal company podcasts and how corporate companies are taking advantage of audio to distribute communications to their employees. I have been following Graham Brown, Founder, and CEO of Pikkal, a corporate podcast agency in Singapore, for quite some time, so I invited him to talk to me about the work he does and find out how companies benefit from branded podcasts. "There's a big group of corporate people who have a significant need. It's not a content problem; it's a communications issue. So how do they speak authentically and communicate like humans? When you put it in the corporate context, a lot of that can be lost and obscured by the parameters of how companies traditionally communicate, through white papers or press releases or through the lens of coms, which tends to edit everything." Graham and I discuss options for advertising and why corporate podcasts are a global phenomenon. We also talk about some of the challenges Graham sees the industry facing and how we should look differently at the data we currently get from podcasts. (Which was so interesting). To learn more about Pikkal, visit the website: https://www.pikkal.com/ You can connect with Graham on his website: https://grahamdbrown.com/ If you are interested in podcast advertising, please reach out to us at True Native Media or connect with Heather on LinkedIn. If you get value from the content, please consider subscribing and leaving a review! You can also follow us on social Twitter - @truenativemedia Instagram - @truenativemedia YouTube - True Native Media

I loved chatting with Lindsay Smith from Ad Results about working with their clients on brand suitability, otherwise known as brand safety. "We like to focus on the term suitability because, as an agency, we don't want to deem what shows are safe or unsafe. Instead, we want to match brands with suitable shows for their core values." Lindsay shares her process for monitoring ad-reads and working with podcasts and clients to create high-quality ads that convert. We also talk about how brands have different suitability floors and how it's essential to recognize and cater to those differences to find success. We also address the rise of dynamic insertion and how that affects brand safety or suitability. To learn more about Ad Results, visit the website: https://www.adresultsmedia.com/ Connect with Lindsay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-smith-678410165/ Connect with Heather on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcastadvertising/ If you are interested in advertising on our independent shows, please reach out to us at https://truenativemedia.com If you enjoy the content, please consider subscribing!

It is very hard for brands and indie podcasters to connect. Most of it is done manually with a direct relationship, network, or representation agency, like True Native Media. Mike Kadin saw an opportunity to help indie podcasters and brands to connect faster with RedCircle. "We started talking to these podcast creators and asking them, what are the challenges you face? And even more than making money, or making more money, was the need to grow their audience. They want more people to be able to hear what they are trying to say. And at the time we released some podcast hosting software, we had also built an underlying dynamic insertion engine that enabled dynamic audio and advertising opportunities." I chatted with Mike about what marketers want from the podcast industry in order to be successful and how the new technology and services like RedCircle can help bring more ad dollars to the space. "I spent a lot of time talking to marketers when I worked at Uber. I built software for marketers and they want to have that perfect 360-degree view of the customer. But I think there's no companies in the world that actually have a view like that." To learn more about RedCircle, visit the website: https://redcircle.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-kadin-a341571b/ If you are interested in advertising on our independent shows, please reach out to us at https://truenativemedia.com Or connect with Heather on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcastadvertising/

The podcast industry struggles with transparency when it comes to pricing, results, and measurements. There are several reasons why this is the case. So I invited Marty Michael, CEO, and Co-Founder of Gumball (a podcast advertising marketplace), to the show to chat about how his software is trying to break the transparency barrier in podcast advertising. We discuss why brands won't share their results and pricing rates and why this makes it challenging for standardization across the podcast industry. We also talk about why it is so challenging to place ads and how innovation is happening to reduce the friction of ad buying in podcasting. To learn more about Gumball, visit the website: https://gumball.fm/ Connect with Marty on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martymichael/ If you are interested in advertising on our independent shows, please reach out to us at https://truenativemedia.com Or connect with Heather on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcastadvertising/ ________ If you get value from the content, please consider subscribing and leaving a review! You can also follow us on social Twitter - @truenativemedia Instagram - @truenativemedia YouTube - True Native Media

I had one of the most open and honest conversations with Todd Gallet, Head of Partnerships at Podcorn, about how brands (if they are strategic about it) can book tons of inventory on smaller shows and get better results than trying to run on one or two huge well-known shows. "Not every brand is an excellent fit for the biggest shows. So if you're a new brand getting into the space and you're going to go after Joe Rogan, it could be a huge miss, quite frankly. You're going to get the audience, but it's not necessarily going to convert. You can move downstream to smaller shows for more inventory, and it also allows you to test more cost-effectively and then scale." Todd and I discuss how he is helping smaller podcasts and brands find an easy way to connect and partner together, and how advertisers with larger budgets can scale with smaller shows. Todd comes from an influencer ad sales background then successfully transitioned into podcast ad sales. "Influencer marketing and podcast advertising are almost an exact parallel. We were a marketplace for YouTubers, and all of that was about finding the host who had the right personality, the proper connection with your brand, and who could authentically deliver an endorsement. To me, podcasting is the exact same thing." We also cover why setting expectations upfront is critical to campaign success, and also why no ROI is not necessarily a loss. To learn more about Podcorn, you can visit the website - https://podcorn.com/ Reach out to Todd at todd@podcorn.com. If you get value from the content, please consider subscribing and leaving a review! You can also follow us on social Twitter - @truenativemedia Instagram - @truenativemedia YouTube - True Native Media LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcastadvertising/

As traditional influencer marketing platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) get increasingly over-saturated with influencer-type content, it's effortless for consumers to swipe right past ads. And so, companies have started to look for new avenues to reach their customers. And that's where podcasting comes in. But many digital marketers are used to a centralized platform to buy ads with a few clicks. Podcast advertising is lacking in this area, creating a barricade for more digital marketers to transfer a part of their influencer budget into podcasting. Anna Ratala, Co-Founder and CEO of Zvook.co joins me on the podcast to discuss how she is trying to remove the ad-buying barrier and bring more ad spend into podcasting. We discuss how the goal is to add podcast advertising into a marketing mix to support and complement what marketers are already doing. We also talk about the struggle of how to attribute conversions to podcast ads, and what you can do to measure its success. If you want to learn more about Zvook.co, visit the website - https://zvook.co/ You can connect with Anna on LinkedIn. Contact Heather on LinkedIn if you want to advertise with True Native Media's podcasts. If you get value from the content, please consider subscribing and leaving a review! You can also follow us on social Twitter - @truenativemedia Instagram - @truenativemedia YouTube - True Native Media

I can go on and on all day about how important and influential host-read endorsement ads are, but the reality is we need programmatic ads in podcasting for various reasons. Today, I want to share the research I have done because I think that programmatic ads have a place in podcasting and will help the industry continue to grow. I will cover topics like: Targeting Technology development New advertisers Ease of purchase Automation If you get value from the content, please consider subscribing and leaving a review! You can also follow us on social Twitter - @truenativemedia Instagram - @truenativemedia YouTube - True Native Media LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcastadvertising/

Today on the podcast, we’re excited to feature a conversation from the Signal Award-winning show Podcast Perspectives, produced by our friends at The Podglomerate (the podcast firm specialized in producing, distributing, and monetizing podcasts for high-profile clients including Netflix, PBS, NPR stations, Harvard Business School, and more). Podcast Perspectives brings on audio leaders and industry executives to walk through the biggest news of the day and to go deep on topics that podcasters need to know - like production techniques, IP and rights issues, ad tech, podcasting’s role in media at-large, and more.  On this special episode, we’re featuring their conversation between The Podglomerate’s founder/CEO Jeff Umbro and speaks with Lisa Laporte, CEO of TWiT.tv about the ebbs and flows of ad sales and how to create a meaningful podcast advertising campaign in today’s market. Listen to more episodes of Podcast Perspectives and follow the podcast: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives/ 

I have always admired Ray Harkins's career in podcasting. He started out at Midroll, the posterchild company for podcasting. Then he moved to Stitcher and is now the West Coast Lead Podcast Strategist for iHeartRadio. I really wanted to dive deep into the growth and evolution of podcast advertising with Ray because he has been pivoting in the industry for so many years, staying in tune with dynamic and programmatic developments. We talk about the major changes he has seen over the years, as well as what development is coming. We collectively gush over our love of host-read ads and why the future of podcast advertising is dynamic. Ray also shares some honest advice to brands and podcasters about succeeding in ad sales and why authenticity matters. Connect with Ray on Linkedin or listen to his podcast 100 Words Or Less: The Podcast. Contact Heather on LinkedIn if you want to advertise with True Native Media's podcasts.

We talk a lot about what podcast advertising is like from a brand's or podcaster's perspective, but what about the agencies that support these brands? How do they manage to bridge the partnership between podcasters, networks, rep firms, and brands? In this episode with Glenn Rubenstein, Founder of Adopter Media, we discuss how the industry is evolving and how Glen and his agency are pivoting to adjust to the changes. We also talk about managing advertisers' and publishers' expectations to find success for all. With over 100 million dollars in ads placed since he started, Glenn shares his expert knowledge about what makes a successful campaign and what we should be watching out for as the industry grows. To connect with Glenn, visit Adopter Media, or connect with Glenn on LinkedIn.

"We talk about brevity, clarity, and potency, making every word count so that every ad will count. Never use two words when one will do." Stew's extensive experience in performance marketing allows him to craft high-converting podcast ads. In this episode, we discuss why it is critical to have clarity in an ad and how advertisers can support hosts in driving the brand message. He also talks to me about what hosts can do to be more involved in the creative process and ultimately get more sales from their ads. He encourages hosts to ask questions like, "How are you [advertiser] attributing success to this? Is this the best offer you have available anywhere?" Here are some of the critical components that Stew covers in this episode Grab attention Hold attention Build Trust Clarity Be specific and back up your claims Create scarcity Stew uses his in-depth knowledge to help educate others and improve the overall quality of podcast advertising. He recently wrote an article for Sounds Profitable, essentially giving away all his secrets. I absolutely love talking with Stew and laughing a lot! To learn more about Oxford Road, visit their website, or reach out to Stew Redwine. Contact Heather if you want to advertise with True Native Media's podcasts.

It is rare to find a podcaster who has been productively selling ads for several years in podcasting. So when we asked Samantha to join us on the podcast to talk about how she has been so profitable, she was happy to share her advice for advertisers and podcasters looking to build long-term relationships. "I think that advertising isn't the right choice for all podcasts out there. It depends on the type of podcast that you have, the kind of message that you're bringing to the world, and what kind of monetization strategies that you're planning to partake in." To connect with Samantha, visit Pineapple Podcasting or reach out to True Native Media for advertising opportunities.

With the rapid rise of Clubhouse, Twitter Spaces, Facebook Live Audio Rooms, and Spotify Greenroom, podcasting suddenly got a bit scared about its audiences' loyalty. So we called in social audio and podcasting specialist Steve Olsher to join us on the podcast and chat about creating a successful partnership between podcasting, social studio, and monetization. We cover reasons for the lack of community in podcasting, how Steve is trying to combat that, why he is worried about the podcast demographic, and how people consume podcasts. To learn more, visit Podcast Magazine or connect with Steve via email at steve@podcastmagazine.com.

Can you believe it's almost the end of 2021? What a year! I always like to review what's ahead for us in the podcasting industry, so I invited Sam Sethi, a 30-year podcast veteran, to tell us what he thinks. Sam is the Operational Director at Viral Tribe, the Managing Director at River Radio, and the host and producer of Podland News. A terrific podcast that he does with James Cridland from Podnews. I am so glad I reached out and asked him to chat with me because he shared some fantastic insights into what we should look forward to next year and the future. We touch on what Apple and Spotify have been doing right and wrong this last year, what impressive development is happening with independent developers in the space, and why Sam doesn't bet on YouTube podcasting lasting. And so much more, so make sure you listen through to the end. You can connect with Sam on Linkedin or listen to Podland on your podcast player. _____ ➜ WE DROP NEW EPISODES BI-MONTHLY, SO SUBSCRIBE! Want to work with us? Get in touch.​ Connect with us: Twitter | Linkedin | Facebook | Youtube

I have always been apprehensive about brands entering the podcast space to create corporate shows without strong guidance from experts. They usually end up as a 30-minute infomercial for their products or services. I am fascinated by the listeners who actively choose to follow brands, and I wanted to learn more about the intricate workings of branded podcasts. So I invited Fatima Zaidi, Founder, and CEO of Quill Podcasting, to share her expertise. "Podcasting is a very new space. And so, just getting to the finish line is such an education process for bigger brands who are so used to putting out content on blogs, maybe YouTube channels, social media, but people still don't necessarily really understand the power of podcasting." Fatima is moving the needle in terms of elevating branded podcasts. Her team has helped many brands to identify their niche within their competitive matrix. "I never recommend creating a podcast purely for sales purposes. Typically, it can have a significant impact on sales and lead generation. Still, the goal of creating a podcast is to tell your brand's story and position yourself as a thought leader and subject matter expert. And first and foremost, the priority should be to educate, inform, and entertain your audience." Fatima talks about what it takes to build a branded podcast. What occurs behind the scenes, and why early adopters will see great success in the future. To learn more, visit Quill or connect with Fatima on Linkedin. _____ ➜ WE DROP NEW EPISODES BI-MONTHLY, SO SUBSCRIBE! Want to work with us? Get in touch.​ Connect with us: Twitter | Linkedin | Facebook | Youtube

"We're not looking to load on a bunch of shows every month. We're looking for high-quality shows that can be long-term, long-lasting partners. We're making sure it's a good fit. I love partnerships and relationships. So, when I'm getting on a call with a host, I want to make sure they are interested in Organifi. Maybe they haven't heard of us, but they're asking questions. They want to try the product. They are interested in endorsing the product themselves on the read. The relationship is either yay or nay for me when I see how engaged they are. If a host doesn't want to get on a call necessarily, that is a little worrisome." Hannah talks to me about her strategy for finding quality shows, how she sets up her campaigns, and why embedded ads have worked for them, and dynamic ads have not. She also works through why podcast advertising has been so effective for them and why Orgainfi continues to iterate and improve its current strategy. To learn more, visit Organifi or connect with Hannah on Linkedin. _____ ➜ WE DROP NEW EPISODES BI-MONTHLY, SO SUBSCRIBE! Want to work with us? Get in touch.​ Connect with us: Twitter | Linkedin | Facebook | Youtube

What happened to all the podcasting acquisitions last year? Why is the industry hating on programmatic ads? Is YouTube muscling its way into podcasting? I welcome Bryan Barletta from Sounds Profitable back on the show to share the inside scoop on what's happening with podcasting. Bryan is a very well-connected industry expert that recently joined the IAB to help move the industry forward and innovate in the space. Whenever I need to know what's going on behind the scenes, Bryan is my go-to resource. He also shares his valuable knowledge through his newsletter, Sounds Profitable. I highly recommend you subscribe! So, grab a drink, and let's get started :) _____ ➜ WE DROP NEW EPISODES BI-MONTHLY, SO SUBSCRIBE! Want to work with us? Get in touch.​ Connect with us: Twitter | Linkedin | Facebook | Youtube

Pete Birsinger, CEO and Founder of Podscribe, has been testing and creating new technologies in podcasting for the last five years. I am fascinated by the growth and expansion in podcast technology, so I invited Pete to join me on the show to talk about what he is seeing happen in the industry.  We cover some of the pros and cons of podcast tech and why it may not be easy to create new software. We also talk about how YouTube may impact the podcast industry as they move to hire executives focused on podcast growth. Pete shares his thoughts on how podcasters can leverage NFT's to monetize their shows in creative ways. You can visit Podscribe to learn more about Pete or connect with him on LinkedIn. _____ ➜ WE DROP NEW EPISODES BI-MONTHLY, SO SUBSCRIBE! Want to work with us? Get in touch.​ Connect with us: Twitter | Linkedin | Facebook | Youtube

This week on The Podcast Advertising Playbook, our host Heather Osgood sits down with seasoned ad delivery specialist from True Native Media, Hannah Gayhardt, to uncover the secrets behind successful podcast advertising. Whether you're new to the space or looking to fine-tune your strategy, this conversation is packed with valuable insights! Tune in to learn more about: What’s a Delivery Specialist’s Role? Learn about the behind-the-scenes work that ensures podcast ads are delivered seamlessly to listeners. Crafting Strong Audio Ads: Discover the key elements that make an audio ad stand out and resonate with your audience. Measuring Podcast Success: Get expert tips on how to effectively track the performance of your podcast ads and optimize for better results. To learn more, subscribe to the Podcast Advertising Playbook 👇 https://www.podcastadvertisingplaybook.com/ _______________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media 👇 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/truenativemedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truenativemedia/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcastadvertising/ Website: https://truenativemedia.com/ _________________________________ #podcast #podcastadvertising #advertisingagency

One of the most challenging parts of podcasting and podcast advertising is knowing your audience better. Who are they, what are their preferences, and what are their buying habits? Understanding listener preferences is key to creating better content and ads for listeners. So, I invited Daryl Battaglia, SVP, Market Development & Strategy at Triton Digital, to share his expert knowledge and experience on the subject of audience measurement. Daryl talks about the different ways we can use measurement data to grow audiences and refine marketer's campaign targeting to get more outstanding results. He also talks about the limitations and what he sees evolving from the podcast industry in the next few years. Learn about Triton Digital; visit their website. You can connect with Daryl on Linkedin.

We have had a rush of new advertisers enter the space this month, and many of them had questions that I thought would be useful to you. Here is what the episode will cover: What's the difference between downloads and listens, and what are we tracking? What is the difference between downloads and impressions? What's the difference between dynamic ad insertion and embedded? Are ads priced on downloads or listens? Are there average CPMs for embedded and dynamic ads? What's the difference between Podsights and Chartable? _____ ➜ WE DROP NEW EPISODES BI-MONTHLY, SO SUBSCRIBE! Want to work with us? Get in touch.​ Connect with us: Twitter | Linkedin | Facebook | Youtube

Today I am talking about how the pricing of podcast ads works for both podcasters and advertisers. I did a live stream recently and was inspired by all the questions I received about podcast ad prices. There is a lot of confusion, so I thought it would be best for me to sit down and demystify it for you. this episode will cover: CPM pricing model in podcasts and who this benefits. The range of prices and why they are so vast. Why some smaller podcasts can charge more than others with larger download numbers. Why the pricing of podcast ads is different depending on the ad type and placement. How smaller shows can leverage bundling to create a win-0win situation for themselves and the advertisers. If you want to watch the live stream video, you can click here. _____ ➜ WE DROP NEW EPISODES BI-MONTHLY, SO SUBSCRIBE! Want to work with us? Get in touch.​ Connect with us: Twitter | Linkedin | Facebook | Youtube

Podcast Movement took place two weeks ago, and it was wonderful to go to the event and to be able to see everyone face to face (or mask to mask). And I wanted to give you a little recap of some of the things that I learned and encountered while at the event. I'll also cover my initial thoughts on Mark Cuban's keynote session (I wasn't very impressed). Podcast Movement is a yearly event that takes place around the USA. And it's a terrific event because it's a great cross-section of the industry. So you have a ton of podcasters, industry folks, agencies, and you also have all of the vendors. So it's a great collection of movers and shakers in the industry. _____ ➜ WE DROP NEW EPISODES BI-MONTHLY, SO SUBSCRIBE! Want to work with us? Get in touch.​ Connect with us: Twitter | Linkedin | Facebook | Youtube

There is a continual debate in podcast advertising about how long an ad should be to be effective. Paul Riismandel, Senior Director of Marketing and Insights for SXM Media, shares his findings with me after they do control testing on ad length and campaign goals. The results may surprise you! We also talk about why goals are critical in determining how a campaign is run and the different results you will see. Paul shares his experience with campaigns that did not go well and what he did to convert them into successes. To learn more about SXM Media, visit their website. You can connect with Paul on Linkedin. _____ ➜ WE DROP NEW EPISODES BI-MONTHLY, SO SUBSCRIBE! Want to work with us? Get in touch.​ Connect with us: Twitter | Linkedin | Facebook | Youtube

Adam McNeil, Online Marketing and PR Manager, joins me on the podcast to discuss how Füm is taking podcast advertising by storm and making it a huge priority in their marketing strategy. Adam shares how he integrates podcast advertising into the brand's marketing mix and how he took learnings from influencer marketing and implemented them into podcast partnerships at scale. He also talks us through their strategy for discovering shows to partner with, what critical factors determine who they work with and why bigger shows are not always better. Adam tells a few well-kept secrets about how he finds high-trust audiences in genres he wants to focus on and what their tracking and measuring system looks like. To learn more about Füm, visit the website. To contact Adam, connect with him on Instagram or listen to his podcast Brewview. _____ ➜ WE DROP NEW EPISODES BI-MONTHLY, SO SUBSCRIBE! Want to work with us? Get in touch.​ Connect with us: Twitter | Linkedin | Facebook | Youtube

With the podcast advertising landscape changing so rapidly in the last 6 months, I want to take a moment and talk about the trends I am seeing and my predictions for the next 6 months. I will cover: 1. The rise of programmatic ads and how this will positively affect host-read ads. 2. What dynamic insertion is lacking. 3. The lastest thing advertisers require for their ad campaigns. I would love your take on these, so message me on Linkedin. As of this month, we are moving to bi-monthly episodes.

"In our world of attribution, it has really shifted from being a nice to have to a need to have. We see agencies and brands who will not buy podcast advertising if they cannot get attribution." Sarah Cotenoff, Co-Founder and Head of Partnership at Podsights, joins me today to discuss how podcast attribution is changing and impacting the way advertisers are buying podcast ads.  We talk about how Podsights is reacting to the new needs of brands, and why data has become so important in podcast advertising.

Martha Gallant, Growth Marketing Manager, joined us to talk about how Helix Sleep, a mattress company, took its podcast advertising strategy to the next level and ended up seeing amazing results. She shares some insightful best practices that they implement with each campaign and tells us about how they specifically approach their buys to build strong, lasting partnerships. In addition, Martha knows selecting podcasts to partner with is both art and data combined and walks us through her selection process.

Bart Roselli, SVP Growth for Veritone One, shares some powerful information about how brands can utilize the benefits of dynamic ad insertion to drive campaign goals.  He also talks about some of the challenges of dynamic ad insertion and how Veritone One overcomes those issues. Finally, Bart also discusses the major differences between embedded ads and dynamic ads and why host read ads will never disappear.

This week on The Podcast Advertising Playbook, we’re joined by Chris Bowlby, SVP of Sales at Soundrise, for an in-depth look at the dynamic landscape of podcast advertising. We explore key topics such as ad load, spot placement, and transparency issues, as well as the impact of Soundrise's partnership with PRX on non-profit podcasting and programmatic ad sales. Plus, we discuss the vital role independent podcasters play in shaping the future of podcast advertising. Tune in for insights on: Navigating the intricacies of ad load The rise of programmatic advertising in the non-profit sector Key comparisons between podcasting and CTV And much more! To learn more, subscribe to the Podcast Advertising Playbook 👇 https://www.podcastadvertisingplaybook.com/ _______________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media 👇 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/truenativemedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truenativemedia/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcastadvertising/ Website: https://truenativemedia.com/ _________________________________ #podcast #podcastadvertising #advertisingagency

More and more companies are joining the podcast ad space, which is very exciting. But the more companies investing in ads, the tricker it becomes to decide the best course of action to take.  In this episode, I break down the 5 different ways you can buy podcast ads based on the type of ad you are looking for (programmatic or host read.) _____ ➜ WE DROP NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK, SO SUBSCRIBE! Want to work with us? Get in touch.​ Connect with us: Twitter  | Linkedin | Facebook | Youtube For more information, visit: truenativemedia.com heatherosgood.com

If you don't know how much money or budget to set aside for your podcast ad campaign, you need to listen to this episode. I will go over the different options and recommendations to follow when creating a podcast ad campaign. I will also share key factors that influence the pricing range in podcast ads. 

Advertisers are constantly looking to level up their podcast advertising campaigns. So today, I will share my top 8 tips for building effective podcast ad campaigns that you can include in yours to improve your results and drive more sales.  Want to work with us? Contact info@truenativemedia.com.

When companies like Slack, Charles Schwab, Adobe, and Facebook come to you to create branded podcasts, you know you are doing it right.  Steve Pratt at Pacific Content has created some of the most memorable branded podcasts, and he joined me to talk about why he has been so successful.  He shares his expert knowledge of making branded podcasts that people want to listen to and why the most important focus is not your company but your audience. 

Sam Katz, from Marketsmith Inc, joins me on the podcast to talk about his experience with reaching the ever-growing on-demand generation that is opting out of advertising.  We talk about how brands and marketers can gain insights from the changing landscape of consumer behaviors by immersing themselves in their habits.  We also discuss how podcast advertising can play a crucial role in connecting brands with the unreachable audience that has disengaged from other types of channels.

In this episode, I play three different ads and break down exactly what makes each one a quality ad-read and how their approach drives sales.  Here are a few points I discuss in the episode: - The importance of why a host must try the product/service first. - What makes an authentic and organic ad read. - The best way for the host to combine talking points and personal experience for a powerful impact. - How the content of the podcast affects the type of ad read a host will provide.

A podcast host provides a direct link to their audience that goes well beyond a 3-second scroll-by that you get with Instagram influencers. Shreya Sharma from Inside Podcasting talks about how marketers are not educating themselves about their audience who are deeply passionate about audio. She also discusses how we need to bust the myth that podcasting data doesn't exist, and more marketers need to understand the value of host-read ads. 

Review Episode: This brand came to me to help them with their campaign formula because it wasn't working. I break down the podcast sponsorship campaign they had run, share what they did well and what they should change to turn their next podcast sponsorship campaign into a total rockstar success.  Pros & cons of the selected podcasts. The number of podcasts.  Which target audience would have worked better. Delivery & frequency of the ad placements. Why the ad reads had the biggest impact.

Every year The Infinite Dial Study comes out and it covers really important podcast listener statistics for advertisers and podcast industry professionals to use to help influence and increase performance.  Today, I break down the most important stats to consider.  Want to work with us? Contact truenativemedia.com

Chris Cunningham, a Managing Partner at C2 Ventures, an early-stage venture fund out of New York, joined me on the podcast to talk about the nature of investing in the podcasting industry. He shares some great insights into what investors look for when backing a podcast company, what he sees happening with all the acquisitions in the space, and what lies ahead for the industry as it matures.  To learn more about C2 Ventures, visit https://www.c2ventures.co/.

This week on The Podcast Advertising playbook, our host Heather Osgood breaks down how companies with zero podcasting experience can take the first steps to dive in, even on a budget. We’ll discuss simple strategies for leveraging podcast interviews, reaching new audiences, and creating a podcast that connects with customers on a deeper level. Key Takeaways: Interviews as a Low-Cost Entry Point: Start by guesting on established podcasts to build credibility and reach. Targeted Podcast Outreach: Focus on shows that align closely with your product or service for maximum impact. Creating a Company Podcast: Use your own show to engage with potential clients and create meaningful conversations. Exploring Podcast Advertising: Learn how podcast ads can be an effective way to extend your brand's reach. To learn more, subscribe to the Podcast Advertising Playbook 👇 https://www.podcastadvertisingplaybook.com/ _______________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media 👇 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/truenativemedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truenativemedia/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcastadvertising/ Website: https://truenativemedia.com/ _________________________________ #podcast #podcastadvertising #advertisingagency

In this episode, I will talk to you about how podcast hosting providers stack up, why it's important for you as an advertiser to understand them, and how their differences affect your ad campaign. Want to work with us? truenativemedia.com

My goal for this podcast has always been to create an educational resource for anyone interested in podcast advertising. So, in today's episode, I thought I would answer some of these pressing questions.  - Targeting specific regions & times of the day. - Downloads versus impressions. - Why are dynamic ads priced by the month? - How can you align ads with content? - Does the length of the podcast play a part in better ad performance? - How can an advertiser avoid being in an ad stack? and more

While host-read ads are extremely effective in podcasting, they may not be the best fit for your marketing mix. So, I invited Stephanie Donovan, SVP of Publisher Sales at Triton Digital, to join me to talk about podcast programmatic ad buying.  In this episode, she shares her expert knowledge on what advertisers and podcasters (publishers) can expect from programmatic ads, the differences between host read and programmatic ads, and how to incorporate them into your marketing strategy.