Podcast Advertising Playbook
This podcast is dedicated to helping listeners better understand podcast advertising. Whether you're in advertising, marketing, or simply a podcaster interested in learning more about the podcast advertising world this show is for you. We'll provide techniques for implementing your ad campaigns, setting budgets, and expectations giving you the knowledge and expertise to become a podcast advertising expert.
Episodes
April 23, 2025 • 11 mins
On this solo episode of The Podcast Advertising Playbook, Heather Osgood dives into the world of podcast advertising through the lens of reality TV’s favorite matchmaking experiment—Love Is Blind. Spoiler alert: when it comes to ads, love at first listen isn’t always guaranteed.
Just like the hopeful couples in the pods, advertisers sometimes enter the podcast space with high hopes but no clear strategy. Heather shares why going i...
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April 16, 2025 • 40 mins
This week on The Podcast Advertising Playbook, host Heather Osgood sits down with Hetal Patel, President of Ad Intelligence at iHeartMedia, to unpack how data, technology, and strategy are shaping the next era of podcast advertising.
With deep expertise in media measurement and a front-row seat at one of the industry's biggest players, Hetal shares how iHeartMedia is harnessing ad intelligence to deliver smarter, more effective ca...
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April 9, 2025 • 43 mins
This week on The Podcast Advertising Playbook, host Heather Osgood sits down with Matt Shapo, Director of Digital Audio and Video at the IAB, to explore the evolving landscape of podcast advertising—from emerging tech to evolving standards.
With podcasting in the spotlight and video on the rise, Matt shares how the IAB is helping guide the industry forward while keeping trust, scalability, and innovation at the center of it all.
In...
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March 26, 2025 • 42 mins
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.
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March 19, 2025 • 31 mins
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...
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March 12, 2025 • 38 mins
This week on The Podcast Advertising Playbook, host Heather Osgood sits down with Eric Smith, President & COO of Incremental Media, to explore the evolution of podcast advertising and what’s next for the industry. With years of experience in media and a front-row seat to podcasting’s growth, Eric shares insights on the biggest shifts shaping the space and how advertisers can navigate the opportunities ahead.
In this episode, Heathe...
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February 26, 2025 • 35 mins
This week on The Podcast Advertising Playbook, host Heather Osgood is joined by Robert Tuchman, Co-founder of Amaze Media Labs, to discuss the evolving landscape of podcast advertising and how technology is shaping audience growth and monetization. With a deep background in media and entrepreneurship, Robert shares his journey into podcasting and the innovative tools his team has developed to help creators and advertisers succeed.
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February 19, 2025 • 39 mins
This week on The Podcast Advertising Playbook, host Heather Osgood is joined by Arielle Nissenblatt, founder of EarBuds Podcast Collective, podcast community builder, and passionate advocate for audio storytelling. Arielle has dedicated her career to helping listeners discover new shows and supporting creators in growing their audiences through thoughtful curation and community engagement.
In this episode, Heather and Arielle explo...
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February 12, 2025 • 41 mins
This week on The Podcast Advertising Playbook, host Heather Osgood is joined by James Cridland, Editor of Podnews and a renowned radio futurologist, for a deep dive into the evolution of podcasting and what’s next for the industry. With years of experience analyzing trends, technology, and audience behavior, James brings valuable insights into how podcasting has transformed—and where it’s headed.
In this episode, Heather and James ...
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January 29, 2025 • 33 mins
This week on The Podcast Advertising Playbook, host Heather Osgood is joined by Gina Garrubbo, President & CEO of National Public Media, and Bryan Moffett, COO of NPM and SVP of Network Growth at NPR, for an insightful conversation about NPM's approach to podcasting and advertising. The three dive into:
NPM’s unique position in the podcasting space, leveraging its 50-year legacy in audio journalism to connect with a younger, more ...
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January 22, 2025 • 34 mins
This week on The Podcast Advertising Playbook, host Heather Osgood is joined by Andrew Giancola, the host of The Personal Finance Podcast and member of True Native Media's roster, for an insightful conversation about podcasting in the personal finance space and how to successfully monetize a podcast. In this episode, the two dive into:
The origins of The Personal Finance Podcast and Andrew’s journey to creating a show that resonat...
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January 15, 2025 • 33 mins
This week on The Podcast Advertising Playbook, host Heather Osgood is joined by Bob Hunt, Senior Director of Audio at Hearts & Science, to discuss the evolving landscape of podcast advertising and how brands can effectively leverage the medium to engage their audiences. In this episode, the two dive into:
An introduction to Hearts & Science and how the agency helps brands create impactful audio strategies.
Expert advice for brand...
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January 8, 2025 • 40 mins
This week on The Podcast Advertising Playbook, host Heather Osgood sits down with Lex Friedman, Founder of Lex Friedman Consulting, to explore his journey and insights in the podcasting space. In this episode, the two dive into:
Lex's background and how his experience led him to build a consulting business focused on podcasting.
Shifting trends in podcast advertising and how advertiser approaches have evolved over the years.
The...
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December 11, 2024 • 30 mins
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...
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December 9, 2024 • 26 mins
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 bi...
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November 27, 2024 • 35 mins
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-...
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November 20, 2024 • 35 mins
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 ...
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November 13, 2024 • 15 mins
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 p...
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November 6, 2024 • 47 mins
This week on The Podcast Advertising Playbook, our host Heather Osgood sat down with Stew Redwine, VP of Creative Services at Oxford Road and Oskar Serrander, Co-Founder and CEO of Wondercraft, to explore the transformative role of AI in the podcast industry. From revolutionizing podcast ads to navigating ethical challenges, we dive into how AI tools are reshaping the way we create, measure, and distribute content. Whether you're a...
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October 23, 2024 • 39 mins
"What I thought was fascinating was some of the talk about content and influencers and what we talked about at the beginning, how people buy from people they trust...people trust creators more than brands."
This week on The Podcast Advertising Playbook, our host Heather Osgood, sat down with E.B. Moss of Moss Appeal to discuss their journey from representing the same podcast to becoming powerful female entrepreneurs. Tune in to hea...
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