Best Audio Content Lab Team Podcasts (2025)

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Podcast to Primetime: How Evan Shapiro Turned Audio into TV and What’s Next 30:26

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This week on “What’s a Podcast? - The Extended Interviews,” Evan Shapiro (renowned Media Universe Cartographer) brings his latest industry map to share with Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road & Veritone One) how and why podcasts should expand into other mediums. At IFC, Evan pioneered the podcast-to-TV pipeline (Comedy Bang Bang, WTF with Marc Maron). N…

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"Kill the Word 'Podcast'": The Roost's AJ Feliciano on How Video Blew Up the Medium in Every Sense 53:53

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Kill the word podcast? Our guest votes yes. This week on “What’s a Podcast? - The Extended Interviews,” Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road & Veritone One) hosts AJ Feliciano (former GM of The Roost Network) for a deep dive on how The Roost became the in-house “media company of tomorrow.” AJ is all-in on 360 content. He even built a flywheel for how podc…

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Joe Rogan Isn't a Podcast: Steve Pratt Puts Podcasting's Definition to the Test 53:26

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This week on the Media Roundtable, Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road & Veritone One) hosts Steve Pratt (Founder, The Creativity Business, author of Earn It: Unconventional Strategies for Brave Marketers) for a debate about Steve’s article on Joe Rogan’s podcast status. Why? Because a podcast is still the best place for an open exchange of ideas–even id…

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Star Trek in the Basement: Why Podcasting Still Needs its Indie Creators with John McDermott 59:31

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Reminder: Shows don’t need a million downloads to make an impact. This week, in a podcast studio, somewhere on the final frontier, Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road & Veritone One) and John McDermott (Co-Founder, Caloroga Shark Media) boldly go where nobody’s gone before, to discuss how there’s plenty of room in podcasting for celebrities AND friends t…

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274: The Cable Cowboy Who Went from Broke to Broadband 🤠 | Terry Koosed of Bel Air Internet 2:16:14

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Terry Koosed is the Founder of Bel Air Internet, a Los Angeles based Internet Service Provider, and a leading authority on successful entrepreneurship. He has founded and successfully run seven companies in the high-tech industry during the past 40 years, sometimes concurrently, and is what some would call, a serial entrepreneur. Listen to Part II,…

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Sounds Definitive - The State of Podcasting with Bryan Barletta 31:59

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Hope you’re good at math, because podcasting is about to multiply. This week on the Media Roundtable limited series “What’s a Podcast? - The Extended Interviews,” Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road & Veritone One) hosts Bryan Barletta (Founder and Partner, Sound Profitable) to peel back the layers of podcasting. “I want it [the podcast definition] to be…

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The Podcaster’s Blueprint: How Ira Glass Made Podcasting a Cultural Phenomenon 47:32

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Hot tip for CAOs: Find a podcaster who believes in 'good promotion' like Ira Glass. Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road & Veritone One) sits down with Audio Legend and Podcast Pioneer Ira Glass (Host, Executive Producer, This American Life) in a new episode of “What’s a Podcast? - The Extended Interviews.” This week’s episode is sponsored by our friends …

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London Calling, Global Response: Highlights from The Podcast Show 2025 42:12

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Podcasting is global. Is your brand ready? On an all-new Media Roundtable: Special Edition, we’re recapping the highlights of Podcast Show London 2025 with notable attendees. This week’s episode is sponsored by our friends at ALLCITY Network. For the next best thing to a front row seat, we’ve assembled an all-star panel of audio industry insiders t…

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Podcasting: Why Have We Been Undervaluing a $7.3B Industry? - with Hernan Lopez 1:28:42

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CAOs, there’s a number out there in the world that if you knew it, it’d change your business forever. Our guest on this week’s episode of the Media Roundtable found that number— How’d he do it? Join Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road & Veritone One) as he hosts Hernan Lopez, (Founder, Wondery & Owl & Co) in a special double episode to talk about the BIG…

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Follow the Audience & Win: Responding to Listener Behavior with Steven Goldstein (Amplifi Media) & Jay Nachlis (Coleman Insights) 58:31

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CAOs, the most important thing to remember is this: Chase your audience and success will follow. This week on the Media Roundtable: Special Edition, Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road & Veritone One) welcomes audio heavyweights Steven Goldstein (Founder & CEO, Amplifi Media) and Jay Nachlis (Vice President, Coleman Insights). This episode is sponsored b…

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"Little Masterpieces for Your Ears" - Understanding Podcasting’s Past, Ensuring its Future 1:15:37

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Ah, podcasts–those “little masterpieces for your ears.” We’re back with another episode of our limited series, ‘What’s a Podcast? - The Extended Interviews.’ We have an all-star panel of industry insiders to debate what a podcast is — and what it could be. Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road and Veritone One) hosts: Larry Rosin (President, Edison Researc…

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273: Publishing to EdTech: The Unlikely Road to Evolution Labs with Founder Peter Kraft 1:26:53

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Peter Kraft is the Founder and President of Evolution Labs. Prior to founding Evolution Labs, Kraft was instrumental in forming and re-envisioning two educational software companies that led the industry in recruitment, enrollment and retention of college students. He co-founded GoalQuest in 2000 and served as its CEO until 2007 when he spearheaded…

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Audio Gold - Charting the Rise of the MeidasTouch Network with the Meiselas Brothers 53:12

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Three brothers have taken podcasting by storm. And this week, they share the secret to turning everything they touch to podcast gold. In our limited series “What’s a Podcast? The Extended Interviews,” we sit down with the creators of the fastest-growing independent media network in the world, the MeidasTouch. Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road and Verit…

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Redefining Podcasts: Audio, Video, and the Future of the Channel with Larry Rosin (Edison Research) 1:24:15

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The Media Roundtable limited series: “What’s a Podcast? – The Extended Interviews” continues with this crucial debate. This week's episode is sponsored by Fairing. Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road and Veritone One) teams up with Larry Rosin (President, Edison Research) for our extensive qualitative and quantitative journey to define what a ‘podcast’ i…

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Charting Podcasting’s Pirate Ship Past with Adam Carolla 38:27

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Presenting, The Media Roundtable Limited Series: “What’s a Podcast? – The Extended Interviews.” This week we have a guest who’s not only influential in podcasting history but in Oxford Road history too. This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at ALLCITY Network. During interviews for the series, Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road and Veritone On…

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All Ears: Everything We Learned at Podcast Movement Evolutions 2025 55:45

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The Media Roundtable is back, assuaging your FOMO by recapping the highlights of Podcast Movement Evolutions 2025. This week's episode is sponsored by The Daily Wire. Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road and Veritone One) hosts a full panel of Audio All-Stars: Bart Roselli (SVP, Media, Oxford Road and Veritone One) Conor Doyle (President, Oxford Road and …

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What's a Podcast? Episode 3: The Crossroads – Identity Crisis & the Future 30:37

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So… what is a podcast in 2025? As video takes over and platforms tighten their grip, the medium faces an identity crisis. In our final episode, we examine what’s at stake and where podcasting might go next. You’ll hear from industry leaders like Guy Raz, James Cridland, Dan Franks, and AJ Feliciano as they wrestle with the evolving definition of po…

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What's a Podcast? Episode 2: The Explosion – Mainstream & the Pod-demic 29:15

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After Serial broke the sound barrier, podcasting went from niche to everywhere—fast. In this episode, we follow the industry through its Hollywood makeover, the rise of podcast celebrities, and a pandemic-era boom that flooded the market with new voices. Hear from insiders like Bryan Barletta, Pete Birsinger, and the Meiselas Brothers on how podcas…

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What's a Podcast? Episode 1: The Genesis – The Accidental Revolution 32:16

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Podcasting didn’t start with a business plan—it started with rebels, weirdos, and accidental pioneers tinkering in garages. In Episode 1 of What’s A Podcast?, we trace the medium’s origin story—from the earliest RSS hacks to the moment Steve Jobs brought podcasts to iTunes. Along the way, you’ll hear from Adam Carolla and Leo Laporte on bypassing t…

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Ad Infinitum S3E2 - Stay Safe in Sound 46:46

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The world’s only podcast solely dedicated to audio ads is back! Brought to you by this week’s sponsor Claritas, we give you Ad Infinitum Season 3, Episode 2 - "Stay Safe in Sound." Host Stew Redwine (VP, Creative Services, Oxford Road) welcomes journalist Suzanne Rico to talk about her deeply personal, fascinating podcast The Man Who Calculated Dea…

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272: From Selling Phones Out of a Van to Leading a 9-Figure Empire | Brett Beveridge of T-ROC 1:13:10

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Brett Beveridge is the President of The Revenue Optimization Companies. Brett is an entrepreneurial, results-driven executive with over 20 years of experience and success in the wireless and technology industries. He has hands-on success in start-ups, profit turnarounds, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs and fundraising and is the driving force behind…

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The State of Audio Ads: Podcasthon, Wondery Goes FAST, YouTube Premium Lite, and Untouchable Ad Budgets 39:12

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The Media Roundtable is back with our very special Podcasthon episode supporting the Koala Corps. Plus, a blockbuster industry edition with a round-up of last week’s biggest audio industry moves. Fearless host James Ingrassia, (EVP of Client Services, Oxford Road) welcomes fellow audio all-stars: - James Cridland, (Editor, Podnews and Podcast Busin…

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Ad Infinitum S3E1 - Audio is for the Children 1:00:45

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The world’s only podcast solely dedicated to audio ads is back! Presenting Ad Infinitum Season 3, Episode 1 - "Audio is for the Children."Host Stew Redwine (VP, Creative Services, Oxford Road) welcomes Deborah Goldstein (Executive Producer, Head Writer, Host of Gen-Z Media’s hit show “The Big Fib”) and Jeremy Westphal (Director of Partnerships, Adv…

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Follow the Money: Spotify’s Payouts, The True Crime Cruise, and Indie Podcasters 41:33

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The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’re following the money through the eyes of industry players and creators alike. Giles Martin (EVP, Strategy, Oxford Road) hosts fellow Agents of Influence Hilary Shafer (VP, Podcast and YouTube Influencer, Veritone One), Bart Roselli (SVP Growth, Veritone One), and James Ingrassia (EVP, Client Service, Oxf…

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Ad Infinitum S2E14 - The State of Sonic Branding 56:51

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The world’s only podcast solely dedicated to audio ads is back for a very special Season 2 finale! Presenting Ad Infinitum Season 2, Episode 14 - "The State of Sonic Branding."Host Stew Redwine (VP, Creative Services, Oxford Road) and guest producer Jeanna Isham (Owner, Dreamr Productions) explore sonic branding's evolution, impact, and future thro…

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Betting on Podcasts – Fox, Netflix, and YouTube Want a Piece of Podcasting’s Power 41:24

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The Media Roundtable Industry Edition is back! This week, we’re rounding up the biggest trending news stories in podcasting as Netflix, Fox, and YouTube all make moves that could reshape the industry.James Ingrassia, (EVP of Client Service, Oxford Road & Veritone One) hosts fellow Oxford Road luminaries Neal Lucey (EVP of Strategy & Product), Spenc…

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Ad Infinitum S2E13 - One Amazon to Rule Them All 47:57

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The world’s only podcast solely dedicated to audio ads is back! Presenting Ad Infinitum Season 2, Episode 13 - "One Amazon to Rule Them All"“ It's a group project where they each got a different part of the business, and they all try to jam it all together at the end, but none of it works together.”Adam McNeil (SVP of Client Services, Adopter Media…

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271: How to Breathe Life into a Business... Dr. Dan Cohen of Breathe Right Strips 55:39

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Dr. Dan Cohen is the former Chairman of CNS, Incorporated. Dr. Cohen was the driving force behind the meteoric rise of Breathe Right nasal strips, acquiring the rights to manufacture and sell the product for the medical equipment company he founded in 1982. In 2006, GlaxoSmithKline acquired CNS, including its Breathe Right nasal strips and FiberCho…

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Funny Business with Paul Scheer 36:00

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The Media Roundtable is back with some award-winning podcasting starpower, resurfacing from July’s 2nd Annual CAO Summit.Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road & Veritone One) sat down for a fireside chat with Paul Scheer, award-winning actor (The League, Black Monday, Veep, Fresh off the Boat) and host of How Did This Get Made (back-to-back Ambie winner fo…

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Ad Infinitum S2E12 - A.I. Loves Everybody 25:37

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The world’s only podcast solely dedicated to audio ads is back! Presenting Ad Infinitum Season 2, Episode 12 - "A.I. Loves Everybody".Stew Redwine (VP, Creative, Oxford Road) explores the cutting-edge world of AI-driven audio advertising with Dave "Chachi" Denes (President, Benztown and host of Chachi Loves Everybody) and Masa Patterson (VP of Oper…

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Open Debate: Ben Shapiro Talks Civility in Podcasting 35:44

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The Media Roundtable is back! This week, we’ve got a two-part episode for your listening pleasure.First, Giles Martin (EVP, Strategy & Insights, Oxford Road) shares insights from our new case study, “The Untold Story of the Podcast Election,” where we show how the power of audio, especially audience engagement and riskier content, helped shape the …

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Ad Infinitum S2E11 - The Authors of Audio Branding 48:08

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The world’s only podcast solely dedicated to audio ads is back! Presenting Ad Infinitum Season 2, Episode 11 - "The Authors of Audio Branding."Stew Redwine (VP, Creative Services, Oxford Road) welcomes two experts who literally wrote the book — “Audio Branding.” Colleen Fahey, (US Managing Director, Sixième Son), and Larry Minsky, (Professor, Colum…

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The Sound of Growth: How Audio Fuels Branded Search 52:38

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The Media Roundtable is back! This week, we’re bringing you a deep dive into our new case study, “The Sound of Growth: How Audio Fuels Branded Search.” Giles Martin (EVP of Strategy & Insights, Oxford Road) hosts fellow audiophiles James Ingrassia (EVP, Head of Client Services, Oxford Road) and Tucker Peleuses (VP, Strategy, Veritone One) to break …

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270: Once Again, the Return of the Non-Food Franchise King: Jon Ostenson of Franbridge Consulting 59:52

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Jon Ostenson is the Founder of FranBridge Consulting. Jon is a top 1% Franchise Consultant in the US, and frequent contributor on franchising across a variety of outlets and publications. Jon is a multi-brand franchisee himself, and along with his business partners, he has great operators leading these ventures. As a result, he is able to commit ov…

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A Look Forward to 2025 - Trends That Will Shape Audio 1:27:50

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The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’ve dusted off our trusty crystal ball for a look into 2025. What trends will shape the audio industry next year and beyond? Stay tuned…Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road & Veritone One) hosts fellow audio prognosticators:Steven Goldstein (Founder & CEO, Amplifi Media)Tom Webster (Partner, Sounds Profitable)Pete…

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A Look Back at 2024 - AI, Video’s Rise, the Podcast Election & More 1:29:16

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“Anybody that tries to change what the audience wants is crazy.”- Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road & Veritone One)The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’re taking a look back at the biggest trends that shaped audio in 2024. It’s an epic recap of a huge year for our industry.Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road & Veritone One) hosts:James Ingrassia - EVP,…

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Measurement: Untangling the Knot 42:01

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“I am trying constantly to look for any indication that something is working.”Brittany Clevenger, (Senior Director of Growth Marketing, BetterHelp)The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’re bringing you another favorite CAO Summit session, all about Measurement. Giles Martin (EVP of Strategy & Insights, Oxford Road) takes the stage with:Margaux …

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269: Blowing Minds with Carey Smith: The Big Ass Fans Story! 🫏... 1:12:04

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Carey Smith founded Big Ass Fans in 1999 and served as its Chief Big Ass until the company's sale in 2017. Under his guidance, Big Ass Fans grew an average of 30% a year, with offices across the globe. It made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies 11 consecutive years — a feat achieved by only 34 others — and expanded from industr…

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Video, Audio, or Both? - Shaping the Future of Podcast with James Cridland 59:39

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“For me, it's like being on the Titanic, and somebody’s saying, ‘Oh, look, that iceberg looks nice. Let's go over there.”James Cridland (editor, Podnews and Podcast Business Journal)The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’re taking a deep dive into the future of podcasts – our dreams, fears, and the unknown.Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road & Verito…

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Ad Infinitum S2E10 - Congruent Cues with Chelsea Campbell 43:58

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“As important, if not more important, than the individual assets themselves, is the brand's commitment to using them over time.”Chelsea Campbell, (Group Creative Director, SiriusXM’s Studio Resonate)The world’s only podcast solely dedicated to audio ads is back! Presenting Ad Infinitum Season 2, Episode 10 - "Congruent Cues."Stew Redwine (VP, Creat…

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MMMs, Advanced Radio, & Pixels - Lessons from the CAO Attribution Forum 1:03:13

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“Are we actioning off of this data? Or is this just a nice to have?”Shane Pittson, (Founder, So&So)The Media Roundtable is back! We recently welcomed dozens of Chief Audio Officers for an Attribution forum at Audacy's SoundSpace in Soho, NYC. ICYMI, we’re sharing the highlights and wisdom straight from the CAOs.Giles Martin, (EVP of Strategy & Insi…

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Lessons from the "Podcast Election" – Audio’s Role in Politics 48:07

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“There is room in America for civility. Honest to goodness conversation–an exchange of ideas without having to insult individuals.”Kraig Kitchin, (Senior Strategic Advisor for Oxford Road & Bonafide Audio Legend)The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’re taking a deep look into audio’s role in politics.Dan Granger, (CEO of Oxford Road & Veritone…

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Permission to Laugh with Dana Carvey, David Spade, & Jenna Weiss-Berman 32:45

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“We took on the stance of being on the side of our sponsors, embracing them and their dreams.”Dana Carvey (Comedy Legend, Co-Host of Fly on the Wall)The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’re bringing you one of our many favorite chats from Oxford Road’s 2024 CAO Summit: “Permission to Laugh.”Jenna Weiss-Berman (Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Pineapple St…

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From Competitors to Partners: The Story Behind the Industry's Biggest Union–with Dan Granger, Conor Doyle, and Bryan Barletta 33:44

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"Brands haven't really had a collective voice. And they're the ones paying everybody's bills. They should be at the top of the food chain." Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road & Veritone One)The Media Roundtable is back! This week, we're making waves in the podcasting world with a groundbreaking announcement that's set to reshape the industry.If you have…

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268: Manufacturing Shutters & Company Culture | 🪟 Rick Skidmore of Timberlane Inc. 1:06:53

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Rick Skidmore is the Founder and CEO at Timberlane, Inc. Having been born an entrepreneur, it should have been clear early on that despite considerable success in the insurance and investment industry, Rick's future was outside the traditional career path. Rick founded his current company, Timberlane Inc., in 1995, based on a passion and a gaping n…

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What Brands Want: New Report Highlights from 50 CAOs 1:05:52

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“If you're investing in endorsement, podcasts, radio, host-read ads, you're investing in authenticity and trust. And if there's anything that's compromising that, it's not worth it.”Rion Swartz (Legendary CAO)The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’re doing a deep dive into our new first-of-its-kind study: What Brands Want.The study came straigh…

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Questioning Everything with Journalist Brian Reed (S-Town, This American Life) 56:47

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“There's interesting data that's been coming out suggesting that podcasts and hosts are the most trusted figures in media.”Brian Reed, (Host of Question Everything, S-Town - This American Life)The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’re bringing you a hard-hitting story featuring a unique, journalistic perspective on the landscape of audio and me…

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Make Creative Your Unfair Advantage - Secrets from the CAO Summit 50:09

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“Take big swings.”- Robbie Giles (VP, Performance & Lifecycle Marketing, MasterClass)The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’re bringing you one of our favorite panels from the CAO Summit, recorded live at Spotify’s Pod City Campus. There’s no bigger performance lever than our topic— message optimization.Stew Redwine (VP Creative Services, Oxfor…

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Audio’s Role in the Marketing Mix - Live from the CAO Summit 36:22

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“When you can find the right partnership with a host, it can truly transform your business.”Steve Blackford (Head of LifeLock Customer Acquisition, Gen)The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’re featuring one of the most insightful talks from the CAO Summit–Audio’s Role in the Marketing Mix.James Ingrassia (EVP, Client Service, Oxford Road) mode…

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Ad Infinitum: S2E09 - Simulacrum Ex Machina with Oskar Serrander 40:29

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The world’s only podcast solely dedicated to audio ads is back! Presenting Ad Infinitum Season 2, Episode 9 - "Simulacrum Ex Machina."Newly-dubbed Audio GOAT Stew Redwine (VP, Creative Services, Oxford Road) welcomes Oskar Serrander (Co-Founder/CEO, Wondercraft) fresh from the launch of Wondercraft.Join Stew and Oskar as they talk Wondercraft's ori…