Interested in the world of podcasting and looking to be inspired by those that have demonstrated success with their shows? Since 2014 Harry Duran, Founder of podcast agency FullCast, has had hundreds of conversations with some of the most fascinating podcasters in the podosphere. His relaxed, conversational format allows guests to kick back their heels and share valuable and sometimes personal insights of their podcasting journey. If you're looking to open your mind and heart to new possibil ...
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Why are there nutrition labels required for the food we eat, but not the media we consume? How do you find out if the show you are sponsoring or listening to is saving lives or destroying the fabric of our democracy? The Media Roundtable is back in session for a new season this September but with a fun new twist. We are sharpening our focus to conversations with podcasters and creators about the shows they make and the reasons WHY they make them. The Media Roundtable season two will “unbox” ...
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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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📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube For the past few years I’ve been a huge fan of PodPage. I even had the Founder, Brenden Mulligan on Episode 291: Brenden recently brought the one and only Dave Jackson on to the team and I was grateful to have Dave back on for a deep and thorough dive of ALL the PodPage features, screen by screen. If you’ve been strug…
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📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube Ever wondered how diverse backgrounds can lead to success in podcasting? In this episode, I speak with Pat Cheung, founder of Fanlist, a platform designed to enhance fan engagement for podcasters. With over 15 years in tech and a rich history in banking and UX design, Pat brings a unique perspective to the podcasting …
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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
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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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“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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📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube Ever wondered how storytelling can transform lives and create lasting impact? In this episode, I chat with Scott Johnson, the host of "What Was That Like?" Scott is a seasoned podcaster who has mastered the art of storytelling, using his platform to share gripping, real-life experiences that resonate deeply with liste…
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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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“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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“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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📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube In this episode, I speak with Brandon Birkmeyer, the host of the Brands on Brands podcast and author of "Front and Center Leadership." We dive into the serendipitous way we connected through mutual friends and podcasting events, and how those late-night conversations at conferences often spark the best ideas. Brandon …
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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…
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The world’s only podcast solely dedicated to audio ads is back! Presenting Ad Infinitum Season 2, Episode 8 - "Sonic Truths."Fearless host Stew Redwine (VP Creative Services, Oxford Road) welcomes JJ Healan (Vice President, U.S. Marketing, Brand Content and Engagement, McDonald's) for a big bite of McDonald’s. The Golden Arches are an audio adverti…
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📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube In this episode, I speak with Dana Goodyear, a staff writer at The New Yorker and the host of the podcast Lost Hills. Dana shares her journey from being an English major to landing her first job at The New Yorker, where she started as an assistant to two nonfiction editors. She recounts her early days of learning the …
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“What is the state of audio advertising? It's under construction.”-Dan Granger (CEO & Founder of Oxford Road)The Media Roundtable is back! This week, we’re bringing you a key event from our CAO Summit: The State of Audio Advertising. Dan Granger (CEO & Founder of Oxford Road) took the stage at Spotify’s Pod City campus with fellow Oxford Road lumin…
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The Media Roundtable is back! Fresh from Podcast Movement 2024 in DC, we’re here to alleviate FOMO (ICYMI) and share the biggest takeaways from speakers and attendees.Dan Granger (CEO & Founder, Oxford Road) recaps and reminisces with fellow Oxford Roadies Miranda Romano (SVP, Media, Oxford Road), Neal Lucey (EVP, Strategy & Product, Oxford Road) a…
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The episode of the Media Roundtable is a guaranteed jolt of energy showcasing the positive power of audio! This week, we feature the kickoff event from our 2nd Annual CAO Summit. The conversation focuses on what makes our work matter: Purpose.Dan Granger (CEO & Founder, Oxford Road) takes the stage with two audio titans; Ashley Flowers, (Founder & …
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“If the ad load of an episode goes from 5% to 15%, you can reasonably expect a 30-40% drop-off in conversion rate.”Pete Birsinger, CEO & Founder, PodscribeFor every podcast ad you’ve bought, there’s a hidden variable that swings performance in double-digit percentages. It’s time to talk about that.This week, in a ground-breaking episode of the Medi…
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📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube In this episode, I speak with Jeremy Slate, the host of the Jeremy Ryan Slate Show. We kick things off with a light-hearted chat about our shared love for wooden wall backgrounds and quickly dive into Jeremy's unique journey. From his early days working on a farm with a character known as Bikini Joe to his unexpected …
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“You don't need pictures in front of you to see what you're feeling.” Kraig Kitchin, Audio LegendThe world’s only podcast solely dedicated to audio ads is back! Presenting Ad Infinitum Season 2, Episode 7 - "Audio Affects."Fearless host Stew Redwine (VP, Creative, Oxford Road) welcomes bonafide Audio Legend, Kraig Kitchin. Kraig’s a Talent Manager …
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“It's easy to be enraged. It's essential to be engaged.”- Kellyanne Conway (former Campaign Manager and Senior Counselor to former President Trump)The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’re going back to our roots and one of our passions: Civil Discourse in Audio.Dan Granger, (CEO & Founder at Oxford Road) welcomes bi-partisan hosts of the new p…
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"It was just great to see that community taking place right in front of our eyes."James Ingrassia, (EVP of Client Services, Oxford Road)The Media Roundtable is back! This week we recap the epic whirlwind of our 2nd Annual Oxford Road CAO Summit in Hollywood last week.Dan Granger, (CEO & Founder, Oxford Road) breaks down the highlights with brillian…
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📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube In this episode, I speak with Oskar Serrander, Co-founder of Wondercraft. Oskar shares his fascinating journey from his early days at iHeart and Spotify to his current venture in the world of AI-driven audio production. We dive into his passion for audio, which started with a love for music and evolved into a career t…
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“We really want to deliver on the connectivity between the host, the sponsors, and the audience.”- Mike Jensen, CEO of Rhapsody VoicesThis week, our Ad Infinitum superhost Stew Redwine brings you a very special guest—Mike Jensen, CEO of Rhapsody Voices—to chat about the many Rules of Three in audio.Audio is replete with threes: first, there’s produ…
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📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube In this episode, I speak with Tammy Gooler Loeb, a Career and Executive Leadership Coach and the Host of the "Work from the Inside Out" podcast. Tammy shares her journey from growing up on Long Island to becoming a coach and podcaster. We dive into how podcasting has opened doors for her, allowing her to have meaningf…
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Oxford Road’s 11th anniversary has just passed and we just can’t help but feel nostalgic this week. On that note, this week’s Media Roundtable special edition takes a look back at our past 5 years, with all the changes that have taken place in our world and the industry at large since 2019. In this episode, we feature 3 of Oxford Road’s ‘middle chi…
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“We’re not even talking about the content anymore. It’s either brand-safe or it’s not brand-safe. But what is that actually doing? - Adam Curry, MTV Video Jockey & Host of No AgendaWe like to say our CEO & Founder, Dan Granger, got in on the ground floor of podcasting. However, if there’s anyone his senior in the industry, it’s Adam Curry (MTV Vide…
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If you missed out on Cannes or if you simply miss Cannes, we have your cure. Dan Granger (CEO & Founder, Oxford Road) jumped in the booth at Spotify’s Podcast Studio at Cannes to talk with Conor McKenna (Partner, LUMA). They channel the excitement and buzz from the festival into a 45-minute rundown packed with insights from their week on the Rivier…
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“A podcaster is talking to your exact target audience.”- Hala TahaToday, we have a true Ad Infinitum gem! Host Stew Redwine (VP of Creative Services, Oxford Road) covers all things B2B podcast ads with Hala Taha (CEO & Founder, YAP Media) AKA the Princess of Podcasts herself!These two advertising experts reveal their secrets to making B2B podcast a…
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“When we think of AI, it is a forward and a backward-looking question. ‘What's going to happen?’ We don't know. ‘Have we ever not known before?’ Well, every day of our history, we've not known. So there's the lesson.” - Lindsay Graham (CEO & Founder, Airship)The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’re looking into the present through the lens of …
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📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube In this episode, I speak with Sophie Bearman, the Director of Special Projects at the San Francisco Standard. Sophie shares her journey from New York to San Francisco, detailing her career in journalism and video production. We dive into her passion for documentary filmmaking and how it led her to the world of podcast…
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“Rather than trying to throw brands in at the deep end of the pool, how do we build them a staircase?”Dan Granger (CEO & Founder, Oxford Road)The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’re talking directly with two extremely successful Chief Audio Officers to answer one key question:“What do brands want?”At Podcast Movement Evolutions, Dan Granger (…
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The International Podcast Show Recap - Lessons from London with James Cridland and Amelia Coomber
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The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’re recapping a whirlwind of a time from the 3rd International Podcast Show in London. If you missed out, we’re here to ease your FOMO (and hopefully inspire you to make the trip next year).Steven Abraham (President, Oxford Road) hosts fellow Oxford Road jetsetters Miranda Romano, (SVP of Media Services, Ox…
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📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube In this episode, I speak with Mike Robbins, a Professional Speaker, Author, and Coach with a fascinating journey from Professional Baseball to the world of personal development. Mike shares his unique path, starting with his early days in baseball, being drafted by the Kansas City Royals, and the life-altering injury …
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If you get too cute, too kitschy with it, that could turn people off in the wrong way where they actively dislike the brand.” Ray Harkins, Senior Account Executive, WonderyThe world’s only podcast solely dedicated to audio ads is back! Presenting Ad Infinitum Season 2, Episode 4 - "Scary Ads."Context is everything for ads, but what do you do when t…
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📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube In this episode, I speak with Alban Brooke, a returning guest who brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into the podcasting world. We dive into the evolution of podcasting, the impact of location changes on our lives and work, and the exciting developments in podcast technology. Alban shares his journey from workin…
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You could envisage a future where a run-of-network buy was voiced by the person who's hosting each individual show through the power of AI.”- Giles Martin (EVP, Strategy & Insights, Oxford Road)Chief Audio Officers, rejoice! The Media Roundtable is back, covering this week’s top audio stories and there’s a lot to digest.Dan Granger (CEO & Founder, …
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CAO Messaging Forum Recap - Zero-to-One Sonic Branding, Mastering Message Design & Getting the Most from the Host
We live in an age where customers are omnipresent. They're everywhere. Your brand needs to be omnipresent, and Sonic Branding is part of that.”Nikhil Arora (Chief Growth Officer, Albert)The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’re giving you all the best insights from our latest Chief Audio Officer event, the CAO Messaging Forum in NYC.Stew Redwin…
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345 Darnyelle Jervey Harmon - From Hardship to Millions: A Journey of Resilience and Success
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📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube Today on Podcast Junkies, I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon, the visionary CEO behind Incredible One Enterprises and the host of the Move to Millions podcast. Darnyelle has not only scaled her business to the coveted seven-figure mark but has also triumphed over profound personal and professional cha…
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