Podcast Advertising Playbook with Heather Osgood

Who Defines the Future of Podcast Advertising?

Podcasting is evolving faster than the systems built to measure it. Audiences are moving between audio and video, consumption is increasingly happening across closed platforms, and advertisers are being asked to make sense of performance without always having access to the full picture. In this episode of The Podcast Advertising Playbook, Heather Osgood sits down with Dan Granger, CEO and Founder of Oxford Road, to unpack the newly released AMP Accords (Alliance for Measurement in Podcasting) and the larger questions they raise for the future of podcast advertising. They explore what actually qualifies as a podcast in an increasingly video-first world, who should own podcast budgets inside major brands, and what happens when audiences migrate to platforms where measurement and attribution work very differently. At the center of the conversation is a bigger question: As podcasting evolves, can the advertising ecosystem evolve with it? Heather and Dan examine what greater industry alignment could look like, what advertisers need from platforms like Apple, Spotify, and YouTube, and whether the push toward video could fundamentally change how podcast advertising is bought, measured, and valued. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

How Smart Advertisers Actually Measure Podcast Performance

Podcast advertising has matured, but measurement is still one of the most misunderstood aspects of the industry. In this episode of The Podcast Advertising Playbook, Heather Osgood sits down with Jason Fialkov, Vice President of Sales at Claritas, to unpack how marketers should really be evaluating podcast performance in today's privacy-first landscape. Together, they explore the biggest misconceptions surrounding podcast attribution, the difference between downloads, conversions, and true business impact, and whether traditional tools like promo codes and vanity URLs still have a place alongside more advanced measurement solutions. They also discuss why YouTube can't be measured the same way as audio podcasts, how evolving privacy regulations and the loss of third-party cookies are reshaping attribution, and what today's data reveals about podcasting's ability to drive both brand awareness and lower-funnel results. Finally, Jason shares his perspective on how AI will transform campaign measurement over the next several years and the one piece of advice every CMO should hear before investing in podcast advertising. Whether you're a brand, agency, or creator looking to better understand podcast effectiveness, this episode offers a practical framework for measuring what actually matters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

What Global Advertisers Know About Podcasting That the U.S. Is Missing

Podcast advertising is growing around the world, but not every market is evolving in the same way. In this episode of The Podcast Advertising Playbook, Heather Osgood sits down with Adel Saadi, Founder & Managing Director of Next Broadcast Media, to explore how brands and agencies are approaching podcast advertising across international markets. Together, they discuss the biggest shifts shaping the industry, the balance between host-read and programmatic advertising, the role AI is beginning to play, and the metrics that matter most to today's advertisers. Adel also shares the misconceptions he still hears from marketers, where agencies continue to add value in an increasingly automated landscape, and one prediction about the future of podcast advertising that may surprise even industry insiders. Whether you're a brand, agency, or creator, this conversation offers a broader perspective on where podcast advertising is headed—and what you can learn from markets beyond the U.S. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

The SEO & Content Marketing Gap Killing Your Podcast Growth

Podcast discovery is changing rapidly, and creators who understand how audiences find content will be better positioned to grow in the years ahead. In this episode, Heather sits down with Andrea De'Marsi, Founder and CEO of PodSEO, to discuss how podcast search has evolved, why traditional podcast platforms weren't built as search engines, and what that means for creators looking to reach new listeners. They explore the most common discoverability mistakes podcasters make, practical SEO strategies that can increase organic growth, the metrics that actually matter, and how stronger discoverability can improve advertising performance and sponsorship opportunities. The conversation also examines AI's growing role in podcast search and why independent creators have more opportunities than ever to compete alongside larger networks. Whether you're launching a new show or looking to grow an established one, this episode offers practical insights into building long-term visibility in an increasingly searchable podcast ecosystem. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Podcasting’s Next Growth Engine: How Local and Regional Advertisers Are Entering the Space

For years, podcast advertising has been largely driven by national brands. But that is beginning to change. In this episode of The Podcast Advertising Playbook, Heather Osgood sits down with Scott Porretti, President of Katz Digital, to discuss how programmatic advertising is expanding podcasting's reach and opening the door for local and regional advertisers. Together, they explore how advancements in buying technology, audience targeting, and inventory access are making podcast advertising more accessible than ever before, while examining what this shift means for creators, advertisers, and the industry as a whole. In this episode, you'll learn: * What's changed most in programmatic podcast advertising over the past two years * Why local and regional advertisers are increasingly investing in podcasting * How expanded inventory and scale are helping unlock new advertising budgets * Which advertiser categories are entering the space for the first time * How podcasting can balance programmatic efficiency with the authenticity listeners value Whether you're a creator, advertiser, agency professional, or industry observer, this conversation offers valuable insight into one of the most important growth opportunities shaping the future of podcast advertising. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].