Podcast Perspectives

Recorded live at SXSW 2026 in Austin, TX, "Will Podcasts Survive the YouTube Era". Join YouTube Global Product Activation Manager Emma Sweet, Podcast Nation Director of Strategic Growth and Partnerships Libby Absten, HubSpot Head of Media Partnerships Carly Baker, and The Podglomerate VP of Production Services Chris Boniello in conversation.They discuss the difficulties and possibilities of creators and advertisers adapting to the video space, as well as the technical aspects of video production. They also go beyond YouTube to TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.I’m on all the socials @JeffUmbro The Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need.To find more about The Podglomerate:– Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods– Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate– Twitter: @podglomerate– Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded live at SXSW 2026 in Austin, TX, this third special episode of Podcast Perspectives is a high-level panel called So Everyone Has a Podcast. Should They? Our conversation includes Sounds Profitable founder Bryan Barletta, Podcast Nation co-founder Nadine Robinson, Lower Street founder Harry Morton, and Podglomerate founder and CEO Jeff Umbro. We discuss when it makes sense for people to create (own), guest (visit), or buy ads on podcasts (rent). With our live audience split 50-50 between marketers and podcasters, we also cover how to properly invest both time and money into the audio space. I’m on all the socials @JeffUmbro The Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need. To find more about The Podglomerate:– Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods– Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate– Twitter: @podglomerate– Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded live at Podcast Movement at SXSW 2026 in Austin, TX, this second special episode of Podcast Perspectives brings together three voices from across the podcast advertising world, with Bumper’s Jonas Woost, Ad Results Media’s Taylor Bradbury, and Crooked Media’s Giancarlo Bizzarro. With a combination of publishers, buyers, and data, we break down why brands should invest in podcasting, how publishers and agencies approach ad buying differently, and how to leverage data and AI to drive smarter podcast ad strategies. I’m on all the socials @JeffUmbro The Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need. To find more about The Podglomerate: – Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods – Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate – Twitter: @podglomerate – Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special live recording of Podcast Perspectives with with Audacy's Leah Reis-Dennis, Acast's Greg Glenday, and Libsyn's Brendan Monaghan, we’ll convene the executives behind companies representing nearly 600 million monthly downloads across close to 150,000 podcasts. Together, they dig into how podcasters are actually making money in 2026, what AI means (and doesn’t mean) for creators, how video is changing the business, where global growth is really happening, and how consolidation and M&A are reshaping the industry from the inside. With a mix of hard numbers, candid war stories, and some friendly debate about what counts as a real podcast, this live episode offers a front‑row look at how three major platforms are thinking about the next evolution of podcasting. I’m on all the socials @JeffUmbro The Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need. To find more about The Podglomerate:– Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods– Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate– Twitter: @podglomerate– Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Alford is the founder and CEO of The Radcast Network and host of Right About Now, a top business and marketing podcast in the US. We talk about his early career running agencies and helping major brands with production and marketing, and how it led to him building his own systems for ad sales, repurposing content, and driving audience growth through his own podcast and eventually his own network. Ryan also shares how he’s growing audiences and what he’s learned about starting and scaling a podcast network.You can find Ryan on all the socials or at ryanalford.com.I’m on all the socials @JeffUmbro The Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need.To find more about The Podglomerate:– Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods– Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate– Twitter: @podglomerate– Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

N’Jeri Eaton is the CEO of Type C Studios, where she advises major brands as a development and programming consultant. We discuss her career as a podcast and audio executive, leading programming and content strategy at NPR, Apple Podcasts, Netflix, and Wondery. N’Jeri reveals what makes a compelling pitch, how to reach diverse audiences, and the challenges of budget constraints. She also shares how Type C Studios was founded and the consulting work it provides across podcast marketing and production. You can find N’Jeri on LinkedIn or at typecstudios.com. I’m on all the socials @JeffUmbro The Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need. To find more about The Podglomerate: – Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods – Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate – Twitter: @podglomerate – Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part of The Reel Magic Hour series for the Chelsea Film Festival:BUILDING COMMUNITIES THROUGH PODCASTSModerator: Chris Boniello (VP, Production Services, The Podglomerate)Speakers: Chris Bannon (former SVP, Head of Global Audio, Condé Nast), Dan McCoy (Founder & Co-Host, The Flop House podcast), Stuart Wellington (Co-Host, The Flop House podcast), Ilana Levine (Host of the weekly podcast Little Known Facts), Ryan Donovan Purcell (Lecturer, Fordham University, Creator and Host of Soundscapes NYC)The Power of Podcasts as a Community-Building Medium• Podcasts as an intimate and consistent storytelling form.• How the voice or video driven nature of podcasts creates a sense of trust andauthenticity.• Podcasts as a platform for niche communities.• Increasing convergence of audio and video podcasting. The Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need.To find more about The Podglomerate:– Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods– Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate– Twitter: @podglomerate– Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin McGoldrick is the founder and producer at Sound Picture, a production company that helps podcasters and musicians adapt their work for film and television. We discuss Justin’s career journey, including roles at WME, MGM, Sony Pictures, Illumination Entertainment, and Gimlet Media, both before and after it was acquired by Spotify. He highlights notable screen adaptations at Gimlet, including Homecoming and The Horror of Dolores Roach. Justin also walks through taking the leap from audio to screen, and collaborating with audio creators, writers, directors and actors. You can find Justin on LinkedIn or at soundpicture.co. I’m on all the socials @JeffUmbro The Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need. To find more about The Podglomerate:– Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods– Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate– Twitter: @podglomerate– Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPISODE TITLE: ART19 Head of Partnerships and Strategy Andy Slater on Podcast Ads and Partnerships EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Andy Slater is the Head of Partnerships and Strategy at ART19, Amazon’s podcast hosting and monetization platform. Andy recalls the evolution of audio sales from the ‘90s to now, from radio to podcasting. We discuss Andy’s career at WFAN, iHeartRadio, Midroll, and Audacy, how to best understand advertiser needs in podcasting, and the challenges of selling audio at scale in the Amazon ecosystem. You can find Andy on LinkedIn. I’m on all the socials @JeffUmbro The Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need. To find more about The Podglomerate: – Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods – Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate – Twitter: @podglomerate – Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this powerhouse session presented by The Podglomerate's Chris Boniello and the New York Festivals Radio Awards, you'll hear directly from NYF Radio Awards-winning, chart-topping podcast teams from NPR, CBC, and Boston Globe Media. Hear stellar insights on how to pitch and plan a podcast series, what you should know about incorporating video into your production process, and the nitty-gritty of how to find and craft a story that will captivate audiences everywhere. To find more about The Podglomerate:– Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods– Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate– Twitter: @podglomerate– Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sharing a new podcast from Campside Media called Origin Stories, about the creative process and the craft of writing and reporting. Each episode drills down on a single work. What inspired it? How was it created, and why? What kind of challenges and hurdles cropped up along the way? And above all, what can the rest of us learn from the guest’s creative process? In this episode, Matt talks to Dan Taberski about his podcast “Hysterical,” which centers on a strange illness that afflicted a group of girls in the New York town of LeRoy. Dan discusses his reporting and outlining approach and the importance of treating subjects (and their stories) with care and respect. You can listen to more episodes of Origin Stories at https://link.mgln.ai/podcastperspectives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Spotify shut down Chartable in late 2024, it left a void in podcast attribution technology that the industry scrambled to fill. One year later, the dust has settled—and the new landscape looks dramatically different for podcasters, marketers, and advertisers.In this powerhouse session presented by The Podglomerate, you'll hear directly from Ilana Susnow (Head of Podcast Marketing and Audience Growth for Bloomberg Podcasts), Matt Shapo (Director of Digital Audio and Video at IAB), Cameron Hendrix (co-founder and CEO of Magellan AI), and Rebecca Dalby (VP of Demand at Triton Digital).Dive deep into today's podcast attribution ecosystem and explore how platforms like Magellan.ai, Podscribe, Podtrac, Swap.fm, and Spotify's Megaphone are reshaping measurement and tracking, from pricing and capacity to actual capabilities – and limitations – of their tools. Whether you're a podcaster looking to prove ROI, a marketer looking to track success of cross-promotions, or an advertiser seeking better campaign insights, this session will give you the strategic intelligence you need to navigate the post-Chartable world.To find more about The Podglomerate:– Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods– Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate– Twitter: @podglomerate– Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From sponsor dollars to listener loyalty, podcast ad reads can make or break your monetization strategy. But what separates an ad that gets renewed from one that gets dropped after a single campaign?In this exclusive – and free – fireside chat, discover the secrets of crafting successful ad reads that advertisers actually want to rebook with Alec Trunley (Brand Partnerships at RedCircle) and Dan Christo (COO at The Podglomerate). Alec helps top-tier advertisers scale host-read ads across hundreds of shows, and Dan has helped unlock over $2 million for The Podglomerate's monetization clients.This deep-dive session reveals the advertiser perspective that most creators never see – giving you the competitive edge to transform your ad reads from one-time deals into recurring revenue streams.Join us to learn:What makes your ad read irresistible to sponsorsHow advertisers evaluate your ad’s performance behind-the-scenesWhich metrics actually matter for securing future campaignsMost common mistakes when delivering sponsored content I’m on all the socials @JeffUmbroThe Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need.To find more about The Podglomerate:– Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods– Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate– Twitter: @podglomerate– Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025 in Podcasting: A Year of Reckoning2025 was a year of big shifts and even bigger headlines. We saw companies close, new ventures launch, and familiar players rebrand or pivot. Video podcasts continued to grow, bringing shows to streaming platforms, theaters, and even the Golden Globes stage. Revenue models evolved, AI loomed large, and creators explored new ways to connect with audiences, from premium content to live events and derivative IP.Despite all the change, the podcasting community remains vibrant, and many companies reported record revenues. Optimism is high, and opportunities for creators are abundant—whether you’re experimenting with video, exploring new formats, or building the next breakout show. Our guests had some thoughts of their own. I’m on all the socials @JeffUmbroThe Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need.To find more about The Podglomerate:– Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods– Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate– Twitter: @podglomerate– Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Misener is the co-founder of Bumper, a podcast data and growth company. Dan joins the show to share ways to grow podcasts, including identifying when you have a marketing vs editorial problem, the importance of properly tracking audience engagement, and how the innovative Bumper Dashboard packages and provides show statistics across several platforms. He also explains how we can use download metrics in a future-facing way and how AI is reshaping listener behavior. You can find Dan on LinkedIn and at wearebumper.com. I’m on all the socials @JeffUmbro (00:00) Introduction (00:45) Starting in Radio (02:14) From Production to Podcast Data (05:19) Bumper: A Podcast Data and Growth Company (05:47) Balance of Ads and Content (07:56) What to Ask Podcast Creators Who Want Growth (09:49) The Bumper Dashboard (13:15) Death of the Download Metric (17:56) Downloads as a Currency (21:55) The Ideal World of Ad Buying (26:22) Verified Impressions (31:07) Who Is Using the Bumper Dashboard (36:21) Metrics to Show Podcast Health (39:23) AI in Podcast Data Measurement (42:40) Conclusion and Final Thoughts The Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need. To find more about The Podglomerate:– Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods– Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate– Twitter: @podglomerate– Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristin Nelson is Head of Audio at the Boston Globe. The newspaper has become a leader in the audio space with podcasts like Love Letters, Gladiator, Murder in Boston, and their new Spotlight: Snitch City. Kristin breaks down the Globe’s audio strategy, how they integrate their podcast team and newsroom, monetization strategies that incorporate ads as well as their traditional newspaper subscription model, and continue to produce audio IP for film and television. You can find Kristin on LinkedIn and her work at bostonglobe.com. I’m on all the socials @JeffUmbro The Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need. To find more about The Podglomerate:– Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods– Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate– Twitter: @podglomerate– Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Podcast industry veteran Lex Friedman is the founder of Lex Friedman Consulting where he works with creators, advertisers, platforms, and brands as a strategic consultant. Lex joins the show to discuss the challenges and triumphs as a former executive at Midroll, Art19, and Wondery, shares insights into the changing landscape of podcast advertising, and the hilarity of being confused with fellow podcast veteran Lex Fridman. He also provides a cautiously optimistic take on where the industry is headed.You can find Lex on LinkedIn or at lexfriedman.com/consultingI’m on all the socials @JeffUmbroThe Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need.To find more about The Podglomerate:– Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods– Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate– Twitter: @podglomerate– Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From traditional news outlets to podcast newsletters, there are dozens of publications writing about podcasting today. But how do you get your podcast on their desks and featured by Vulture, The Guardian, NPR, and beyond? In this exclusive – and free – webinar, learn the secrets of pitching your podcast to the press with Joni Deutsch (The Podglomerate's SVP of Marketing and Audience Development) and Alice Florence Orr (Managing Editor of Podcast Review). Joni is an award-winning audio professional and NPR veteran. For the past 15 years, Joni has cultivated robust relationships with both legacy and new media, generating major publicity opportunities for a wide range of podcasts across radio, television, print, and digital outlets. As someone who has both received and sent pitches throughout her career, she reveals just what it takes to successfully pitch your podcast to journalists, from choosing the best angle to finding the right contact details. Alice has been a podcast critic for nearly 8 years, covering new shows and "Best of" lists for Podcast Review and other major outlets, including the Irish Independent and BBC Radio. As the industry has matured, she has noticed common mistakes that many podcasters make when pitching their shows. She's here to explain what she looks for in a pitch, from cover art to evocative descriptions. The Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need.To find more about The Podglomerate:– Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods– Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate– Twitter: @podglomerate– Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cathy Csukas is the CEO and co-founder of AdLarge Media and the fwd. network. AdLarge is an independent audio ad sales firm that for the last decade has shaped how advertisers, networks, and creators navigate the world of podcast and digital audio monetization. The fwd. network is a more recent initiative to deliver content by and for female audiences. Cathy discusses the evolution of AdLarge into an all-in-one audio network, their early work monetizing shows like Ashley Flowers’ Crime Junkie, their cutting-edge approach to advertising technology, and how her leadership style fosters an innovative company culture.You can find Cathy on LinkedIn, AdLarge.com, and thefwd.network.I’m on all the socials @JeffUmbro The Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need.To find more about The Podglomerate:– Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods– Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate– Twitter: @podglomerate– Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Bannon is the Head of Global Audio at media giant Condé Nast, home to hit shows from The New Yorker, Wired, Vogue, and more. Chris discusses his remarkable audio career from public radio to podcasting, which includes roles at Midroll and Stitcher before joining Condé Nast. We go through his experience first managing podcasts at WNYC in 2004 and the massive success of The New Yorker’s Pulitzer-winning podcast In the Dark as it gets ready for a new season. Chris also discusses the importance of live shows and the teamwork involved behind Condé Nast’s global audio network. You can find Chris on LinkedIn. I’m on all the socials @JeffUmbro The Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need. To find more about The Podglomerate: – Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods – Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate – Twitter: @podglomerate – Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices