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Podcast Advertising Playbook with Heather Osgood

Heather Osgood
Podcast Advertising
Podcasting
Advertising
Brand Safety
True Native Media
Influencer Marketing
Audience Engagement
Artificial Intelligence
Host-Read Ads
Youtube
Spotify
Programmatic Advertising
Marketing
Dynamic Ad Insertion
Acast
Attribution
Digital Audio
IAB Podcast Advertising Revenue Report
Audience Targeting
Never Not Funny

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 advertisin... more

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Latest Episodes

We’re live from Podcast Movement with Norma Jean Belenky for a candid conversation about where podcasting is right now, and where it’s headed.

Together, Heather and Norma Jean dig into some of the challenges facing the industry, the conversations po... more

As podcasting expands beyond the traditional RSS feed, creators and publishers have more opportunities than ever to reach audiences, but what are they giving up in exchange?

In this episode of The Podcast Advertising Playbook, Heather Osgood sits do... more

Laura Mayer has spent her career inside some of podcasting’s most influential companies. Now, she’s looking back at the ambition, anxiety, and relentless drive that came with building a career in a fast-moving industry.

In this episode, Heather sits... more

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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 alwa... more

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Recent Guests

Andy Slater
Head of Partnerships & Strategy
Art19
Episode: Who Controls the Podcast? Navigating Reach, Video & the Future of the Format
Laura Mayer
Podcast executive and author of Tryhard
Author, Tryhard; former ABC News/Podcasts executive
Episode: Are We Trying Too Hard? Laura Mayer on Podcasting’s Next Chapter
Dan Granger
Founder and CEO of Oxford Road
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Episode: Who Defines the Future of Podcast Advertising?
Jason Fialkov
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Episode: How Smart Advertisers Actually Measure Podcast Performance
Adel Saadi
Founder and Managing Director of Next Audio
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Episode: What Global Advertisers Know About Podcasting That the U.S. Is Missing
Andrea De'Marsi
CEO and founder of PodSEO
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Episode: The SEO & Content Marketing Gap Killing Your Podcast Growth
Scott Porretti
President of Katz Digital
Katz Digital
Episode: Podcasting’s Next Growth Engine: How Local and Regional Advertisers Are Entering the Space
Jeanine Wright
co-founder and CEO of Inception Point
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Episode: The Next Era of Podcast Creation
Jennifer Han
CMO at Ausha
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Host

Heather Osgood
Host of Podcast Advertising Playbook; specializes in podcast advertising strategy, measurement, and monetization.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Incredible Resource for Podcast Advertising!

    If you're involved in advertising, marketing, or podcasting in any way, this podcast is a must-listen! I love how they blend expert advice with practical techniques, making the content super helpful for both beginners and seasoned professionals. Highly recommended for anyone in podcasting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SamBGuia
    United States2 years ago
  • Never miss an episode

    If you want to learn how podcast advertising works this is a weekly Masterclass. Heather brings knowledge, experience, and a desire to serve her audience, podcasters, and advertisers equally well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DWPaul60
    United States3 years ago
  • 456657 stars!!!

    A great resource for people in the podcast industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mspassell
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Podcast!

    As a newbie into this space as an advertiser, this podcast has been brilliant and informative in understanding how podcast ads work, pricing and all that an advertiser needs to know. Thank you for this great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    JaneCull
    New Zealand4 years ago
  • Love Hearing About The Ad Side

    Been working in the podcast space for the past 5-6 years, mainly focused on podcast production. I love hearing about the state of the podcast advertising industry, and where we're headed in terms of monetization.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SFVKid
    United States4 years ago

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Valuable perspectives on measurement, attribution, and monetization.
A well‑rounded resource for both beginners and pros in podcast advertising.
Clear practical tips you can apply to real campaigns.
Strong expertise with a professional, no‑nonsense delivery.
Thoughtful, data‑driven insights for advertisers and podcasters looking to grow ROI.

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#70
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Apple Podcasts
#245
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Live from Podcast Movement
Q: What are the two big challenges creators are facing today in monetization?
The main challenges are the higher costs and complexity of producing high-quality video for distribution and the ongoing evolution of measurement across platforms, which requires educating clients and adapting strategies accordingly.
Are We Trying Too Hard? Laura Mayer on Podcasting’s Next Chapter
Q: What is a practical piece of advice for someone early in their career who is a Tryhard but wants to avoid burnout?
Laura advocates for embracing high energy, using it constructively to seize opportunities, while also identifying blockers, right-sizing budgets, and pursuing experimentation within sustainable constraints.
Are We Trying Too Hard? Laura Mayer on Podcasting’s Next Chapter
Q: What do you think about the industry's focus on video, and what would you change about how video is approached in podcasts?
She discusses the Netflix-driven push toward video, acknowledges the whiplash, and suggests a more measured approach that prioritizes proven audio successes while exploring video where it adds real value rather than as a universal rule.
Are We Trying Too Hard? Laura Mayer on Podcasting’s Next Chapter
Q: Did you feel like podcasting was going to be as successful as it is when you got in, in 2009, or did that come with time?
Laura explains that she didn't initially anticipate the scale but believed it was inevitable as audio consumption evolved and that the sector would be driven by audience behavior and streaming shifts.
How Smart Advertisers Actually Measure Podcast Performance
Q: What exactly is the identity graph and why is it important for measurement?
The identity graph is a large data structure linking household identifiers with signals (IP, device IDs, behavioral signals) to deterministically map exposures to conversions, enabling precise attribution and optimization.

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This show centers on podcast advertising strategy, measurement, and monetization, with practical guidance for advertisers, podcasters, and agencies. Episodes frequently explore how to plan and measure campaigns, optimize creative formats (including host-read and programmatic ads), and navigate evolving technologies like dynamic insertion, AI, and cross‑channel attribution. Guests span top advertisers, platform and technology providers, and agency leaders, offering actionable insights on growth, ROI, and industry standards. A notable strength is its hands‑on focus, clear frameworks, and industry‑insider anecdotes that help listeners implement smarter ad strategies and understand where the podcast advertising ecosystem is headed.

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