Sounds Profitable
Bryan BarlettaThe pace of change the podcast industry is undergoing is staggering. The implications for podcasters, hosting providers, podcast listening app developers, and advertisers and agencies are enormous. And so is the growth potential. Presented as a companion to the weekly newsletter of the same name, our podcast provides you with direct access to our narrated articles, interviews with industry experts... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 937 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessTechnology | |||
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- Please Stop
Why does this show keep appearing on my screen? I’ve never searched for it. Have zero interest in the topic. Just this moment I was eating lunch, reading a book, not even touching my phone. Suddenly the screen lit up and the podcast app spontaneously landed on the show page—again.
What sorcery is this? Please stop.
Apple Podcasts1gimmedatsammich
United States4 months ago - Jolly Badvertising
Dude wants to turn personal podcast queue management into yet another media gavage? Wut?
These people are why your phone is tracking everything you do. And selling that info. They sound like your friends. They’re not.
It seems that every time they quote stats in this show, they twist them to make it seem like there should be more advertising in podcasts. As if the skip button doesn’t exist. As if the metrics are honest. As if the numbers don’t actually show audience prefers no ads. It all s... more
Apple Podcasts1~ Violet ~United States10 months ago - Jolly Badvertising
Dude wants to turn personal podcast queue management into yet another media gavage? Wut?
These people are why your phone is tracking everything you do. And selling that info. They sound like your friends. They’re not.
It seems that every time they quote stats in this show, they twist them to make it seem like there should be more advertising in podcasts. As if the skip button doesn’t exist. As if the metrics are honest. As if the numbers don’t actually show audience prefers no ads. It all s... more
Apple Podcasts1~ Violet ~United Statesa year ago - Jolly Badvertising
These people are why your phone is tracking everything you do. And selling that info. They sound like your friends. Their not.
It seems that every time they quote stats in this show, they twist them to make it seem like there should be more advertising in podcasts. As if the skip button doesn’t exist. As if the metrics are honest. As if the numbers don’t actually show audience prefers no ads. It all seems dishonest and bad for podcasting long-term.
They ran some experiments with their feed ... more
Apple Podcasts1~ Violet ~United Statesa year ago - Jolly Badvertising
It seems that every time they quote stats in this show, they twist them to to make it seem like there should be more advertising in podcasts. As if the skip button doesn’t exist. As if the metrics are honest. As if the numbers don’t actually show audience prefers no ads. It all seems dishonest and bad for podcasting long-term.
They ran some experiments with their feed early on so now I have 4 separate feeds for this in my player. And the main part of their feed is now a whole different show, w... more
Apple Podcasts2~ Violet ~United States2 years ago
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What is Sounds Profitable about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Industry-focused deep dives into how podcast advertising is evolving, with frequent attention to adtech, measurement shifts, and the growing role of video in podcast strategies. Episodes cover the economics of sponsorships, brand safety, and new monetization tools, along with timely industry news ( SXSW, consolidations, platform updates) and practical takeaways for brands, agencies, and creators aiming to maximize audience engagement and ad effectiveness. A notable strength is bridging research with real-world advertising decisions, often featuring practitioners and analysts who interpret data for buyers and sellers alike. This show likely appeals to marketing and media professionals seeking rigorous, data-informed perspectives on podcast a... more
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Sounds Profitable launched 5 years ago and published 937 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Sounds Profitable include:
1. Catherine Brown
2. Thomas DiNapoli
3. Roger Nairn
4. Gretchen Smith Dubois
5. Hillary Frank
6. Dr. Byron Green-Khalish
7. Brian Conlon
8. John Chahidi
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