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  • Ad Infinitum S2E12 - A.I. Loves Everybody
    2025/01/29
    The world’s only podcast solely dedicated to audio ads is back! Presenting Ad Infinitum Season 2, Episode 12 - "A.I. Loves Everybody". Stew Redwine (VP, Creative, Oxford Road) explores the cutting-edge world of AI-driven audio advertising with Dave "Chachi" Denes (President, Benztown and host of Chachi Loves Everybody) and Masa Patterson (VP of Operations, Benztown). The trio showcases a live demo of SPECai, a tool built to streamline audio ad creation. It generates scripts, selects music, and produces mixed spots–all in real time. “ It's vital to me that we use AI to create better products, better audio, and hopefully get more people engaged both in podcasting and in radio with the power of audio.” Dave "Chachi" Denes, (President, Benztown and host of Chachi Loves Everybody) We’re talking: Bridging the Imagination Gap, The Second Best Answer, Dull Ads, and more. Let’s jump in.
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    27 分
  • Open Debate: Ben Shapiro Talks Civility in Podcasting
    2025/01/23
    The Media Roundtable is back! This week, we’ve got a two-part episode for your listening pleasure. First, Giles Martin (EVP, Strategy & Insights, Oxford Road) shares insights from our new case study, “The Untold Story of the Podcast Election,” where we show how the power of audio, especially audience engagement and riskier content, helped shape the outcome of the presidential election. “ Good-natured political debate, I think, is actually–in a way–coming back.” Ben Shapiro, (Co-founder of The Daily Wire, Host of The Ben Shapiro Show). Next up, Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road & Veritone One) hosts Ben Shapiro, (Co-founder & Editor Emeritus of The Daily Wire, and Host of The Ben Shapiro Show, (the largest conservative podcast and radio show in the nation). Together, they’re talking; open media ecosystems, brand safety and civility, consolidated media ownership, and so much more. These topics couldn’t possibly matter more right now–as echoed in President Biden’s farewell address to the nation. Let’s jump in. Download "The Untold Story of the Podcast Election" here: https://oxfordroad.com/podcastelection
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    38 分
  • Ad Infinitum S2E11 - The Authors of Audio Branding
    2025/01/15
    The world’s only podcast solely dedicated to audio ads is back! Presenting Ad Infinitum Season 2, Episode 11 - "The Authors of Audio Branding." Stew Redwine (VP, Creative Services, Oxford Road) welcomes two experts who literally wrote the book — “Audio Branding.” Colleen Fahey, (US Managing Director, Sixième Son), and Larry Minsky, (Professor, Columbia College Chicago) sit down for an audio branding masterclass and deep dive highlighting one of today’s top audio spenders. “Audio Branding  uses rhythm and energy and density of sound and instrumentation. And it seeks to let people understand your brand better, remember it better, and attend to it–pay more attention to it–and it's very successful in doing all of those things.” Colleen Fahey, (US Managing Director, Sixième Son). We’re talkin’ Train Sounds, Going Beyond Jingles, and Confused Branding. Let’s jump in.
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    52 分
  • The Sound of Growth: How Audio Fuels Branded Search
    2025/01/08
    The Media Roundtable is back! This week, we’re bringing you a deep dive into our new case study, “The Sound of Growth: How Audio Fuels Branded Search.” Giles Martin (EVP of Strategy & Insights, Oxford Road) hosts fellow audiophiles James Ingrassia (EVP, Head of Client Services, Oxford Road) and Tucker Peleuses (VP, Strategy, Veritone One) to break down takeaways of $400m in audio spend over 30 years. “ Audio investment is driving almost 20 percent of clients’ branded search traffic.” Giles Martin (EVP of Strategy & Insights, Oxford Road) Audio attribution is challenging, but looking at the impact of audio on branded search is an effective way to cut through the noise. We’re covering; Delayed Effects, Consistency, Diminishing Returns, and More. For more actionable insights to optimize your strategy and maximize ROIs, check out the full case study: https://oxfordroad.com/soundofgrowth and tune into the full episode. Let’s dive in.
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    56 分
  • A Look Forward to 2025 - Trends That Will Shape Audio
    2024/12/18
    The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’ve dusted off our trusty crystal ball for a look into 2025. What trends will shape the audio industry next year and beyond? Stay tuned… Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road & Veritone One) hosts fellow audio prognosticators: Steven Goldstein (Founder & CEO, Amplifi Media) Tom Webster (Partner, Sounds Profitable) Peter Birsinger (CEO & Founder, Podscribe) “ If this is an existential threat for open RSS, it's going to be because the podcast clients innovated for creators, but did not innovate enough for the user and the user experience. And that's what YouTube is nailing.” - Tom Webster (Partner, Sounds Profitable) The team is talking: Spotify’s YouTube Envy, Revenue Predictions, The Future of Attribution, and more. Let’s jump in.
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    1 時間 34 分
  • A Look Back at 2024 - AI, Video’s Rise, the Podcast Election & More
    2024/12/11
    “Anybody that tries to change what the audience wants is crazy.” - Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road & Veritone One) The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’re taking a look back at the biggest trends that shaped audio in 2024. It’s an epic recap of a huge year for our industry. Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road & Veritone One) hosts: James Ingrassia - EVP, Client Service, Oxford Road Stew Redwine - VP Creative Services, Oxford Road Miranda Romano - SVP, Media, Oxford Road Neal Lucey - EVP, Strategy & Product, Oxford Road Conor Doyle - President, Veritone One The team is talking: the Podcast Election, Big Money Deals, the Rise of Video, and so much more. Let’s dive in.
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    1 時間 36 分
  • Measurement: Untangling the Knot
    2024/12/04
    “I am trying constantly to look for any indication that something is working.” Brittany Clevenger, (Senior Director of Growth Marketing, BetterHelp) The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’re bringing you another favorite CAO Summit session, all about Measurement. Giles Martin (EVP of Strategy & Insights, Oxford Road) takes the stage with: Margaux Natiello, (Senior Manager, Partnerships, AG1) Brittany Clevenger, (Senior Director of Growth Marketing, BetterHelp) Rion Swartz, (VP, Brand Marketing, formerly with Constant Contact, Shutterstock, LegalZoom), and Sidney Stephens, (Senior Marketing Manager, Offline, Tommy John) to share their best practices on measurement. The team is talking: Your Best Option, Triangulation, Constant Improvement, and more. Let’s jump in.
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    45 分
  • Video, Audio, or Both? - Shaping the Future of Podcast with James Cridland
    2024/11/27
    “For me, it's like being on the Titanic, and somebody’s saying, ‘Oh, look, that iceberg looks nice. Let's go over there.” James Cridland (editor, Podnews and Podcast Business Journal) The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’re taking a deep dive into the future of podcasts – our dreams, fears, and the unknown. Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road & Veritone One) hosts fellow audio experts Spencer Semonson (Media Supervisor, Oxford Road), Stew Redwine (VP Creative Services, Oxford Road), Ricardo Martinez (VP Client Services, Oxford Road), and James Cridland (editor of Podnews and Podcast Business Journal). The team is talking: research gems, Spotify’s video push, podcast’s identity crisis and more. Let’s dive in.
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    1 時間 4 分