Media Roundtable

Calling all Chief Audio Officers–it’s time for another all-new episode of the Media Roundtable: Special Edition! To give you the tools to ask the right questions, we’re bringing you a deep dive into an issue that has plagued the industry since its inception - “What is a Download?” And we couldn’t ask for a better group of guides on this journey. Making his hosting debut is long-time guest, Oxford...

The old is evaporating very slowly, and the new is trying to find its footing, but nothing is quite where it's going to land for a long period of time.” Dan Granger, Oxford Road Founder and CEO Calling all Chief Audio Officers–it’s time for another all-new episode of the Media Roundtable: Special Edition! Leading us once again is Oxford Road Founder and CEO, Dan Granger. Joining him are fellow Oxf...

"Hello Chief Audio Officers, it’s time for another all-new episode of the Media Roundtable: Industry Edition! Back on the lead microphone is fearless host Jennifer Laine. Joining her are fellow Oxford Road luminaries, Kyle Jelinek, Steven Abraham, and Stew Redwine,. We’re talking podcast merch straight from Spotify, sports fans in audio, and AI shennangians. Let’s dig in." See Privacy Policy at ht...

We're back with an all-new episode of Media Roundtable: Industry Edition! Commandeering the host microphone with authority is Oxford Road Media Buyer and self-described "all-around menace" Spencer Semonson. Joining her are fellow Oxford Road experts Neal Lucey, Julia Palmero, and Stew Redwine, along with our timeline's preeminent radio futurologist, James Cridland (Podnews, Podcast Business Journa...

“Don’t make podcast ‘radio.’” Dan Granger, Oxford Road CEO & Founder This week on the Media Roundtable: Special Edition, we present a rebroadcast of Oxford Road CEO Dan Granger's address from Podcast Movement 2023, "A Decade of Defiance," with participation from Oxford Founding Team members, Gary Brown and Miranda Romano. For the full effect, we highly recommend checking out the video version on Y...

“We are most persuaded when we consider a thing demonstrated.” Aristotle It’s your lucky day because we’re back with a double dose of audio insights this week. First up we’re rounding up the news on a new episode of Media Roundtable. Taking the host microphone for a spin is MRT fan-favorite, Oxford Road Associate Media Director Kristen Duenas, along with fellow Oxford Roadies, Neal Lucey, Ricardo...

This episode's title is "Demonstrated = Persuaded", inspired by a quote from Aristotle's Rhetoric, written 2300 years ago, and as relevant today as it was then, quote, "We are most persuaded when we consider a thing demonstrated". Using this quote as a lens we've assembled a Powerhouse Panel from across the Podcast Polyverse to analyze 4 of the top spenders in podcast from over the summer. The pan...

"Sometimes simpler is better, even though it doesn't make you feel as smart." Paul Hillen, VP, Performance Marketing, SKIMS This week, we have another of our favorite sessions from the Chief Audio Officer Summit - the attribution panel. We have some big thoughts on attribution, and this panel was the perfect way to continue the conversation. Our very own Giles Martin moderates with audio attributi...

“What’s so beautiful about audio to me is that it’s inefficient intimacy.” Stew Redwine, VP Creative, Oxford Road This week we have one of our favorite sessions from the Chief Audio Officer Summit - the blockbuster creative panel. Our very own Stew Redwine moderates with podcast creative titans Jess Jacobs (Shopify), Shane Pittson (quip), and Margaux Natiello (Athletic Greens). You’ve absolutely h...

Welcome back to a brand new Media Roundtable: Industry Edition! Oxford Road CEO and Founder Dan Granger welcomes back Oxford Road vets Neal Lucey, and Kristen Duenas along with preeminent radio futurologist James Cridland (Podnews, Podcast Business Journal). Join us as we break down SXM’s new brand safety tool with Barometer and ArtsAI, the end of the $18k white noise gravy train, and the differen...

In this episode of the Media Roundtable, we're joined by a very special guest, Larry Rosin (President, Edison Research). If you've been following us, you know that Edison Research has been on the cutting edge of audio insights, and we’re nothing if not data-driven. What’s the data telling us this week? That audio, especially digital audio, doesn’t get the respect it deserves. Our hot take? Listene...

This week on the Media Roundtable: Special Edition, we’re recapping Podcast Movement, talking podcast’s newest channel (radio?!), and bringing you a fireside chat with Oxford Road’s Founder and CEO Dan Granger, and the ever-insightful Allan Jones, visionary CEO & founder of Bambee. Back on the host microphone is our very own Jennifer Laine, along with fellow Oxford Road luminaries Ashlei Kramer, J...

This week on the Media Roundtable: Industry Edition, we’re talking Podcast Movement, strikes and celebs, and attribution drama. Hosting again is Oxford Road’s Jennifer Laine, along with by fellow Oxford Road luminaries Kyle Jelinek, Neal Lucey, and Spencer Semonson. And joining us again, this time live from Denver, is James Cridland (Podnews, Podcast Business Journal). Let’s dive in. See Privacy P...

“There isn’t a type of audio that doesn’t work for us, it all works for us. Fair enough, some types of audio took us longer to figure out to unlock. But, in order for us to be at the scale we’re at we had to get that to work because the reality is our customers were there. They were responsive, so we needed to be there.” - Kezia Koo, Senior Director of Growth Marketing at Indeed This week on the M...

It's time for an unforgettable episode of Ad Infinitum, the only podcast that's all about how audio ads work (and how to make them work harder). This week, host Stew Redwine (Oxford Road's VP of Creative Services) welcomes unstoppable wordsmith Lucinda (co-founder and Head Hen of Moink), who is a positioning genius, Shark Tank veteran, and on a mission to save the family farm, one ethical meat box...

“The baked-in works. Crazy to say, but it works, better than anything else–for a reason.” Spencer Semonson, Oxford Road Media Buyer This week on the Media Roundtable: Industry Edition, we’re talking Super Apps, audiences vs. profit, and of course, ads that may or may not be ruining our listening experience. Fresh from his latest episode of Ad Infinitum is our host, Oxford Road’s Stew Redwine, join...

“[Audio] is not the biggest channel… but the trust gives you the largest return on investment.” Dan Granger, Oxford Road CEO & Founder This week on the Media Roundtable: Special Edition, we’re spotlighting our recent inaugural Chief Audio Officer Summit and doing a deep dive into our brand new, game-changing white paper: ”Chief Audio Officer: The Champion Every Brand Needs to Win in Audio.” Hostin...

This week on the Media Roundtable: Special Edition, we're spending the entire episode on a cause very dear to our hearts at Oxford Road: influencing responsibly. We've partnered with Seekr to launch the first-ever Civility Score for podcasts. How does it work, who's behind it, and why will it change the way you advertise on podcasts forever? Stay tuned.. Hosting once again is Oxford Road's Head of...

Ad Infinitum is the only podcast solely focused on audio ads - the creatives who make them and/or the latest thinking that informs them, how the space is evolving, and a round up of recent audio ads and analysis by Stew Redwine, VP Creative at Oxford Road, and each episode's guest. The first season's episodes focus on individual Audiolytics™ Key Components and how they show up in the ads for some...

This week on the Media Roundtable: Special Edition, the agents of influence are celebrating a staggering milestone: Oxford Road’s 10-year anniversary. Kicking off the festivities is Oxford Road’s very own Dan Granger hosting, with fellow Oxford Road originals, Miranda Romano, Stew Redwine, Kyle Jelinek, and Gary Brown on board to reminisce on lumps, lessons, and leaps of faith. Kudos will be showe...

Don’t optimize yourself to death. Ricardo Martinez This week on the Media Roundtable: Special Edition, the agents of influence are sifting through Spotify news, next-level AI ads, the further demise of exclusivity, and the main event: the battle of the KPIs: ROAS vs. CPA. Grab your popcorn–let’s dive in. The new show format continues this week with Oxford Road’s Dan Granger and James Cridland (Pod...

“Audio, who knew?” James Cridland This week on the Media Roundtable: Industry Edition, the agents of influence are teaming up with the Podcast Business Journal to tackle exclusivity, availability, a hybrid audio marketplace, and more. Let’s jump in. Leading the charge again is Oxford Road’s very own Dan Granger on the host microphone, with fellow Oxford Road experts, Stew Redwine, Miranda Romano,...

Fan favorite and Oxford Road VP of Creative Services Stew Redwine brings marketers a rare look into what makes the ads work on Oxford Road’s all-new podcast: Ad Infinitum. The first season's episodes focus on individual Audiolytics™ Key Components and how they show up in the ads for some of the top spenders in audio. Episode 1 is titled "Starting Right" and Focuses on Audiolytics™ Key Component #1...

We kick things off with an entirely new segment we’re creatively calling Industry News with Podcast Business Journal featuring James Cridland, Editor of Podnews and Podcast Business Journal. The panel covers the industry's top stories and shares what they mean for marketers. Then, Jennifer shifts to a new panel featuring Giles Martin, Steven Abraham, Kyle Jelinek, and Neal Lucey as they talk about...

Welcome to the Media Roundtable, Industry Edition! In this episode, we're recapping the highlights from the IAB Podcast Upfronts conference. Our fearless host is once again Oxford Road’s very own Jennifer Laine, along with fellow Oxford Roadies and Upfront Attendees Steven Abraham, Spencer Semonson, Kristen Duenas and special guest, Director of Digital Audio & Video for the IAB, Matt Shapo, taking...