Media Roundtable

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 brandi...

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, Oxford Road) to break down takeaways of $400m in audio spend over 30...

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) hosts fellow audio prognosticators: Steven Goldstein (Founder & CEO, Amplifi Media) Tom Webster (Partner, Sounds Profitable) Peter Birsinger (CEO & Founder, Podscribe). “ If this is...

“Anybody that tries to change what the audience wants is crazy.” - Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road) 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) hosts: James Ingrassia - EVP, Client Service, Oxford Road Stew Redwine - VP Creative Services, Oxford Roa...

“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) B...

“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) hosts fellow audio experts Spencer Semonson (Media S...

“As important, if not more important, than the individual assets themselves, is the brand's commitment to using them over time.” Chelsea Campbell, (Group Creative Director, SiriusXM’s Studio Resonate) The world’s only podcast solely dedicated to audio ads is back! Presenting Ad Infinitum Season 2, Episode 10 - "Congruent Cues." Stew Redwine (VP, Creative, Oxford Road) welcomes Chelsea Campbell (Gr...

“Are we actioning off of this data? Or is this just a nice to have?” Shane Pittson, (Founder, So&So) The Media Roundtable is back! We recently welcomed dozens of Chief Audio Officers for an Attribution forum at Audacy's SoundSpace in Soho, NYC. ICYMI, we’re sharing the highlights and wisdom straight from the CAOs. Giles Martin, (EVP of Strategy & Insights, Oxford Road) hosts James Ingrassia (EVP,...

“There is room in America for civility. Honest to goodness conversation–an exchange of ideas without having to insult individuals.” -Kraig Kitchin, (Senior Strategic Advisor for Oxford Road & Bonafide Audio Legend) The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’re taking a deep look into audio’s role in politics. Dan Granger, (CEO of Oxford Road) hosts Kraig Kitchin, (Senior Strategic Advisor for...

“We took on the stance of being on the side of our sponsors, embracing them and their dreams.” Dana Carvey (Comedy Legend, Co-Host of Fly on the Wall) The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’re bringing you one of our many favorite chats from Oxford Road’s 2024 CAO Summit: “Permission to Laugh.” Jenna Weiss-Berman (Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Pineapple Street Media and EVP, Head of Podcasts at Audacy)...

"Brands haven't really had a collective voice. And they're the ones paying everybody's bills. They should be at the top of the food chain." Dan Granger (CEO, Oxford Road & Veritone One) The Media Roundtable is back! This week, we're making waves in the podcasting world with a groundbreaking announcement that's set to reshape the industry. If you haven’t heard, Oxford Road and Veritone One, under I...

“If you're investing in endorsement, podcasts, radio, host-read ads, you're investing in authenticity and trust. And if there's anything that's compromising that, it's not worth it.” Rion Swartz (Legendary CAO) The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’re doing a deep dive into our new first-of-its-kind study: What Brands Want. The study came straight from our CAO Summit where, notably 5 of the t...

“There's interesting data that's been coming out suggesting that podcasts and hosts are the most trusted figures in media.” Brian Reed, (Host of Question Everything, S-Town - This American Life) The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’re bringing you a hard-hitting story featuring a unique, journalistic perspective on the landscape of audio and media. Dan Granger, (CEO & Founder, Oxford Road) s...

“Take big swings.” - Robbie Giles (VP, Performance & Lifecycle Marketing, MasterClass) The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’re bringing you one of our favorite panels from the CAO Summit, recorded live at Spotify’s Pod City Campus. There’s no bigger performance lever than our topic— message optimization. Stew Redwine (VP Creative Services, Oxford Road) hosts all-star CAOs Brynn Greenelsh (Ma...

“When you can find the right partnership with a host, it can truly transform your business.” Steve Blackford (Head of LifeLock Customer Acquisition, Gen) The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’re featuring one of the most insightful talks from the CAO Summit–Audio’s Role in the Marketing Mix. James Ingrassia (EVP, Client Service, Oxford Road) moderates an all-star CAO panel with Alexis Gossard...

The world’s only podcast solely dedicated to audio ads is back! Presenting Ad Infinitum Season 2, Episode 9 - "Simulacrum Ex Machina." Newly-dubbed Audio GOAT Stew Redwine (VP, Creative Services, Oxford Road) welcomes Oskar Serrander (Co-Founder/CEO, Wondercraft) fresh from the launch of Wondercraft. Join Stew and Oskar as they talk Wondercraft's origins, how to think in audio, and the most import...

The world’s only podcast solely dedicated to audio ads is back! Presenting Ad Infinitum Season 2, Episode 8 - "Sonic Truths." Fearless host Stew Redwine (VP Creative Services, Oxford Road) welcomes JJ Healan (Vice President, U.S. Marketing, Brand Content and Engagement, McDonald's) for a big bite of McDonald’s. The Golden Arches are an audio advertising giant, (celebrated extensively in Ad Infinit...

“What is the state of audio advertising? It's under construction.” -Dan Granger (CEO & Founder of Oxford Road) The Media Roundtable is back! This week, we’re bringing you a key event from our CAO Summit: The State of Audio Advertising. Dan Granger (CEO & Founder of Oxford Road) took the stage at Spotify’s Pod City campus with fellow Oxford Road luminaries Steven Abraham (President, Oxford Road), G...

The Media Roundtable is back! Fresh from Podcast Movement 2024 in DC, we’re here to alleviate FOMO (ICYMI) and share the biggest takeaways from speakers and attendees. Dan Granger (CEO & Founder, Oxford Road) recaps and reminisces with fellow Oxford Roadies Miranda Romano (SVP, Media, Oxford Road), Neal Lucey (EVP, Strategy & Product, Oxford Road) and welcoming Tess Ryan (Associate Media Director,...

The episode of the Media Roundtable is a guaranteed jolt of energy showcasing the positive power of audio! This week, we feature the kickoff event from our 2nd Annual CAO Summit. The conversation focuses on what makes our work matter: Purpose. Dan Granger (CEO & Founder, Oxford Road) takes the stage with two audio titans; Ashley Flowers, (Founder & CEO, audiochuck, Creator/Host of Crime Junkie) an...

“If the ad load of an episode goes from 5% to 15%, you can reasonably expect a 30-40% drop-off in conversion rate.” Pete Birsinger, CEO & Founder, Podscribe For every podcast ad you’ve bought, there’s a hidden variable that swings performance in double-digit percentages. It’s time to talk about that. This week, in a ground-breaking episode of the Media Roundtable, we reveal our newest report, The...

“You don't need pictures in front of you to see what you're feeling.” Kraig Kitchin, Audio Legend The world’s only podcast solely dedicated to audio ads is back! Presenting Ad Infinitum Season 2, Episode 7 - "Audio Affects." Fearless host Stew Redwine (VP, Creative, Oxford Road) welcomes bonafide Audio Legend, Kraig Kitchin. Kraig’s a Talent Manager for many on-air personalities and longtime Senio...

“It's easy to be enraged. It's essential to be engaged.” - Kellyanne Conway (former Campaign Manager and Senior Counselor to former President Trump) The Media Roundtable is back! This week we’re going back to our roots and one of our passions: Civil Discourse in Audio. Dan Granger, (CEO & Founder at Oxford Road) welcomes bi-partisan hosts of the new podcast; The Campaign Managers with Kellyanne Co...

"It was just great to see that community taking place right in front of our eyes." James Ingrassia, (EVP of Client Services, Oxford Road) The Media Roundtable is back! This week we recap the epic whirlwind of our 2nd Annual Oxford Road CAO Summit in Hollywood last week. Dan Granger, (CEO & Founder, Oxford Road) breaks down the highlights with brilliant CAOs/attendees: Mae Haynes, (Brand Media Mana...

“We really want to deliver on the connectivity between the host, the sponsors, and the audience.” - Mike Jensen, CEO of Rhapsody Voices This week, our Ad Infinitum superhost Stew Redwine brings you a very special guest—Mike Jensen, CEO of Rhapsody Voices—to chat about the many Rules of Three in audio. Audio is replete with threes: first, there’s production: voice-over, sound design, and music. The...