Conference - Virtual
2020 IAB Podcast Upfront
Sep 9-11, 2020 / 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST

Podcast Upfront Video on Demand Available

      Overview

      IAB Podcast Upfront 2020 has gone virtual! The event has expanded into three days of exciting digital audio content, where media buyers will preview the latest in podcast programming from the biggest names in the digital audio arena. IAB is offering students the chance to learn from digital media leaders by attending Podcast Upfront 2020 through IAB Access, a two-part program giving free access to industry events to students. Students can request a pass to attend by using their .edu email in the form above.

      Access to the IAB Podcast Upfront 2021 Marketplace is now closed. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

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      All times are in EST; Timing is not exact and subject to change as there will be a mixture of pre-recorded and live events throughout the day.


      • 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm
        Opening Keynote
        Speaker
        Tom Webster
        Tom Webster
        Partner, Sounds Profitable

        12:15 pm - 12:40 pm
        NPR
        Every month, NPR connects with 132M Americans on air and online, and via screened devices and smart speakers, to explore... Read More

        Every month, NPR connects with 132M Americans on air and online, and via screened devices and smart speakers, to explore the news, ideas and what it means to be human. With more than 24M monthly podcast listeners and 8 of the top 20 podcasts, NPR’s diverse mix of programming – including programs such as Up First, Planet Money and The NPR Politics Podcast – are accessible across a range of platforms to meet our audience where they are.

        Speakers
        Neal Carruth
        Neal Carruth
        Senior Director, On-Demand News Programming, NPR
        Ailsa Chang
        Ailsa Chang
        Host, All Things Considered
        Scott Davis 2
        Scott Davis
        SVP Network Sales, NPR
        Robin Gregory
        Robin Gregory
        Director of Communications, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
        Shereen Marisol Meraji
        Shereen Marisol Meraji
        Co-Host, Senior Producer, Code Switch
        Erica Osher
        Erica Osher
        Vice President of Sponsorship Products & NPM Creative, National Public Media
        Ari Shapiro
        Ari Shapiro
        Host, All Things Considered
        Michael Smith - NPR
        Michael Smith
        Chief Marketing Officer, NPR
        PRESENTED BY

        PRESENTED BY


        12:40 pm - 12:45 pm
        IAB Welcome with David Cohen
        Speaker
        David Cohen 3
        David Cohen
        Chief Executive Officer, IAB

        12:45 pm - 1:10 pm
        Entercom’s Podcast Network/Cadence13 & Pineapple Street Studios
        Chris Corcoran, Chief Content Officer and Founding Partner, Cadence13, part of Entercom’s Podcast Network, will highli... Read More

        Chris Corcoran, Chief Content Officer and Founding Partner, Cadence13, part of Entercom’s Podcast Network, will highlight C13’s 2020 slate of best-in-class content and preview 2021. Corcoran will be joined by Charli and Dixie D’Amelio, TikTok stars, sisters and global digital phenoms with a combined social following of over 170 million followers to talk about their new Ramble show; NBA star Kevin Durant and his partner Rich Kleiman, to discuss C13’s The Boardroom Podcast Network; and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian/author Jon Meacham, host of the new series It Was Said from the Peabody-nominated C13Originals documentary studio, which is home to the critically acclaimed series Root of Evil; Long May They Run; Gangster Capitalism; Once Upon a Time…In the Valley; Hope, Through History; Relative Unknown; and a forthcoming documentary on the Astros cheating scandal. He’ll also preview C13Features, the groundbreaking podcast feature studio focused on creating “movies for the ears.”

        Lizzy Denihan, leader of Cadence13 podcast sales strategy and brand partnerships, will discuss C13’s unique, best-in-class approach to the marketplace. Lizzy will highlight innovative initiatives, which will also include an update from Cadence13’s Jay Green regarding research and analytics, that share context around a partnership with Dell that answered the challenge to create a resource for small business owners featuring custom content and access to premium talent.

        Speakers
        Chris Corcoran
        Chris Corcoran
        Chief Content Officer and Founding Partner, Cadence13, Creator and Executive Producer, C13Originals & C13Features
        Charli D’Amelio
        Charli D’Amelio
        Content Creator
        Dixie D’Amelio
        Dixie D’Amelio
        Content Creator
        Lizzy Denihan
        Lizzy Denihan
        VP, Sales, Cadence13
        Kevin Durant
        Kevin Durant
        Professional Athlete , Co-Founder and President, Thirty Five Ventures
        Jay Green 1
        Jay Green
        Senior Vice President, Strategy and Operations, Soundrise
        Rich Kleiman
        Rich Kleiman
        Co-Founder, Thirty Five Ventures
        Jon Meacham
        Jon Meacham
        Host, Hope, Through History
        PRESENTED BY

        PRESENTED BY


        1:10 pm - 1:25 pm
        Forever Dog Productions
        Forever Dog, a major new player on the scene, makes a splash at this year’s Upfront! Learn about the most vibrant,... Read More

        Forever Dog, a major new player on the scene, makes a splash at this year’s Upfront! Learn about the most vibrant, diverse, and creative production company in the space and hear about their truly unique advertising solutions. Forever Dog: amplifying voices that push culture forward.

        Speakers
        Alaska
        Alaska
        Host, Race Chaser
        Brett Boham
        Brett Boham
        Co-Founders, Forever Dog Productions
        Joe Cilio
        Joe Cilio
        Co-Founders, Forever Dog Productions
        Lynne Kraselsky
        Lynne Kraselsky
        CRO, Forever Dog Productions
        Alex Ramsey
        Alex Ramsey
        Co-Founders, Forever Dog Productions
        Gary Reisman
        Gary Reisman
        CEO, Forever Dog Productions
        William
        Willam
        Co-Host, Race Chaser
        PRESENTED BY

        PRESENTED BY


        1:25 pm - 1:40 pm
        Adswizz
        AdsWizz + Simplecast present podcast trends around content consumption, listening habits and advertising for the first h... Read More

        AdsWizz + Simplecast present podcast trends around content consumption, listening habits and advertising for the first half of 2020, highlighting changes due to COVID-19. Additionally, looking ahead and sharing predictions for the future.

        Speaker
        Alexis van de Wyer
        Alexis van de Wyer
        CEO, AdsWizz
        PRESENTED BY

        PRESENTED BY



        1:55 pm - 2:20 pm
        Stitcher
        Stitcher, the leading pure-play podcast network in the country, reaches the largest share of the U.S. podcast audience. ... Read More

        Stitcher, the leading pure-play podcast network in the country, reaches the largest share of the U.S. podcast audience. In this presentation you’ll hear from some of Stitcher’s household names like Rob Lowe, Samantha Bee and Oprah Winfrey on why they love podcasting. Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark of “My Favorite Murder” tell you all about the network they’ve curated, Exactly Right. You’ll also get the first look at some of Stitcher’s new shows that place Black voices at the center, and you’ll get a chance to meet the hosts. And Stitcher Chief Revenue Officer Sarah van Mosel will present brand lift data that demonstrates how well all podcast ads work, and how host reads take it to the next level.

        Speakers
        Samantha Bee
        Samantha Bee
        Host, Full Frontal
        Georgia Hardstark
        Georgia Hardstark
        Co-Host, My Favorite Murder
        Karen Kilgariff
        Karen Kilgariff
        Co-Host, My Favorite Murder
        Rob Lowe
        Rob Lowe
        Host, Literally! With Rob Lowe
        Lala Milan
        Lala Milan
        Content Creator
        Thai Randolph
        Thai Randolph
        Co-Host, The Suga
        Tika Sumpter
        Tika Sumpter
        Co-Host, The Suga
        Sarah van Mosel 2
        Sarah van Mosel
        Chief Revenue Officer, Stitcher
        Dr. Imani Walker
        Imani Walker
        Host, Imani State of Mind
        Porsha Williams
        Porsha Williams
        Real Housewives of Atlanta
        Oprah Winfrey
        Oprah Winfrey
        PRESENTED BY

        PRESENTED BY


        2:20 pm - 2:40 pm
        Wondery
        Wondery is a trailblazer helping brands break through the clutter with listener-first innovation. They will showcase the... Read More

        Wondery is a trailblazer helping brands break through the clutter with listener-first innovation. They will showcase their premium content offering and creative ad formats to better fit the changes in consumption behavior to become a must-buy brand.

        Speakers
        Hernan Lopez 2
        Hernan Lopez
        Founder and CEO, Wondery
        PRESENTED BY

        PRESENTED BY


        2:40 pm - 2:55 pm
        WarnerMedia Podcast Network
        WarnerMedia Podcast Network has the voices, the reach, the data, and the technology to tell the stories that matter most... Read More

        WarnerMedia Podcast Network has the voices, the reach, the data, and the technology to tell the stories that matter most to the listeners our partners want to reach. Across entertainment, kids, news and sports, WarnerMedia Podcast Network features original, on-demand audio content from its portfolio of leading brands, as well as independent podcast creators.

        PRESENTED BY

        PRESENTED BY


        2:55 pm - 3:20 pm
        iHeartRadio
        Tune in to hear from the iHeartPodcast Network, the #1 podcast publisher globally, who produces a growing slate of new i... Read More

        Tune in to hear from the iHeartPodcast Network, the #1 podcast publisher globally, who produces a growing slate of new iHeartRadio Original shows like “The Ron Burgundy Podcast,” “Missing in Alaska,” “Fake Doctors, Real Friends” “Noble Blood” and “Stuff You Should Know,” as well as fostering over a hundred shows from its on-air talent like the popular “The Bobby Bones Show” and “The Breakfast Club” radio show podcasts. These shows are distributed on all major podcast platforms, including the iHeartRadio app. This is where the largest audience in audio meets the most creative talent.

        Speakers
        Donald Albright
        Donald Albright
        President and Co-Founder, Tenderfoot TV
        Conal Byrne 3
        Conal Byrne
        Chief Executive Officer, iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group
        Charlamagne Tha God 2
        Charlamagne Tha God
        Co-Host, The Breakfast Club
        Will Ferrell
        Will Ferrell
        Actor
        Payne Lindsey
        Payne Lindsey
        Co-Founder, Tenderfoot TV
        PRESENTED BY

        PRESENTED BY


        3:20 pm - 3:40 pm
        Sony Music Entertainment
        Sony Music Entertainment is a global leader in producing audio entertainment and giving creators a voice. Our strong net... Read More

        Sony Music Entertainment is a global leader in producing audio entertainment and giving creators a voice. Our strong network of podcast partnerships taps the best and brightest in the industry and our creator-first approach to podcasting enables us to elevate original ideas, showcase unique storytelling and highlight new and diverse voices as we continue to develop a wide range of compelling programming.

        Speakers
        Lindsay Czarniak
        Lindsay Czarniak
        Sportscaster and NFL Sideline Reporter, FOX Sports
        Tracy Clayton
        Tracy Clayton
        Co-Host, Another Round
        Adam McKay
        Adam McKay
        Writer, Producer and Director
        Akoto Ofori-Atta
        Akoto Ofori-Atta
        Managing Editor, The Trace
        David Tennant
        David Tennant
        Actor
        Emily Rasekh 1
        Emily Rasekh
        Senior Vice President, Podcast Business Development and Operations, Sony Music Entertainment
        PRESENTED BY

        PRESENTED BY


      • 12:00 pm - 12:25 pm
        ESPN
        ESPN Podcasts, as part of the Walt Disney Company, provides a diverse portfolio of assets – ESPN, ABC, 538 Politics an... Read More

        ESPN Podcasts, as part of the Walt Disney Company, provides a diverse portfolio of assets – ESPN, ABC, 538 Politics and NatGeo. Find out more about the opportunities that exist to connect your brand with these well-esteemed properties and people, that reach multiple demographics.

        Speakers
        Brad Mielke
        Brad Mielke
        Host, Start Here
        Pablo Torre 2
        Pablo Torre
        Host, ESPN Daily
        Nate Silver
        Nate Silver
        Founder and Editor in chief , FiveThirtyEight
        Scott Van Pelt
        Scott Van Pelt
        Host , SportsCenter
        PRESENTED BY

        PRESENTED BY


        12:25 pm - 12:45 pm
        Barstool Sports
        Barstool Sports is a Top 4 Podcast Publisher with a massive, loyal fanbase. Fans come to Barstool daily to listen, watch... Read More

        Barstool Sports is a Top 4 Podcast Publisher with a massive, loyal fanbase. Fans come to Barstool daily to listen, watch, play and interact with its content across a variety of topics. Barstool has over 30 podcast franchises that resonate with an extremely engaged audience ranging from sports, entertainment, female lifestyle, business and more. Tune-in as Barstool’s hosts discuss what makes their content stand out and break through to their loyal fanbase as they announce Barstool’s 2021 programming slate. Make Barstool Sports’ fans, your fans.

        Speakers
        Erika Nardini
        Erika Nardini
        Chief Executive Officer, Barstool Sports
        Dave Portnoy
        Dave Portnoy
        Founder, Barstool Sports
        PRESENTED BY

        PRESENTED BY


        12:45 pm - 1:05 pm
        ViacomCBS
        Powered by a leading portfolio of beloved brands and iconic IP, ViacomCBS is accelerating its momentum in the podcast sp... Read More

        Powered by a leading portfolio of beloved brands and iconic IP, ViacomCBS is accelerating its momentum in the podcast space. Join the ViacomCBS session to learn more about how the company is engaging fans beyond the screen through original and derivative podcasts.

        PRESENTED BY

        PRESENTED BY


        1:05 pm - 1:25 pm
        Vox Media Podcast Network
        The Vox Media Podcast Network is one of the largest, fastest-growing, and most topically-diverse collections of high-qua... Read More

        The Vox Media Podcast Network is one of the largest, fastest-growing, and most topically-diverse collections of high-quality podcasts where passionate audiences can dive deep into the stories that matter most to them.

        Speakers
        Stella Bugbee
        Stella Bugbee
        SVP and Editor-in-chief, The Cut
        Amber Davis
        Amber Davis
        Director of Creative Strategy, Vox Creative
        Nishat Kurwa
        Nishat Kurwa
        VP and Executive Producer of Audio, Vox Media
        Marty Moe
        Marty Moe
        President and Head of Vox Media Studios, Vox Media
        Nilay Patel 2
        Nilay Patel
        Editor-in-Chief of The Verge
        Sean Rameswaram 2
        Sean Rameswaram
        Host, Today, Explained and Creative Director, Vox Audio
        Avery Trufelman 1
        Avery Trufelman
        Host, Articles of Interest
        PRESENTED BY

        PRESENTED BY


        1:25 pm - 1:45 pm
        LAist Studios
        Join Nick Quah (Host of Servant of Pod and creator of HotPod), Charlamagne Tha God (Host of The Breakfast Club) and Cona... Read More

        Join Nick Quah (Host of Servant of Pod and creator of HotPod), Charlamagne Tha God (Host of The Breakfast Club) and Conal Bryne (President of iHeart Media) as they discuss the fast evolving relationship between podcast and radio. Spoiler Alert! Charlamagne has a very special announcement that will have a meaningful impact in the podcast industry at large. Make sure you tune in!

        SPONSORED BY

        SPONSORED BY



        2:00 pm - 2:20 pm
        American Public Media
        American Public Media has a rich history of serving the common good by delivering relevant, timely, and human stories th... Read More

        American Public Media has a rich history of serving the common good by delivering relevant, timely, and human stories that build community. Our podcast unit, APM Studios, is extending that mission to the digital space where we are telling even more stories, through an award-winning portfolio of business news & investigative journalism, kids & family educational programs, and personality-driven lifestyle series which reach a loyal, diverse and rapidly growing audience.

        Speakers
        Julie Andrews
        Julie Andrews
        Co-Host, Julie’s Library
        Molly Bloom 1
        Molly Bloom
        Host, Brains On!, Smash Boom Best and Head of Programming, APM Studios Kids & Family
        Julie Andrews 1
        Emma Walton Hamilton
        Co-Host, Julie’s LIbrary
        Francis Lam
        Francis Lam
        Host, The Splendid Table
        Nora McInerny
        Nora McInerny
        Host, Terrible Thanks for Asking
        Molly Wood 1
        Molly Wood
        Host, Marketplace Tech, Co-Host, Make Me Smart with Kai and Molly
        PRESENTED BY

        PRESENTED BY


        2:20 pm - 2:45 pm
        Acast featuring BBC
        British Podcasting for a Global Generation With worldwide scale and a unique approach to storytelling, Acast and BBC bri... Read More

        British Podcasting for a Global Generation

        With worldwide scale and a unique approach to storytelling, Acast and BBC bring the best of global podcasting to the Americas. Joined by award-winning spoken word performer George the Poet and composer/producer Benbrick, both of Have You Heard George’s Podcast?, you’ll learn how creativity in the audio space engages passionate domestic audiences with global interests. In this session, Acast and BBC illustrate the opportunities created by a new crop of British programming — and how podcasts have become the art form of a global generation.

        Speakers
        Benbrick
        Benbrick
        Composer & Producer, Have You Heard George's Podcast?
        Brian Danzis 1
        Brian Danzis
        Managing Director of the Americas, Acast
        George The Poet
        George The Poet
        Host, Have You Heard George's Podcast?
        Dylan Haskins
        Dylan Haskins
        Commissioning Executive, Podcasts, BBC
        Stephanie Lee
        Stephanie Lee
        Content Partnerships Manager, Acast
        PRESENTED BY

        PRESENTED BY


        2:45 pm - 2:55 pm
        Podsights
        A lovable crowd of podcast industry folk share benchmarks and insights from Podsights, the leader in pixel-based podcast... Read More

        A lovable crowd of podcast industry folk share benchmarks and insights from Podsights, the leader in pixel-based podcast attribution. Learn about the effectiveness of podcast advertising, how it stacks up to digital and all without traditional offline methodologies.

        Speakers
        Dan Benporat
        Dan Benporat
        Director of Analytics & Digital Media, Wondery
        Sam Bloom
        Sam Bloom
        CEO, Camelot Strategic Marketing & Media
        Jay Green 1
        Jay Green
        Senior Vice President, Strategy and Operations, Soundrise
        Cassandra LaPrairie
        Cassandra LaPrairie
        Audio Marketer, TransferWise
        KC Murphy
        KC Murphy
        Director, Performance Marketing, Barstool Sports
        Paul Riismandel 1
        Paul Riismandel
        Senior Director of Marketing and Insights, Stitcher
        Brett Robinson
        Brett Robinson
        Vice President, Ad Operations, National Public Media
        Hilary Ross 1
        Hilary Ross
        Vice President, Audio / Influencer, Veritone One
        Marshall Williams 1
        Marshall Williams
        CEO & Partner, Ad Results Media
        PRESENTED BY

        PRESENTED BY


        2:55 pm - 3:10 pm
        Pushkin Industries
        Pushkin Industries, co-founded by Malcolm Gladwell and Jacob Weisberg, is the home to hit podcasts such as Revisionist H... Read More

        Pushkin Industries, co-founded by Malcolm Gladwell and Jacob Weisberg, is the home to hit podcasts such as Revisionist History, The Happiness Lab, and Cautionary Tales. In their first IAB presentation, Gladwell and Weisberg discuss their advertising philosophies and present a slate of fall shows that includes everything from a riveting true crime story set in the rarefied world of Malibu to marriage advice from famous couples who’ve actually stayed married.

        Speakers
        Phil Donahue
        Phil Donahue
        Host, The Donahue Show
        Malcolm Gladwell 1
        Malcolm Gladwell
        Host, Revisionist History
        Dana Goodyear
        Dana Goodyear
        Staff Writer, The New Yorker
        Hari Kunzru
        Hari Kunzru
        Host, Into The Zone
        Marlo Thomas
        Marlo Thomas
        Actress, Author, and Activist
        Jacob Weisberg 1
        Jacob Weisberg
        Co-Founder and CEO, Pushkin Industries
        PRESENTED BY

        PRESENTED BY


        3:10 pm - 3:30 pm
        The New York Times
        Known globally for our excellence in journalism, podcasts have become a critical element in The New York Times’s m... Read More

        Known globally for our excellence in journalism, podcasts have become a critical element in The New York Times’s mission to help people understand the world. Join us as we discuss our exciting acquisition of Serial Productions and alliance with This American Life, welcome new talent, revisit our favorite shows and introduce the series we have slated for fall.

        Speakers
        Michael Barbaro
        Michael Barbaro
        Host, The Daily
        Ira Glass Spkr
        Ira Glass
        Host and Creator, This American Life
        Sarah Koenig
        Sarah Koenig
        Host and Co-Creator, Serial
        Wesley Morris
        Wesley Morris
        Critic-at-Large and Staff Writer , The New York Times
        Stephanie Preiss
        Stephanie Preiss
        Vice President, Audio and TV, The New York Times
        Julie Snyder
        Julie Snyder
        Executive Editor, Serial Productions, Co-Creator, Serial and S-Town
        Kara Swisher 1
        Kara Swisher
        Co-Host, Pivot and Editor-at-Large, New York Magazine
        Sebastian Tomich 4
        Sebastian Tomich
        Global Head of Advertising and Marketing Solutions, The New York Times Company
        PRESENTED BY

        PRESENTED BY


      • 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
        Westwood One
        Westwood One, America’s largest audio network, reviews their commitment to new multi-platform ad opportunities, pr... Read More

        Westwood One, America’s largest audio network, reviews their commitment to new multi-platform ad opportunities, product innovation, and the most up-to-date industry insights. President Suzanne Grimes and SVP Kelli Hurley are joined by a star-studded lineup, including 3-time NBA Champion BJ Armstrong, actor and boisterous pod host Michael Rosenbaum, renowned NYU professor Scott Galloway, and many more.

        Speakers
        BJ Armstrong
        BJ Armstrong
        Dan Bongino
        Dan Bongino
        Host, The Dan Bongino Show
        Tate Frazier
        Tate Frazier
        Host, Pushin' Thru
        Scott Galloway 4
        Scott Galloway
        Co-Host, Pivot and Host, The Prof G Pod
        Suzanne Grimes 1
        Suzanne Grimes
        President, Westwood One, EVP, Corporate Marketing, Cumulus Media
        Jason Hoch
        Jason Hoch
        President, Imperative Entertainment
        Kelli Hurley 1
        Kelli Hurley
        Senior Vice President Digital Partnerships, Westwood One
        Chris Jericho
        Chris Jericho
        Host of Talk is Jericho, Westwood One Podcast Network
        Co-Host
        Michael Rosenbaum
        Michael Rosenbaum
        Host, The Inside Of You with Michael Rosenbaum
        PRESENTED BY

        PRESENTED BY


        12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
        PMM
        PMM represents many of the top independent podcasts in the industry. We are excited to showcase top talent from PMM prog... Read More

        PMM represents many of the top independent podcasts in the industry. We are excited to showcase top talent from PMM programs at this year’s IAB Upfront. PMM represents The Joe Rogan Experience and will continue to do so in partnership with Spotify. In this year’s presentation, we will be featuring guests including Will Arnett and Sean Hayes from the new hit podcast Smartless, Dax Shepard and Monica Padman from the fan favorite Armchair Expert and Russell Wilson who will be announcing his new podcast DangerTalk. Brie Larson and Jessie Ennis who are announcing their new podcast Connecting the Dots. In addition, PMM’s CEO David Raphael will showcase audience research on our active consumers provided by Nielsen.

        Speakers
        Will Arnett
        Will Arnett
        Co-Host, Smartless
        Sean Hayes
        Sean Hayes
        Co-Host, Smartless
        Monica Padman
        Monica Padman
        Co-Host, Armchair Expert
        David Raphael-podcast
        David Raphael
        President and CEO, PMM
        Dax Shepard
        Dax Shepard
        Co-Host, Armchair Expert
        Russell Wilson
        Russell Wilson
        Host, Dangertalk
        PRESENTED BY

        PRESENTED BY


        12:50 pm - 1:25 pm
        Minority Report Podcast: Live Recording
        Speakers
        Kerel Cooper 1
        Kerel Cooper
        President of Advertising, Group Black
        Sheryl Goldstein
        Sheryl Goldstein
        Executive Vice President, Chief Industry Growth Officer, IAB
        Justina Omokhua
        Justina Omokhua
        SVP, Brand Marketing, Endeavor
        Erik Requidan
        Erik Requidan
        Founder and CEO of Media Tradecraft, Co-Founder of Minority Report Podcast

        1:25 pm - 1:40 pm
        ART19
        Lex Friedman and Korri Kolesa are joined by guests like Al Franken, Andy Cohen, Jimmy Pardo, and more, as they discuss A... Read More

        Lex Friedman and Korri Kolesa are joined by guests like Al Franken, Andy Cohen, Jimmy Pardo, and more, as they discuss ART19’s wide roster of podcasts, including shows from networks like CBS, NBC, and Himalaya. They also explain ART19’s unique listener targeting capabilities. Meanwhile, the hosts of Oxygen’s Martinis and Murder blow the lid off an alien conspiracy.

        Speakers
        Andy Cohen
        Andy Cohen
        Host, Watch What Happens Live
        Al Franken
        Al Franken
        Host, The Al Franken Podcast
        Lex Friedman- Podcast
        Lex Friedman
        Chief Revenue Officer, ART19
        Korri Kolesa 1
        Korri Kolesa
        Chief Revenue Officer, Veritonic
        PRESENTED BY

        PRESENTED BY


        1:40 pm - 2:05 pm
        Authentic
        For 15 years, Authentic has represented hundreds of top podcasts and has helped brands and agencies find the right podca... Read More

        For 15 years, Authentic has represented hundreds of top podcasts and has helped brands and agencies find the right podcasts that match their targets and objectives. During Authentic’s 6th IAB Upfront Showcase Presentation, you’ll meet the hosts of some ground breaking shows in the fastest growing podcast categories: News, Comedy and True Crime. You’ll learn from one of the guests how podcasting can be better for comedians. Plus you’ll get a data download with the latest podcast metrics from Podtrac. Visit Authentic to learn more, and contact us for examples of ads delivered in the tone and voice of each show to highly-engaged audiences for maximum impact.

        Speakers
        Skip Hollandsworth
        Skip Hollandsworth
        Host, Tom Brown's Body
        Michael Connelly
        Michael Connelly
        Author
        Rayna Greenberg 2
        Rayna Greenberg
        Co-Host, Girls Gotta Eat
        Ashley Hesseltine 1
        Ashley Hesseltine
        Co-Host, Girls Gotta Eat
        Cody Johnston 1
        Cody Johnston
        Host, Some More News, Kast Media
        Donnell Rawlings
        Donnell Rawlings
        Host, The Donnell Rawlings Show
        Peter Schiff
        Peter Schiff
        Host, The Peter Schiff Show
        Katy Stoll 1
        Katy Stoll
        Host, Even More News, Kast Media
        PRESENTED BY

        PRESENTED BY


        2:05 pm - 2:25 pm
        Meredith Corporation
        Meredith Corporation has been committed to service journalism for more than 115 years, today reaching over 90 percent of... Read More

        Meredith Corporation has been committed to service journalism for more than 115 years, today reaching over 90 percent of U.S. millennial women. The Meredith Audio & Voice Network combines our data, reach and storytelling expertise to tell the stories that matter most; providing consumers with the content they desire, and delivering the messages of our advertising and marketing partners at scale.

        Speakers
        Andrea Boehlke
        Andrea Boehlke
        Host, PEOPLE Now
        Laura Brown
        Laura Brown
        Editor-in-Chief, InStyle, Host, Ladies First
        Martie Duncan
        Martie Duncan
        Host, Allrecipes Homemade
        Shana Naomi Krochmal
        Shana Naomi Krochmal
        Digital Director, Entertainment Weekly
        PRESENTED BY

        PRESENTED BY


        2:25 pm - 3:00 pm
        Digiday Podcast Upfront Wrap Party
        Speakers
        Jennifer Brink
        Jennifer Brink
        Director of Media, Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
        David Cohen 3
        David Cohen
        Chief Executive Officer, IAB
        Jennifer Hungerbuhler 1
        Jennifer Hungerbuhler
        EVP, Managing Director, Local Video and Audio Investment, Amplifi US | Dentsu
        Max Willens
        Max Willens
        Senior Reporter, Digiday

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