Best Jeff Umbro Podcasts (2024)

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Jeff Umbro: The Podglomerate Approach 50:00

10d ago50:00

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Jeff Umbro, is the founder of The Podglomerate, an award-winning podcast services firm specialized in production, marketing, and monetization of outstanding content. In this episode, we discussed his transition from book publicist to podcasting, highlighting the company's evolution since 2017. He emphasized the importance of podcast promotion, noti…

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The Wild West of Podcast Development with WaitWhat’s Leital Molad 44:55

23h ago44:55

44:55

What’s the next frontier of podcasting? My guest, Leital Molad, the Head of Podcasts at WaitWhat and podcast trailblazer, has some answers. We discuss her approach to developing groundbreaking shows, like Paul McCartney’s A Life in Lyrics and A Slight Change of Plans. I also get her thoughts on AI – including her insight into WaitWhat’s Listener’s …

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Jordan Heath-Rawlings: The Big Story, 6 Years In 36:42

3d ago36:42

36:42

Jordan Heath Rawlings, host of the Big Story Podcast, returns to discuss the evolution of daily news podcasts over the past five years. We first had Jordan on the show in 2019 after year one on the show. Since then, he noted the increased competition and the shift to virtual interviews post-pandemic. There's simply more choice with outlets having r…

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Another Summer of Radio Discontent 13:59

1d ago13:59

13:59

Over a year after Matt recorded a Summer of Discontent - he looks back on a second summer of discontent which feature more radio stations closures on AM, small FM size stations and one FM station in Canada's #4 market. Also layoffs in Kingston and London, and across iHeart in the USA. Matt also wonders why no one in radio seems to talk much about t…

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Navigating the Evolution of Ads with TWiT.tv’s Lisa Laporte 30:03

9d ago30:03

30:03

How do you create a meaningful podcast advertising campaign in today's market? In this episode, I’m talking with Lisa, CEO of TWiT.tv. She's led the company for 16 years and has witnessed many ebbs and flows, especially when it comes to ad sales. Lisa and I talk about the range of podcast advertising options, her approach to sales partnerships, and…

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Dominating Consumer Insights: Brett Townsend’s Blueprint for Success 26:56

20d ago26:56

26:56

In this episode of the DMC Marketing Nugget, host Devin Herz welcomes Brett Townsend, SVP of Strategy at Quester and co-author of Insights on the Brink. Brett brings a unique perspective, blending his extensive experience from both the client and agency sides of the consumer insights industry. He discusses the critical strategies that professionals…

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Dominating Consumer Strategy: Brett Townsend’s Blueprint for Success 26:56

13d ago26:56

26:56

In this episode of the DMC Marketing Nugget, host Devin Herz welcomes Brett Townsend, SVP of Strategy at Quester and co-author of Insights on the Brink. Brett brings a unique perspective, blending his extensive experience from both the client and agency sides of the consumer insights industry. He discusses the critical strategies that professionals…

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Sharon Taylor: High Performance Podcasting 42:04

17d ago42:04

42:04

Sharon Taylor, Senior Vice President of Podcast Strategy and Product Operations at Triton, discusses her career journey from hospitality management to podcasting. She joined Omny Studio in 2016, initially on a contract basis, and later becoming CEO. Sharon highlights the evolution of Omny Studio from a radio tool to a comprehensive podcast platform…

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From Classroom to Boardroom: Michael Liddicoat’s Guide to Strong Client Bonds 33:05

23d ago33:05

33:05

Are you looking for ways to improve client communication and foster stronger relationships? In this episode of the DMC Marketing Nugget, host Devin Herz welcomes Michael Liddicoat, founder of A Liddle Something and a former elementary school teacher who successfully transitioned into business scaling. Discover how Michael leverages his background i…

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Panel: Community in Audio with Jemma Rose Brown, Davy Gardner, and Chioke I’Anson 45:15

23d ago45:15

45:15

Podcasts are intimate. Listening to them is often a solitary experience, and although fandoms emerge, building community within the industry can be a challenge. In this episode, I’m talking with three guests who have extensive experience developing community in the podcast world through festivals and awards: Jemma Rose Brown, general manager of the…

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Todd Cochrane: Podcasting in the Age of AI 35:06

25d ago35:06

35:06

Blubrry's CEO Todd Cochrane is back once again this week, and this time he's got a new toy he's eager to share: The Thrive bundle, Blubrry's first major foray into AI integration for podcasters. We begin by going over what exactly the Thrive bundle offers its users, including various AI-powered tools to help podcasters with tasks like episode plann…

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Dan Misener: The Art & Science of Podcasting 57:27

1M ago57:27

57:27

You likely know Dan Misener for his work in Podcasting - but I managed to trace his roots back to radio. Specifically, to CBC and shows like DNTO (Definitely Not the Opera) and Spark with Nora Young. His radio days actually stretch back a little further than that to campus radio at Dalhousie's CKDU in Halifax. But it was his time at Pacific Content…

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The Hitmaker with Wavland’s Jason Hoch 37:22

1M ago37:22

37:22

What do wrestling and podcasting have in common? Jason Hoch, who ran WWE’s digital team during the early social media days and is now a leading podcast producer. In this episode, I talk with Jason, now the CEO and Chief Creative Officer at Wavland. Jason and I chat about his experience at the WWE, what it was like to work at HowStuffWorks on the hi…

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Carlota G: Radio Ressurxtion 39:04

1M ago39:04

39:04

Carlota G is the midday host at 107.5 XTreme Radio in Vegas. We discussed her early career path in radio, starting as a vinyl collector in high school and later transitioning from a medical billing job and then into broadcasting. She was inspired by DJs like Dusty Street and Doug "Sluggo" Roberts of KROQ fame. Carlota shared stories of her early da…

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Insights from the Podcasting Pro: A Conversation with Jeff Umbro 32:40

2M ago32:40

32:40

In the latest episode of DMC Marketing Nugget, join host Devin Herz as he sits down with the visionary leader in podcasting, Jeff Umbro, founder and CEO of The Podglomerate. If you've ever wondered what it takes to create, grow, and monetize a successful podcast, this episode is packed with invaluable insights and expert advice. Jeff Umbro brings h…

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Mac Prichard: Find Your Dream Job 32:34

2M ago32:34

32:34

At least once a year I get the urge to do an episode about career management and what to do when there are mass layoffs from the impactful culprits like Bell, Audacy, iHeart, Corus, Rogers, or Cumulus. Yes these aren't the only companies that lay off staff but it feels worse when public companies do it. Over the last few months, Corus and Audacy ha…

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The Client Whisperer with Pod People’s Rachael King 36:42

2M ago36:42

36:42

The podcast industry, like all media and entertainment, is undergoing a course correction. In this episode, I speak with Rachael King, CEO of Pod People. Rachael and I chat about podcast marketing strategies, team building advice, her latest predictions for the future, and why her first question to client has nothing to do with podcasts. To learn m…

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Rob Grant: Kickin' It On Air 1:07:13

2M ago1:07:13

1:07:13

This week, I speak with Rob Grant from 101.5 Today Radio in Calgary. Back in 2022 I went to Spain and landed in Seville for the Copa Del Rey final between Real Betis and Valencia. On my Instagram I wondered why there were so many firecrackers going off. It was Rob who explained that it is the Valencian way of saying hello - it football terms. Over …

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Jeff Woods: Bi, The Book 38:44

2M ago38:44

38:44

Jeff Woods returns to the show. He was a guest way way back in 2016 in Episode 2. Back then we spoke about his (then) new book, Radio, Records and Rockstars. Shortly after came the creation of a successful radio show and podcast. In this episode you will hear his process of creating an episode, the non-use of AI in research, and the influence of th…

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From Private Equity to Podcasting with Blanchard House’s Hassan Chaudhry 44:15

2M ago44:15

44:15

Storytelling podcasts are a unique subsection of podcasting, and one with many obstacles and challenges to overcome. In this episode, I’m talking with Hassan Chaudhry, head of partnerships and strategy at Blanchard House, a UK-based independent podcast company which focuses on storytelling. Hassan is the former director of business and strategy wit…

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Alan Cross: Music is Back 34:49

2M ago34:49

34:49

Back in August of 2020, I had Alan Cross on the show to talk about the issues facing the music industry in the wake of the pandemic. In 2022, we could have declared that music was back but we still didn't have any real numbers with so many people trying to make up for lost time, missed shows, and those forgotten tickets stored somewhere on the inte…

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Jeremy Baker: The Wanderer 45:28

3M ago45:28

45:28

It appears that Jeremy Baker has come full circle. After starting the commercial part of his career at the Zone in Victoria, Jeremy has returned. We discuss his early years buying 90's CD's, listening to 99.3 the Fox, X, and other alternative formated radio. We talked about his time working university radio before heading to the Zone in Victoria th…

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The Power of Predictive Podcast Analytics with Flightpath’s Sean Howard 39:37

3M ago39:37

39:37

The podcast world is growing rapidly, and podcasters can fall behind without a glimpse of the future. Predictive analytics have become vital for podcasts to survive and flourish. In this episode, I’m talking with Sean Howard, the founder and CEO of Flightpath, a predictive analytics platform for podcasting. He’s also the founder of Fable and Folly,…

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Jeremy Sinon: Radio's Digital OG 58:22

3M ago58:22

58:22

In this episode, Jeremy recounts his career journey from his first internet and computer experiences in the 1990s to his current role in digital innovation for radio. Beginning with a vivid recollection of early personal computing and internet usage, Jeremy shares how his tech-savvy background led him to a pivotal role at Clear Channel and later at…

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Scot Turner: Airwaves and Soundwaves 1:21:35

3M ago1:21:35

1:21:35

Another episode years in the making. Scot Turner recently retired from Evanov Radio in Brantford, Ontario. Scot discussed his experiences in radio programming, sharing insights on how to navigate challenges and create successful radio stations, including CFNY, 94.5 The Beat, Dave-FM in Kitchener, and many more. Scot emphasized the importance of ble…

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Cinematic Sound Design with Garrett Tiedemann of Campside Media 26:45

3M ago26:45

26:45

On today’s episode we’re doing something different: Chris Boniello, the Podglomerate’s VP of Production Services, is taking over the host seat to discuss the production side of podcasting. He chats with Garrett Tiedemann, Mix Engineer and Sound Designer at Campside Media. This year, Garrett was nominated for ‘Best Production and Sound Design’ at th…

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Heather Furr: Getting Digital Direction 35:23

3M ago35:23

35:23

Heather Furr is the Director of Digital for the Bob & Sheri Show. They have 70 radio affiliates that they work with. Inside the walls of one radio station, digital strategy is an ongoing discussion and debate over best practices, staying on brand and what makes content go viral. Heather's work day is about deciding what is important in the moment a…

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Unlocking E-Commerce Success with Email Marketing: An Interview with Josh Kropkof, CEO of The Email Agency 47:28

3M ago47:28

47:28

Join Devin Herz on this episode of the DMC Marketing Nugget as he interviews Josh Kropkof, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of The Email Agency. Discover how Josh leverages the power of email marketing to elevate e-commerce businesses, driving them beyond the 7-figure mark with strategic direct response email marketing and expert copywriting. In this…

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Sue Haas: Fast Forward To Video 30:26

3M ago30:26

30:26

Last time Sue Haas was on the show, she had just moved over from Blue Ant Media to start as the President and COO of NLogic. Well, almost a year has gone by since then, and Sue's back to let us know how it's going. If you're listening in Canada, you're probably aware that NLogic has been a steady supporter of this show for a long time now. We use t…

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Bringing SEO to Podcasting with Ausha’s Odile Beniflah 31:56

4M ago31:56

31:56

There are many unknowns when it comes to podcast marketing. This is because ‘podcast marketers’ are often podcasters who become marketers, rather than professional marketers who got into podcasting. In this episode, I’m speaking with someone from the latter category: Odile Beniflah, Head of US at Ausha. Ausha is a podcast hosting platform with an i…

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Roz Weston: It Almost Never Happened 52:04

4M ago52:04

52:04

I reached out to Roz Weston when he was releasing his book, A Little Bit Broken in September of 2022. So that is not completely true - I sent an email to the publisher requesting an interview and you know how that can go. Publisher prefers TV over a podcast so on and so forth. It was another show in our company The Women of Ill Repute that had a re…

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Arielle Nissenblatt: Resident Podcast Enthusiast 39:53

4M ago39:53

39:53

We last had Arielle Nissenblatt on episode 307 a few years ago and loved the enthusiasm and energy she brings to the space. So much has changed in two years including many things that pertain to marketing like social media and video usage - so you have an idea where this conversation is headed. This is some all encompassing involvement: Her Ear Bud…

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The State of Acast with CEO Ross Adams 44:38

4M ago44:38

44:38

By Jeff Umbro, The Podglomerate LLC

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Craig Bruce: It's Different Down Under 46:37

4M ago46:37

46:37

Craig Bruce’s radio days started in 1986 hosting shows in Australia. He now consults for radio stations and launched a podcast called Game Changers Radio in 2016, featuring interviews with radio personalities from around the world. While the show podfaded in 2020, it is the new series called Melbourne Radio Wars, which documents Kyle and Jackie O’s…

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Dive into the world of 3D technology with Devin Herz and Joe Fazioli 25:58

4M ago25:58

25:58

Dive into the world of 3D technology with Devin Herz and Joe Fazioli, founder of Aerostade LLC, on this insightful episode of DMC Marketing Nugget. Discover how to seamlessly integrate 3D modeling into your business for enhanced functions, immersive tours, video brochures and impactful marketing. Learn from Joe’s journey in the 3D realm and explore…

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DMC Marketing Nugget | Dive into the world of 3D technology with Devin Herz and Joe Fazioli 25:58

4M ago25:58

25:58

Dive into the world of 3D technology with Devin Herz and Joe Fazioli, founder of Aerostade LLC, on this insightful episode of DMC Marketing Nugget. Discover how to seamlessly integrate 3D modeling into your business for enhanced functions, immersive tours, video brochures and impactful marketing. Learn from Joe’s journey in the 3D realm and explore…

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Introducing: Melbourne Radio Wars 2:31

4M ago2:31

2:31

Joining us Tuesday on the show is Craig Bruce, a consultant for radio companies in Canada, New Zealand and Australia. We are going to talk about his career but also his podcast is called ‘Game Changers Radio’ which returns with a new series called Melbourne Radio Wars. Please take this moment to follow or subscribe to the show. About Melbourne Radi…

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Dave Jackson: Back To School 45:36

5M ago45:36

45:36

So this is episode 400. I'm never really sure if as podcasters we are supposed to celebrate these milestones publicly; I have never heard a listener tell anyone that "you need to listen to Episode 100 of" any podcast ever. But I have heard them say, "Did you check out the episode with [insert relevant person here]"? Tell your friends that Dave Jack…

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Should Podcasters Care About the IAB? 38:12

5M ago38:12

38:12

The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) can be a confusing organization for the podcasting industry. They’re an influential player that many recognize by name, but it's not often clear to the everyday podcaster what they actually do. The IAB’s main objective is to develop and establish the ‘rules and regulations of podcasting’ – namely determining…

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Ken Connors: On His Terms 32:31

5M ago32:31

32:31

One of the first questions I ask people when they make a decision to leave their radio job under the guise of retirements is: "Were you pushed or did you jump?" Unlike the Terry Dimonte "retirement" where he was clearly pushed, Ken Connors is leaving his weekend morning job at CJAD 800am on his own terms. In this episode, you will hear all about Ke…

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Allan Grego: Branded Podcasts Work 48:11

5M ago48:11

48:11

Alan Grego shared his journey from corporate training to becoming an award-winning podcast host and communications manager at Moneris. He discussed how he got interested in podcasting and started an internal podcast at Moneris to share opportunities. This led to him creating branded podcasts for Moneris full-time. In this episode, you will hear us …

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Mission-Driven Development with Wonder Media Network’s Emily Rudder 31:07

5M ago31:07

31:07

Wonder Media Network was founded in 2018 to “introduce empathy into politics, business, and culture.” Since then, they’ve grown into a sizable independent network, creating award-winning originals and branded series for clients. To walk me through the secrets to Wonder Media’s success, I talk with their Head of Development, Emily Rudder. Emily has …

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John Mielke: The Milkman Delivers 1:03:30

5M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

Who is John? John "The Milkman" Mielke is a pioneer when it comes to bringing radio to the world wide web. John has two websites that any radio-head should be tuned into: MilkmanUnlimited.com is an incredible resource for keeping up with radio industry news. It also curates work for voiceover artists, including a few you may recognize from this sho…

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Matt Vettese: Punk Passion, Radio & Other Relatable EMO Content 40:46

6M ago40:46

40:46

Matt Vettese's career journey in radio has lasted 13 years... so far. He was caught up in layoffs last November when he was an unexpected budget cut at Big 101.1 in Barrie, Ontario. Over his time in radio, he worked in places like Peace River, Alberta and Thunder Bay, Ontario, and what he learned was the importance of connecting with listeners rega…

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Slate’s Most Profitable Year Ever with VP of Audio Alicia Montgomery 31:58

5M ago31:58

31:58

The 27-year-old Slate Magazine just had its most profitable year ever, and it credits podcasting for much of its success. Slate has been publishing podcasts since the 2005 launch of Political Gabfest, and they’ve built on that success ever since. Today, they have dozens of successful shows, a thriving subscription business in Slate Plus, and they r…

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Sarah Christie: Managing The Music 39:40

6M ago39:40

39:40

We're back with another radio star this week- one whose career I actually contributed to. Sarah Christie has been in radio for well over a decade, and currently serves as the National Music Manager for Virgin Radio Canada. We discuss her rise through the radio ranks, from a humble intern who moved to Winnipeg for an internship as soon as she was ab…

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Mark Asquith: In & Around Podcasting 48:57

6M ago48:57

48:57

Mark Asquith is the British Podcast Guy. He is also the co-founder of Captivate which was purchased by Global in December of 2021. Mark has been Helping podcasters to grow their audience. What I really like about Mark is his thinking when it comes to monetization and growing your audience; he is not beholden to things podcasters hold sacred. In thi…

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