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In this episode of The Sonic Truth Podcast, Scott Simonelli sits down with Mike Brooks, a veteran of connected television and digital advertising, to explore how television is evolving into a measurable, performance-driven platform. Mike shares his journey through the mobile app ecosystem and major companies such as AOL and LG, offering perspective on how CTV has adopted many of the tools and mindsets of digital and programmatic advertising. The conversation focuses on the growing importance of Automated Content Recognition (ACR), the emergence of TV home screens as a powerful new media surface, and why accessibility in CTV advertising is improving for brands of all sizes. The discussion also looks ahead to what’s next, including the rise of free ad-supported television (FAST), increasing fragmentation across formats and platforms, and how regulatory shifts may drive renewed momentum in local TV advertising. Together, Scott and Mike explain why the next 18 months will be a defining period for CTV, creative strategy, and performance marketing. Mike Brooks brings deep experience across digital advertising, mobile, and CTV The evolution of CTV closely mirrors earlier shifts in digital and mobile marketing Automated Content Recognition (ACR) is becoming foundational for targeting and measurement TV home screens represent a major emerging media opportunity Accessibility in CTV advertising is improving across the market Performance marketing is becoming more deeply integrated into television Creative strategies must adapt to a fragmented, multi-format media environment FAST channels are becoming a significant force in the advertising ecosystem Regulatory changes may reignite momentum in local TV advertising The next 18 months will be pivotal for programmatic and CTV growth

In this episode of The Sonic Truth, host Scott Simonelli sits down with Nicole Parlapiano, Chief Marketing Officer of Tubi, for a deep dive into the rapidly shifting world of connected television (CTV). Nicole shares her unconventional journey from private equity to leading one of the most culturally resonant streaming brands. She breaks down the creative thinking behind Tubi’s breakthrough Super Bowl campaigns, the evolving realities of ad-supported streaming, and why understanding niche audiences is essential to standing out in a crowded media landscape. The conversation also explores how Tubi is empowering creators with new tools, platforms, and opportunities to bring fresh, diverse voices into Hollywood — and what the future of CTV innovation may look like.

In this episode of the Sonic Truth podcast, host Scott interviews Alex Collmer, founder and CEO of VidMob, discussing the intersection of AI and creative measurement in marketing. They explore the evolution of VidMob, the importance of creative quality in advertising, and how AI can enhance creative intelligence. The conversation also delves into the differences between digital and CTV advertising, attention dynamics, and a successful case study with Kalanova. Alex shares insights on the cultural shifts towards data-driven marketing and the future of AI in creative measurement.

In this episode, Scott Porretti, president of Katz Digital, discusses the evolution of media and advertising, focusing on the convergence of audio and CTV. He emphasizes the importance of an audience-first approach, the role of creative in advertising, and the challenges and opportunities in the CTV space. Scott shares insights on audience targeting, measurement, and the significance of building trust with partners. The conversation concludes with advice for brands looking to navigate the changing landscape of advertising. Takeaways: Scott Porretti has been with Katz Digital for 25 years, evolving through various roles. Katz Digital has a long legacy in media, adapting to changes in the industry. The company focuses on an audience-first approach to advertising. CTV and audio are converging, allowing for more targeted advertising. Understanding audience targeting is crucial for effective advertising campaigns. Creative plays a vital role in engaging consumers and driving action. Measurement and attribution are becoming increasingly important in advertising. Brands are encouraged to work with trusted partners for better results. The CTV market is growing rapidly, presenting new opportunities for advertisers. Continuous learning and adaptation are key to success in the advertising landscape.

In this episode of The Sonic Truth, we sit down with Colin Anderson, a seasoned pro in podcast and content production. With a career spanning top roles at SiriusXM, Stitcher, Earwolf, Maximum Fun, and the BBC, Colin has been at the forefront of shaping the podcasting industry.  The post Beyond the Mic: Scaling, Monetizing & Future-Proofing Your Podcast with Colin Anderson appeared first on The Sonic Truth.

On this episode of The Sonic Truth, we’re joined by Shanil Chande, Commercial & Partnerships Director at Hawk, an Azerion company. Shanil shares his expertise on the latest trends in CTV and digital audio measurement, the biggest challenges brands face in attribution, and how advanced tools like Veritonic are changing the game. We discuss how […] The post Decoding Omni-Channel Measurement: Maximizing CTV & Audio Performance with Shanil Chande of Hawk appeared first on The Sonic Truth.

In this episode of The Sonic Truth, we dive into the evolving world of AI-driven audio advertising with Stas Tushinskiy, CEO & Co-Founder of Instrumatic. Stas shares how AI is transforming the way brands personalize, optimize, and scale their audio campaigns—unlocking new levels of contextual relevance and engagement. If you’re curious about how AI is […] The post Sonic Boom: How AI is Amplifying Audio Advertising with Stas Tushinskiy from Instreamatic appeared first on The Sonic Truth.

In this episode of The Sonic Truth, Kristin Charron sits down with Dane Cardiel, Founder and Publisher of Good Tape, a design studio and magazine, to explore the future of podcasting. With a career spanning Gumball, SiriusXM, and Simplecast, Dane shares insights on emerging formats, podcasting’s growing influence on public discourse, and the evolving role of podcasters as tastemakers. […] The post What’s Next In Podcasting: Emerging Trends, Tastemakers & Sustainability with Dane Cardiel from Good Tape appeared first on The Sonic Truth.

In this interactive conversation, J Bonilla (The Elements Music) and Damien Escobar (Havas Group) explore how brands can harness music to create deeper emotional and cultural connections. They discuss balancing creativity with strategy in sonic branding, common mistakes brands make when selecting music, and how AI and data are reshaping the creative process. From brand […] The post The Future of Music in Branding with Havas Group and The Elements Music appeared first on The Sonic Truth.

In this episode of The Sonic Truth, Leif Welch, CEO of JamLoop, joins the show to share his 25-year journey through ad tech and entrepreneurship. Leif walks through JamLoop’s evolution from an early marketplace for musicians into a modern connected TV (CTV) advertising platform built for performance and scale. The conversation explores why creativity remains central to business growth, how JamLoop serves mid-market advertisers with high-touch technology, and what it takes to balance transparency, trust, and results in today’s advertising ecosystem. Leif also outlines JamLoop’s expansion into performance advertising and the company’s vision for bridging local and national campaigns through smarter creative and data-driven execution.  

Download The  Audio Intelligence Infographic or go to thesonictruth.com and download from the episode description.  Bite-sized, shareable content. By the time you’re hearing this today you’ve probably already shared three Tiktoks. But sometimes short-form content can solve a real business challenge. Take the packaging of spoken-word content. How do you get a podcast, for example, in front of […] The post Getting the Most Out of Your Brand’s Content — With Snackable AI’s Mari Joller appeared first on The Sonic Truth.

Download The  Audio Intelligence Infographic or go to thesonictruth.com and download from the episode description.  In this episode, we meet at the intersection of art and science with Nellie Rajabi, former Music Supervisor at Google, who has since moved to Apple, and J Bonilla, founder of The Elements Music. Where is music for brands headed? Will it all […] The post Building a Brand Sound – With Google and The Elements Music appeared first on The Sonic Truth.

Download The  Audio Intelligence Infographic or go to thesonictruth.com and download from the episode description.  In this episode we talk voice with one of the most recognizable voices in advertising, Rishad Tobaccowala. We dive deep on everything from how voice has enabled some of the biggest technological changes in the past few years, to why it’s finally having its time […] The post Part 2: The 9 Innings of Audio with Rishad Tobaccowala appeared first on The Sonic Truth.

Download The  Audio Intelligence Infographic. In this episode we talk voice with one of the most recognizable voices in advertising, Rishad Tobaccowala. We dive deep on everything from how voice has enabled some of the biggest technological changes in the past few years, to why it’s finally having its time in the limelight now, to simply why […] The post Part 1: The 9 Innings of Audio with Rishad Tobaccowala appeared first on The Sonic Truth.

Tony Mennuto is the President of the creative and consulting agency Wordsworth and Booth, which creates award-winning audio advertising for clients like Burger King, Pepsi, Fiat, and more. On this latest episode of The Sonic Truth, Tony sits down with Veritonic’s Scott Simonelli to discuss their creative approach, including a look at recent work they […] The post Getting Creative With Audio Advertising appeared first on The Sonic Truth.

For Part Two of our attribution series we bring you Andy Pellett, Co-Founder of Podsights, a cross-platform attribution solution for podcasting. Andy and Scott discuss the irony that one of the hottest mediums for advertisers right now is still feeling some growing pains when it comes to measurement, and what leaders like Podsights are doing […] The post Hearing What Works: Audio Attribution Pt. 2 appeared first on The Sonic Truth.

Jo Piazza is a best selling author, journalist, and (why we’re most excited to have her), a multi-podcast host. Jo saw the opportunity in audio, its ability to reach a diverse and curious audience, and decided to go all in. She now hosts the podcast, Committed, with two additional podcasts to be released this year […] The post Audio Storytelling With Jo Piazza appeared first on The Sonic Truth.

In an increasingly-complex media landscape, figuring out which stops along the customer journey signal advertising success has never been more challenging…or more critical. The art and science of attribution is the solution. In part 1 of our two-part series on the subject, LeadsRx co-founder AJ Brown sits down with Veritonic’s Scott Simonelli to discuss what […] The post Hearing What Works: Audio Attribution Pt. 1 appeared first on The Sonic Truth.

There are lots of professional distributors and platforms in the podcasting space, and yet discoverability has become harder than ever. Most listeners access shows through Apple Podcasts, but many are turning to alternative platforms like Spotify, and Stitcher – where Erik Diehn is CEO. With so much content available, just choosing what to listen to […] The post Stitcher’s Erik Diehn On Distribution and Discoverability appeared first on The Sonic Truth.

Evan Lang, VP & GM of Audio at Vox Media was approached internally and asked how they could turn podcasting into a real business at the company. After just two years, they’ve seen real success with shows The Weeds, the Ezra Klein Show, Today, Explained, and Recode Decode. He shared Vox’s approach. The post How Vox Created Its Podcast Business appeared first on The Sonic Truth.