Podcast Perspectives

Podcast Perspectives helps you understand the ever-changing podcast industry. Hosted by Jeff Umbro, founder and CEO of The Podglomerate, this Signal Award winning show speaks to leaders in the podcast space through longform interviews and panel discussions. The goal is to walk through not only the important news and issues of the day in the podcast landscape, but also to go deep on the topics that podcasters need to know today. Named PR Daily's 2025 Best Podcast Production and Marketing Agency, The Podglomerate is a podcast services agency focused on production, audience growth, and monetization for some of the biggest podcasts in the world.

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Dec. 9, 2025

The Podcast Attribution Landscape: What Creators, Marketers, and Advertisers Need to Know in 2026

When Spotify shut down Chartable in late 2024, it left a void in podcast attribution technology that the industry scrambled to fill. One year later, the dust has settled—and the new landscape looks dramatically different for podcasters, marketers, and advertisers. In this powerhouse session presen…

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Nov. 25, 2025

How to Level Up Your Podcast Monetization Strategy

From sponsor dollars to listener loyalty, podcast ad reads can make or break your monetization strategy. But what separates an ad that gets renewed from one that gets dropped after a single campaign? In this exclusive – and free – fireside chat, discover the secrets of crafting successful ad rea…

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Nov. 18, 2025

Podcast Predictions for 2026 from 22 Industry Experts

2025 in Podcasting: A Year of Reckoning 2025 was a year of big shifts and even bigger headlines. We saw companies close, new ventures launch, and familiar players rebrand or pivot. Video podcasts continued to grow, bringing shows to streaming platforms, theaters, and even the Golden Globes stage…

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Oct. 28, 2025

Bumper Co-Founder Dan Misener on the Death of the Download

Dan Misener is the co-founder of Bumper, a podcast data and growth company. Dan joins the show to share ways to grow podcasts – including identifying when you have a marketing vs editorial problem, the importance of properly tracking audience engagement, and how the innovative Bumper Dashboard pack…

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Oct. 14, 2025

Boston Globe Head of Audio Kristin Nelson on Integrating Audio Into the Newsroom

Kristin Nelson is Head of Audio at the Boston Globe. The newspaper has become a leader in the audio space with podcasts like Love Letters, Gladiator, Murder in Boston, and their new Spotlight: Snitch City. Kristin breaks down the Globe’s audio strategy, how they integrate their podcast team and new…

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Sept. 30, 2025

Podcast Veteran Lex Friedman on the Podcast Industry's Evolution

Podcast industry veteran Lex Friedman is the founder of Lex Friedman Consulting where he works with creators, advertisers, platforms, and brands as a strategic consultant. Lex joins the show to discuss the challenges and triumphs as a former executive at Midroll, Art19, and Wondery, shares insights…

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