In this episode, we sit down with Bryan Barletta and Tom Webster of Sounds Profitable, a collection of media properties – a newsletter, a podcast, and much more – that covers both strategic and tactical changes to the business of podcasting. sounds Profitable is committed to setting the course for the future of the audio business. Sounds Profitable was created by Bryan Barletta, a seasoned professional with over 13 years in the ad technology space, including tenure at podcast companies Megaphone and Claritas. Bryan was part of the team that created the world’s first shakeable ad in 2009. Bryan would be more than glad to be a guest on your podcast or to speak or moderate a panel at your next event. Tom Webster is a Partner at Sounds Profitable, dedicated to setting the course for the future of the audio business. He is a 25-year veteran audio researcher and trusted advisor to the biggest companies in podcasting, and has dedicated his career to the advancement of podcasting for networks and individuals alike. He has been the co-author and driver behind some of audio’s most influential studies, from the Infinite Dial® series to Share of Ear® and the Podcast Consumer Tracker. Webster has led hundreds of audience research projects on six continents, for some of the most listened-to podcasts and syndicated radio shows in the world. He’s done a card trick for Paula Abdul, shared a martini with Tom Jones, and sold vinyl to Christopher Walken.
Interview with Tom Webster and Bryan Barletta of Sounds Profitable at Podcast Movement 2023